{"id":29376,"date":"2022-06-06T02:36:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T02:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/alumni\/?page_id=29376"},"modified":"2025-06-17T17:04:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:04:32","slug":"alumni-as-members-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/alumni\/hkmuaa\/join-hkmuaa\/alumni-as-members-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni as members - FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"29376\" class=\"elementor elementor-29376\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider wavo-column-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b2cab89 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b2cab89\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;d1b2aa1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-166966c\" data-id=\"166966c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-295f971 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"295f971\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-295f971\" data-accordion-id=\"295f971\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n    <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4331\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"4331\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4331\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">1. I obtained 3 credits from a University proper programme and did not continue my study. Am I eligible for membership application?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4331\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4331\"><p><p>You are welcome to join as an Associate Member.<\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4332\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"4332\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4332\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">2. As a graduate of University proper programme who has recently embarked on another study programme, can I apply for HKMUAA membership now?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4332\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4332\"><p><p>Yes, you are welcome to join as an Ordinary Member.<\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4333\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"4333\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4333\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">3. Is it possible for an Associate Member who later has completed an academic programme at the University proper to be upgraded to Ordinary Member?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4333\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4333\"><p><p>After graduation, your membership will be upgraded to the Ordinary Member level in the conferment month.<\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4334\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"4334\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4334\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">4. I am a LiPACE graduate, can I become a member?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4334\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4334\"><p><p>We are sorry that LiPACE graduates are not eligible for the membership programme.<\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4335\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"4335\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4335\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">5. Can I use two different photos on the alumni e-card and the HKMUAA  membership e-card?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4335\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4335\"><p><p>You can only upload one photo to the system for all cards in the app.<\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4336\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"4336\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4336\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">6. If I encounter problems while installing or using HKMU Alumni+, where can I get technical support?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4336\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4336\"><p><p>Please contact the Development and Alumni Affairs Office.<\/p><p>Tel: 2768 6381\u00a0<\/p><p>Email:\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"mailto:alumni@hkmu.edu.hk\">alumni@hkmu.edu.hk<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4337\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"4337\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4337\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">7. Do I need to pay the membership fee? How much will it be? <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4337\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4337\"><p><ul><li>Membership fee for Ordinary Member and Associate Member in the first year of establishment will be HK$100. Currently there is no membership fee for Honorary Member, Life Member and Affiliated Member. The membership fee will be subject to review by HKMUAA regularly and make reasonable adjustments accordingly.<\/li><li>A membership fee waiver is on offer from now until 31 December 2027.<\/li><\/ul><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4338\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"4338\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4338\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">8. Can I have a physical membership card?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4338\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4338\"><p><p>We are sorry that we do not issue physical membership cards.<\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"elementor-tab-title-4339\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"4339\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4339\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">9. How long will it take to process a membership application? <\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4339\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4339\"><p><p>All applications will be processed soon. Successful applicants will receive an email notification and the membership e-card will be shown in HKMU Alumni+.<\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n                <div id=\"elementor-tab-title-43310\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header active-default\" tabindex=\"43310\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-43310\"><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">10. Will the membership expire?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-43310\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix active-default\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-43310\"><p><p>The membership term of both Ordinary Members and Associate Members is valid for one year from the date of approval and is renewable annually. Members will receive a reminder from HKMU Alumni+ one month before the expiry of membership.\u00a0 For Honorary Members, Life Members and Affiliated Members, the membership is permanent.<\/p><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. I obtained 3 credits from a University proper programme and did not continue my study. 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