Advising

CityUHK

Academic advising at City University of Hong Kong is provided by both faculty advisors and departmental coordinators who help students to plan their academic paths. Students interested in applying to the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program should consult with their individual departments for more information on planning their academic transition from CityUHK to Columbia University.

As they complete years three and four at Columbia University, Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program students also maintain their ties to CityUHK, and are in regular contact with their college’s departmental coordinator for any questions or concerns that may arise with regard to their academic planning.  Joint Program students are strongly encouraged to submit course lists and credit transfer requests to CityUHK at the beginning of each semester for approval, allowing their program leader or college or departmental coordinator to monitor their degree progress and confirm that their Columbia coursework will fulfill CityUHK GE and major requirements.

Columbia

Upon accepting the offer of admission to the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program, students will be assigned a General Studies academic advisor who will serve as their primary administrative link to GS throughout their time in the program.  Academic advisors provide guidance on university as well as GS-specific policies and procedures.  Students have regular contact with their academic advisor leading up to their arrival in New York, and are encouraged to schedule appointments with their advisor to discuss their long-term academic plans.

After arriving on campus for the second phase of the Joint Degree program, students will continue working with the same academic advisor through the Office of the Dean of Students in the School of General Studies. Advisors serve as students' primary administrative link to GS throughout their tenure in the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program, providing guidance on University as well as GS-specific policies and procedures.

Once at Columbia, students are also assigned faculty advisors within their major departments who assume responsibility for providing advisement on courses and major requirements. Faculty advisors in departments are also available to students completing concentrations in that discipline or program. Each academic department and program at Columbia has a designated Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), who is available for consultation about majors, concentrations, and their requirements.