Declaration/Change of Minor(s) 2024-25

If you are tested positive for COVID-19 using Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), please report via “Declaration System for individuals tested positive for COVID-19 using Rapid Antigen Test” of the Government and download the Isolation Order as supporting document to apply for absence.

If you have also made use of specimen collection stations for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, please submit the positive test result (e.g. SMS message) as supporting evidence to apply for absence.

If you have sought medical advice at Hospital Authority Designated Clinics for COVID-19 Confirmed Cases, please provide medical certificate to apply for absence.

The supporting document obtained in one of the above categories can be submitted to the offices concerned to apply for absence from Centralized Course Examinations. Please refer to FAQ1 for application details.

Please note that the Centralized Online Course Examinations will CONTINUE as scheduled in the Examination Timetable in any weather conditions, including when the Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above and/or Black Rainstorm Signal is hoisted.

For examinations that are specially approved to be conducted ON CAMPUS, including online or other mode of examination, please observe the General Arrangements for Classes and Examinations on Approach of Typhoons and Rainstorms in the Undergraduate Student Handbook for examination arrangements. RES will work with Departments concerned for announcements of the postponement of examinations concerned if such situations arise.

A student who for medical or other compelling reasons is unable to sit for any Centralized Course Examinations MUST apply for absence from examination in accordance with University Regulations.

1. For reasons other than medical reasons: Students should submit application as early as possible with related supporting documents for consideration and approval by relevant approval authority.
2. For medical and/or other health reasons: Students should submit application with the original copy of certificate signed by a registered medical practitioner recommending sick leave covering the date(s) of the examination concerned (NOT attendance certificate) at the earliest possible instance but in any case not later than 5 working days after the examination concerned.

      Please submit the application form in person to the following office with the related original copy of the supporting documents:

1. Registration and Examinations Section (10/F, YIA): Full-time Undergraduate Students
2. Office of Academic Links (i-Centre, 1/F, YIA): IASP Students
3. Graduate School Office (7/F, YIA): Postgraduate Students

A student who is absent from any examination without permission shall be given a failure grade in that examination.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Registration and Examinations Section

Centralized Course Examinations for Full-time Undergraduate Programmes
 1^st term 2019-20

Please refer to the following in relation to 1st term Centralized Course Examinations.

1. The FINAL Examination Timetable for 1st term has been released. For details, please visit: (http://www.res.cuhk.edu.hk/en-gb/examinations/examination-timetable).
   
   
2. Some changes have been made to the draft examination timetable by concerned course teaching staff. Students must check their final examination timetable carefully in order to avoid any misunderstanding.
   
   
3. Students should check the updated ‘‘Rules to be Observed by Candidates at Examination Centre” and “Use of Calculators during Course Examination” at the homepage of Registration and Examinations Section. For violation of the examination rules, please observe “CUHK disciplinary guidelines and procedures” posted on the website of Honesty in Academic Work: A Guide for Students and Teachers (https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/Eng_htm_files_(2013-14)/p06.htm).
   
   
4. In case of absence from examination, students should observe the General Regulations Governing Full-time Undergraduate Studies and submit their application form (available for download at RES homepage) with documentary evidence to the Registration and Examinations Section or relevant office# at the earliest possible instance but no later than 5 working days after the examination concerned. Please note that, for reasons other than illness/injury, students should submit the application form for absence from examination with related supporting documents well in advance of the examination date for consideration and approval by relevant approval authority. Early purchase of air tickets will normally NOT be accepted as reasons for applications for absence from examination.
   
   # Office responsible: Please submit the application form to:
      a. Registration and Examinations Section (10/F, YIA): Full-time Undergraduate Students
      b. Office of Academic Links (i-Centre, 1/F, YIA): IASP Students
      c. Graduate School Office (7/F, YIA): Postgraduate Students
   
   
5. Please observe the “General Arrangements for Classes and Examinations on Approach of Typhoons and Rainstorms”. If the typhoon signal No. 8 or above or the black rainstorm signal is issued by 7:00 a.m. or after, all full-time undergraduate examinations will be postponed.

1 November 2019