Calendar 2002–03

Part-timeUndergraduateStudies 449 fromthe specified date/s shall beconsidered to have withdrawn from studies at the University. 4.3 A student who is unable to register for courses on the specified date/s must apply for deferment in writing to the Registrar beforehand. 4.4 A student shall not be registered simultaneously in another course of study or research leading to the award of a degree, diploma or certificate at this university or any other tertiary institution except by prior permission of the board of the f aculty to which he belongs. A studen t in breach of this regulation shall be required to discontinue his studies at the University. 4.5 A student shall register in the name which appears in hisHong Kong Identity Card or passport. 4.6 A student shall inform the Registrar immediately of any change of name, address or other particulars entered in the student’s registration record. 4.7 No application for changing a student’s registered particulars shall be accep ted af ter h e has been r ecommen ded by th e Un derg radu ate Examinations Board for graduation or his withdrawal fromthe University. 4.8 A student who has withdrawn from the University may, under very special cir cumstances, apply in writing to the Registrar f or reinstatement as a student. Such applications shall be considered by the board of the faculty concerned.No students who have been required to discontinue their studies at the University because of unsatisfactory academic performanceor have withdrawn to avoid such discontinuation shallbe reinstated. 5.0 Pe riod of Study 5.1 (a) A Secondary 6 entrant* shall register for and attend classes for at least six years (i.e. 18 terms) before g raduation save as prov ided fo r in Regulation 5.1 (b). He shall complete all requirements for graduation within 10 years f rom his fir st registration including any periods of leave of absence and suspension of studies. (b) Hemay apply for permission to graduate in lessthan six years,provided that he shall have registered for and attended classes for at least five years (i.e. 15 terms). Such an application shall be submitted at least two terms before the commencement of the intending final term of study. 5.2 (a) A Secondary 7 entrant* shall register for and attend classes for at least five years (i.e. 15 terms) before graduation save as provided for in Regulation 5.2 (b). He shall complete all requirements for graduation within seven years from his first registration including any periods of leave of absence and suspension of studies. (b) He may apply for permission to graduate in less thanfive years,provided that he shallhave registered for and attended classes for at least four years(i.e. 12 terms). Such an application shall be submitted at least two terms before the intending final term of study. * A Secondary6 (or 7)en trant means a student who has been admitted to theUniversity after completion of Secon dary 6 (or 7)in a school or equival ent qualifications.