Frequently Asked Questions - MyHKMU for Students and Alumni

• What is MyHKMU?
• What is the URL for MyHKMU?
• Does MyHKMU have a session timeout?
• How do I reset my layout to be the default?
• How to start over my navigation when I have visited many pages?
• What are pagelets?
• How do I minimize, expand or remove a pagelet from my layout?
• How do I customize my layout?
• How do I subscribe to a pagelet on MyHKMU?
• What are the Web browser versions and settings that are required to use MyHKMU?
• Why I cannot read some Chinese characters?
• Can I use the Student Administration functions for all types of programmes?
• What should I do when I see the following message screen?
• How do I contact for other questions?

What is MyHKMU?

MyHKMU is a portal that serves as your single entry point for all of the University’s online services and content. MyHKMU enables you to:

• access all of the University’s online services including the Student Administration System, Open Learning Environment and E-Library by logging in just once;
• personalize the content and appearance of your page to make it easy to access the content and services that you use most often;
• use this channel to communicate with the University and vice versa for important and personalized messages.

What is the URL for MyHKMU?

The location of the login page is: https://myhkmu.hkmu.edu.hk

You may also log in to MyHKMU through the HKMU website.

Does MyHKMU have a session timeout?

MyHKMU has a timeout period of 1 hour. When a user has logged in to MyHKMU and remains inactive for an hour, the user will be logged out automatically by the system.

How do I reset my layout to be the default?

A Profile Restore link is available inside MyHKMU. A user can discard the personalized settings and return to the latest MyHKMU default profile given by the University.

How to start over my navigation when I have visited many pages?

If you have visited many pages, just click MyHKMU on the top bar to go back to the homepage where you can start over your navigation.

What are pagelets?

Pagelets are small windows containing essential information and/or shortcuts. They provide the basic content elements of MyHKMU; you build up your MyHKMU page by subscribing to or unsubscribing from various pagelets, such as Student Administration, Announcement for Students, My Tasks and FAQ.

How do I minimize, expand or remove a pagelet from my layout?

Minimize / Expand a Pagelet – Minimize or expand a particular pagelet by clicking on the button.

The icon will change to the following accordingly:

	Button to minimize a pagelet (only present when pagelet is expanded)
	Button to expand a pagelet (only present when pagelet is minimized)

Remove a Pagelet – Unsubscribe from a particular pagelet by clicking on the button.

You can subscribe to the pagelet again with the controls provided in the Personalize Content page.

How do I customize my layout?

Use the Personalize Layout link inside the Personalize Content page, which is accessible through the Preferences link in MyHKMU. You can re-arrange the pagelets and set the number of columns to be displayed.

How do I subscribe to a pagelet on MyHKMU?

Use the Preferences link in MyHKMU to access the Personalize Content page. You can display or hide contents on the homepage by choosing from a list of pagelets provided by the University.

What are the Web browser versions and settings that are required to use MyHKMU?

The following browser are compatible with MyHKMU:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

Why I cannot read some Chinese characters?

If you can read Chinese but some of the characters does not appear correctly, you may need to download and install the Hong Kong Supplementary Character Set (HKSCS) from the Hong Kong Government website. HKSCS is available for different version of Windows platform.

Can I use the Student Administration functions for all types of programmes?

Yes, the Student Administration function currently support our Distance Learning Programmes, Full-time Programmes, LiPACE Programmes and eLearning Programmes. You will see the corresponding items in the Student Administration Pagelet if you are studying or have studied that kind of programmes.

What should I do when I see the following message screen?

• Although most of the content within MyHKMU reside in a secured server, we have linked some items directly from other websites (non-secured). When you see this message window, simply click on the button Yes to proceed.
  
  
• MyHKMU has a set of security setting for each individual user. If you encounter this message, it means the service that you are accessing is not authorized to your account. For enquiry, please report this to us using the Feedback link within MyHKMU.
  
  

How do I contact for other questions?

Use the Feedback link in MyHKMU to submit questions or comments to us.