Tips

💡Enrol in courses – Enrol in courses for BOTH semesters during the course selection period in August. Summer courses are enrolled in during the Add/Drop period in Semester 2 or the June registration period. Read this guide to ensure a smooth process!

💡Maintain academic integrity – Plagiarism is presenting work as new and original when it is not. This includes unacknowledged use of another person's work or your own previously submitted work, whether published or not. It is a serious academic offence. Learn what it is and how to avoid it.

💡Make your own study plan – Don’t blindly follow advice from peers whose circumstances may differ from yours. Take time to identify your own goals and find study methods that work for you.

Attend Orientations

Make sure you attend the orientation sessions organised by your Faculty, School, and Department – check your inbox or find the detail here.

Meet Your Advisers

Your Faculty Academic Adviser (FAA) is here to support you throughout your time at HKU.
Check who your FAA here. You can also reach out to a Temporary Academic Adviser (TAA), Faculty Student Adviser (FSA) or Residential Student Adviser (RSA) for additional support. Watch this video to find out more.

💡Transfer credits wisely – Credit transfer from exchange studies may impact your study plan and graduation timeline. Discuss your study abroad plan with your Programme Director or Course Selection Adviser, and contact your Faculty Office if you have questions.

💡Watch out for FY courses – Check in advance whether your programme has any compulsory full-year (FY) courses in Year 2, 3 or 4. Look ahead to avoid timetable conflicts that may affect your exchange or internship plans.

💡Find out requirements for your desired major – Some majors and minors require a selection process for declaration. Consider a back-up plan in case you are not admitted to your preferred major.