Ref: ASR/2023-24/20240625(3)

Release of the Assessment Results of Semester 2, 2023-24

Students can view their assessment results by generating an *unofficial transcript in Student and Course Record System (SCORE) (Navigation path in SCORE: Main Menu > Self Service > Student Center > Transcript: View Unofficial in the dropdown menu under Academics) starting from the following date:

* The unofficial transcript lists all the courses and grades a student has attained and is not a formal certificate of assessment results. Please apply for an official transcript from the College Office if you need a formal one.

Instructions to Generate Unofficial Transcript in SCORE

Please refer to the Appendix enclosed for the instructions to generate an unofficial transcript in SCORE. If you cannot log in to the Learner Portal or SCORE, please contact the IT Help of Information Technology Services, HKU SPACE at it.help@hkuspace.hku.hk.

Calculations of Grade Point Average (GPA)

The College adopts a system of Grade Point Average (GPA) in reporting students’ academic performance. Please see section 8.3 “Statement of Results” and 8.4 “Grading System” of the Student Handbook for the grade descriptions and calculation of Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA.

Electronic copy of the Student Handbook could be download from the Learner Portal (Navigation path in the Learner Portal: My Resources > Student Handbook 2023-24).

Assessment Result of CCSA8004 - China’s Development, Hong Kong and the National Security Law (NSL)

The course grade is either “P” (Pass) or “U” (Unsatisfactory/Fail). The result of this non-credit bearing course is not counted in Grade Point Average (GPA).

Eligible students who failed to attend the NSL examination as scheduled or failed in the NSL examination are required to sit for the examination again on 4 July 2024 (Students who are facing discontinuation of study due to unsatisfactory academic progress are not eligible to take the re-examination.). Email regarding the details of the re-examination has been sent to these students. In addition, they should also pay attention to the College notice “Re-examination for CCSA8004 China’s Development, Hong Kong and National Security Law (NSL) – 4 July 2024” to be posted on the Learner Portal on 26 June 2024 for the examination arrangements.

Application Results for Absence from Examination & Make-up Examination Schedule

Students who have applied for absence from examinations in May 2024 should refer to the notice “Application Results for Absence from Examination (Semester 2, 2023-24)” to be posted on the Learner Portal on 26 June 2024 for the application results. They should refer to the same notice for the make-up examination schedule if their applications are approved.

Those who have applied for absence from examinations in Semester 1, 2023-24 and are approved to sit for the make-up examinations in July 2024 should also refer to the same notice for the make-up examination schedule.

A letter regarding the application result as well as the make-up examination schedule (if applicable) has been sent to the above students concerned.

Graduation Requirements of DFS, AD and HD Programmes

To be awarded a Diploma in Foundation Studies, students should fulfill the following graduation requirements:

1. obtain 30 credits of courses as prescribed in the Diploma in Foundation Studies curricula;
2. achieve a Cumulative GPA of 1.7 or above;
3. obtain Grade C- or above in all *core English courses; and
4. be required to attend some non-credit bearing Seminar Series organised by the College and complete the assessment satisfactorily.

To be awarded an Associate Degree / Higher Diploma, students should fulfill the following graduation requirements:

1. obtain at least 60 credits (66 credits for Higher Diploma in Legal Executives) of courses as prescribed in the Years 1 and 2 curricula of the programme for which they are registered;
2. achieve a Cumulative GPA of 1.7 or above;
3. obtain Grade C- or above in all *core English courses;
4. obtain a pass for the course CCSA8004 - China’s Development, Hong Kong and the National Security Law (NSL); and
5. fulfill programme graduation requirements (for *specific programmes only).

* Please refer to p.39-40 of the HPSHCC Student Handbook 2023-24 for the list of core English courses and specific programme graduation requirements.

The graduation requirements of your programmes could also be found in section 9 “Graduation Requirements” of the Student Handbook.

Completion of Programme

Students who have completed their *DFS / AD / HD programmes will have the following words appeared at the end of their transcripts:

DFS programmes: “Diploma in Foundation Studies Requirements Completed”

AD programmes: “Associate Degree Requirements Completed”

HD programmes: “Higher Diploma Requirements Completed”

Graduates of *DFS / AD / HD programmes will receive a Letter of Completion by post in early July. Please complete e-Form “HP13-PDA Application for Personal Data Amendment” if you have changed your correspondence address. The e-Form could be accessed via the Learner Portal. (Navigation path in the Learner Portal: My Resources > Student Services Forms > Application for Personal Data Amendment).

Graduates of DFS / AD / HD programmes will also receive a Graduation Certificate in Nov 2024. Information on the collection arrangement (for AD / HD programmes) will be emailed to AD / HD graduates around mid-August 2024 and DFS graduates in Nov 2024.

* Except Year 2 students of HD in Hotel Management who have completed the programme, their graduation status and classification of awards will be released on 22 July 2024 (Mon). They will receive the Letter of Completion by post in early August.

Discontinuation of Studies

Students who are required to discontinue from studies due to unsatisfactory academic performance will have the words “Required to discontinue studies in June 2024” appeared at the end of their transcripts.

A letter regarding the discontinuation of studies has been sent to these students. They should act in accordance to the instructions stated in the letter before the deadline if they wish the College to reconsider their cases.

Application for Official Transcript

You can save a copy of the unofficial transcript generated in SCORE for retention. If you need an official transcript, you could apply it from the College Office. Please refer to the notice “Application for Official Transcript” to be posted on the Learner Portal on 26 June 2024 for more details.

Application for Checking of Assessment Results

Students may request checking of the assessment results of a course if they have reasons to believe that there is any procedural irregularity or technical error in the determination of that result (for example, arithmetical errors, wrong mark entries, unmarked assignments). The checking of assessment results does not entail academic re-assessment of any materials or coursework presented by the student. The checking may result in upgrading / downgrading / no change of the initial grade and such result shall be final. The application fee will be refunded if the final grade of the course is higher than the initial grade.

Application for checking of assessment results should be made before 5:30 pm, 3 July 2024 (Wed) by completing e-Form “HP44-APL Application for Checking of Assessment Results”. Late applications will not be accepted. Students who would like to apply for checking of assessing results should pay attention to the notice “Application for Checking of Assessment Results” to be posted on the Learner Portal on 26 June 2024 for the application procedures.

Enquiries

If you have any questions on the above, please contact the College Office at 3923 7000 during office hours or send email to exam.records@hkuspace-plk.hku.hk.

HPSHCC Office