ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
Fall or Spring
Our fall semester is considered the first term and our spring semester
is their second term.
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TENTATIVE DATES
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Second Term |
First Term |
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Orientation |
Beginning of February |
End of August |
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First Day of Class |
Beginning of February |
Beginning of September |
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Last Day of Program |
End of May |
End of December |
ORIENTATION PROGRAM
All students participating in Olin semester programs are required to enroll and
participate in pre-departure and post-departure coursework. INTL 300A
Planning for International Learning is a required 1.5 credit mini-B course
designed to prepare students for their experience overseas the semester
before they actually travel. INTL 300B Applying International Experiences is a
required mini-A post-departure class that will discuss what students learned
while abroad and help students articulate those lessons for employers,
graduate schools, etc.
Additionally, an orientation program hosted by the HKUST's Business School
will normally be organized the working day before the semester starts to brief
students about HKUST. Students should adjust their arrival schedule to
participate in this orientation program.
LANGUAGE
English is one of the languages spoken in Hong Kong. You may select courses
which are taught only in English.
PREREQUISITES
3.0 cumulative GPA
3.0 professional GPA
Students must have completed 4 semesters of college level credit.
Open only to BSBA degree students
Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are not eligible. You must not only meet the minimum eligibility criteria, but also show the type of intellectual curiosity, personal maturity, academic rationale and social flexibility necessary for a successful study abroad experience.
HEALTH INSURANCE
In addition to your WU health insurance, you will be required to obtain health
insurance through HKUST which Washington University will pay. Details on the
process will be given to you later in the semester prior to going abroad.
HOUSING AND MEALS
All undergraduate international students normally live on-campus and share
their housing assignment with Chinese roommates who have volunteered to
share rooms with international students. This arrangement will greatly help
you settle into your university setting. Housing needs are automatically
considered upon receipt of exchange applications. Housing application forms
are normally enclosed in the acceptance packets for you to complete. You
should observe the deadline for returning the housing forms to the Housing
Office.
Accommodations at HKUST are described as:
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Most rooms are doubles.
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Furnished rooms with bed, desk, chairs, bookshelves and closet space.
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Many of the rooms have spectacular views overlooking Clearwater Bay.
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Linens, pillows and towels are not provided.
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All rooms are wired for LAN internet access via the university network.
Common facilities include:
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Shared bathrooms with showers on each floor.
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TV rooms.
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Pantries with microwave ovens.
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Telephones
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Coin operated washing machine and dryers
ESTIMATED EXPENSES
Students are assessed the current WU tuition rate and the current WU Health
Fee. These fees are paid directly to Washington University. If you are a
financial aid recipient, then your financial aid will apply towards these charges.
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ADDITIONAL LIVING EXPENSES (ESTIMATED)
(Note: Some Prices are listed in Hong Kong Dollars)
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Housing |
HK$ |
6,000 - 8,000 |
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Food |
HK$ |
14,000 |
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Books and Supplies |
HK$ |
1,500 |
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Student Visa Application Fee |
HK$ |
500 |
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Estimated Personal Expenses |
US |
$6,000 - 7,000 |
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Airfare to and from the States |
US |
$ 2,000 |
*No meal plan available, calculations based on HK$ 35/ meal on campus.
**Exchange rate information is available at http://www.oanda.com
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