Application for Suspension of studies (23-24) -Internship

1. This form is specifically for QFIN/QFRM students who wish to suspend their studies to take up an internship. If you want to suspend your studies to participate in an exchange program, please use the following link https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13678206.
2. You are advised to contact Ada at adalai@cuhk.edu.hk for guidance and advice regarding your internship or career planning.
3. Once you have received a letter of offer from your company, please prepare the following documents:
a. Suspension of Study Application form for internship
b. Letter of offer, which should clearly state the company name, your position, contract period (exact start and end dates), working hours and salary
c. Copies of Student Identity Card and Hong Kong Identity Card
d. Your most updated transcript
e. (For non-local students only) Valid and up-to-date No Objection Letter (NOL)
f. Study plan in Excel format
g. (For QFRM students only) Study plan in Word format, ensuring that the information is consistent with the Excel file.
h. (For QFRM students only) Declaration of Programme Completion
4. The Suspension of Study Application form, Study plan in Excel format, Study plan in Word format, and the Declaration of Programme Completion can be downloaded using the following link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16rYGXN4a1sGyI9UsEJ54G9NHNGGArN_n?usp=sharing. Please refer to the sample files for guidance on how to fill in these forms.
5. Please save documents “a-e” as a single PDF file and submit this document along with documents “f-h” when completing this form. Additionally, please send all documents and your request to Rika at qfin@cuhk.edu.hk.
6. The processing time for this application is typically 7-10 working days. However, failure to submit a complete application or incorrect information will delay your application.
7. Please be advised that this application is solely for requesting a suspension of study. Any other matters, such as credit transfer, deferment of the study period, or exceeding course limits, will not be taken into consideration or approved through this application, even if you mention them in your study plan.
8. The study plan is intended solely for planning purposes. Approval of your application does not imply that no changes are needed in the study plan to ensure timely graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to review CUSIS requirements and course availability to facilitate a seamless graduation process.