Preparation for New Academic Year (2025-26)

As per the General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies, students must enrol in at least one course each term, unless otherwise specified in their study scheme or approved by their Graduate Division Head. Research postgraduate (RPg) students who have submitted their theses are exempt from this requirement.

For the  2025-26 academic year, most postgraduate students can select courses from 10:00 a.m. on 5 August 2025 to 5:30 p.m. on 8 August 2025. Detailed information on Course Selection & Add/Drop Exercise will be available in early July 2025. In the meantime, students can refer to the Online Guide on Course Selection for PG Students for general guidance.

A. Information on the Web/Via Email

Students should regularly check their @Link mailbox (CU student email) and the Graduate School website for important updates on course selection, electronic student fee debit notes, announcements, and reminders about study-related matters. It is crucial to keep your contact information, including email and postal addresses, up-to-date on CUSIS.

For inquiries about your CUHK computer account, contact the Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) at 3943-8845 or through the ITSC Service Desk.

To access various services through the "MyCUHK" portal, students need a OnePass password. New students who have completed online registration and fulfilled all admission condition(s) will receive a verification code (v-code) from ITSC via email and/or SMS (for Hong Kong mobile numbers only) about two weeks before their admission date. This v-code is necessary to retrieve the OnePass password from the Student Computing Accounts Collection System. New students can consult the Quick Guide for more information. Current CUHK students with valid OnePass passwords can continue using their existing credentials.

B. Student ID Card (CU Link)

New Students:

After completing online registration and fulfilling all admission conditions, you can collect your CU Link Card on or after your admission date. Non-local students must complete the visa documents submission before collecting their CU Link Card (Learn more). Contact the CU Link Card Centre 7 working days after completing online document verification to check if your CU Link Card is ready and to learn about the collection arrangements.

C. Batch Collection for CU Link Card

Some programmes will collect CU Link Cards for their students. For inquiries, please contact your respective Programme Office:

Current Students:

If your student ID card expires by 31 July 2025 but you will continue to study in the 2025-26 academic year, complete and submit the “Application Form for Change of Expected Graduation Date” to your Graduate Division (login is required to access the file). After receiving approval from the Graduate School, you can renew your CU Link card at the CU Link Card Centre.

D. MyCUHK and CUSIS

Access University and study-related information through the "MyCUHK" portal via the University and Graduate School websites. Use the "CUSIS" portal to update contact details, select courses, view academic results, and manage other study-related matters. Please refer to the “Computer-based Training” or CUSIS User Guides, available within the platform to learn how to use the system.

A. Term Dates of the Academic Year 2025-26

The academic year for most programmes commences on 1 September 2025. Students should consult the Academic Calendar for specific term dates of their programmes. The Teaching Timetable will be available in early August. For detailed class schedules, students may contact their respective Graduate Division/Programme directly. 

B. General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies

The comprehensive General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies, applicable to all postgraduate students, is available on the Graduate School website. Students are strongly advised to thoroughly review and understand these regulations.

C. Honour Code and Code of Conduct

The aim of the Honour Code and Code of Conduct for Students (Code of Conduct) is to raise students’ awareness of the importance of academic honesty and personal integrity and CUHK's expectations of its students in these respects. Upon admission to CUHK, all students must affirm their willingness to subscribe to and be governed by the Honour Code and the Code of Conduct.

The Code of Conduct summarizes CUHK’s existing rules, policies and procedures governing student conduct. It sets forth the expectations the University places on all its students in both academic conduct and personal behaviour, and guides them through the documents that apply to the Code of Conduct. Students should familiarise themselves with the Code of Conduct and comply with the rules, policies and procedures stated therein.

The Code of Conduct applies to all students of CUHK, in both their academic and non-academic activities.

D. Code of Practice and Graduate Attributes

Detailed rules, policies, and procedures for postgraduate studies are outlined in the Code of Practice, accessible at 

• Code of Practice (for RPg students)
• Code of Practice (for TPg students)

The Graduate School is committed to developing graduates of international distinction. It has defined its educational philosophy through Graduate Attributes, which students are expected to cultivate throughout their academic journey.

E. Academic Honesty

CUHK places paramount importance on academic integrity, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for academic dishonesty. A comprehensive resource, "Honesty in Academic Work: A Guide for Students and Teachers" is available online to provide guidelines and share cases of academic honesty. Students are required to familiarise themselves with these guidelines and adhere to them consistently.

F. Postgraduate Student Handbook 2025-26

The Postgraduate Student Handbook 2025-26 will be accessible on the Graduate School website by mid-July. Students are urged to review this handbook thoroughly, paying particular attention to sections relevant to their studies, including study schemes and various regulations. Additionally, students can access their Study Scheme and Course Catalogue via MyCUHK (CUSIS→ Manage Classes→ Browse Course Catalogue).

Apart from the tuition/continuation fees, there are other applicable fees such as retention fee (for students applying for leave of absence), and thesis examination fee, etc. Students may check out the information under the Fees on the Graduate School website.

A. Personal Data Policy of the University

Data collected in connection with your postgraduate studies at CUHK will be held/transferred to relevant departments/administrative units within the University as management information to facilitate verification, communication, operations, and planning. Upon graduation, students’ personal data will be converted to alumni data for further communication and other purposes, where applicable. For details on the policy, please refer to the University website.

For correction of or access to personal data held by the University during your studies at the University, please contact the Graduate School by email.

B. Students with Outstanding Debts

The University will withhold graduate certificates from students with outstanding debts to the University, which include but are not limited to unreturned library materials on loan or overdue fines, hostel fees, overdue fines for payment in arrears, etc. Please be reminded to observe and comply with the Regulations.

C. Health Policy of the University

The University has set up the Committee on Health Promotion and Protection to coordinate the efforts and monitor the progress of work and evaluate the effective implementation of policies, strategies, and action plans in regard to the areas of hygiene, prevention of disease on campus and promotion of health in general. Please visit the Committee website regularly.

Other University Units

• Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (Please choose Fees and Financing Your Studies)
• Scholarships and Financial Assistance for postgraduate students

Office of Student Affairs

• Administration and Amenities Section
• Career Planning and Development Centre
• Learning and Cultural Enhancement Section
• Guidebook for Non-local Students
• Student Experience and Development Section
• Wellness and Counselling Centre

The CUHK Library

• Get Started
• Guide for Postgraduate Students
• Postgraduate Library Workshops

Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR)

• Improving Postgraduate Learning (IPL) Programme to enhance postgraduate studies

The Postgraduate Student Association (CUPSA)

• CUPSA Social Media Channels: Facebook | Instagram | WeChat

Last updated: 3 July 2025