Since 2016, the History Department has hosted a Peer Mentoring Program. Students who join the Peer Mentoring Program as mentees are matched with experienced classmates who can help them develop effective study habits, learn how to navigate the university, and get the inside scoop on the History Department.
Mentors are high-achieving, third- and fourth-year students who are ready to take a leadership role in the department by assisting their fellow students and aiding department events. Mentors are compensated for their time and are recognized in the department newsletter for their contributions, and will receive a certificate at the end of the academic year.
Recruitment for mentors and mentees takes place each August, with occasional supplementary rounds in January as well. Please keep a look out for our posters and email!
If you have any questions about the Peer Mentoring Program, please get in touch with Patricia Sauthoff (sauthoff@hkbu.edu.hk), Peter Sorensen (psorensen@hkbu.edu.hk) or Katrina Ng (katrinawing@hkbu.edu.hk).
Following the academic advising regulations of the university, the Department regularly arranges Academic Advising Sessions to facilitate meeting between advisors and advisees.
Since 2014, the Department has hosted an Annual Assembly at the beginning of the first semester to provide an opportunity for all History students in different programs to meet with faculty members of the Department. During the Assembly, all scholarship winners will be congratulated while recognition will also be given to the following students:
- CGPA ≥ 3.40: Certificate of Excellence
- CGPA 3.30-3.39: Certificate of Merit
- GPA Winners by Year
- GPA Winners by Program
- Most Improved Awards
- Good Progress Awards
- Overall GPA Winner Awards
- Leadership and Service Awards
Starting from the 2014-15 academic year, the Faculty-Student Consultative Meeting is held once every spring. Students are strongly encouraged to meet all faculty members at the session, voice opinions on all kinds of matters, and contribute constructive ideas for the development of the Department
The Department accepts transfer applications from current students in other programs. In order to be considered, applicants should achieve a CGPA of not lower than 2.50 and must demonstrate good scores in History courses taken at either the DSE level or university level.
For procedures and requirements, please visit the Academic Registry website:
Since summer 2015, the Department has engaged outstanding and motivated History undergraduates as Student Research Assistants under the university-sponsored UGRP.