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Degree Diploma

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Starting from 2022/23 academic year, degree/postgraduate diploma will be issued after the conferment of degrees at scheduled sessions below:

(1) 31 January
(2) 31 March
(3) 31 May
(4) 31 July
(5) 15 October

Each graduate (except those from some special degree and diploma programs) will be issued:

- ONE copy of the Degree Diploma in paper and electronic version (JSON format)
- ONE free copy of the Academic Transcript in paper and electronic version (JSON format) 
- ONE free copy of the Award Certification Letter in electronic version (JSON format)

The detailed arrangement of collection will be sent to graduates in writing near the time of distribution.  The collection details are available here.

Collection of Degree Diploma Package

Before collecting the documents, graduates should settle all fees (e.g. tuition fee, medical insurance fee, library fines, etc.), submit all required information (e.g. visa survey) and return all belongings (e.g. PRS handset, etc) owed to the University. At least five working days should be allowed for the clearance procedure.

The Degree Diploma Package can be collected by the following means:

1. Smart Locker on Clear Water Bay campus

Graduates may submit an online request to have their diploma package collected from the Smart Locker located at Room 1381, 1/F, Academic Building (Lift No. 17-18), HKUST. The Smart Locker operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Once a request is accepted, collection should be made within the assigned collection period as stipulated in the confirmation email, which is normally 3 days after the documents are placed in the locker.

Graduates may read more information on how to make a collection from the Smart Locker.

2. By Post/ Courier Service

To request the documents be sent by registration service, graduates may submit an online request to the Academic Registry. The University does not bear the responsibilities for any loss or damage during delivery.

*** Special Collection Arrangement (For Graduates with Degrees Conferred on 31 March 2025 only) ***

To facilitate the collection of the diploma package, graduates with degrees conferred on 31 March 2025 may make the collection during office hours within the walk-in collection period of 14 April to 2 May 2025.  You may arrange to collect the diploma package in person or by representative.

 

In Person - Graduates will be required to present their identification document (e.g. HKID card / Passport) upon collection.

By Representative - Representatives will be requested to present the printout of the completed “Authorization Form” (Form AR-1), a copy of the graduate’s identification document, and the representative’s own identification document.

  Location:

  Room 1381, 1/F, Academic Building (Lift 17-18)
  The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong

  Office Hours:

  Monday to Friday (9:00am - 12:30pm & 2:00pm - 5:15pm)
  [closed on Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays (18, 21 April & 1 May)]

 

**Please call the below contact number upon arrival**

  School

  Telephone

  SBM

  3469-3171

  SENG

  3469-3172

  SSCI

  3469-3173

  SHSS

  3469-3173

  AIS/JS

  3469-3173