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Welcome to HKU!
Between rushing to orientation activities, signing up for different student societies, and navigating the campus maze, it is easy for academic planning to slip down your priority list. If you are staring at all the new systems and wondering where to begin, take a deep breath - we’re here to help!
The Academic Advising and Scholarships Office (AASO) has put together this Starter Kit to help you hit the ground running.
To make things simple, we have organised everything into 3 essential parts. Dive in below 👇
The Academic Advising and Scholarships Office (AASO) is your go-to hub for navigating your university journey. Whether you are adjusting to university life, exploring major/minor options, or planning your studies, we are here to guide you through every step.
The Academic Advising and Scholarships Office (AASO) is your go-to hub for navigating your university journey. Whether you are adjusting to university life, exploring major/minor options, or planning your studies, we are here to guide you through every step.
Need to talk things through? Book an appointment with an AASO Adviser. We can help you with:
Need to talk things through? Book an appointment with an AASO Adviser. We can help you with:
University life can feel like a maze, but you are not alone. HKU’s University-wide Academic Advising System consists of five types of advisers, each ready to support a different aspect of your academic journey. Learn more about all types of advisers and talk to the one who best suits your needs.
University life can feel like a maze, but you are not alone. HKU’s University-wide Academic Advising System consists of five types of advisers, each ready to support a different aspect of your academic journey. Learn more about all types of advisers and talk to the one who best suits your needs.
Every undergraduate student is supported by a Faculty Academic Adviser (FAA) – an academic staff member from your home Faculty who offers guidance on academic matters.
Every undergraduate student is supported by a Faculty Academic Adviser (FAA) – an academic staff member from your home Faculty who offers guidance on academic matters.
We highly encourage you to meet with your FAA during your first year for academic advice! Follow these steps to find your assigned FAA.
For a student's perspective, you may connect with a Faculty Student Adviser (FSA)—a senior student from your Faculty who is ready to share their "been there, done that" wisdom.
We highly encourage you to meet with your FAA during your first year for academic advice! Follow these steps to find your assigned FAA.
For a student's perspective, you may connect with a Faculty Student Adviser (FSA)—a senior student from your Faculty who is ready to share their "been there, done that" wisdom.
Ready to plan your timetable? Skip the panic and use these tools to secure your courses, navigate the system, and map your journey.
Ready to plan your timetable? Skip the panic and use these tools to secure your courses, navigate the system, and map your journey.
If you still have questions or want to explore further, keep these quick links in your back pocket:
[Interactive Planning Tools] – Explore various tools to support your academic planning and decision-making.
[Can you find these places?] – Play a mini-game to familiarise yourself with the HKU campus! (Campus map included!)
[Scholarships] – Discover both internal and external scholarship opportunities available to you.
[FAQ] – Find answers to commonly asked questions by new students.
[Other Study Support] – Need some help but not sure who to ask? Check out our directory of support units and services across the University.
If you still have questions or want to explore further, keep these quick links in your back pocket:
[Interactive Planning Tools] – Explore various tools to support your academic planning and decision-making.
[Can you find these places?] – Play a mini-game to familiarise yourself with the HKU campus! (Campus map included!)
[Scholarships] – Discover both internal and external scholarship opportunities available to you.
[FAQ] – Find answers to commonly asked questions by new students.
[Other Study Support] – Need some help but not sure who to ask? Check out our directory of support units and services across the University.
