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Academic calendar and important dates

Academic Calendar

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2026/2027 Academic Year

Degree Programmes Calendar

2024/2025 Academic Year

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2025/2026 Academic Year

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2026/2027 Academic Year

Top-up Degree Programmes Calendar

2024/2025 Academic Year

Associate Degree Programmes Calendar

2025/2026 Academic Year

Associate Degree Programmes Calendar

2026/2027 Academic Year

Associate Degree Programmes Calendar

2024/2025 Academic Year

Higher Diploma Programmes Calendar

2025/2026 Academic Year

Higher Diploma Programmes Calendar

2026/2027 Academic Year

Higher Diploma Programmes Calendar

2024/2025 Academic Year

Diploma Programme Calendar

2025/2026 Academic Year

Diploma Programmes Calendar

2026/2027 Academic Year

Diploma Programmes Calendar

Important Dates

Course Registration, Miscellaneous Applications and Release of Results
for Academic Year 2026/27 (Degree Programmes)

Semester A 2026/27

Week  Date  Weekday  Event 
  (From)
Late-August 2026		   Semester A students' class schedules available on the Student Portal
  31 August 2026 Monday First day for course registration (online or paper, add/drop)
  05 September 2026 Saturday Last day to apply for credit transfer or course exemption 
Week 1 07 September 2026 Monday Classes begin
Week 2 14 September 2026 Monday Last day for course registration (online or paper, add/drop);
Deadline to apply for reduced or exceeding maximum study load.
Week 2 19 September 2026 Saturday Last day to apply for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses with no tuition fee charged
Week 3 20 September 2026 Sunday First day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 6 17 October 2026 Saturday Last day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 7 18 October 2026 onwards Sunday 100% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 10 (From)
12 November 2026		 Thursday Release of Semester A examination schedule on the Student Portal
Week 13 05 December 2026 Saturday Last day of teaching;
Deadline to apply for late drop of courses, leave of absence for Semester A, and programme transfer for Semester B 2026/27
  07 December 2026 Monday First day of Student Revision Period 
  12 December 2026 Saturday Last day of Student Revision Period 
  14 December 2026 Monday First day of Examination Period
  24 December 2026 Thursday Last day of Examination Period
  28 December 2026 Monday Start of Semester Break
  (From)
07 January 2027		 Thursday Release of Semester A course grades on the student portal
  16 January 2027 Saturday End of Semester Break

Semester B 2026/27

Week Date Weekday Event
  Early-January 2027   Semester B students' class schedules available on the Student Portal
  11 January 2027 Monday First day for course registration (online or paper add/drop)
Week 1 18 January 2027 Monday Classes begin
Week 2 25 January 2027 Monday Last day for course registration (online or paper add/drop);
Deadline to apply for reduced study load or exceeding maximum study load.
Week 2 30 January 2027 Saturday Last day to apply for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses with no tuition fee charged
Week 3 31 January 2027 Sunday First day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 6 06 March 2027 Saturday Last day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 7 07 March 2027 onwards Sunday 100% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 9 (From)
02 April 2027		 Friday Release of Semester B examination schedule on the Student Portal
Week 13 30 April 2027 Friday Last day of teaching;
Deadline to apply for late drop of courses, leave of absence for Semester B, and programme transfer for Semester A 2027/28.
  03 May 2027 Monday First day of Student Revision Period
  08 May 2027 Saturday Last day of Student Revision Period
  10 May 2027 Monday First day of Examination Period
  22 May 2027 Saturday Last day of Examination Period
  24 May 2027 Monday Start of Semester Break
  (From)
03 June 2027		 Thursday Release of Semester B course grades on the student portal
  05 June 2027 Saturday End of Semester Break

NOTES:

Note 1 Adding/Dropping Courses
Students wishing to adjust their course load beyond the range stipulated in the Academic Regulations must submit the Deviation from Normal Study Load Range application along with the paper add/drop form to the College Office.
Note 2 Withdrawal from Studies
To withdraw from studies, students must submit the Withdrawal from Studies application by the end of the student revision period. The withdrawal takes effect immediately upon submission, but if submitted during the examination period, it will take effect in the following semester.
Note 3 Extenuating Circumstances for Examinations
Students who believe their exam attendance is impacted by extenuating circumstances (e.g., illness, hospitalization, bereavement) should submit their case with supporting evidence to the course-offering faculty within 5 working days of the scheduled exam date.

Course Registration, Miscellaneous Applications and Release of Results
for Academic Year 2026/27 (Associate Degree Programmes)

Semester A 2026/27

Week Date Weekday Event
  (From)
Late-August 2026		   Semester A students' class schedules available on the Student Portal
  31 August 2026 Monday First day for course registration (online or paper, add/drop)
  05 September 2026 Saturday Last day to apply for credit transfer or course exemption 
Week 1 07 September 2026 Monday Classes begin
Week 2 14 September 2026 Monday Last day for course registration (online or paper, add/drop);
Deadline to apply for reduced or exceeding maximum study load.
Week 2 19 September 2026 Saturday Last day to apply for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses with no tuition fee charged
Week 3 20 September 2026 Sunday First day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 6 17 October 2026 Saturday Last day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 7 18 October 2026 onwards Sunday 100% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 10 (From)
12 November 2026		 Thursday Release of Semester A examination schedule on the Student Portal
Week 13 05 December 2026 Saturday Last day of teaching;
Deadline to apply for late drop of courses, leave of absence for Semester A, and programme transfer for Semester B 2026/27
  07 December 2026 Monday First day of Student Revision Period 
  12 December 2026 Saturday Last day of Student Revision Period 
  14 December 2026 Monday First day of Examination Period
  24 December 2026 Thursday Last day of Examination Period
  28 December 2026 Monday Start of Semester Break
  (From)
07 January 2027		 Thursday Release of Semester A course grades on the student portal
  16 January 2027 Saturday End of Semester Break

Semester B 2026/27

Week Date Weekday Event
  Early-January 2027   Semester B students' class schedules available on the Student Portal
  11 January 2027 Monday First day for course registration (online or paper add/drop)
Week 1 18 January 2027 Monday Classes begin
Week 2 25 January 2027 Monday Last day for course registration (online or paper add/drop);
Deadline to apply for reduced study load or exceeding maximum study load.
Week 2 30 January 2027 Saturday Last day to apply for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses with no tuition fee charged
Week 3 31 January 2027 Sunday First day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 6 06 March 2027 Saturday Last day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 7 07 March 2027 onwards Sunday 100% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 9 (From)
02 April 2027		 Friday Release of Semester B examination schedule on the Student Portal
Week 13 30 April 2027 Friday Last day of teaching;
Deadline to apply for late drop of courses, leave of absence for Semester B, and programme transfer for Semester A 2027/28.
  03 May 2027 Monday First day of Student Revision Period
  08 May 2027 Saturday Last day of Student Revision Period
  10 May 2027 Monday First day of Examination Period
  22 May 2027 Saturday Last day of Examination Period
  24 May 2027 Monday Start of Semester Break
  (From)
03 June 2027		 Thursday Release of Semester B course grades on the student portal
  05 June 2027 Saturday End of Semester Break

NOTES:

Note 1 Adding/Dropping Courses
Students wishing to adjust their course load beyond the range stipulated in the Academic Regulations must submit the Deviation from Normal Study Load Range application along with the paper add/drop form to the College Office.
Note 2 Withdrawal from Studies
To withdraw from studies, students must submit the Withdrawal from Studies application by the end of the student revision period. The withdrawal takes effect immediately upon submission, but if submitted during the examination period, it will take effect in the following semester.
Note 3 Extenuating Circumstances for Examinations
Students who believe their exam attendance is impacted by extenuating circumstances (e.g., illness, hospitalization, bereavement) should submit their case with supporting evidence to the course-offering faculty within 5 working days of the scheduled exam date.

Course Registration, Miscellaneous Applications and Release of Results
for Academic Year 2026/27 (Higher Diploma Programmes)             

Semester A 2026/27

Week Date Weekday Event
  (From)
Late-August 2026		   Semester A students' class schedules available on the Student Portal
  31 August 2026 Monday First day for course registration (online or paper, add/drop)
  05 September 2026 Saturday Last day to apply for credit transfer or course exemption 
Week 1 07 September 2026 Monday Classes begin
Week 2 14 September 2026 Monday Last day for course registration (online or paper, add/drop);
Deadline to apply for reduced or exceeding maximum study load.
Week 2 19 September 2026 Saturday Last day to apply for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses with no tuition fee charged
Week 3 20 September 2026 Sunday First day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 6 17 October 2026 Saturday Last day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 7 18 October 2026 onwards Sunday 100% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 10 (From)
12 November 2026		 Thursday Release of Semester A examination schedule on the Student Portal
Week 13 05 December 2026 Saturday Last day of teaching;
Deadline to apply for late drop of courses, leave of absence for Semester A, and programme transfer for Semester B 2026/27
  07 December 2026 Monday First day of Student Revision Period 
  12 December 2026 Saturday Last day of Student Revision Period 
  14 December 2026 Monday First day of Examination Period
  24 December 2026 Thursday Last day of Examination Period
  28 December 2026 Monday Start of Semester Break
  (From)
07 January 2027		 Thursday Release of Semester A course grades on the student portal
  16 January 2027 Saturday End of Semester Break

Semester B 2026/27

Week Date Weekday Event
  Early-January 2027   Semester B students' class schedules available on the Student Portal
  11 January 2027 Monday First day for course registration (online or paper add/drop)
Week 1 18 January 2027 Monday Classes begin
Week 2 25 January 2027 Monday Last day for course registration (online or paper add/drop);
Deadline to apply for reduced study load or exceeding maximum study load.
Week 2 30 January 2027 Saturday Last day to apply for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses with no tuition fee charged
Week 3 31 January 2027 Sunday First day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 6 06 March 2027 Saturday Last day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 7 07 March 2027 onwards Sunday 100% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 9 (From)
02 April 2027		 Friday Release of Semester B examination schedule on the Student Portal
Week 13 30 April 2027 Friday Last day of teaching;
Deadline to apply for late drop of courses, leave of absence for Semester B, and programme transfer for Semester A 2027/28.
  03 May 2027 Monday First day of Student Revision Period
  08 May 2027 Saturday Last day of Student Revision Period
  10 May 2027 Monday First day of Examination Period
  22 May 2027 Saturday Last day of Examination Period
  24 May 2027 Monday Start of Semester Break
  (From)
03 June 2027		 Thursday Release of Semester B course grades on the student portal
  05 June 2027 Saturday End of Semester Break

NOTES:

Note 1 Adding/Dropping Courses
Students wishing to adjust their course load beyond the range stipulated in the Academic Regulations must submit the Deviation from Normal Study Load Range application along with the paper add/drop form to the College Office.
Note 2 Withdrawal from Studies
To withdraw from studies, students must submit the Withdrawal from Studies application by the end of the student revision period. The withdrawal takes effect immediately upon submission, but if submitted during the examination period, it will take effect in the following semester.
Note 3 Extenuating Circumstances for Examinations
Students who believe their exam attendance is impacted by extenuating circumstances (e.g., illness, hospitalization, bereavement) should submit their case with supporting evidence to the course-offering faculty within 5 working days of the scheduled exam date.

CCourse Registration, Miscellaneous Applications and Release of Results
for Academic Year 2026/27 (Diploma Programmes)             

Semester A 2026/27

Week Date Weekday Event
  (From)
Late-August 2026		   Semester A students' class schedules available on the Student Portal
  31 August 2026 Monday First day for course registration (online or paper, add/drop)
  05 September 2026 Saturday Last day to apply for credit transfer or course exemption 
Week 1 07 September 2026 Monday Classes begin
Week 2 14 September 2026 Monday Last day for course registration (online or paper, add/drop);
Deadline to apply for reduced or exceeding maximum study load.
Week 2 19 September 2026 Saturday Last day to apply for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses with no tuition fee charged
Week 3 20 September 2026 Sunday First day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 6 17 October 2026 Saturday Last day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 7 18 October 2026 onwards Sunday 100% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 10 (From)
12 November 2026		 Thursday Release of Semester A examination schedule on the Student Portal
Week 14 12 December 2026 Saturday Last day of teaching;
Deadline to apply for late drop of courses, leave of absence for Semester A, and programme transfer for Semester B 2026/27
  14 December 2026 Monday First day of Student Revision Period 
  19 December 2026 Saturday Last day of Student Revision Period 
  21 December 2026 Monday First day of Examination Period
  24 December 2026 Thursday Last day of Examination Period
  28 December 2026 Monday Start of Semester Break
  (From)
07 January 2027		 Thursday Release of Semester A course grades on the student portal
  16 January 2027 Saturday End of Semester Break

Semester B 2026/27

Week Date Weekday Event
  Early-January 2027   Semester B students' class schedules available on the Student Portal
  11 January 2027 Monday First day for course registration (online or paper add/drop)
Week 1 18 January 2027 Monday Classes begin
Week 2 25 January 2027 Monday Last day for course registration (online or paper add/drop);
Deadline to apply for reduced study load or exceeding maximum study load.
Week 2 30 January 2027 Saturday Last day to apply for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses with no tuition fee charged
Week 3 31 January 2027 Sunday First day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 6 06 March 2027 Saturday Last day 50% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 7 07 March 2027 onwards Sunday 100% tuition fee charged for withdrawal of studies, leave of absence, and late drop of courses
Week 9 (From)
02 April 2027		 Friday Release of Semester B examination schedule on the Student Portal
Week 14 08 May 2027 Saturday Last day of teaching;
Deadline to apply for late drop of courses, leave of absence for Semester B, and programme transfer for Semester A 2027/28
  10 May 2027 Monday First day of Student Revision Period
  15 May 2027 Saturday Last day of Student Revision Period
  17 May 2027 Monday First day of Examination Period
  22 May 2027 Saturday Last day of Examination Period
  (From)
03 June 2027		 Thursday Release of Semester B course grades on the student portal

NOTES:

Note 1 Adding/Dropping Courses
Students wishing to adjust their course load beyond the range stipulated in the Academic Regulations must submit the Deviation from Normal Study Load Range application along with the paper add/drop form to the College Office.
Note 2 Withdrawal from Studies
To withdraw from studies, students must submit the Withdrawal from Studies application by the end of the student revision period. The withdrawal takes effect immediately upon submission, but if submitted during the examination period, it will take effect in the following semester.
Note 3 Extenuating Circumstances for Examinations
Students who believe their exam attendance is impacted by extenuating circumstances (e.g., illness, hospitalization, bereavement) should submit their case with supporting evidence to the course-offering faculty within 5 working days of the scheduled exam date.

2026/27學年（應用教育文憑課程）
課程註冊、其他申請及成績發布  

第一學期 2026/27

周數 日期 星期 活動
第1周 2026年9月1日 星期二 第一學期教學第一天
第13周 2026年11月23-27日 星期一至五 第一學期全方位學習週 (待確認)
第16周 2026年12月18日 星期五 第一學期教學最後一天
  2026年12月21日 星期一 考試期第一天
  2026年12月31日 星期四 考試期最後一天

第二學期 2026/27

周數 日期 星期 活動
第1周 2027年1月4日 星期一 第二學期教學第一天
第11周 2027年3月15-19日 星期一至五 第二學期全方位學習週 (待確認)
第17周 2027年4月30日 星期五 第二學期教學最後一天
  2027年5月3日 星期一 考試期第一天
  2027年5月14日 星期五 考試期最後一天
  2027年5月31日 星期一 學年年終
  2027年6月21日 星期一 重考期第一天
  2027年6月30日 星期三 重考期最後一天
  2027年7月2日 星期五 成績單發放日