The Student Registration Card is a student’s personal identification document and is required to access the University’s premises and its facilities. The Card’s validity period represents the normative period of study of the registered programme. However, once the student has completed his/her studies and his/her record has been changed from current student to that of graduate, the Card will be invalid immediately and the card holder can no longer use the Card to access the facilities. The Card will also be invalid once you have terminated your studies.
The Student Registration Card is the property of the University and is not transferable. Misuse or falsification of the Card constitutes a major offence, and is subject to disciplinary action. The University may, at its discretion, require a student to return his/her Card at any time.
If you find that either the magnetic strip or the contactless chip of your Card is not working properly, you should report to Academic Support and Examinations Section of the Registry (9/F, Knowles Building or email to regcard@hku.hk). If your Card is found to be defective, you will be issued a new card free of charge. However, you will be liable to a charge of $150 for the following:
- (i) the Card is damaged due to mishandling (e.g. crack or surface damage);
- (ii) you have lost your Card;
- (iii) you cannot return the original Card issued to you when you receive a replacement card; or
- (iv) you cannot return the Card to your Faculty Office upon discontinuation from studies.
For (i) and (ii), please submit the application for replacement of Student Registration Card online via (HKU Portal → SIS Menu → Self Services → Report Lost/ Damaged Card). For (iii) and (iv), please contact Academic Support and Examinations Section for further guidelines.
The University will keep the issued card within a student’s study period for collection. Uncollected cards would be disposed of afterwards.