About Our Program

The Dr. David Chu Program in Asia Pacific Studies welcomes students who wish to combine concentrated study in a traditional academic discipline with an interdisciplinary major or minor program that focuses on contemporary developments in this rapidly changing region. Read more about the undergraduate program here .

How to Join

Students generally join the Asia Pacific Studies Program through ROSI at the end of their first year of university (after they have completed at least 4 full course equivalents), when choosing a subject POSt.  It is also possible for students to join the program at a later date. 

Join a Community

The generous donation from Dr. Chu has permitted the creation of a Distinguished Leaders program to host scholars, business and government leaders from the region. A Community Network program sponsors public lectures, seminars and roundtables. The program provides a gathering place for visiting professors and researchers. An important initiative within the Dr. David Chu Program is fostering a sense of community among its students, through social events and the funding of clubs.   One extraordinary student initiative is the Asia Pacific Reader, an “online resource that fosters interdisciplinary academic exploration of contemporary Asia,” which connects students, faculty, and interested community members. To find out more about students of the David Chu Program, please visit their facebook group.