Study Tips – Academic Advising and Scholarships Office

Study Tips on Time Management and Workload Planning

The Basic: Plan the Semester, Week, Day
Removing Distractions
Coping with Low Motivation and Enhancing Productivity
Fight Procrastination

Student Advising Community @ HKU

Student Advisers – A Wealth of Peer Support
The vibrant Student Advising Community @ HKU is an integral part of the Academic Advising Support Network for students. Many students have gained from the peer wisdom of their Faculty Student Advisers (FSAs) …

10 Tips for Effective Learning and Successful Adjustment to University Studies

Set achievable goals
Go to class
Manage your time and yourself
Sharpen your reading and writing skills

7 Reminders for Course Selection and Major/ Minor Consideration

Be familiar with your curriculum
Mark down the enrolment dates and plan for both semesters
Be careful with the selection criteria and the pre-requisite requirements
Create a schedule that works and make good use of the Add/Drop period

Advice for Effective Online Learning and Online Exam Preparation

Same as Face to Face Class: Treat online learning as equal to face-to-face classes, only the place is at your home but not in campus
Attend class punctually: Try and attend the live lectures rather than recordings. It’s easy to slack off.

GPA Calculation with Pass/Fail Grading Option

Due to the adoption of dual learning mode in Semester 1, 2020-21, the University gives all undergraduate students the special assessment option of pass/fail grading for your enrolled courses which, unlike letter-graded courses, will be excluded from GPA calculation …

Impact of Pass/Fail Grading Option

Due to the adoption of online learning mode from September 1-21, 2020 (and “dual” mode thereafter), the University gives all undergraduate students the special assessment option of pass/fail grading and late drop in semester 1, 2020-21 …