Essential Information for incoming students | The Center for Engineering Education Innovation

Essential Information for Students:

Before students begin their journey at the School of Engineering, they must take note of the following key events in order to ensure their enrollment and ease of access to resources. Please keep in mind that this is to be done by all students, regardless of their major being declared or undeclared.

Key Points
Program Registration (Compulsory)	JUPAS: Program Registration Non-JUPAS (Local / International / Mainland JEE): Students should refer to the email from the Academic Registry titled "Invitation for Program Registration" from July onwards.
Student ID collection	Student Cards will be issued to students who have completed program registration. Registered students will be notified by the Academic Registry for Student Card collection.
ITSC Account	Activate HKUST email account (JUPAS entry; please activate on August 8th, 09:00 and onwards). Access and check your HKUST email at https://O365.ust.hk or Student Intranet
Completion of ASCM1000	Students must complete and pass the mandatory course ASCM1000 by 21st of September (access commences on 1st of September). Students who do not complete this mandatory requirement will be restricted from accessing ALL library resources (e.g., e-books, e-journals, physical access, room booking etc. )
Completion of LEGL1000	Completion and passing of LEGL1000 is a graduation requirement for all undergraduate students admitted in 2022-23 intake or after. For further details regarding this course please refer to the following page from the Legal Office: https://legal.hkust.edu.hk/legal-education-course?check_logged_in=1

Additional Information
Hall Information	Application Period (Residential Year 2025-26): New Non-Local UGs: 2nd July - 20 July 2025 New Local UGs: 6th August - 13th August 2025 For further information please visit the website for Student Housing and Residential Life Office (SHRLO) Hall application links will be emailed to students. If you missed the application period, contact ughousing@ust.hk
HKUST Survival Guide	The HKUST Survival Guide is your go-to resource for navigating campus life, offering essential tips on academics, social activities, and support services. This guide will help you make the most of your experience at HKUST [Coming in August 2025]
Advising Services	Advising Online Helpdesk: 7th August - 8th August 2025, 14:00-17:00 (via Zoom) Peer Mentors: Mentors will be present to support you throughout your first year of study, coordinating various social activities such as cultural learning and sports to help incoming students acclimate to university life. Specific details about these activities will be communicated to you by the peer mentors or your major department. Enquiries: Mr. Cody Ngan / Ms. Christine So Email: sengadvisor@ust.hk
Department Contact Information	Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) 4/F, Academic Building, Rm. 4566 (Lift 27-28) Email: cbe@ust.hk Tel: (852) 2358 7130 Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CIVL) 3/F, Academic Building, Rm. 3575 (Lift 27-28) Email: civilweb@ust.hk Tel: (852) 2358 7154 Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) 3/F, Academic Building, Rm. 3528 (Lift 25-26) Email: csdept@cse.ust.hk Tel: (852) 2358 7000 Dept. of Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE) 2/F, Academic Building, Rm. 2457 (Lift 25-26) Email: eequestions@ust.hk Tel: (852) 2358 7036 Dept. of Industrial Engineering and Decision Analytics (IEDA) 5/F, Academic Building, Rm. 5551 (Lift 27-28) Email: ieug@ust.hk Tel: (852) 2358 7100 Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) 2/F, Academic Building, Rm. 2568 (Lift 27-28) Email: menquiry@ust.hk Tel: (852) 2358 8654 Computer Engineering Program Office (CPEG) 2/F, Academic Building, Rm. 2457 (Lift 25-26) Email: ustcpeg@ust.hk Tel: (852) 2358 8512 Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies Office (AIS) 4/F, Academic Building, Rm. 4376 (Lift 17-18) Email: ais@ust.hk Tel: (852) 3469 2482