SEN Support | Student Affairs Office

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students, including those with special educational needs. To create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students, the University provides additional support and special accommodations for students with special educational needs.

Students that wish to receive additional support are invited to register with us. Our Student Affairs Officers will contact the registered student for an individual meeting to discuss the necessary accommodation and assistance, and liaise with the departments concerned. Students are strongly advised to provide recent documentation of their SEN. All information is handled in strict confidence.

Please contact our SEN Support team at sen@hsu.edu.hk to arrange a confidential discussion.

Learning Support

The reasonable academic accommodations/adjustments are available for reducing disadvantaging effects of the student’s disability on his/her learning, such as special examination arrangement and special classroom arrangement.

Priority Services

Priority is given to students with special needs at all service counters in the Library, SAO and in the use of photocopying services. Students requiring further assistance may contact the staff at the relevant office at any time.

Career

We provide career community resources and personalised career advice on looking for pre-job training, internship or graduate jobs. Make an appointment with our career officers.

Career advisory session

Career Community Resources

Counselling Services

Counselling services are available for facilitating students to handle personal problems and emotional/psychological distress, explore potential, nurture adaptability and develop coping abilities.

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Sports Facilities

Most sports facilities are accessible to persons with special needs. Wheelchair users requiring assistance for entry can ask for help from service counters. Special arrangements will also be made for students with disabilities wishing to participate in sports-related activities.

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Resources

Other resources are available to enhance students' learning experiences, including assistive devices and facilities, financial assistance and scholarships, and community resources.

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Students with special educational needs are strongly advised to declare their updated conditions and other relevant information to the Registry and the Student Affairs Office, so that they can access the available resources and supports.

Students are welcome to contact the SEN Support team at any time during the course of their studies for communicating their special needs. Students who wish to receive SEN support services are invited to register with us by completing the online registration form.

We are committed to meeting the University’s policies on personal data privacy protection. All confidential data obtained from a student is used to enhance the coordination work with different parties for providing personal and support services. The data collected will be handled with strict security and confidentiality and in compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance of Hong Kong.

Consent to release confidential information will be sought from the student during the declaration process. The SEN Support team communicates with authorized individuals and/or offices of the University according to the student’s consent. The registered student can request to review and amend the consent information at any time during the course of his/her study at HSUHK. The given consent will expire upon graduation.

Registration for SEN Support is on a voluntary basis and students are free to withdraw at any time.