Calendar 2005–06

484 Part 7 • University Ordinance and Regulations 5.4 Notwithstanding Regulation 5.3, a transfer student or any other student who has been granted course and unit exemptions on the basis of post- secondary qualifications may graduate in less than three years, provided that: (a) he shall have attended this university for at least two years; and (b) his total period of attendance at this university and another university or institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate shall have been not less than three years. 5.5 A student shall take courses at this university in his final term. 5.6 (a) A Secondary 6 and a Secondary 7 entrant shall complete all requirements for graduation within six and five years respectively from his first registration including any periods of leave of absence and suspension of studies. (b) A second-year entrant shall complete all requirements for graduation within four years from his first registration including any periods of leave of absence and suspension of studies. 6.0 Course Requirements and Exemptions 6.1 (a) A Secondary 6 and a Secondary 7 entrant shall complete at least 123 and 99 units of courses respectively before graduation. (b) A second-year entrant shall complete at least 66 units of courses before graduation. 6.2 (a) A Secondary 6 or Secondary 7 entrant shall be required to complete before graduation up to 72 units of courses in his major programme, and meet the minimum grade required for specific courses (if any), as prescribed in the study scheme concerned. However, a student pursuing a major programme which leads to professional qualifications may be required to complete more than 72 units. (b) A second-year entrant with an associate degree shall be required to complete before graduation up to 64 units of courses in his major programme, and meet the minimum grade required for specific courses (if any), as prescribed in the study scheme concerned. However, a student pursuing a major programme which leads to professional qualifications may be required to complete up to 67 units. (c) A second-year entrant with a higher diploma shall be required to complete before graduation up to 59 units of courses in his major programme, and meet the minimum grade required for specific courses (if any), as prescribed in the study scheme concerned. However, a student pursuing a major programme which leads to professional qualifications may be required to complete up to 62 units. 6.3 A student may register for a second major programme subject to the approval of the two major departments concerned**. A student who has satisifed the requirements of a second major may, in the last term of attendance within the minimum period of study, declare and be assessed for a second major. ** Not applicable to students admitted in 2003–04 and before.