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Academic Advising

The Academic Advisory System of the Faculty assists students' transition from secondary school to university and to offer timely advice and guidance on selection of courses and majors that suit their needs.  The Advisory Office in the Faculty consists of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs), Administrative Manager, Academic Advisers, Departmental Course Selection Advisers, and together with other student bodies and departments in the University, to collectively provide guidance to students on academic-related issues.

 

Advisory Office in the Faculty

Professor Eddy K F Lam

Associate Dean (Student Affairs)

  • 3917 2683
  • Faculty of Science Office, G/F, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building

 

Ms June Tse

Administrative Manager

  • 3917 2683
  • Faculty of Science Office, G/F, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building
     

Students are welcome to seek academic advice from Academic Advisers, Course Selection Advisers, Student Peer Advisers and the Academic Advising and Scholarships Office of the University. 

 
The University-wide Academic Advising System, which is overseen by the Senate, Academic Board (AB) and Academic Advising Committee (AAC), is the joint effort of the Academic Advising and Scholarships Office (AASO), Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS), Faculties, as well as Residential Halls.

The University-wide Academic Advising System, which is overseen by the Senate, Academic Board (AB) and Academic Advising Committee (AAC), is the joint effort of the Academic Advising and Scholarships Office (AASO), Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS), Faculties, as well as Residential Halls.

To assist students with the smooth transition from secondary to university education and help them set their academic and personal goals, each first year student and also those admitted directly to the second/third year would be assigned an Academic Adviser to enrich his/her total learning experience.

 

Please click HERE for the list of Academic Advisers.

For major-specific/professional and course selection guidance, you are encouraged to seek advice from Course Selection Advisers.

 

During the course selection and add/drop periods, you can seek advice from Course Selection Advisers of the Schools/Departments that offer the courses you are interested in.  You are encouraged to contact multiple Course Selection Advisers from different majors to fully explore the academic opportunities that exist.

 

For advice on courses/majors/minors offered by non-Science Faculties/Departments, please contact the respective offices.

 

Please click HERE for the list of Course Selection Advisers.

First year students and students admitted directly to the second/third year can seek academic advice from a group of dedicated senior students known as Student Peer Advisers.  Starting from 2019-20, each new student will be assigned a designated Student Peer Adviser to strengthen the adviser-advisee relationship.

 

Please click HERE for the list of Student Peer Advisers (with contact information).

Students are also welcome to seek academic advice from the Academic Advising and Scholarships Office (AASO) of the University.  The AASO is staffed with an academic adviser and experienced administrators who are there to help students, especially first year students, make a smooth transition to the University and to assist them in developing a meaningful study plan.

The Faculty Induction Talk for BSc, BSc&MRes (Science Master Class), BSc&LLB, BSc(ActuarSc) and BASc(AppliedAI) Freshmen will be held on August 16, 2023 . In addition to the Faculty Induction Talk, representatives from CEDARS will present to you via online on another day for providing you information related to student support services and co-curricular activities.

 

All freshmen should attend the Induction Day.

Poster of the Induction Day for BSc, BSc&MRes (Science Master Class), BSc&LLB, BSc(ActuarSc) and BASc(AppliedAI) Freshmen 2023-24

 

Besides attending academic induction organised by the University, first year students are also welcome to visit a one-stop “First Year at HKU” website (http://www.cedars.hku.hk/fye) developed by the Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS).

The handbook contains the major/minor curriculum requirement, degree regulations, graduation requirements, course selection procedures, examinations and honours classification, major events and calendar.

 

Please click HERE for the details. 

We understand that choosing a suitable major is important and may not be an easy decision.  The Faculty has prepared a booklet on "Tips for Choosing your Major" which provides you with some guidance and describe some of the resources available.

 

Please click HERE for the details. 

In addition to academic advising, the various units in the University may offer assistance to students with different needs:
 

CEDARS – Counselling and Person Enrichment (CoPE)

Offers various Person Enrichment workshops and programmes for students to develop various competence and abilities.  These programmes include learning strategies, creativity and lateral thinking, critical self-reflection; interpersonal skills for establishing relationship with others; communication and collaboration; leadership skills.  Individual counselling services are also available, not solely for students who suffer from mental illness or serious psychological distress but also for exploring, nurturing and developing students’ adaptabilities, coping abilities, functionality and potential.

CEDARS – General Education

Runs a wide range of activities and services for students to enhance their general knowledge and understanding of the global, regional, and local issues; encourage self-reflection and service learning; enrich the appreciation of cultural diversity, creativity and arts; and develop qualities for future compassionate leaders.

CEDARS – Campus Life

Offers services concerning students’ accommodation, amenities, catering, finances, student societies and activities.

CEDARS – Careers & Placement

Offers services related to campus recruitment: Job Posting; Selection Exercise Preparation; Placement and Careers Coaching for New Graduates; Internship (Hong Kong, Mainland China and Overseas); Faculty Based Careers Programmes; One-on-One Career Consultation; Graduate Employment Survey; Industrial Talks and Workshops.

While Faculty and departmental offices are eager to advise students on all academic matters such as course selection and pre-requisite/co-requisite requirements, etc., ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisites of selected courses are fulfilled. Students enrolled in courses for which they do not fulfill the pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements may have their registration in those courses cancelled.