Objectives

CW Chu College has put in an advisory system to help students navigate through their studies and life at the University. The College advisory system complements the academic advising in faculties and departments, and will focus more on areas of personal growth other than subject-specific studies. The objective is to ensure that every student will progress at the normal rate and graduate in time, unless there are intrinsic academic or health reasons beyond the ability of the College to deal with.

Advising Arrangements

I) For Year 1 Students

i) “First Step Meetup”

The College launched the “First Step Meetup” in 2025, an exclusive initiative for Year 1 students to connect in small groups of 4–5 with College teachers and affiliates. This serves as a great opportunity for students to receive personal and academic advice while enjoying a relaxed weekend meal with College members, to kickstart their university life with support, connection, and new friendships.

ii) Extended Orientation

An Extended Orientation to be held during the first few weeks of Term 1 will deal with adjustments to university life: time management, stress management, attitudes to studying, avenues for help.

iii) College Website

The College website also provides links to offices and resources from which help may be sought.

II) For Students of All Years

i) Office Hours with DoS

The DoS is always here to listen and give advice to CWC students’ concerns, and connect them to different available resources that would help them resolve issues ranging from academic challenges, mental unwellness, to interpersonal difficulties at the University. All CWC students, including incoming exchange students, are welcome to register their time slots for individual meetings with the DoS via online webform, details will be announced via the College’s mass email.

ii) Meetings with Student Representatives

The Master, DoS and Warden would take the initiative to meet with representatives (e.g. from SHCC, CWC Service Team, CWC Dance Team, Representatives for University Committees on behalf of CWC etc.)), and students from different cultural backgrounds for discussion of and hearing their views on various College matters at appropriate times.

iii) For Special Case

If a special student case comes up, other than meeting with the student concerned to better understand his/ her situation, the DoS may also assign a suitable College teacher to provide more individualized attention. This teacher usually comes from the same Faculty/Department as the student if the needs have an academic component; or with a same cultural background if the issues are non-academic and more personal. In certain cases, it may be necessary to match the gender.  Since circumstances will vary, the assignment will be made on a case-by-case basis by the DoS. Where there are specific needs, the College will work also with other units such as the home department of the student, or the Student Affairs Office (OSA).