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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Registration and Examinations Section

Important Messages for New Students


Dear Students,
May we extend our warm welcome to you in joining CUHK! In order to prepare you for the new academic year, we would like to provide you with the following important information for your reference.
1.	Information on Undergraduate Curriculum
You should refer to the Student Handbook (http://rgsntl.rgs.cuhk.edu.hk/aqs_prd_applx/) for information on the academic curriculum of undergraduate programmes, such as major/minor study programme requirements, and also pay attention to other rules and regulations, especially the General Regulations Governing Full-time Undergraduate Studies for Students admitted in 2020-21. Please watch the video on the homepage of Registration and Examinations Section (RES) to learn more about the main features of the academic curriculum, course assessment and course registration processes.
2.	*University Core Requirements and Exemption*
Please check the information posted on RES homepage for the requirements and exemption details (http://www.res.cuhk.edu.hk). More detailed information can also be found in the websites of the course offering units of the University Core Requirements listed below.
	Chinese Language	https://www.chi.cuhk.edu.hk/university-chinese/course-information
	English Language	http://www.eltu.cuhk.edu.hk/curriculum
	General Education	http://www5.cuhk.edu.hk/oge/index.php/en/programme
	Physical Education	http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/peu
	Information Technology	https://engg1000.cse.cuhk.edu.hk/registration
3.	*Student Registration and Academic Counselling Session*
All new students should complete the student registration procedures by the specified date and time given in the admission letter or on the specified website. Detailed procedures on student registration are also available on RES homepage. Individual Faculties/Major Programmes will hold “Academic Counselling Session” prior to course registration for their major students, either on an online platform or in other alternative arrangements. Please check the detailed information and schedules on RES homepage.
4.	*Course Registration*
Course Registration is scheduled for 1 September 2020 (login time is either at 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.). Individual time appointment is available for your enquiry from 25 August 2020 onwards under ‘Enrollment Dates’ on CUSIS. Detailed procedures on course registration are also available on RES homepage.

5.	*Other Useful Information*
Please visit the following websites for information concerning:
	•	Honesty in Academic Work
		As one of the primary aims of university education is to develop the ability to think and learn independently, students must never use the work or ideas of others as their own. All acts of academic dishonesty are punishable under University regulations. Please read the detailed guidelines and examples for the acknowledgement of sources in the University’s website at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/. Please also watch the video on Academic Honesty at the website of the Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR) to have a better idea on the subject (https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/clear/tnl/acad_honesty.html).
	•	Office of Student Affairs
		The Office of Student Affairs provides a variety of activities and services, including the support for student activities and student bodies, learning enhancement services for local and non-local students, mental-wellness promotion, as well as career planning and development. Please visit http://www.osa.cuhk.edu.hk for details.
	•	Financial Aid and Scholarships
		Please visit the website of Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (http://admission.cuhk.edu.hk/finance.html) for information about Government Financial Aid, University Financial Aid and various Scholarships.
	•	Colleges
		Colleges are congenial communities with their own hostels, dining halls and other facilities. They are where students receive pastoral care and whole-person education. There are a total of nine Colleges at the University. Please visit https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/college/info.html for details. Students are required to complete the necessary procedures for College selection. College assignment information will then be released after 4:00 pm on 27 August 2020 on CUSIS.
	•	Student Exchange Opportunities
		Although the University’s student exchange activities have been seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, students who are interested can approach the Office of Academic Links (also see details on its homepage http://www.oal.cuhk.edu.hk/ ) to explore such opportunities which will become feasible when situation permits.
	•	University’s Announcements and Actions concerning COVID-19
		In the light of the development of COVID-19, students should visit the University’s homepage (https://againstcovid19.cuhk.edu.hk/) from time to time for the most updated information and arrangements of teaching and learning and other non-academic activities. Relevant announcements from the University will be released at https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/whats-on/faces/antivirus-annc.html.
6.	e-Communication, Applications and Enquiries
To support green measures of the University, RES will ONLY communicate with students by campus email, except special cases that relate to students’ self-withdrawal or possible discontinuation of study. Therefore, please check your campus emails regularly. For applications such as suspension of studies, leave of absence, withdrawal, academic transcripts and certifying letters, course and unit exemptions, and exemption of core language courses by attainment, please observe the relevant announcements on RES homepage.
For enquiries, please contact RES at 3943 9888 or e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Registration and Examinations Section, Registry Updated on 12 August 2020

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Registration and Examinations Section

Declaration/Change of Minor(s)
(2019-20)

1. Application Period and Procedures (Logon CUSIS and select “Application for Program Change”)

2 October 2019 - 31 May 2020

Procedures for Add Minor(s)

(a) Check existing minor(s)

Students should check their existing minor(s), if any, under “My Academics” to make appropriate
action.

(b) Input courses under CUSIS

Students MUST check the course fulfillment of the intended minor by referring to the study scheme under the online Undergraduate Student Handbook, and input courses that they have already taken for the minor programme. Students’ applications will be approved if they have registered/nearly registered all course requirements.

Procedures for Change Minor(s)

For students who wish to change from one minor to another one (e.g. from French to German), do NOT use “Add”, please CHOOSE “Change Minor”. Follow the above steps (a) and (b).

Note

CUSIS only allows records of 3 minors at most. If students have already registered 1 minor, only 2 new applications for minors can be submitted. Please contact RES if any students need to register the 4^th minor subject.
By submitting the applications, students should have given consent to intended minor department(s) to view all their course information under CUSIS for the purpose of making approval or otherwise.

Procedures for Cancel Minor(s)

For students who wish to cancel a minor, just choose “Drop Minor”. No further approval is necessary.

2. Department Approval

Department can review and approve the above applications any time during the specified application period. Student should check their application status on their own from time to time on CUSIS. The last day for department to make on-line approval is 8 June 2020.

3. System Walkthrough and Enquiry

Please refer to “CUSIS System Functions” under “Quick Links” on RES homepage for the system walkthrough of “Application for Program Change”. For further enquiries, please contact RES:

Email	:	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Telephone	:	3943 9888
Fax	:	2603 5129

20 January 2020

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Registration and Examinations Section

Declaration/Change of Minor(s)
(2020-21)

1. Application Period and Procedures

(Logon CUSIS and select “Application” > “Program-Related Change Application”)

12 October 2020 - 31 May 2021

Procedures for Add Minor(s)

(a) Check existing minor(s)

Students should check their existing minor(s), if any, under “Profile” > “My Academics” to make appropriate action.

(b) Input courses under CUSIS

Procedures for Change Minor(s)

For students who wish to change from one minor to another one (e.g. from French to German), do NOT use “Add”, please CHOOSE “Change Minor”. Follow the above steps (a) and (b).

Note

CUSIS only allows records of 3 minors at most. If students have already registered 1 minor, only 2 new applications for minors can be submitted. Please contact RES if any students need to register the 4^th minor programme.
By submitting the applications, students should have given consent to intended minor department(s) to view all their course information under CUSIS for the purpose of making approval or otherwise.

Procedures for Cancel Minor(s)

For students who wish to cancel the minor, just choose “Drop Minor”. No further approval is necessary.

2. Department Approval

Department can review and approve the above applications at any time during the specified application period. Student should check their application status on their own from time to time on CUSIS. The last day for department to make on-line approval is 7 June 2021.

3. System Walkthrough and Enquiry

Please refer to RES homepage for the system walkthrough. For further enquiries, please contact RES:

Email	:	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Telephone	:	3943 9888
Fax	:	2603 5129

1 February 2021

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Registration and Examinations Section

Declaration/Change of Minor(s)
(2018-19)

1. Application Period and Procedures (Logon CUSIS and select “Application for Program Change”)

3 October 2018 - 31 May 2019

Procedures for Add Minor(s)

(a) Check existing minor(s)

Students should check their existing minor(s), if any, under “My Academics” to make appropriate
action.

(b) Input courses under CUSIS

Procedures for Change Minor(s)

For students who wish to change from one minor to another one (e.g. from French to German), do NOT use “Add” as the action, please CHOOSE “Change Minor” as the action. Follow the above
steps (a) and (b).

Note

CUSIS only allows records of 3 minors at most. If students have already registered 1 minor, only 2 new applications for minors can be submitted. Please contact RES if any students need to register the 4^th minor subject.
By submitting the applications, students should have given consent to intended minor department(s) to view all their course information under CUSIS for the purpose of making approval or otherwise.

Procedures for Cancel Minor(s)

For students who wish to cancel a minor, just choose “Drop Minor” as the action. No further approval is necessary.

2. Department Approval

3. System Walkthrough and Enquiry

Please refer to the RES homepage for the system walkthrough. For further enquiries, please contact RES:

Email	:	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Telephone	:	3943 9888
Fax	:	2603 5129

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