Pre-departure Checklist
- Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months and longer than the duration of your exchange (or your home return permit is valid for a period longer than the duration of your exchange)
- Collect your host institution acceptance letter from International Unit
- Apply for student visa and other tourist visa(s) if required
- Make accommodation arrangement
- Book your air ticket
- Check your HKSYU email regularly
- Update your contact details including emergency contact details with HKSYU
- Confirm your study plan with your Department and your host institution
- Have a medical check-up and get vaccinations (if necessary)
- Consult your doctor for prescribed medication (preferably with a letter from the doctor) (if necessary)
- Purchase sufficient travel, medical and health insurance
- Pass your insurance policy to a family member and keep a copy with you during exchange
- Keep hardcopies and electronic copies of all important documents
- Store all important contact numbers
- Authorise trusted family member to handle your matters while you are away
- Pay your HKSYU tuition fees for the exchange semester(s)
- Enroll with HKSYU and settle all outstanding fees
- Submit Credit Transfer Application Form to the Head of Department/ staff who is responsible for credit transfer in your Department
- Arrange access to different sources of funds (e.g. cash, credit card)
- Obtain electrical adaptors
- Send your arrival schedule to your host institution
- Check the orientation schedule of your host institution
- Read partner institution’s website
- Check for the laws, customs and restrictions in your host country
- Plan your route from airport to your host institution