Student Registration Card

The Student Registration Card is issued free-of-charge to new students on their completion of the registration procedure. The Card serves as evidence of your status as a registered student of the University and is used for access to the facilities provided by the University, such as the Libraries, the Information Technology Services, the Centre for Sports and Exercise and the University Health Service, etc.

Regulations for Student Registration Card

The Student Registration Card is a student’s personal identification document and is required for access to 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 has the graduation result being announced, the Card will be invalid immediately and the card holder can no longer use the Card to access the University 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 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 (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 thereafter.