WELCOMING MESSAGE - Academic Registry - Home - Hong Kong ...

As Chairman of the Foundation Programme Management 

Committee, I would like to warmly welcome all the freshmen 

from Mainland China to join our University. Hong Kong 

Baptist University, though a public institution, is proud of its 

Christian heritage and the ideal of whole person education. 

It is an institution that follows closely the American model 

of liberal arts education, which originates from the Western 

humanist tradition and emphasizes on the crucial importance 

of developing the personality and intellectual abilities of every 

student. Though our University offers some professional training programmes, 

such as Communication, Social Work and Chinese Medicine, the essence of 

liberal arts education is to groom every individual’s ability so as to enhance 

critical and independent thinking. Fluency in Chinese and English is a must, as 

poor language competence would hamper one’s thinking process, but exposure 

to a wide range of knowledge, acquaintance of the outside world, interest in 

probing into human nature, understanding of the relationship between individual 

and the society, and development of one’s virtuous value system or world-view 

in order to facilitate a high ethical standard, are all significant components of 

liberal arts education. Universities are supposed to produce not only scholars but 

future leaders for the community, and leaders are people who have visions plus 

the courage and abilities to achieve what they think. So broadening the horizon 

of students and enabling the students to search for their academic, cultural and 

professional interests are the fundamentals that a university should provide. 

WELCOMING MESSAGE 

During the foundation year, we would like to see our students liberating from 

the traditional mode of learning, that is, studying only for the sake of passing 

examinations. Immersing in the world of arts and culture, understanding how 

the Hong Kong society works, achieving good standard of Cantonese, plus 

competence in both Chinese and English are regarded as the basic elements 

underpinning the beginning of a successful liberal arts education. However, you 

are free to choose elective courses so as to reinforce your foundation to pave 

the way for the normal three-year programmes offered by our University. Basing 

on the successful experiences in the past years, we wish you a very fruitful year 

to come, as well as the most enjoyable experience in your whole period of 

university life. 

Professor Ting Wai 

Department of Government and International Studies 

Chairman, Foundation Programme Management Committee

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FOR FOUNDATION STUDENTS 2011/2012

Programme and Course Information 

1.1 Curriculum and Study Schedule........................................... 04 

1.2 Course Description.............................................................. 06 

1.3 Qualifying Test for English Language Courses....................... 09 

1.4 English Bridging Course....................................................... 10 

General Regulations for Foundation Programme & 

Related Information 

2.1 Academic Regulations Governing the Studies of 

Foundation Programme........................................................ 11 

2.2 Completion of Foundation Programme................................. 11 

2.3 Course Exemption................................................................ 12 

2.4 Change of Study Programme................................................ 13 

2.5 University Information System.............................................. 13 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Frequently Asked Questions 

3.1 Course Registration.............................................................. 14 

3.2 Class Attendance.................................................................. 14 

3.3 Scholarship.......................................................................... 15 

3.4 Visa Extension...................................................................... 16 

3.5 Internship / Part-time Job...................................................... 16 

Other Information 

4.1 Academic Calendar 2011/2012............................................ 20 

4.2 Useful Contacts.................................................................... 22 

4.3 Campus Maps and Building Codes....................................... 24

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FOR FOUNDATION STUDENTS 2011/2012 

Programme and Course Information 

1.1 Curriculum and Study Schedule 

(a) Science Foundation Programme (for students admitted to Bachelor of Science 

programmes) 

Semester 1 

Units 

ACEP0010 Arts and Culture 3 

LANG0131 Guangdonghua I 1 

LANG0150 # English Listening & Speaking (Upper-Intermediate) 3 

LANG0170 # Integrated English (Upper-Intermediate) 3 

MATH0021 Mathematics for Science I 3 

PHYS1121 General Physics I 3 

SCE 0020 Understanding Hong Kong: Society and Culture 3 

Semester Total: 19 

Semester 2 

Units 

BIOL0010 Invitation to Biology 3 

CHEM0010 Foundation of Chemistry 3 

I.T.1180 Information Management Technology 3 

LANG0132 Guangdonghua II 1 

LANG0160 # English Listening & Speaking (Advanced) 3 

LANG0180 # Integrated English (Advanced) 3 

MATH0022 Mathematics for Science II 3 


Programme Total#: 38 

# Students passing the Qualifying Test for English Language Courses @ will be exempted from 

LANG0150 and LANG0170, and will be required to take the two Semester 2 English language 

courses (LANG0160 and LANG0180) in Semester 1. 

Students completing LANG0160 and LANG0180 in Semester 1 will be required to take 1 – 2 

elective course(s) (i.e. 3 – 6 units) in Semester 2 to make up for a total of not less than 35 units 

for the programme. 

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Please refer to Section 1.3 for detailed information about the Qualifying Test for English 

Language Courses. 

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(b) Non-Science Foundation Programme (for students admitted to programmes 

other than the Bachelor of Science programmes) 

Semester 1 

Units 

ACEP0010 Arts and Culture 3 

COMP0010 A Gateway to Computer Science 3 

LANG0131 Guangdonghua I 1 

LANG0150 # English Listening & Speaking (Upper-Intermediate) 3 

LANG0170 # Integrated English (Upper-Intermediate) 3 

MATH0011 Mathematics for Non-Science I 3 

SCE 0020 Understanding Hong Kong: Society and Culture 3 


Semester 2 

Units 

LANG0132 Guangdonghua II 1 

MATH0012 Mathematics for Non-Science II 3 

LANG0160 # English Listening & Speaking (Advanced) 3 

LANG0180 # Integrated English (Advanced) 3 

2 to 3 Elective Courses # 6 – 9 

Semester Total: 16-19 

Programme Total: 35-38 

# Students passing the Qualifying Test for English Language Courses @ will be exempted from 

LANG0150 and LANG0170, and will be required to take the two Semester 2 English language 

courses (LANG0160 and LANG0180) in Semester 1. 

Students completing LANG0160 and LANG0180 in Semester 1 will be required to take 2 

additional elective courses (i.e. 6 units) in Semester 2 to make up for a full study load. That is, 

students need to take a total of 4–5 elective courses in Semester 2 to satisfy the total units (35 – 

38) required for the programme. 

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1.2 Course Description 

ACEP0010 Arts and Culture (3,3,0) 

This is a project-based cum experiential course, supplemented by weekly threehour 

lectures or workshops. The practicum part, besides three to four visits to 

artistic performances followed mostly by post-performance discussions with the 

auteurs, consists mainly of an intensive socio-cultural field study project in groups 

of three. The projects, led by various district councillors and social workers, focus 

on thought-provoking social topics in the urban areas of Hong Kong. 

Toward the end of semester, the findings of the 50 or so field projects will be 

presented in 6 parallel sessions. These findings, duly critiqued by experts and 

fellow students, are to be written up formally. These reports, together with the field 

efforts, log entries and the oral presentation, will be counted as part of the final 

assessment. Some class hours will be devoted to training the students in field study 

techniques and others to expanding on the benefits derived from the practical 

undertakings. Some other gatherings will focus on matters related to or arising 

from the visits to artistic performances. 

The course is intended to be writing-intensive, where learning-through-writing will 

be practiced. 

BIOL0010 Invitation to Biology (3,3,0) 

This course is intended for students who need a broad background in biology. Each 

student will learn the major principles and mechanisms in the biological sciences 

as background for pursuing BSc degree in Biology. 

CHEM0010 Foundation of Chemistry (3,3,0) 

This is intended to be the first chemistry course for all Science Majors in the 

Foundation programme. It is aimed to provide these students with a solid 

understanding of some fundamental concepts and physical principles in chemistry. 

The topics discussed include theories of atomic and molecular structures, chemical 

bonding, intermolecular forces and states of matter, acid-base chemistry and 

functional group chemistry of some organic compounds. 

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COMP0010 A Gateway to Computer Science (3,2,1) 

(for Non-Science Students) 

This course is designed for the foundation programme students only. No 

experience with computers is assumed. The aim is to teach students the 

fundamentals of computers, particularly with respect to personal computer 

hardware and software, and the World Wide Web. Students will finish the course 

with a solid understanding of computer principles, how to use computers, and 

how to access information on the World Wide Web. Particularly, students will gain 

hands-on experience on using common software packages. 

I.T.1180 Information Management Technology (3,2,1) 

(for Science Students) 

This course is designed for the leaders of tomorrow. Its special aim is to prepare 

students for the challenges of tomorrow’s workplace by equipping them with 

practical knowledge and skills to engage in fast-moving information technology 

(IT). Its main thrust is the incorporation of essential as well as tailor-made, forwardlooking 

IT concepts illustrated with real-world examples and coupled with handson 

experiences in the support of the information management cycle. 

LANG0131-2 Guangdonghua I - II 粵語 ( 一 ) - ( 二 ) (1,2,0) 

本課程為大學本科先修班的基礎課程 , 專為以普通話為母語的學生而設。本科理論與 

實踐並重 , 通過音標及粵普對照 , 循序漸進為學生初步提供有系統的廣州話聽、讀、 

講的訓練 , 從而提高廣州話的整體應用能力。 

LANG0150 English Listening and Speaking (Upper-Intermediate) (3,3,0) 

This upper-intermediate English listening and speaking course aims at raising 

students’ awareness of different genres and styles of authentic speech, and 

improving their proficiency in English listening and speaking. The course adopts 

a communicative approach and students will develop language skills through a 

variety of activities including watching news reports, watching films, role-play, 

small group discussion, reading poems etc. The topics selected are interesting, 

informative and universal and cover a wide range of areas including politics, 

economics, science, entertainments, etc. 

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LANG0160 English Listening and Speaking (Advanced) (3,3,0) 

The advanced English listening and speaking course aims to raise students’ 

awareness of different genres and styles of authentic speech and to improve 

students’ proficiency in English listening and speaking, with advanced-level 

materials and more challenging tasks. Students will get ample opportunities to 

practice these skills in an integrated manner and develop the skills through a 

variety of activities, including listening to academic lectures and documentaries, 

watching videos and films, role-play, small group discussion, delivering a formal 

speech, and giving an academic presentation. The topics selected cover a range of 

media and sources. 

LANG0170 Integrated English (Upper-Intermediate) (3,3,0) and 

LANG0180 Integrated English (Advanced) (3,3,0) 

These two courses form a complete project of integrated English specially designed 

for Foundation students from Mainland China, with the upper-intermediate course 

offered in the first semester and the advanced course in the second semester of 

their foundation year. The courses aim at helping students acquire the competence 

to use English more effectively for real life communications and academic 

development in Hong Kong. They provide English language practice in all four 

skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing, with a focus on reading and 

writing, in context of topics of global interests; and engage students in tasks which 

help develop an intercultural awareness. 

MATH0011-2 Mathematics for Non-Science I - II (3,3,0) 

This course is designed for the pre-university studies of students who have 

graduated from secondary schools in the Mainland China. The contents of this 

course provide students the necessary knowledge of mathematics for their firstyear 

studies in universities in Hong Kong. 

MATH0021-2 Mathematics for Science I - II (3,3,0) 

This course aims at introducing basic ideas and techniques in advanced 

mathematics for students who have to use mathematics, especially calculus 

and statistics, in their university studies; developing students’ ability in proving 

theorems; and enhancing students’ logical thinking. After taking this course, 

students are expected to master the foundation of advanced mathematics. 

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PHYS1121 General Physics I (3,3,0) 

This course covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics at an introductory 

level. After a brief review of Newton’s three laws, a number of applications 

illustrating the use of conservation laws and calculus are discussed. This is 

followed by an elementary treatment of rigid body and fluid mechanics. The 

last part deals with thermal phenomena and the use of statistical concepts in 

describing the gaseous state. 

SCE 0020 Understanding Hong Kong: Society and Culture (3,3,0) 

Many non-local students who come to study in the local universities do not often 

come prepared with an adequate knowledge about Hong Kong. The focus of 

this course is in stressing the importance of promoting a general understanding 

about the major aspects of the Hong Kong society. Through lectures, video, 

presentation and field visits, the study will enable students to make better sense 

of their surroundings and the context wherein they come to live and learn. Upon 

successful completion of the course, students should be able to have a basic 

understanding of the society of Hong Kong with particular reference to its sociocultural 

developments since 1997; and an appreciation and awareness of the 

distinctive ways of life of the Hong Kong Chinese. 

1.3 Qualifying Test for English Language Courses 

According to the programme curriculum, Foundation Students are required to take 

the following 4 English language courses: 

LANG0150 English Listening & Speaking (Upper-Intermediate) 

LANG0160 English Listening & Speaking (Advanced) 

LANG0170 Integrated English (Upper-Intermediate) 

LANG0180 Integrated English (Advanced) 

Students who possess a certain level of English language proficiency may be 

exempted from taking LANG0150 and LANG0170. The Language Centre will 

arrange an optional Qualifying Test for English Language Courses in August. 

Foundation students may choose to take the examination and if they pass it, they 

will be exempted from these two language courses. 

Foundation students will be invited to take the Qualifying Test and have to make 

applications to the Academic Registry by a deadline, normally before their arrival 

to Hong Kong. 

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1.4 English Bridging Course 

It is University policy that all first-year undergraduate students without Grade D or 

above in AS Use of English or equivalent qualifications@ are required to take the 

English Bridging Course (EBC) before commencement of their Year I studies. 

Foundation Students who have attained Grade C+ or above for BOTH advanced 

level English language courses (LANG0160 and LANG0180) in the Foundation 

Programme will be exempted from the English Bridging Course. 

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The University accepts the following qualifications as equivalent to Grade D in AS Use of 

English: 

a) A score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 80 (Internet-based) or above in TOEFL; or 

b) A score of 7 or above in IELTS, Academic Level; or 

c) Grade D or above in GCE AS Level or AL English; or 

d) Grade C or above in GCE O Level/GCSE/IGCSE English; or 

e) Score 4 or above out of 7 in IB English A1 or A2. 

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General Regulations for Foundation Programme & Related Information 

2.1 Academic Regulations Governing the Studies of Foundation 

Programme 

Foundation Students will receive a copy of the Calendar / Bulletin in compact disk 

format during Orientation and before commencement of studies. Information such 

as the academic calendar, general regulations, programme curriculums, course 

descriptions, fees and charges, scholarships and financial aid etc. are covered 

in the Calendar / Bulletin. Though the Calendar / Bulletin contains information 

for degree programmes, the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degree 

Programmes, in general, are applicable to the Foundation Programme. Students 

are therefore strongly advised to look at the regulations stated in the Calendar / 

Bulletin. 

The Calendar / Bulletin is also available at the Academic Registry website at: 

http://buar.hkbu.edu.hk/ . 

2.2 Completion of Foundation Programme 

To satisfactory complete the Foundation Programme and progress to undergraduate 

programme, students are required to: 

(i) obtain the total number of units required and pass all courses stipulated by the 

programme (refer to Section 1.1); and 

(ii) attain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above for all courses attempted. 

2.2.1 Progression to Undergraduate Studies 

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Programme, students will 

progress to undergraduate degree programmes which they have been admitted 

to in September of the following academic year. 

2.2.2 Academic Problems 

Students with poor academic results will be given academic warning / 

academic probation at the end of a semester if their GPA falls into the 

following categories: 

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Academic Warning : Applicable to students with semester GPA between 1.70 

and 1.99 for a given semester. 

Academic Probation : Applicable to students with semester GPA below 1.70 

for a given semester. 

Academic Dismissal : As required by the Senate when the student’s semester 

GPA is below 1.70 for two consecutive semesters, or 

on other academic grounds. 

At the discretion of individual Department/Programme, students with poor 

academic performance may be required to repeat the Foundation Programme 

or to terminate their studies at the University. 

2.2.3 Dismissal 

The University may at any time require any student to terminate his/her studies 

at the University either on academic or disciplinary grounds, or on other 

grounds deemed as appropriate. 

The University may also dismiss a student whose conduct or general influence 

is considered harmful to the institution. Such a student will normally not be 

considered for re-admission. 

2.3 Course Exemption 

2.3.1 LANG1491 English I 

All undergraduate students are required to take English I (LANG1491). 

Foundation Students who have attained Grade A- or above for BOTH advanced 

level English language courses (LANG0160 and LANG0180) in the Foundation 

Programme will be granted exemption from LANG1491, and are recommended 

to take one of the following courses as substitution of LANG1491: 

LANG2140 Language Use and Communication: Theory and Practice 

LANG2210 Advanced English Pronunciation 

LANG2220 English through Current Events 

LANG2230 Advanced Listening in English 

2.3.2 Other Undergraduate Level Courses 

Foundation Students who have attained a Grade C or above for any 

undergraduate level courses (level one and above courses) in the Foundation 

Programme will be exempted from these courses during their undergraduate 

studies. 

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Students are not allowed to retake these exempted courses during their 

undergraduate studies, and are required to replace them with other courses to 

make up for the units being exempted. These exempted courses will be shown 

in the Transcript of Academic Record for undergraduate studies with a remark 

“EX” (exempted), and will not be included in GPA calculation. 

2.4 Change of Study Programme 

Once admitted to a certain study programme, students are normally not allowed 

to change to other undergraduate degree programmes. Special approval, however, 

may be given by some Schools/Faculties for students to apply for Change of Study 

Programme within their respective School/Faculty. The Academic Registry will 

notify Foundation Students of the application procedures around April each year. 

2.5 University Information System 

The University Information System (UIS) allows students to access their personal 

data and study related information through an account and password. Students 

can access the following information through UIS: 

(a) Personal Particulars 

(b) Enrolment Records 

(c) Class and Examination Timetable 

(d) Examination Information 

(e) Transcript of Academic Record 

(f) Finance (such as tuition payment notification) 

Foundation Students will receive their UIS login password via the University email 

account after arrival to Hong Kong. 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

3.1 Course Registration 

Q3.1.1 How can I register on courses 

You will automatically be registered on courses which are required by the 

Foundation Programme. For registration of elective courses in Semester 2, you 

will be notified of the procedures by the Academic Registry around October. 

Q3.1.2 Where can I find the elective courses available for my selection 

The Academic Registry will, in October, upload the information of available 

elective courses to a website and invite you to select elective course(s) via an 

on-line system. 

Q3.1.3 Can I add/drop courses after commencement of classes 

Since all courses in Semester 1 are required courses, you do not need to 

add/drop courses in Semester 1 of the Foundation Programme. Adding and 

dropping of courses for Semester 2, however, may be allowed during the first 

two weeks of classes. You will be notified of the detailed procedures by the 

Academic Registry in due course. 

3.2 Class Attendance 

Q3.2.1 Must I attend all scheduled classes of the courses 

Yes, you are expected to attend all scheduled classes for which you have 

registered. If absence is due to conditions beyond your control and you wish 

to establish that fact in order to justify make-up work (e.g. papers, assignments), 

a written explanation together with supporting documents must be presented 

to the course instructor for approval. 

Q3.2.2 What is the consequence for late for class(es) or absence from class(es) 

If you are more than 15 minutes late for a class, you may be counted as absent. 

If you are reported: 

(a) to have been absent without approval for more than 15 percent of 

scheduled classes, or 

(b) to have attended less than 70 percent of scheduled classes (with approved 

and unapproved absences) 

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you shall receive a Grade F for the course. You will not be allowed to sit for 

the course examination, if any. 

Q3.2.3 Should I attend the scheduled class(es) in case of typhoon or bad weather 

Normally, classes will be cancelled upon hoisting of Typhoon Signal No. 8 or 

above or issuance of Black Rainstorm Warning Signal. You should take note of 

the "Arrangement of Classes During Typhoon Signal No. 8 or Black Rainstorm 

Warning Signal" which can be found on the Academic Registry website at 

http://buar.hkbu.edu.hk . 

3.3 Scholarship 

Q3.3.1 Do I need to apply for renewal of my admission scholarship 

Admission Scholarship for mainland students is, in general, tenable for four 

years including the foundation year of study. Renewal of scholarship is subject 

to students’ satisfactory academic results. The scholarship award will be 

renewed automatically if you attain a GPA of 3.00 or above in every semester. 

Q3.3.2 Will my admission scholarship be terminated if my academic 

performance is not good 

As renewal of scholarship is subject to students’ satisfactory academic results, 

the University may discontinue / terminate your scholarship award if you fail to 

attain a semester GPA of 3.00 or above each year. 

Q3.3.3 Am I still eligible for my admission scholarship after successful 

application for change of study programme 

You are still eligible for your admission scholarship if your new study 

programme is within the original School/Faculty/Academy. However, if 

your new study programme is under another School/Faculty/Academy, your 

admission scholarship will be ceased. 

Q3.3.4 Are there any scholarships available for application during my 

undergraduate studies 

There are a number of scholarships available for application of undergraduate 

students each year. Students with outstanding academic results may also be 

nominated for some of the scholarships, fellowships and prizes. Detailed 

information such as application deadlines, eligibility and award criteria is 

available at the Office of Student Affairs website at http://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/ . 

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3.4 Visa Extension 


Q3.4.1 When should I extend my student visa 

Your visa / entry permit label for studying in Hong Kong issued by the 

Immigration Department of the HKSAR is normally on a yearly basis or in 

accordance with the duration of your studies (whichever is shorter). You should 

apply for extension of stay to study in Hong Kong within 4 weeks before the 

limit of stay expires. 

Q3.4.2 How can I extend my student visa 

You should submit your application, together with the required documents, 

to the Immigration Department of the HKSAR (The Quality Migrants and 

Mainland Residents Section, Immigration Department, 6/F, Immigration Tower, 

7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong) in person 4 weeks before the limit 

of stay expires. If you wish to authorize in writing a representative to submit 

the application, you must also be physically in Hong Kong on the date of 

submission and on the date of collection of the visa label. 

For further information of visa extension matters, please visit the website of 

the Immigration Department of the HKSAR at: http://www.immd.gov.hk/ 

index.html and read the information there under FAQs > Immigration Policy 

on Study. You may also wish to contact the Immigration Department via the 

enquiry hotline at Tel: (852) 2824-6111. 

3.5 Internship / Part-time Job 

Q3.5.1 Can I work in Hong Kong during my foundation year of study 

As a non-local student, you are not permitted to take up any employment 

(whether paid or unpaid) during your foundation year of study. However, 

after your progression to the full-time undergraduate studies, you may take 

up internship Note 1 , part-time on-campus employment Note 2 , and employment 

during the summer months Note 2 under the relaxed employment restriction for 

non-local students. 

Notes: 

(1) After the relaxation of the Immigration Regulations from the 2008/09 academic year, nonlocal 

students (including mainland students) of full-time, locally accredited programmes 

at degree level or above whose study period is not less than one academic year may take 

up internship subject to the following conditions: 

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(a) The internships must be study/curriculum-related and be arranged or endorsed by 

the institutions they are studying in; and 

(b) The duration of the internship is up to one academic year, or one-third of the normal 

duration of the relevant full-time academic programme, whichever is the shorter. 

There is no restriction on the nature of work, level of salary, location, number of working 

hours and employers. 

(2) Moreover, these students (excluding exchange students) may take up: 

(a) part-time on-campus employment for not more than 20 hours per week throughout 

the year; and 

(b) employment during the summer months without any limit in relation to work hours 

and location. 

Q3.5.2 I understand that I would be benefited from the relaxation of 

employment restriction (refer to Q3.5.1 for details). Should I make 

separate application before taking up internship, part-time on-campus 

employment and summer employment after my progression to the 

undergraduate studies 

Non-local students who benefit from the relaxation (“eligible students”) will 

be notified of the relaxation individually by a "No Objection Letter" (NOL) 

upon approval of entry and extension of stay applications. The NOL will spell 

out the type(s) and conditions of employment which the student may take 

up. The NOLs will be issued to the eligible students through their sponsors/ 

representatives or in person as appropriate upon issue of the student visas/ 

entry permits or granting extension of stay to the students. There is no need for 

eligible students to make separate application in respect of study/curriculumrelated 

internship, part-time on-campus employment and summer employment. 

For further information about employment during your studies, please visit the 

website of the Immigration Department of the HKSAR at: http://www.immd. 

gov.hk/index.html and read the information there under FAQs > Immigration 

Policy on Study. You may also wish to contact the Immigration Department via 

the enquiry hotline at Tel: (852) 2824-6111. 

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OTHER INFORMATION 

2011-2012 

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 

4.1: Academic Calendar 2011-2012 

2011-2012 

29/7-1/8 Enrolment (New Undergraduate Students) 

3-11 New Student Orientation and 

University Life Workshops 

15-16 Online Course Registration 

(New Undergraduate Students) 

17-30 English Bridging Course 

29-31 International Student Orientation 

1 Academic Year Begins 

1 First Semester Begins 

1 New Faculty and Staff Orientation 

2 First Semester Classes Begin 

2 Trimester I Classes Begin 

2 MBA Module I Classes Begin 

2 First Day to Add/Drop Courses (1 st Semester) 

2 First Day to Add/Drop Courses (Trimester I) 

2 First Semester Tuition Payment Due Date 

(Returning Students) 

2 Trimester I Tuition Payment Due Date 

6 56 th Convocation and Honorary University 

Fellowship Conferment Ceremony 

13 The Day Following Mid-Autumn Festival 

14 Continuing Education School Board Meeting 

16 Last Day to Add/Drop Courses (1 st Semester) 

16 Last Day to Add/Drop Courses (Trimester I) 

26 Senate Meeting 

1 National Day 

2-8 Christian Emphasis Week 

3 Arts Faculty Board Meeting 

4 Business School Board Meeting 

5 Chung Yeung Festival 

6 Social Sciences Faculty Board Meeting 

7 Communication School Board Meeting 

11 Council Meeting 

15-16 Information Day for Undergraduate 

Admission (2012 Entry) 

18 Science Faculty Board Meeting 

21-27 MBA Module I Examinations 

28 MBA Module II Classes Begin 

28 Chinese Medicine School Board Meeting 

1 Court Meeting 

3,4,5,7 52 nd Commencement 

8 Tuition Payment Due Date (New Students) 

– Balance Payment for First Semester 

15 Trimester II Tuition Payment Due Date 







28/11-10/12 Trimester I Examinations 

30 Academy of Visual Arts Board Meeting 

1 Last Day of Classes (1 st Semester) 

6 Council Meeting 

7-21 First Semester Examinations 

12 Trimester II Classes Begin 

12 First Day to Add/Drop Courses (Trimester II) 


15 Second Semester Tuition Payment Due Date 

16-22 MBA Module II Examinations 

24 Last Day to Add/Drop Courses (Trimester II) 

26-27 Christmas Holidays 

Dec Nov Oct Sep 

Aug 

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25 26 27 28 29 30 

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 

2011-2012 

2 New Year Holiday 

6,7,9 International Student Orientation 

10 First Semester Ends 

11 Second Semester Begins 

11 Second Semester Classes Begin 

11 First Day to Add/Drop Courses 

(2 nd Semester) 

11 MBA Module III Classes Begin 

13-21 First Semester Make-up Examinations 

23-25 Lunar New Year Holidays 

31 Last Day to Add/Drop Courses (2 nd Semester) 





19-25 Christian Emphasis Week 




28 Trimester III Tuition Payment Due Date 

5 Founders’ Day Service 

7-13 MBA Module III Examinations 

12-24 Trimester II Examinations 

14 MBA Module IV Classes Begin 

20 Council Meeting (Tentative) 

23 Chinese Medicine School Board Meeting 

26 Trimester III Classes Begin 

26 First Day to Add/Drop Courses (Trimester III) 


4 Ching Ming Festival 

6-9 Easter Holidays 

10 Last Day to Add/Drop Courses (Trimester III) 

16 Summer Term Tuition Payment Due Date 

23 Senate Meeting (for Final Curriculum Revision) 



25 Baccalaureate Service 

25 Academy of Visual Arts Board Meeting 


25 Last Day of Classes (2 nd Semester) 



28 The Buddha’s Birthday 

Feb Jan 

Mar 

Apr 

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29 30 

1 Labour Day 

3-17 Second Semester Examinations 

8 Court Meeting (Tentative) 

10-16 MBA Module IV Examinations 

28 Senate Meeting (Tentative) 

5 Council Meeting (Tentative) 

11-18 Second Semester Make-up Examinations 

15 Second Semester Ends 

18-30 Trimester III Examinations 

23 Tuen Ng Festival 


1 Financial Year Begins 

2 The Day Following Hong Kong SAR 

Establishment Day 

May 

Jun 

Jul 

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

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4.2 Useful Contacts 

(a) Academic Units 


Tel Fax 

Faculty of Arts 

General Enquiries 3411-7197 3411-5131 

BA (Hons) in Humanities 3411-7192 3411-5579 

BA (Hons) in Translation 3411-7205 3411-7895 

Department of Chinese Language & Literature 3411-7155 3411-7891 

Department of English Language & Literature 3411-7171 3411-7895 

Language Centre 3411-7589 3411-7590 

Department of Music 3411-5153 3411-7870 

Department of Religion & Philosophy 3411-7280 3411-7379 

School of Business 


Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) 3411-7567 3411-5588 

Department of Accountancy & Law 3411-7535 3411-5581 

Department of Economics 3411-7544 3411-5580 

Department of Finance & Decision Sciences 3411-7556 3411-5585 

Department of Management 3411-7577 3411-5583 

Department of Marketing 3411-7526 3411-5586 

School of Chinese Medicine 


School of Communication 


Academy of Film 3411-7395 3411-7821 

Department of Communication Studies 3411-7224 3411-7890 

Department of Journalism 3411-7490 2336-1691 

School of Continuing Education 

General & Professional Studies Division 


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Faculty of Science 


Department of Biology 3411-7050 3411-5995 

Department of Chemistry 3411-7063 3411-7348 

Department of Computer Science 3411-7079 3411-7892 

Department of Mathematics 3411-2347 3411-5811 

Department of Physics 3411-5145 3411-5813 

Faculty of Social Science 


Department of Education Studies 3411-7210 3411-7894 

Department of Geography 3411-7129 3411-5990 

Department of Government & International Studies 3411-5669 3411-5799 

Department of History 3411-7107 3411-7885 

Department of Physical Education 3411-7769 3411-5757 

Department of Social Work 3411-7105 3411-7145 

Department of Sociology 3411-7131 3411-7893 

Academy of Visual Arts 


(b) Academic Support & Administrative Units 

Academic Registry 


Foundation Studies 3411-7844 3411-7373 

Finance Office 


Information Technology Services Centre 


Office of Student Affairs 


Student Housing 3411-2602 3411-2757 

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4.3 Campus Maps and Building Codes 

BUILDING 

HO SIN HANG CAMPUS 

Academic Community Hall 

Au Shue Hung Centre for Film & Television 

Cha Chi-ming Science Tower 

Christian Education Centre 

Fong Shu Chuen Library 

Lui Ming Choi Centre 

Oen Hall Building 

East Wing 

Main Building 

West Wing 

Sing Tao Communication Centre 

Sir Run Run Shaw Building 

Wai Hang Sports Centre 

Yeung Shui Sang Building 

SHAW CAMPUS 

Au Shue Hung Memorial Library 

David C. Lam Building 

Joint Sports Centre 

New Academic Building 

Shaw Tower 

The Wing Lung Bank Building for Business Studies 

BAPTIST UNIVERSITY ROAD CAMPUS 

Communication and Visual Arts Building 

Dr. Ng Tor Tai International House 

Jockey Club Academic Community Centre 

Jockey Club School of Chinese Medicine Building 

Low-rise Building 

Block 1 

Block 2 

Madam Chan Wu Wan Kwai SCE Tower 

Student Residence Halls 

KAI TAK CAMPUS 

Academy of Visual Arts 

Code 

HSHC 

ACH 

ASH 

SCT 

CEC 

FSC 

LMC 

OEE 

OEM 

OEW 

STC 

RRS 

WHS 

YSS 

SC 

AML 

DLB 

JSC 

NAB 

SWT 

WLB 

BURC 

CVA 

NTT 

ACC 

SCM 

RL1 

RL2 

SCE 

SRH 

KTC 

AVA 

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