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iGPS Unit

University Graduation Requirements:
iGPS Unit

(For Undergraduate Students Only)​

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.

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.