Inter-institution Undergraduate Course Sharing Program 2013

Summer Courses offered by Lingnan University for HKUST students

Through this Inter-institution Undergraduate Course Sharing Program, all HKUST UG students may take courses offered by the Lingnan University during the summer 2013 (31 May - 8 July). This is a good opportunity to experience university life on a different campus and at the same time earn credits without paying additional tuition fee.

Courses offered by Lingnan University for this Program

Course Code and TitleCreditSchedule & Venue
(Notes 1-2)
CHI114 Modes of Chinese Writing3Tue, Thu 09:30-13:00
LKK104 Leung Kau Kui Building
GEC335 China Through Eyes of the West3Mon, Wed, Fri 14:00-16:30
LKK102 Leung Kau Kui Building
PHI375 Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence3Tue, Thu 09:30-13:00
LKK102 Leung Kau Kui Building
TRA219 Literature, Culture & Translation (II)3Tue, Thu 9:30-13:00
LKK208 Leung Kau Kui Building
TRA224 General Interpreting (P-E&E-P)3Tue, Thu 14:00-17:30
LBY303 B.Y.Lam Building

Notes:

  1. All classes will be conducted at the Lingnan University during 31 May 2013 - 8 July 2013. No class will be held on 12 June and 1 July 2013. Final examination will be held on the last day of classes.
  2. Maps and Transportation to Lingnan University: http://www.ln.edu.hk/info-for/visitors/getting-to

Transfer of Credits

Upon satisfactory completion of these courses, students will receive credits awarded by the Lingnan University. They may apply to transfer the credits back to HKUST into the Common Core Program by completing Form GR-14 (obtainable from the Academic Records and Registration Office (ARRO) or major department) and following the application process as announced by the ARRO. Transfer credits granted will not be included in the calculation of grade averages.

Managing Your Workload and Time Schedule

Students who plan to take courses both at HKUST and Lingnan University must ensure that there is no time conflict between courses enrolled at the two institutions, and to allow sufficient time for commuting between the two campuses. Normally, students are not expected to enroll in more than 3 courses during the summer term.

Application and Course Registration

Application Period17 April - 25 April 2013
Who Can ApplyAll current UG students who are eligible to enroll courses at HKUST in Summer 2012-13 may apply. Normally, students expecting to complete all graduation requirements at the end of Spring 2012-13 are not allowed to enroll courses in Summer 2012-13.
How to ApplyComplete the course registration form and submit it to UCE Team on or before 25 April 2013. Applicant may indicate up to 3 course choices on the form. Since course registration is done on a first-come-first-serve basis, early submission of application is recommended.
Enrollment LimitEach student can enroll a maximum of 2 courses only
Announcement of Application ResultStudents will be informed of the successfully registered courses as early as possible before 30 April 2013
Tuition FeeNo additional tuition fee will be charged for taking Lingnan University courses through this Program
Cancelation of CoursesLingnan University reserves the right of cancelling any of the courses to be offered to this Program
Deadline for dropping courseThe deadline for dropping a course from this program is 6 June 2013. Request to withdraw from a course after the deadline will not be accepted except under extenuating circumstances, and require the approval of Lingnan University subject to the endorsement by the UCE Team.

Got other questions?

Contact Angel Li at the Undergraduate Core Education Office | Tel: 2358 5795 or Email: uceo@ust.hk