(15 Sept 2025) New students at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology must complete a police “anti-scam assessment,” and those who fail will be barred from entering the library.
In a bid to protect students from rising online fraud, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has introduced a mandatory anti-scam course for all incoming freshmen starting this academic year.
The initiative requires new students to complete and pass an Anti-Scam Challenge, designed by the Hong Kong Police, by September 21.
Failure to meet this requirement will result in restricted access to university library resources, including entry to the library, borrowing electronic devices, and booking study rooms.
Students who complete the assessment after the deadline will regain access to library services after a two-day processing period.
