School of Optometry

School-based Academic Advising Scheme

Aims

To build up an early and close connection between the students and academic staff within the School, and to promote their sense of affiliation to the School and the University
To provide students with accurate information about the academic regulations and requirements regarding the programme
To assist students to explore their interests, abilities and values on academic pursuits
To provide advice and guidance to students to enable them to develop and pursue an appropriate study plan which will meet their intellectual, professional and personal goals
To connect students to resources, opportunities and support within and outside the University that can enhance their educational experiences and success

Operations

Each student is assigned to a full-time academic staff (advisors) who will follow through his/her study period at PolyU
Student advisees are required to have at least one face-to-face meeting with their academic advisors per semester to discuss issues related to their study. Students are strongly encouraged to arrange additional meetings with their academic advisor whenever necessary or appropriate

Responsibilities of Student Advisees

Taking the initiative to contact academic advisors
Preparing for each advising meeting by:
- thinking about intellectual, professional and personal goals
- considering the intended subject enrollment for the coming semester (and beyond) and check the prerequisites for each course
- preparing a list of questions or concerns for discussion during the meeting
- arriving on time for the scheduled appointment

Enquiries

If you have any enquiry about this scheme, please do not hesitate to contact the coordinators Dr Chea-su Kee (c.kee@polyu.edu.hk) and Dr Allen Cheong (allen.my.cheong@polyu.edu.hk) or the Undergraduate Secretary Ms Irene Ho (irene.yw.ho@polyu.edu.hk).

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