PALSI - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I join PALSI?
You have to attend ONE of the PALSI Orientation sessions (except those who have joined PALSI before) if you want to join PALSI. You can follow the steps below to sign up:
- Logon AIMS;
- Choose "Student Services";
- Click "On-line Application for In-house Student Development Courses";
- Select Department "Talent and Education Development Office (TED)";
- Click "Click to sort" before you apply for the session;
- Choose the appropriate session and click the "Apply" button;
- Mark your diary for date, time, and venue, and click "Confirm" to complete the registration.
How many courses/sessions can I take?
PALSI Students are limited to taking one PALSI session only for a particular PALSI course. Likewise, it is advised not to take more than two PALSI courses in any one semester.
How long will the PALSI sessions last?
The weekly 2-hour PALSI sessions will run from Week 4 to Week 12 for PALSI courses.
Who will be facilitating my academic study?
Senior students who have performed well in the PALSI courses are invited to become PALSI Leaders. They will meet with junior students (called PALSI Students) studying in the same course to discuss academic work and to share effective learning strategies.
What do PALSI Leaders and Students say about PALSI?
Watch this video to learn more about PALSI and what others say.
How can I determine if I am eligible to become a PALSI Leader?
All PALSI Leaders must be nominated by PALSI Coordinators/course leaders. You should have:
- Good CGPA, preferably 3.0 or above;
- Good grade (A- or above) in the PALSI Course.
How many PALSI courses can I teach?
PALSI leaders are limited to teaching one PALSI course only. If you are nominated to teach several courses, you should choose one only.
How does a PALSI session operate and what do I have to do in my sessions?
The weekly 2 hour PALSI sessions will run from Week 4 to Week 12 for PALSI courses.
PALSI Leaders should approach course leaders to discuss about the session arrangements and consult them if they have any academic questions.
Will I get paid?
PALSI Leaders are recruited under the Student Helper and Campus Internship Scheme.
How can I claim my working hours?
All PALSI leaders have to claim their working hours in AIMS. If you have more than one helper contract, the sum of weekly hours should not exceed 17 hours. According to the University’s guidelines, you can have at most three job assignments concurrently.