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The adverse weather arrangements apply when:
- a typhoon signal No.8 or above is issued; or
- the Hong Kong Observatory announces that a typhoon signal No. 8 or above will be issued within 2 hours; or
- a black rainstorm warning signal is issued; or
- an "extreme condition" announcement is issued by the Government after super typhoons:
A. Arrangements for Online Classes and Examinations
- If the Hong Kong Observatory announces that a typhoon signal No. 8 or above will be issued within 2 hours or a black rainstorm warning is issued, for online classes or examinations that are scheduled later in the day, the Course Leader of the classes or examinations shall decide whether the classes should continue as scheduled or be cancelled. All relevant students should be informed of the decision by email as soon as practicable.
- If a typhoon signal No. 8 or above is issued or the Hong Kong Observatory announces that a typhoon signal No. 8 or above will be issued within 2 hours when online activities are already in progress, classes, interviews, admission tests, examinations and all other activities being held online should continue except for situations which endanger students or teaching staff.
B. Arrangements for Classes and Examinations On Campus
| Signal/Announcement Issued |
Cancellation of Classes and Examinations on Campus |
| 7 am – 11:59 am |
Morning classes and exams starting before 2 pm will be cancelled. |
| 12 noon – 3:59 pm |
Afternoon classes and exams starting between 2 pm and before 6:30 pm will be cancelled. |
| 4 pm or after |
Evening classes and exams starting at or after 6:30 pm will be cancelled. |
* Note: If the above signal or announcement is issued when the examinations are in progress, the examinations will continue unless the Chief Invigilators are advised by the Academic Regulations and Records Office that they should be terminated.
The following applies when the typhoon signal No.8, black rainstorm warning signal, or "extreme condition" announcemnent issued by the Government after super typhoons is cancelled:
| Signal Cancelled |
Arrangements for Classes and Examinations on Campus |
| 7 am or before |
All classes and exams will resume as scheduled. |
| 7:01 am - 12 noon |
- Morning classes and exams starting before 2 pm will be cancelled;
- Afternoon classes and exams starting between 2 pm and before 6:30 pm will resume as scheduled.
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| 12:01 pm - 4 pm |
- Afternoon classes and exams starting between 2 pm and before 6:30 pm will be cancelled;
- Evening classes and exams starting at or after 6:30 pm will resume as scheduled.
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| 4:01 pm or after |
All afternoon and evening classes and exams starting at or after 2 pm will be cancelled. |
Click here for the University’s webpage on adverse weather arrangements.
