Part A - About Sem 1 courses
Q: How will coursework marks be calculated?
A: Your subject lecturers will contact you by email or on ways of conducting on-line teaching and learning using various means such as Blackboard, WeChat or Skype. The coursework assessment arrangement, which varies from subject to subject, will also be communicated to you by your subject lecturers.
(Please also refer to AR Notice email on 14 Nov titled ‘Cancellation of face-to-face teaching’)
Q: When and how will Sem 1 final exam be conducted?
A: At the moment AR is working on a solution for the examination arrangement. We will keep you updated for any development.
Q: I’m now NOT in Hong Kong. Should I come back for final exam?
A: Non-local students or exchange students at PolyU no longer need to stay in Hong Kong for the rest of the semester, as teaching and learning activities will be delivered on-line during this period. Concerning final exam, AR is working on a solution for the examination arrangement. We will keep you updated for any development.
(Please also refer to AR Notice email on 14 Nov titled ‘Cancellation of face-to-face teaching’)
Q: When will Sem 1 exam timetable be released?
A: For the final exam of AP10001, AP10005, AP10006, AP10008, AP10009 and AP20015, the exam timetable will be released on 24 Dec 2019. Students can access the information via eStudent on that day.
Q: If I have to go for exchange in Sem 2, will I miss the exam of Sem 1?
A: At the moment AR is working on a solution for the examination arrangement. We will keep you updated for any development.
You are advised to contact your academic advisor and subject lecturers and inform them about your plan for exchange in Sem 2, such that proper arrangements can be made with sufficient preparation.
Part B - About semester 2
Q: What’s the schedule of Sem 2 course registration?
A: The class timetable of Sem 2 will be released on 13 Dec 2019. For the compulsory subjects, we have already pre-assigned to you. You can perform ‘Mock run of Subject Registration’ from 16- 23 Dec 2019 and ‘Subject Registration’ from 2 - 7 Jan 2020. There is no update from AR about subject registration postponement. We will keep you updated for any development.
You may need to refer to your reference checklist when performing course registration. At e-student page, take the following path: eStudent --> Study Information --> Reference Checklist (Trial Run Version) – (Subjects Taken vs Your Graduation Requirements) You may need to refer to your reference checklist when performing course registration. At e-student page, take the following path: eStudent --> Study Information --> Reference Checklist (Trial Run Version) – (Subjects Taken vs Your Graduation Requirements)
Q: Can I proceed with the exchange scheduled in Sem 2?
A: Please contact IAO for further information.
Part C - About other facilities
Q: I feel very depressed and anxious due to the situation.
A: This is a very difficult time for you, your families/ friends and people around you. If you wish to talk about your anxiety and emotions, please email Sharon at OCW (sharon.to@polyu.edu.hk), or call 2766 6800 (office hours) or 3161-8123 (non-office hours)
If the issues are related to your studies, please contact your academic advisor or programme leaders (EP: Dr. Peter Tsang; OPT: Prof. F. Yan, HD: Dr. C.H. Lam) for assistances.
Q: I have books that are due. What should I do?
A: Library is closed now. Please return your items within three days when the Library reopens. If you have difficulty, please contact Library via email (library.circulation@polyu.edu.hk) and provide your name, Student ID, titles of the library items and reason for the request.
(Please also refer to Library Notice email on 15 Nov titled ‘Special Arrangements for Library Users’)
