<p>HappyBuddha the information about the orientation in Hong Kong can be found at: <a href=“https://sait.usc.edu/orientation/sessions/hko.shtml[/url]”>https://sait.usc.edu/orientation/sessions/hko.shtml</a> One of the things it states is that: International students who attend the Hong Kong Orientation must still attend the International Student Orientation on August 16-17. IF you are a US citizen you can go to the Hong Kong orientation and call to opt out of the Aug 16-17 orientation. (this is explained on the site). We are US citizens living in China. My daughter will go to the Aug 16-17 orientation but not the Hong Kong one. My husband and I will both be going to the Aug 16-17 orientation. It is my understanding that there is a parent program and our time with our daughter will be limited. it just worked out for both of us to be available for the orientation and then the move in day on our way back to China. The great thing about the HK orientation is that you will get to meet the other USC students from your area. A great chance to get to know someone before getting to LA.</p>