iGPS Unit

Desired Graduate Attributes - iGPS

(For Undergraduate Students Only)​

The University aims to nurture students to possess the following “desired graduate attributes – iGPS”. The acronym iGPS also carries the symbolic meaning of “i” and the “GPS”; with “i” referring to the individual student and “GPS” taking on the metaphor of “Global Positioning System” which can guide the development of the student through the diverse educational experience at HSUHK.

恒大旨在培養學生具備以下「期望的畢業生特質:iGPS」:iGPS的i也代表學生個人,GPS是全球定位系統的簡稱,寓意恒大的多元學習經歷可引領學生發展成才。

The iGPS Unit requirement at HSUHK is a University Graduation Requirement aimed at promoting holistic learning and personal development. Students can earn iGPS units by participating in various integrated and experiential learning activities organized by HSUHK or external institutions. This initiative encourages diverse experiences and self-directed learning to prepare students for well-rounded success in their future careers and personal lives.

No specific procedures are needed to claim the iGPS unit for HSUHK activities. However, to claim the iGPS unit for non-HSUHK activities, participants must submit a form online to the SAO. Please refer to the relevant guidelines for the procedure.

The University aims to nurture students to possess the following “desired graduate attributes – iGPS”. The acronym iGPS also carries the symbolic meaning of “i” and the “GPS”; with “i” referring to the individual student and “GPS” taking on the metaphor of “Global Positioning System” which can guide the development of the student through the diverse educational experience at HSUHK.

恒大旨在培養學生具備以下「期望的畢業生特質:iGPS」:iGPS的i也代表學生個人,GPS是全球定位系統的簡稱,寓意恒大的多元學習經歷可引領學生發展成才。

The University aims to nurture students to possess the following “desired graduate attributes – iGPS”. The acronym iGPS also carries the symbolic meaning of “i” and the “GPS”; with “i” referring to the individual student and “GPS” taking on the metaphor of “Global Positioning System” which can guide the development of the student through the diverse educational experience at HSUHK.

恒大旨在培養學生具備以下「期望的畢業生特質:iGPS」:iGPS的i也代表學生個人,GPS是全球定位系統的簡稱,寓意恒大的多元學習經歷可引領學生發展成才。

The University aims to nurture students to possess the following “desired graduate attributes – iGPS”. The acronym iGPS also carries the symbolic meaning of “i” and the “GPS”; with “i” referring to the individual student and “GPS” taking on the metaphor of “Global Positioning System” which can guide the development of the student through the diverse educational experience at HSUHK.

恒大旨在培養學生具備以下「期望的畢業生特質:iGPS」:iGPS的i也代表學生個人,GPS是全球定位系統的簡稱,寓意恒大的多元學習經歷可引領學生發展成才。

The University aims to nurture students to possess the following “desired graduate attributes – iGPS”. The acronym iGPS also carries the symbolic meaning of “i” and the “GPS”; with “i” referring to the individual student and “GPS” taking on the metaphor of “Global Positioning System” which can guide the development of the student through the diverse educational experience at HSUHK.

恒大旨在培養學生具備以下「期望的畢業生特質:iGPS」:iGPS的i也代表學生個人,GPS是全球定位系統的簡稱,寓意恒大的多元學習經歷可引領學生發展成才。

No. of iGPS Unit to be achieved before graduation

Points to note:
1. Only current year iGPS Unit claim records will be counted
2. 9 iGPS Units will be counted at most in each academic year

Application for iGPS Units (for those Non-HSUHK activities only)

Except for joining HSUHK activities, participation in non-HSUHK activities is also eligible for claiming iGPS units upon the approval of the SAO. The application procedures are as follows. Only e-submission would be accepted. 

For PARTICIPANTS (joining Non-HSUHK activity)

Certification of Participation

Online Submission

e-Submission procedures:
(for students claiming the non-HSUHK activities iGPS units only)

  1. Download the Certification of Participation (for iGPS Unit only).
  2. Acquire signature and the official stamp from the organizing unit for certifying your participation, otherwise, your application will not be processed.
  3. Complete this online form and upload the endorsed Certification of Participation and supporting document(s) (if any).
  4. Keep the original copy of the Certification of Participation and proof (if any), in case of any dispute of record.

For ORGANISER-
Student Organisation

The record will be updated in the system upon the SAO's receipt of the activity record from the organizer.

Application for iGPS Unit

(for student organization)
(SAO/SFR/Form 7)
Click Here

For ORGANISER-
HSUHK Staff

The record will be updated in the system upon the SAO's receipt of the activity record from the organizer.

Application for
iGPS Unit

(for staff)
(SAO/SFR/Form 6)
Click Here

Timeline of the working schedule

For November, December, April and May, records will be updated twice a month.
+ Submission of records later than this date might result in the delay in the conferment of academic awards.

After the release date, the iGPS Unit can be viewed at eCampus > Student Portal > MyHSUHK > Activity > iGPS Unit.

Useful Information

Guidelines on Approval for iGPS Unit

Briefing Note (for Student & Student Association)

Briefing Note (for Staff only)

Enquiry

Student Affairs Office

Email: sao@hsu.edu.hk

 

University Graduation Requirements

University Graduation Requirements

(For Undergraduate Students Only)​

All undergraduate students must have fulfilled both Academic and University Graduation Requirements stipulated by the University in order to graduate. Please refer to the Registry website for details of Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements included the followings:

        1. Academic Requirement (refer to the Academic Regulations for details);
        2. Language competency exit requirements (refer to the Academic Regulations for details);
        3. Information Technology Proficiency Requirement (refer to IT Learning Centre website for details); and
        4. Co-curricular Participation:
          a) iGPS Units
          b) College Assembly 

Voices

Achieve goals despite physical limitations

Mr. Derek Lai is the Deloitte Global Belt & Road Leader and he is also Vice Chair of Deloitte China and the Leader of Value Creation & Crisis Group (FA). In spite of physical limitations, he has made great achievements in his career with tireless effort .

(Sources: Hong Kong Economic Journal) [In Chinese only]

"Please treat me like an ordinary person." a visually impaired student said.

Miss Sharon Choi, a visually impaired student from Ying Wa Girls’ School, obtained a total score of 33 in her best five subjects, including 5** for Chinese, liberal studies and economics in 201819 HKDSE exams.

(Sources: Mingpao) [In Chineses only]

Voices from the person with Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Jackie, who is born with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, wants you to know more about Autism.

(Sources: YouTube – 香港01) [In Chinese only]

Graduation Crowd Silent for Student with Autism

At graduation all graduates and several thousand individuals were asked to not clap or cheer so a student has autism, could participate. What followed was nothing short of a miracle…..

(Sources: YouTube – Raney Day Media)

Voices from a young man with Autism - What do I really need?

A young man, who is born with Autism, wants you to know what kind of support they need.  

(Sources: YouTube – hkcss1947)  [In Chinese only]

Language Test Reimbursement

Reimbursement of Language Test Fee

To encourage students to master their language skills before graduation, HSUHK students with satisfactory International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi (PSC) test results can apply for the reimbursement of test fees.

Resources – Financial Assistance

The Artists with Disability Development Fund is a scholarship programme funded by Lee Hysan Foundation and operated by ADAHK, with an aim to finance and assist outstanding Hong Kong persons (under 30 years old) with disabilities to acquire local or overseas arts studies or specific development path in the arts. Alongside the scholarship, ADAHK has been keen to provide opportunities for grantees to engage in various arts programmes or public showcases with professional arts practitioners, educators and mentors.

For more details about the scholarship, please visit here.

CareER Scholarship Program aims to give recognition to students with disabilities / special educational needs (SENs) in the pursuit of excellence in serving the community and achievement in extra-curricular activities and their willingness to challenge themselves to experience new exposure. Academic achievement is NOT the main focus in terms of selection criteria.

In addition to the financial support, each awardee is entitled to join the 6-month Mentorship Programme that will be matched to one of the CareER alumni, the mentor, in accordance with their disabilities/ SENs and career interests. The mentorship programme includes career talks/ workshops or company visits from various fast-growing industries.

For more details about the scholarship, please visit here.

The Continuing Education Program aims to finance thalassaemia patients with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training courses. Applicants
may obtain approval of HK$10,000 subsides for selected training courses within 5 years from the date of first application. Applicants are encouraged to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills to secure their present job or to prepare for a better career in the future.

For more details about the program, please visit here.

Deutsche Bank – CareER Born to Be Scholarship Program is set up to give recognition to students with disabilities / special educational needs (SENs) in the pursuit of excellence in serving the community, achievement in extra-curricular activities and their willingness to challenge themselves to experience new exposure. Academic Achievement is not the main focus in terms of selection criteria.

Any students and graduates aged 24 or younger with disabilities / SENs and a valid Hong Kong Permanent Resident Identity Card regardless of race can apply the scholarship.

In addition to the financial support, each awardee will have one designated alumni as mentor, mentor and mentee will be matched in accordance with their disabilities / SENs and their career interests. The mentorship program includes sharing sessions with guest speakers from various sectors and meetings with the mentors.

For more details about the program, please visit here.

The Endeavour Scholarship is to give recognition to deserving post-secondary students with special educational needs in the pursuit of excellence in academic and other areas.

For more details about the scholarship, please visit here.

In order to strengthen the support to students with special educational needs, each eligible student will be offered an additional academic expenses grant under Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP). The actual amount is to be determined with respect to the student’s level of assistance assessed under the FASP.

For more details about the grant, please visit here.

The Fund is intended to assist students with disabilities studying with their able-bodied counterparts in local educational institutes at various levels. Invitation for application will be announced in August every year.

For more details about the fund, please visit here.

To encourage students with special educational needs to pursue excellence in their undergraduate studies, Mr Luffy Chiu (the Donor) has established a scholarship at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK).

For more details about the scholarship, please visit here.

The scholarship offers financial support to the hearing impaired students for pursuing post-secondary education in Hong Kong. Invitation for application will be announced in June every year.

For more details about the scholarship, please visit here.

This scholarship programme offers two types of financial assistance to the applicants:
1) For individuals with hearing impairment who intend to pursue post-secondary education in accredited Colleges in Hong Kong or abroad;
2) For individuals who wish to attend the training in professional study related to the hearing impaired.

Invitation for application will be announced in June every year.

For more details about the scholarship, please visit here.

The Scheme aims to subsidise individual PVI who requires the usage of high-performance IT for the purpose of studies or employment, but has genuine financial difficulty in purchase of the aids; and to support non-governmental and not-for-profit organisations providing services / schooling to PVI and tertiary institutions to acquire advanced Chinese screen readers, Braille displays and accessories to facilitate PVI’s surfing in the information world on Internet.

For more details about the scheme, please visit here.

This scholarship programme offers an opportunity for young ethnic minority students to pursue taught postgraduate studies or master’s degree from tertiary level educational institutes in Hong Kong. Ethnic minority students who will join Year 1 in the academic year 2022-2023, studying Full Time or Part Time in Hong Kong, are eligible to apply. The scholarship will cover the full tuition fees, provide annual stipend & mentoring to the scholar.

For more details about the scholarship, please visit here.

Resources – Community Resources

Hearing Impairment (HI)

Type I

Helps CODAs (Children of Deaf Adults) of Hong Kong understand and acknowledge their special identity as bilingual and bicultural, learn and develop potential skills, build a self-help community, and adopt positive outlooks of life.

Website: https://www.codahk.org/

[In Chinese only]

由聾人管理之非牟利社會服務機構,提供全面社會福利、醫療及教育服務給聾人、弱聽人士、其家人,以及其他殘疾人士。聾協同時是世界聾人聯合會的香港代表,代表香港聾人出席本地、國內及國際聾人會議。

Website: http://www.hongkongdeaf.org.hk/

[In Chinese only]

致力推廣聾人體育,並為聾人提供不同體育項目訓練班。

Website: http://hksad.org.hk/wordpress/

Serves the deaf and hard of hearing, aiming to inspire and unleash individual talent and harness collective strength.

Website: http://www.silence.org.hk/

Provides comprehensive and professional services of the highest standard to ensure equalization of opportunities for the hearing impaired, and to promote self-development, self-actualization and self-sufficient and integration of hearing impaired persons.

Website: https://www.deaf.org.hk/en/index.php

Physical Disability (PD)

Type I

Develops, designs and promotes the best Barrier Free Access (BFA) facilities for persons with visual impairment to improve their independent mobility in the community for equal participation.

Website: http://www.bfahk.com.hk/?lang=en

Offers professional assessment, guidance, training and family support, thereby contributing to an inclusive society.

Website: https://www.heephong.org/eng

Promotes the PHAB (stands for Physically Handicapped and Able-Bodied) concept which is to enable persons with or without special needs of all ages to participate in all kinds of social, recreational, developmental, educational, training, employment and community support service for better cooperation and integration in a barrier-free environment.

Website: https://hkphab.org.hk/en-gb/

Protects wheelchair users and their respective family members from unnecessary injuries, and enables wheelchair users in continuing and completing their daily study, work, and activities.

Website: http://www.hkwheelchair.org.hk/

Acknowledges the equal rights of people with different ability to be full members of the community by assisting them in developing their physical, mental and social capabilities to the fullest possible extent and by promoting their integration into the community.

Website: https://www.rehabsociety.org.hk/transport/rehabus/

Speech and Language Impairment (SLI)

Type I

Promotes understanding of speech therapy in the community and maintains professional standards of speech therapy services in Hong Kong.

Website: https://speechtherapy.org.hk/index.php

Visual Impairment (VI)

Type I

Provides services to help maximize the capabilities of the visually impaired, facilitate their equal participation in society and improve their quality of life with a view to achieving a harmonious and inclusive society.

Website: https://www.hksb.org.hk/tc/

Promotes the spirit of self-help and mutual-help as well as striving for equality, opportunities and independence for visually impaired persons.

Website: https://www.hkbu.org.hk/

Ensures people with special needs to live with independence and dignity through the right choice of service dogs.

Website: https://www.guidedogs.org.hk/

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)

Type II

Raises public awareness and promotes education on the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and ultimately equal educational and career development opportunities for sufferers.

Website: http://adhd.hk/web/index.php?lang=hk&mid=1

Serves persons with autism and/or developmental disabilities of different age and different needs (such as those with dyslexia, ADHD ). Services provided matches with the school and home training in order to deepen the users learning experience.

Website: http://www.fuhong.org/PageInfo.aspx?md=20000&cid=322

[In Chinese only]

致力為專注力不足/過度活躍症學童和青少年及其家庭提供適當的支援及輔導;同時透過社區教育,令更多社會人士認識和接納專注力不足/過度活躍症。

Website: http://www.adhd.org.hk/adult-adhd.aspx

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Type II

Serves persons with autism and / or developmental disabilities of different age and different needs (such as those with dyslexia, ADHD ). Services provided matches with the school and home training in order to deepen the users learning experience.

Website: http://www.fuhong.org/PageInfo.aspx?md=20000&cid=322

Heep Hong Society implements different service schemes to support the young people in need, including career planning, vocational skills assessment, training and work placements to increase their employment opportunities and support their developmental needs.

Website:
https://www.heephong.org/eng/services-and-programmes/youth 

[In Chinese only]

推動社會人士認識自閉症和關注有自閉特色朋友的權益。

Website: http://www.autism-day.org/

[In Chinese only]

透過「自閉症小百科」、「36計」和「無限溫馨」,讓社會大眾更全面地理解自閉症的特徵、適合的訓練方法、常見疑問以及最新支援資訊。

Website: https://www.asdguide.hk/SAHK/knowledge4.php

Raises public awareness and promotes education on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Website: http://www.swap.org.hk/cms/

[In Chinese only]

希望持續地連結政府、商界、大企、中小企及自閉症人士(及其家庭)及推廣,透過各有心人及參與者的人脈、知識及資源提供協作機會。

Website: 
https://www.aclbdcl.hk/index_topic.php?did=283968&didpath=/283968

Special Learning Difficulties (SpLD) / Dyslexia

Type II

[In Chinese only]

關於特殊學習障礙的公眾教育、支援工作及政策倡議及研究工作。

Website: https://asld.org.hk/

Informs both Hong Kong educators and the general public about Special Learning Difficulties (SpLD).

Website: https://www.psychology.hku.hk/hksld/index_e.html

Strives to help children with dyslexia to bridge the learning gap, rekindle their interest in learning, and build self-confidence through professional and evidence-based intervention programmes.

Website: https://www.pathways.org.hk/?lang=en

Mental Illnesses

Type III

Promotes public awareness and knowledge of eating disorders, particularly amongst adolescents and front-line professionals.

Website: http://www.heda-hk.org/index.php

Promotes mental wellness for people in recovery of mental illness and for their families and the general public with the ultimate goal of equal opportunities, social inclusion, acceptance and full participation for all in the community.

Website: https://www.nlpra.org.hk/default.aspx

Promotes psychiatry in Hong Kong and to foster the relationship with national and international psychiatric organisations. Promotes psychiatry in Hong Kong and to foster the relationship with the national and international psychiatric organization.

Website: https://www.hkcpsych.org.hk/index.php?lang=enlang=en

Provides “Mental Health First Aid” courses and enhances public awareness of mental health and helping them identify their mental status and that of others.

Website: http://www.mhahk.org.hk/chi/index.htm

Mind Hong Kong are committed to improving awareness and understanding of mental health in Hong Kong. 

Website: http://www.mhahk.org.hk/chi/index.htm

Other Support

The e2Care Project is a new initiative of the Community Rehabilitation Network (CRN) adapting the latest information technology on community rehabilitation services. It enhances and expands CRN’s service coverage with a one-stop and barrier-free self-learning and health management platform for people with chronic health conditions, caregivers and health-conscious citizens in Hong Kong, enabling them to make their way to longstanding well-being with a managed healthy lifestyle.

Website: https://www.e2care.hk/en/

Provides professional and multi-dimensional non-medical treatments and services to people with dementia and their family caregivers.

Website: https://www.hkada.org.hk/

[In Chinese only]

提供多元化的預防醫學及健康講座,讓大眾認識不同的病類,以及提供改善長期病患者生活質素的建議。

Website: http://www.regensoc.org.hk/

[In Chinese only]

旨在為輪椅、行動不便及有不同需要人士,可以隨時隨地找尋到各種無障礙資訊以及外遊路線指南。

Website: https://www.freeguider.com/hk/