1.1

When will course selection take place and when is the add/drop period?

Course selection (for the whole academic year) will normally be conducted in early to mid-August, while the add/drop period (for each term) will normally be carried out during the first 2 weeks of each academic term.

1.2

How do I know if I should select or add/drop courses via the Internet?

Some programmes may not require students to register for courses on CUSIS. Please refer to "Prepare for the New Academic Year " > "Check the Course Selection Schedule" for details. 

1.3

Where can I select courses? 

You can select and add/drop courses on CUSIS through MyCUHK Portal. Please refer to the "User Guide" for details.

1.4

Can I change my course choices during the course selection or add/drop period? 

You can always change your choice of courses during the add/drop periods. 

1.5

What should I do if I want to add courses from other departments that do not appear in the timetable of my programme of study? 

You can add/drop courses outside of your study scheme by completing the Form CS-1. Please make sure you have obtained the signatures as required on the form before returning it to the Graduate School Office for further processing. 

1.6

What should I do if I cannot select courses during the period specified? 

If your programme requires you to select courses on CUSIS but you cannot do so during the period specified or you miss the course selection period, you may do so during the add/drop period, normally in September or January each year. If you also miss the add/drop period, you are required to complete the Form CS-2. Please make sure you have obtained the signatures as required on the form before returning it to the Graduate School Office for further processing. 

1.7

How can I register courses if I report to study after the add/drop period of each academic term? 

You can register courses by completing the Form CS-2. Please make sure you have obtained the signatures as required on the form before returning it to the Graduate School Office for further processing.

1.8

When will I know if the course records are confirmed? 

After the course registration period and the add/drop periods, the Graduate Division will review your course registration records. Normally, the approval process will take about two weeks. The Graduate School will put up an announcement on its homepage and send mass emails to the students concerned when the final course register is confirmed. 

1.9

What should I do if I find that the Course Register has some discrepancies from what I have registered on CUSIS? 

You should report to the Graduate School within a week of the release date of the final Course Register for appropriate follow-up action. 

2.1

Course Code: Subject Area & Catalog Number

Course Code are made up of 2 components, i.e. Subject Area Code and Catalog Number. For example, for course MATH5001, “MATH” is “Subject Area Code” and “5001” is “Catalog Number”.

2.2

Class Section

Class Section refers to the class opened under a specific course. For example, there can be two sections of classes, A & B, opened under the course HIST5010. These class sections can be scheduled in different time slots and taught by different instructors. Students are not allowed to take more than one class section of the same course in the same term.

2.3

Class Number

Class Number is a number assigned by the system to indicate a specific class opened in a term. It is NOT equivalent to Catalog Number. For example, RELS5001A and RELS5001B, both offered in 2011-12 Term 1 may have class numbers “1234” and “5432” respectively.

2.4

Shopping Cart

The procedures of course selection on CUSIS is similar to online shopping. You may browse through classes offered and add those you want to take into your Shopping Cart. You have to “check-out” to complete course enrollment.

2.5

My Requirements

You should choose courses within your Study Scheme, except with the approval of your Programme. On CUSIS, you can find the courses within your Study Scheme listed under “My Requirements”. If you wish to choose courses that are outside your Study Scheme, you should complete the Form CS-1. Please make sure you have obtained the signatures as required on the form before returning it to the Graduate School Office for further processing. 

2.6

Enrollment Appointments

Enrollment Appointments refer to timeslots which you are allowed to submit your shopping cart and complete course enrollment via CUSIS. Enrollment appointments are assigned in mid-July or within 3 days after completion of online registration (whichever is later). If no appointment is assigned, it implies that you are not required to perform course selection and/or add/drop on CUSIS. You can check your Enrollment Date by following this path: MyCUHK Portal > CUSIS > Manage Classes > Enrollment Dates; or refer to the Programme Arrangement and Schedule (2022-23) / (2023-24) for details.

2.7

Enrollment Requirement

Enrollment requirement refers to the eligibility to enroll for a class/course. The system will check if you have fulfilled all enrollment requirements when you submit the shopping cart for course enrollments.