Bachelor’s Degree Scheme in Science

Academic Advising

Aims of Academic Advising

Academic advising at PolyU aims to help students to make informed and intelligent academic decisions/choices about their study at PolyU that suit their intellectual, professional and personal goals. It is instrumental in promoting student success, and plays a vital role in students’ holistic development at PolyU. The specific objectives are:

• To build up an early connection between the students and the University, and to promote their sense of affiliation to the Faculties/Departments/Schools, and the University.
• To provide students with accurate information about the academic regulations and
  requirements regarding their Major/programme, and the General University Requirements
  (GUR).
• To assist students to explore their interests, abilities and values on academic pursuits, and formulate appropriate intellectual, professional and personal goals.
• To provide advice and guidance to students that enable them to develop and pursue a study plan for their 4 years of study appropriate for meeting their professional and personal goals at PolyU.
• To connect students to resources, opportunities and support within and outside the University to enhance their educational experiences and success.

Responsibilities of Designated Academic Advisors

The main responsibilities of the Designated Academic Advisor include:

• Building rapport with the students, serving as a bridge that connects them to the department.
• Being accessible and available to students, and responding to their questions and concerns.
• Helping students to consider and clarify their intellectual, professional and personal goals.
• Helping students to develop an appropriate study plan and assisting in their selection of appropriate courses in their major study and GUR so as to achieve their identified goals and holistic development.
• Helping students to understand academic regulations and requirements.
• Identifying students with special learning needs or early signs of learning problems, and referring/encouraging them to seek help or support.
  
  

Academic Advising at FS

All students who are admitted to the Bachelor’s Degree Scheme in Science will be initially assigned a Designated Academic Advisor for the first year. A Designated Academic Advisor from the student’s chosen Major should be assigned in the subsequent undergraduate years until graduation.

Frequency of Meeting
Student are strongly encouraged to meet with their Academic Advisor for consultation on their programme of study and study plans at least twice in an academic year.

Academic Advising in Science Professionals in Society (FS1000)
Science Professionals in Society (FS1000) is offered in the first semester of Year One study, of which 10% of the assessment for the “Group Video Presentation” will be allocated to Academic Advising meetings. Students are required to meet with their Academic Advisor at least twice, with each meeting weighted at 5%.

List of Academic Advisors of Bachelor’s Degree Scheme in Science for 2025-26 Academic Year
Students can refer to eStudent -  “My Advisor” for the Designated Academic Advisor.