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Student Academic Advising Programme

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Student Academic Advising Programme (SAA) provides an excellent platform for freshmen to learn from senior year students of the School.  If you are a first-year student in 2025-26, you are cordially invited to all the activities organised under the SAA programme throughout the year, e.g. course selection counselling sessions, orientation, thematic talks.  Please stay tuned to your HKU email for our invitations!

 

 

Upcoming Activities 

 

September 1, 2025 (Monday)

 

September 3, 2025 (Wednesday)

 

September 12, 2025 (Friday)

 

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Room 312, 3/F, K.K. Leung Building

 

 

Course Selection Counselling Sessions  Register Here
 

  • Freshmen can simply drop in to seek advice from our Student Academic Advisers
  • Registration is preferred
  • Walk-in consultations are also welcome

September 24, 2025 (Wednesday)

 

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

 

Room 315, 3/F, K.K. Leung Building

Academic Advising Programme Orientation 2025-26

Student Academic Advisers will meet you up at the Orientation and share their study tips and experience with you.  Come and mingle with our SAAs!

 

 

 

Late September / Early October 2025

 

12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

 

(Details will be provided later)

Thematic Talk 1: How can I ace my mid-term and assignments?


Our Student Academic Advisers, who have excelled academically, are ready to share effective study strategies with you.  If you aspire to academic excellence and seek to enhance your study skills for outstanding results, join us to gain valuable insights with our SAAs!

 

 

Early November 2025

 

12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

 

(Details will be provided later)

Thematic Talk 2: How can I find a summer job in my first year of study?

 

Outside classroom learning is widely advocated by the University.  Getting an internship is undoubtedly one of the best ways to gain hands-on experience.  Are you perplexed about looking for a summer job?  Our Student Academic Advisers are going to share with you the tips on how to secure an internship opportunity.  You can also learn more about the career services offered by the School.

 

 

Mid-Late January 2026 

(during add/drop period)

 

(Details will be provided later)

 

 

Course Selection Counselling Sessions

 

Student Academic Advisers will provide guidance and academic advice during the add/drop period.  Prior registration is required for advice pairing.

Late March / Early April 2026

 

12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

 

(Details will be provided later)

Thematic Talk 3: What should I pick for my second major/minor?

 

Students are allowed to choose major/minor from across various disciplines under the current curriculum.  You may first declare your major/minor options in the preliminary course selection period in August before the commencement of your second year of study.  What should you opt for to maximise your learning at the University?  Student Academic Advisers can give you constructive advice on major/minor selection.

 

 

 

Arrangement during Bad Weather

  • The activity will be CANCELLED when Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 (or above), or Black Rainstorm Signal is hoisted.
  • The activity will be organised as scheduled in Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3, Amber or Red Rainstorm Warning.