How to Apply


	To apply for the University-wide Student Exchange Programmes offered through the Office of Academic Links, BBA Student Exchange Programmes, Engineering and Science Undergraduate Student Exchange Programmes, you can take the following procedures:

	1.	Attend an outgoing exchange briefing session.
	2.	Check the important dates and application procedures on OAL website.
	3.	Research your preferred exchange programmes. Brochures for individual exchange programmes can be found in the Office of Academic Links (OAL) resource library.
	4.	Seek advice from advisors at OAL and returned exchange students.
	5.	Invite two CUHK Professors / Associate Professors / Instructors to be your referees for the application.
	6.	Complete and submit an online application form before deadline.
		(As soon as the shortlist for interview is announced, OAL will post the past selection figures on web. Students who are provided with the choice of “Opt-out for an interview” may refer to the figures and formulas for calculating composite score while making the decision.)
	7.	Opt for an interview and/or register for an interview session online.
	8.	Check the official interview schedule on OAL website.
	9.	Be on time for your interview. (10 minutes early)
	10.	Check your composite score in the online application form.
	11.	Finalize your choice of programmes and update your online application form before deadline.
	12.	Check the selection result in your online application form.
	13.	If you are given an offer and you accept it, you should click the "Accept" button in your online application form and submit a deposit to OAL before the specific deadline. For 2009-10, the deposit is HK$ 1,500.
	14.	You will then be assisted in applying to the specific host university before a specific deadline.
	15.	Successful applicants will receive an acceptance letter from their host university.
	16.	Confirmation and other relevant information will be sent at appropriate times.

	Note
	To fully utilize student exchange opportunities and increase the success rate of student exchange applications, a penalty system is introduced and effective from September 2005. Details are as follows.

	•	Penalty (1): Absent from an interview in a previous selection without compelling reasons -> deduction of 15 points from composite score of your next application
	•	Penalty (2): Refused to accept exchange offers in a previous selection without compelling reasons -> deduction of 10 points from the composite score of your next application
	•	Penalty (3): Refused to accept exchange offers in two selections -> Future applications will not be processed

	(Students who withdraw their applications after the interview stage but before the deadline for finalizing choices of programmes in previous selections -> No mark will be deducted.)


	Online Application for Student Exchange Programmes 2009-10

	To apply to Other Student Exchange Programmes offered through various departments, colleges and faculties, please consult with the respective party directly.