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Do I need to take a service-learning subject?
Answer:
Yes. In general, all PolyU undergraduate students have to complete the service-learning requirement. You should double-check with your home department for more information, including when you are recommended to take your SL subject. |
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Question:
Can all PolyU students register in a service-learning subject in any semester?
Answer:
Yes, though your department may have some recommendations as to when it would be best for you to take your SL subject. In general, you may register in a SL subject whenever you want, with the exception that Year 1 students on Bachelor's Degree (4-year duration) are not eligible to take service-learning in their first semester. |
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Question:
Do I need to enrol in a service-learning subject by myself?
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Some departments may require their students to complete a DSR service-learning subject within their own department, e.g. SO and RS. Other than that, all students have to enrol in a service-learning subject by themselves. |
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Question:
How can I know more about the SL subjects? Where can I find the subject information?
Answer:
The Service-Learning and Leadership Office (SLLO) will send emails on subject registration for service-learning subjects before the subject registration period for each semester. You should check your emails frequently and ensure you can receive emails from SLLO.
In addition, SLLO also holds information sessions before subject registration periods. These information sessions are also announced via emails.
Some basic subject information can be found on SLLO’s website here. For more details on subject arrangements and requirements, please get in touch with the subject teachers or departments directly. |
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Question:
When is the subject registration for SL subjects?
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Service-learning subjects which DO NOT require pre-selection of students (that is, they are first-come-first-served) are open for registration during the subject registration, adjustment before semester commencement and add/drop periods, just like other subjects. You should take note of AR’s announcements.
Some service-learning subjects require that students go through a selection process rather than first-come-first served. These subjects will be open for application during the indication period for service-learning subjects which require pre-selection of students. The email on the indication of interest for service-learning subjects requiring pre-selection of students is always sent before the indication period. You should check your emails frequently and ensure you can receive emails from SLLO. |
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Question:
I cannot register in a SL subject on the system. What should I do?
Answer:
Usually this happens for four reasons: (1) you have a timetable clash with other subjects that you are already registered in; (2) you have already exceeded your maximum credit load; (3) the subject is already full and does not have any vacancies; (4) the subject is restricted to students from specific faculties/departments/programmes.
For technical issues related to the subject registration system, get in touch with the Academic Registry for help at
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Question:
The SL subjects that I wish to register in do not have vacancy anymore. What should I do?
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You can waitlist the subject and the system will register the class for you via the auto-top up process when vacancies are available. For more details of the waitlisting function, please refer to the AR website. |
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Question:
I am not sure about when I should take a service-learning subject. What should I do?
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You should discuss your study plan, workloads, etc., with your academic advisor or your programme leader at your own department, or the academic advising officers at SAO. |
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Question:
I am graduating in this academic year / semester, but I have not fulfilled the SL requirement. What should I do?
Answer:
Graduating students are assigned an early subject registration start time by AR, meaning that they will get to choose their SL subject before the other students do. Pay attention to the subject registration timeline provided by AR. Use this early subject registration start time to register for a SL subject as early as possible. If you need more advice, please speak with your academic advisor or the programme leader at your own department, and/or the academic advising officers of SAO. |
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Question:
I am planning to go on to exchange and/or arranging for my internship, etc., but I have not fulfilled the SL requirement. What should I do?
Answer:
You should discuss your study plan with your academic advisor or your programme leader at your own department. You can also contact the academic advising officers of SAO for advice and assistance. |
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Question:
Can I apply for credit transfer for SL subjects?
Answer:
Students can apply for credit transfer for service-learning subjects, like other academic subjects. The information about credit transfer can be found HERE. |
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