Welcome Package for New Students 2023
Welcome to HKU!
You may be feeling overwhelmed by orientations at the moment, but it’s important not to overlook any academic matters.
Are you well-prepared?
If you have one of the following concerns, take a look at this page to find out the answers you need.
- When and how should I enrol my required courses?
- What kind of major/minor should I pursue?
- How can I pave the way to achieve academic success during university life?
- Who can I talk to if I am at a loss regarding academic planning?
- What other resources can I refer to if I need further assistance?
Different Types of Academic Advisers
There are five types of Academic Advisers under the University-wide Academic Advising System. Learn more about our system and choose the appropriate adviser that suits your needs.
Faculty Academic Adviser (FAA) Sign-up Exercise
If you are student of Faculty / School of Architecture, Arts, Business, Engineering, Law, Science and Social Sciences, or student of the Bachelor of Nursing Programme of the Faculty of Medicine
You are REQUIRED to sign-up for your Faculty Academic Adviser. Make sure you do the sign-up by the specified deadline.
If you are student of Faculty of Dentistry, Education or Medicine (except BNurs Programme)
You will be assigned with a Faculty Academic Adviser.
Find My Faculty Academic Adviser
First-year undergraduate students are encouraged to meet with your FAA when you need academic advice. To check who your FAA is, follow the steps here.
Meeting with an AASO Adviser
Apart from your FAA, our AASO advisers are also delighted to advise you on university regulations, study planning, cross-faculty learning opportunities and much more! Click here to make an appointment with us and explore your options.
Student Advising @ HKU
Furthermore, you can find Faculty Student Advisers (FSA), who are senior students from your home faculty, for advice and experience sharing from a student’s perspective. Click here to learn more about FSA.
Academic Advising Forum @ Moodle
Last but not least, you can always visit the Academic Advising Forum in Moodle and exchange ideas with your peers. You will be automatically subscribed to the Forum. Feel free to create a post or leave a reply!
Important Academic Dates
Soon you will experience Online Course Selection. Take a look at the schedule and mark it down on your own calendar. Remember to enrol on courses for BOTH Semester 1 and 2 during the Course Selection period in August.
Quick Guide on Course Selection and Enrolment
All course selection and enrolment should be performed in SIS. Study the Quick Guide carefully to get familiar with the system and to avoid any issues while using it.
How to Select my Major and Minor
Some curricula allow students to choose their major, and some have the room for pursing a second major/minor. Do you know what factors should be considered during major/minor selection? Take a look at our tips.
Academic Planning Sheet
A good plan is halfway to success. Use the Planning Sheet to create an overall academic plan for a clearer vision. You can also consider incorporating other learning experiences (e.g. study abroad, internships, research projects) into your plan for personal enrichment.
My Academic Roadmap
For a complete overview, go through the Academic Roadmap outlining the steps to be taken in Year 1 and beyond. Read the stories written by your peers to understand the academic journey for each Year.
Need Assistance?
If you need further support, make good use of the following resources!
Stay tuned for “Mistakes I Made in My First Year 2023”! In this workshop, you will receive practical tips on how to avoid mistakes in areas such as academic planning, course selection, time management, etc. You will also have a chance to chat with senior students and get their advices.