Inter-institution Undergraduate Course Sharing Program 2014
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 2014 (29 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 fees.
Courses offered by Lingnan University for this Program
| Course Code and Title | Credit | Schedule & Venue (Notes 1-2) |
| CLA9015 Travel Writing in Chinese 記遊書寫 | 3 | Tue, Thu: 14:00-17:30 LKK204, Leung Kau Kui Bldg |
| CUS329C Special Topics in Socio-Political Studies: Queer Sudies | 3 | Tue, Thu: 14:00-17:30 LKK103, Leung Kau Kui Bldg |
| PHI375 Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence | 3 | Tue, Thu: 09:30-13:00 LKK102, Leung Kau Kui Bldg |
| HI399S Buddhism in the Contemporary World | 3 | Tue, Thu: 14:00-17:30 LKK203, Leung Kau Kui Bldg |
| VIS399S Special Topics in Visual Studies: Book Arts | 3 | Tue, Thu: 09:30-13:00 NAB323, New Academic Blk |
Notes:
- All classes will be conducted at the Lingnan University during 29 May - 8 July 2014. No class will be held on 2 June and 1 July 2014. Final examination will be held on the last day of classes.
- 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 the credits awarded by the Lingnan University. They may apply to transfer the credits back to HKUST into the Common Core Program by completing a credit-transfer application form (obtainable from the Academic Records and Registration Office (ARRO) or major department) and following the application procedures as announced by the ARRO. Granted transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of grade averages.
Managing Your Workload and Time Schedule
Students who plan to take courses both at the HKUST and Lingnan University must ensure that there is no time conflict between courses enrolled in the two institutions, and allow sufficient time for commuting between the two campuses. Normally, students are expected to enroll in NOT more than 3 courses during the summer term.
Application and Course Registration
| Application Period | 25 March - 3 April 2014 |
| Who Can Apply | All current UG students who are eligible to enroll in courses at HKUST in Summer 2013-14 may apply. Normally, students expecting to complete all graduation requirements at the end of Spring 2013-14 are not allowed to enroll in courses in Summer 2013-14. |
| How to Apply | Complete the course registration form and submit it to UCE Team on or before 3 April 2014. Applicant may indicate up to 3 course choices on the form. Since course registration is done on a first-come-first-served basis, early submission of application is recommended. |
| Enrollment Limit | Each student can enroll in a maximum of 2 courses only. |
| Announcement of Application Result | Students will be informed of the successfully registered courses as early as possible, before 10 April 2014. |
| Tuition Fee | No additional tuition fee will be charged for taking Lingnan University courses through this program. |
| Cancelation of Courses | Lingnan University reserves the right to cancel any courses to be offered for this Program. |
| Deadline for dropping course | The deadline for dropping a course from this program is 4 June 2014. Request to withdraw from a course after the deadline will not be accepted except extenuating circumstances, and requires the approval of Lingnan University subject to the endorsement by the UCE Team. |
Inquiry
Contact Mr Ivan Chui of the Undergraduate Core Education, Office of Academic Quality & Undergraduate Studies (Tel: 2358 5795 or Email: uceo@ust.hk)