Category: S&S

Types of Disabilities

Our University encourages students and peers, teachers and academic staff, parents and the public to recognize, accept and respect students with individual differences and special educational needs. We can learn more about different kinds of disabilities by distinguishing three types of categories:

Type I: Communication, Physical and Sensory Disabilities

Type II: Learning and Developmental Disabilities

Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD)
特殊學習困難

Students with SpLD usually have problems in one of three areas, reading, writing and math.

Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)
注意力不足 /
過度活躍症

Students usually have inattention and/or hyperactivity–impulsivity.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
自閉症譜系障礙

Students with ASD show marked disabilities in social communication and interaction, also restricted and repetitive behaviors .

Type III: Mental Illnesses

Mental illnesses (精神病) are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behaviour (or a combination of these). Mental illnesses are associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work or family activities.

Other Disabilities

Visceral disability (器官障礙), chronic illness (長期病患), brain injuries (腦部受傷), and having more than one type of disability are examples of other disabilities. Some SEN students have superior intelligence and learning disabilities at the same time. 

Sources: Education Bureau (2014, August). Operation Guide on the Whole School Approach to Integrated Education [PDF document]. Retrieved June 26, 2019, from https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/edu-system/special/support/wsa/ie guide_en.pdf 

Student Locker Services

Student Locker Services

Student lockers are available at HSUHK campus to provide convenient storage space for HSUHK students. If you wish to apply for one, please go through the following details and submit an application to the Student Affairs Office.

Locker Information

Location: 

3/F,
S H Ho Academic Building (A)

3/F, 
Lee Shau Kee Complex (B)

G/F, 1/F & 4/F,
Lee Quo Wei Academic Building (D)

Locker Size: One Size (320W x 435D x 646H)

Important Notes:
No alternation would be allowed once the locker is assigned.

Application Timeline

Rental Fee

  • Applicant should settle an annual non-refundable rental fee of $50.
  • Payment is accepted at any HSUHK Payment Station after reservation of a locker within 3 days. No other payment methods accepted.
  • Any violation of the use of lockers, whenever reported and/or discovered, will result in immediate termination of the use of lockers. Fees paid will not be refunded. Black listed to use locker in the future.

Rules and Regulations on the Use of Student Lockers

  1. All HSUHK students are eligible to apply each year for ONE student locker, subject to availability.
  2. The rental period is for one academic year, i.e. from September to 31 May of the following year.
  3. Applications for student lockers must be made through the online application system (https://locker.hsu.edu.hk)
  4. Applicants must pay an annual non-refundable rental fee of HK$50 at the HSUHK Payment Station within 3 calendar days of making a reservation on online application system; otherwise, the application will be deemed unsuccessful.
  5. Applicants who fail to pay the rental fee by the deadline are not allowed to use the reserved locker: if he/she uses it, he/she will be regarded as an unauthorized user of the locker.
  6. The lockers are not fitted with any locks. Renters are required to use their own padlocks.
  7. The renter of each locker is held responsible for any damage/misuse of the locker rented. Storage of any illegal property, or which would cause or is likely to cause risk to health, physical danger, risk of safety or nuisance to the environment or other members of the University (e.g. alcoholic beverages, perishable food, illegal medicines, weapons and explosives, etc.) are strictly prohibited.
  8. Lockers are allocated for the purpose of storing academic related materials to facilitate study. Renters are advised not to store any valuable items (e.g. money, laptops and mobile phones etc.) inside the lockers. The University shall not be liable in any circumstances for any loss or damage of property inside the lockers.
  9. Lockers are not transferable. Renters who wish to change lockers should send an email to sao@hsu.edu.hk giving a reason.
  10. Unauthorized use of unoccupied or other people’s lockers is strictly not allowed. Renters should approach SAO if their lockers are occupied by others. A warning will be given to the unauthorized users to remove their belongings by a specified deadline. SAO shall have the authority to open any unauthorized lockers and dispose all the items found therein without any notice.
  11. No material (e.g. stickers, labels, and/or posters) is permitted to be placed on the surface of the lockers. Renters should always keep the interior and exterior of the locker clean.
  12. A renter who leaves the University for any reason should report to SAO and clear the locker accordingly. SAO will remove all unattended belongings for disposal.
  13. Renters must clear their lockers, remove their padlocks, and return the lockers to the University in good condition by the end of the rental period. Lockers will be cleared in June. All materials found in the lockers after the rental period will be discarded without further notice.
  14. SAO reserves the right to open any locker in the event if the locker being occupied by an unauthorized user, any violations of the use of lockers, or any other emergencies, without notifying the renter in advance.
  15. All unclaimed items may be disposed of by the University.  Disposal methods include, but are not limited to, transfer to other departments, donation to not-for-profit organizations or destruction.
  16. SAO reserves the right to revise the rules and regulations on the use of student lockers from time to time.
  17. To safeguard the property of students and the university, the lock-cutting procedure requires the presence of the locker lessee, Student Affairs Office, and Campus Development and Management Office. Hence, all the lock-cutting service requests must be submitted at the SAO Counter (6/F, M Building) at least 5 working days prior to allow sufficient time for handling the request.

Application and Rental Period

Application for student lockers must be made through the online application system from September. 

Rental period: September to 31 May of the following year

Locker clearance would be conducted during summer.

Irregularities

In the event of key loss/key damage/locker being occupied by unauthorized users, please contact SAO staff at sao@hsu.edu.hk for assistance.

Enquiry

Student Affairs Office
Email: sao@hsu.edu.hk
Phone: 3963 5560
Office: M603, 6/F, M Building, Yuen Campus, HSUHK

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MTR Student Travel Scheme

MTR Student Travel Scheme

The MTR Corporation will continue to offer MTR concessionary fares to HSUHK full-time students in the 2024/25 academic year. To enjoy concessionary fares under the Scheme, students are required to use a valid Personalised Octopus with “Student Status”.

Eligibility

  • Full-time students: aged 25 or below (an applicant’s age is determined by the time when the application is submitted)
  • Full-time day course: a day-time course which normally requires the participant to attend an acceptable institution for not less than 20 hours of academic institution each week for 30 weeks or more in an academic year.

Application Fee

  • New application: HK$90 including:
    • HK$50 refundable Octopus deposit
    • HK$20 non-refundable fee service charged by Octopus Cards Limited
    • HK$20 administration fee levied for MTR Student Travel Scheme
  • Activation/Renewal of “Student Status” on a Personalised Octopus Card: HK$20 (an administration fee)

Application Procedures

MTR has applied the online application on MTR website or MTR Mobile of the Student Travel Scheme, the following will NOT be available on HSUHK campus

  • Hardcopy application form
  • Endorsement on the form*

*Except for the purchase of “Temporary Student Octopus” with justification.

Remarks:

  • The “E-Student Identity Certificate” will not be a valid proof of student status for MTR in the academic year 2024/2025.
  • From this Academic Year onwards, the purchase of temporary Octopus will not be provided before the application approved. As such, students in need are advised to submit their application as soon as the online application platform is opened to enjoy the concessionary fares.

A. Submit online application via MTR website or MTR Mobile

  1. Select Application Type
  2. Fill in the Application Form
  3. Upload your HSUHK Student ID card
  4. A notification email will be sent on the next day

B. Active “Student Status” via Octopus App or choose to visit MTR Customer Service Centre in person to activate the “Student Status”

Suggested Method:

  1. Click the link inside the email to Octopus App to proceed with the payment of $20 for the renewal
  2. Choose MTR Student Travel Scheme on Octopus App
  3. Select “Renewal/Existing Octopus Application”
  4. Input data for verification
  5. Confirm renewal and pay $20
  6. Select payment method

A. Submit online application via MTR website or MTR Mobile

  1. Select Application Type
  2. Fill in the Application Form
  3. Upload photo for the new Personalised Octopus
  4. Upload your HSUHK Student ID card
  5. Complete your mailing address in English to receive the new Personalised Octopus
  6. Input your email again for confirmation
  7. Select the payment method of the application fee and pay $90**
  8. A notification email will be sent on the next day
    **Please pay for $90 within 7 days from the Date of Application, otherwise your application will be cancelled by MTR

B. Active “Student Status” via Octopus App or choose to visit MTR Customer Service Centre in person to activate the “Student Status”

Method 1:

  1. Scan the QR code on the letter to proceed with card activation
  2. Choose MTR Student Travel Scheme on Octopus App
  3. Select “New Octopus Activation”
  4. Input data for verification
  5. Tap the new Personalised Octopus

Method 2:

  1. Bring along the letter and the new Personalised Octopus at any MTR Customer Service  Centre in person with 60 calendar days from the letter’s issuance date to activate***
    ***You will be asked to state/show your HKIC or Passport number. as well as Date of Birth information, as verification.

A. Submit online application via MTR website or MTR Mobile

  1. Select Application Type
  2. Fill in the Application Form
  3. Upload your HSUHK Student ID card
  4. A notification email will be sent on the next day

B. Active “Student Status” via Octopus App or choose to visit MTR Customer Service Centre in person to activate the “Student Status”

Suggested Method:

  1. Click the link inside the email to Octopus App to proceed with the payment of $20 for the renewal
  2. Choose MTR Student Travel Scheme on Octopus App
  3. Select “Renewal/Existing Octopus Application”
  4. Input data for verification
  5. Confirm renewal and pay $20
  6. Select payment method

Reminder:

If your “Student Status” expires on 31 October 2024 and is not Renewed, full adult fares will be deducted from your Personalised Octopus when you travel on the MTR.

Enquiry

Inclusion and Resources Management Unit

Student Affairs Office

Email: sao@hsu.edu.hk

Phone: +852 3963 5560

MTR

Hotline: +852 2881 8888

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm; Saturdays, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm (except Sundays and Public Holidays)

Website: https://www.mtr.com.hk/ch/customer/main/index.html

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Student Insurance

Student Insurance

To ensure that students are studying under a safe environment with proper protection coverage, various insurance schemes, named Group Personal Accident Insurance for Students’ Activities and Student Travel Insurance Plan, are arranged to cover our students in different circumstances. Students can apply for insurance claims via SAO when the need arises. For details, please click here to refer to the Finance Office’s website.

Claims Procedure

To expedite the claim process, the claimant should report claim to Finance Office via Student Affairs Office of the University by completing the Group Personal Accident (GPA) Accident Claim Form and the Accident/ Incident Report Form. The forms, together with supporting documents, should be submitted to Student Affairs Office for any claims within 30 days after the date of the accident. Otherwise, the Insurer reserves its right to refuse any claim due to late submission.

All supporting documents (original) must be presented for any claims, such as copy of death certificate or autopsy report indicating the cause of death (applicable for death claim) police report, documentary proof certifying the claimant is suffering from permanent disability, original receipts with diagnosis, other medical reports and original hospital statement and receipt. Please refer to the Finance Office’s website for detailed claims procedures and documents required under each section.

Students are advised to decide whether it is essential to purchase ADDITIONAL Personal Accident insurance package before participating in and/or attending any school activities organized/arranged by the insured and/or student organizations during the period of insurance anywhere in worldwide.

Student Travel Insurance

1) Report the loss to the police and relevant party immediately / Visit a qualified medical practitioner for medical consultation immediately

2) Keep proofs about the loss / medical consultation (e.g. boarding pass/police report/original copy of receipt)

Health issues

Belongings

  • Group Travel Insurance Claim Form
  • SID (copy)
  • HKID (copy)
  • Boarding pass
  • Proof for loss of belongings issued by the airline company / relevant parties
  • Proof for damage of belongings issued by the airline company / relevant parties
  • Lost item receipt

3) Complete and send the “Group Travel Insurance Claim Form”, along with the original copy of supporting documents to sao@hsu.edu.hk.

4) Submit the “Group Travel Insurance Claim Form”, along with the original copy of supporting documents to SAO when you came back to Hong Kong.

Student Group Personal Accident (GPA) Insurance

Please complete and submit GPA Accident Claim Form to SAO within 30 days after the date of Accident together with supporting document.

Guidelines on GPA Basic Cover of the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (Basic Cover for all REGISTERED Students)

Guidelines on GPA Top-up Cover of the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (Insurance Cover for Students Participating in Local or Overseas Job Placement/ Internship/ Arranged/ Approved/ Endorsed by the University)

GPA Standard Policy and Accident Claim Form

Enquiry

For further inquiry, please click here to refer to the Finance Office.

 

Student Affairs Office

Email: sao@hsu.edu.hk

Phone: +852 3963 5560

Office: M603, 6/F, M Building, Yuen Campus

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Awards and Co-curricular Achievements Transcript (ACT)

Awards and
Co-curricular Achievements Transcript

In addition to the Transcript of Studies, the University developed Awards and Co-curricular Achievements Transcript (ACT) to encourage students’ all-round development and recognize their achievements. The design of ACT will further support students to create a full record of their participation and achievement in co-curricular learning activities throughout their period of study at HSUHK, reflecting their breadth of knowledge, all-roundedness, personal effectiveness and social engagement. Achievements and activities to be recorded in the ACT will be categorized into three areas, namely

(1) Awards and Scholarships;

(2) Leadership and Service Positions; and

(3) Co-curricular Activities 

Awards and Scholarships

To showcase students’ remarkable non-academic achievements during their study at the University, scholarships and/or awards administered by the University received by students would be recorded in this section. 

Leadership and Service Positions

To advocate the importance of nurturing student leaders, and to recognize students’ commitment and contribution to the community and society, leadership and/or service positions taken up by students, with responsibility, lasting for a duration of not less than one year, would be recorded in this category. One-off leadership and/or service responsibilities would not be counted.

Co-curricular Engagement

To reflect students’ learning outcomes through participation in various co-curricular activities and major events, to reflect students’ development under the University’s iGPS “Desired Graduate Attributes” model.

Preview ACT

Preview your ACT:  eCampus > MyHSUHK > Student Portal > Activity > Awards and Co-curricular Achievements Transcript. 

Application

Each copy of the ACT: HK$60  <Apply Now>

Remarks: a free copy of ACT will be given to each graduate during the Graduation Ceremony of the year of graduation. ACT with NO records in all categories will NOT be printed

Enquiry

Student Affairs Office
Email: sao@hsu.edu.hk
Phone: 3963 5560
Office: M603, 6/F, M Building, Yuen Campus, HSUHK

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PSC Test Fee Reimbursement

Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi (PSC) Test Fee Reimbursement​

Eligibility

  1. Current HSUHK full-time undergraduate student at the time of application for PSC test fee reimbursement. 
  2. Current HSUHK full-time undergraduate student when sitting for the PCS test. 
  3. Took the PSC test organised by Putonghua Education and Assessment Centre of HSUHK.
  4. Attained an overall band score of Second Class–Grade A (二級甲等) or above.

Point-to-Note

  1. Each student is entitled to ONE reimbursement of PSC test fee during the study at HSUHK.
  2. Application should be made within the same academic year of the issue of the result/certificate from the Putonghua Education and Assessment Centre of HSUHK to the online system.
  3. Starting from 1 September 2020, PSC test fee reimbursed will be reimbursed on an actual amount of the test fee paid by the student as shown on the receipt.
  4. In case of any dispute, the University reserves the right of final decision.

Reimbursement Schedule

Application procedure

Step 1: [Important] – Add your bank account information via MyHSUHK (Student)

  1. MyHSUHK (Student) -> Payment -> Bank Account -> Enter your Windows password to login
  2. Add your bank account information.
  3. Enter and upload your bank account information. 
    (with your name and account number e.g. bank statement, passbook or bank account card)

    Guideline of uploading personal bank account information: click here

     

Step 2: Complete online application form via SFR-APP (Reimbursement of Language Test Fee) and upload the following documents:

  1. Original PSC Certificate
  2. Official PSC test registration receipt showing the amount of the test fee paid
    (if you have lost your receipt, please contact the Finance office for re-issuing the receipt.)

Enquiry

Scholarship and Student Finance Unit

Student Affairs Office

Phone: +852 3963 5560

Email: sfr@hsu.edu.hk

Office: M603, 6/F, M Building, Yuen Campus