Calendar 2005–06

Part-time Undergraduate Studies 511 4.2 A student shall register for courses on the specified date/s in each academic year. Anyone who fails to register for courses after a lapse of two weeks from the specified date/s shall be considered to have withdrawn from studies at the University. 4.3 A student who is unable to register for courses on the specified date/s must apply for deferment in writing to the Director of Registry Services beforehand. 4.4 A student shall not be registered simultaneously for 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 faculty to which he belongs. A student 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 his Hong Kong Identity Card or passport. 4.6 A student shall inform the Director of Registry Services 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 accepted after he has been recommended by the Undergraduate Examinations Board for graduation or his withdrawal from the University. 4.8 A student who has withdrawn from the University may, under very special circumstances, apply in writing to the Director of Registry Services for reinstatement as a student. Such an application 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been required to discontinue their studies at the University because of unsatisfactory academic performance or have withdrawn to avoid such discontinuation shall be reinstated. 5.0 Period of Study 5.1 (a) A Secondary 6 entrant * shall register for and attend classes for at least six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 graduation save as provided for in Regulation 5.1(b). He shall complete all requirements for graduation within 10 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 than 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. * A Secondary 6 (or 7) entrant means a student who has been admitted to the University after completion of Secondary 6 (or 7) in a school or equivalent qualifications.