Student Handbook 2017-18 Full Version

Student Handbook
2017-18
July 2017
(accessible at https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/as/Polyu/STDHBK/Handbook1718/
Student_Handbook_2017-18_Full_Version.pdf)
Motto, Vision & Mission
Our Motto
To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind.
Our Vision
Be a leading university that excels in professional education, applied research and
partnership for the betterment of Hong Kong, the nation and the world.
Our Mission
1. To nurture graduates who are critical thinkers, effective communicators,
innovative problem solvers, lifelong learners and ethical leaders.
2. To advance knowledge and the frontiers of technology to meet the changing

needs of society.
3. To support a University community in which all members can excel through

education and scholarship.

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Table of Contents
Quick Guide to Information .......................................................................... 1

1. The University ...................................................................................... 3
A. Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
B. Organization and Structure .......................................................................... 3
C. Academic Programmes ................................................................................ 4
D. Graduation Requirements ............................................................................ 4
E. Academic Advising....................................................................................... 7
2. Access to Information/Services ........................................................... 8
A. PolyU E-mail, Website and Portal.................................................................. 8
B. eStudent..................................................................................................... 9
C. Definitive Programme Document .................................................................. 9
D. Student Handbook ....................................................................................... 9
E. Notice Boards ........................................................................................... 10
F. Academic Secretariat and Various Offices ................................................... 10
3. Registration ........................................................................................ 12
A. Confirmation of Enrolment ......................................................................... 12
B. Students under 18 Years Old ..................................................................... 12
C. Student Identity Card ................................................................................ 13
D. Use, Access and Change of Student Data ................................................... 15
E. Normal Duration for Completion of a Programme ........................................ 19
F. Maximum Period of Registration ................................................................. 20
G. Leave of Absence ...................................................................................... 20
H. Concurrent Enrolment ............................................................................... 20
I. Deferment of Study ................................................................................... 21
J. Zero Subject Enrolment and Retention of Study Place ................................. 22
K. Transfer of Study ...................................................................................... 23
L. Student Status .......................................................................................... 24
M. Withdrawal of Study .................................................................................. 26
N. 3-year Curriculum Undergraduate Degree Programmes with Major and
Minor/Double Degree Study Option ............................................................ 28
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O. 4-year Curriculum Undergraduate Degree Programmes with Minor/Double
Majors Study Option .................................................................................. 29
P. Subject Registration .................................................................................. 30
Q. Subject Exemption and Credit Transfer....................................................... 32
R. Retaking of Subjects.................................................................................. 35
S. Unqualified Subjects .................................................................................. 36
T. Add/Drop of Subjects and Change of Subject Groups .................................. 36
U. Taking of Additional Subjects ..................................................................... 37
V. Withdrawal of Subject ............................................................................... 37
W. Nullification of Registration ........................................................................ 37
4. Fees ............................................................................................... 39
A. Time for Payment ...................................................................................... 39
B. Fee Adjustment......................................................................................... 40
C. Payment Methods ..................................................................................... 40
D. Rejected Payment ..................................................................................... 42
E. Deferred Payment of Tuition Fee ................................................................ 42
F. Non-payment of Fees ................................................................................ 42
G. Refund and Revision of Tuition Fees........................................................... 42
H. Tuition Fees .............................................................................................. 43
I. Other Fees/Charges................................................................................... 44
5. Assessment......................................................................................... 46
A. Assessment Methods ................................................................................. 46
B. Progression and De-registration ................................................................. 46
C. Academic Probation ................................................................................... 47
D. Examination Periods and Timetable ............................................................ 47
E. Conduct of Examinations ........................................................................... 48
F. Marked Examination Scripts ....................................................................... 50
G. Assessment Results ................................................................................... 50
H. Late Assessment ....................................................................................... 51
I. Appeal against Assessment Results ............................................................ 51
J. Eligibility for Award ................................................................................... 54
K. Application for Graduation ......................................................................... 54
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6. Award and Certification ...................................................................... 56
A. Transcript of Studies ................................................................................. 56
B. Testimonial ............................................................................................... 56
C. Graduation ................................................................................................ 56
D. Certification of Award ................................................................................ 57
E. Certification of True Copy .......................................................................... 58
7. Regulations and Rules ........................................................................ 59
A. Penalties for Offences ................................................................................ 59
B. Use of Universitys Name, Property and Premises .......................................... 60
C. Academic Studies ...................................................................................... 63
D. General Conduct and Discipline .................................................................. 70
E. Complaints and Appeals ............................................................................. 70
8. Facilities and Services ........................................................................ 71
A. Information Technology Services Office ...................................................... 71
B. Pao Yue-kong Library................................................................................. 74
C. Centre STARS (Student Advancement and Resources) ................................. 81
D. Office of Careers and Placement Services ................................................... 84
E. University Health Service ........................................................................... 84
F. Office of Undergraduate Studies................................................................. 85
G. Student Facilities and Amenities ................................................................. 86
H. Services for Non-local Students ................................................................. 92
I. Services for Students with Special Needs .................................................... 92
9. Student Bodies ................................................................................... 95
A. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Students Union ................................ 95
10. Important Notes for Non-local Students ........................................... 99
A. Hong Kong Identity Card ........................................................................... 99
B. Visa Extension........................................................................................... 99
C. Immigration Restrictions on Internship and Employment ........................... 100
D. Conditions of Stay and Charity/Voluntary Work .......................................... 101
E. Transfer of Study .................................................................................... 102
F. Deferment of Study/Zero Subject Enrolment ............................................. 102
G. Change of Student Status ........................................................................ 103
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H. Nullification of Registration ...................................................................... 103
I. Discontinuation or Withdrawal of Study/De-registration ............................. 104
J. Exchange Activities.................................................................................. 104
K. Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG) ...................... 104
L. Contact Details of the Hong Kong Immigration Department ....................... 105
M. Student Welfare ...................................................................................... 105
Appendix 1: Health and Safety Guidelines ............................................... 106
Appendix 2: Rules for Student Computer Centre Users ........................... 110
Appendix 3: Plagiarism ............................................................................. 113
Appendix 4: Arrangements during Bad Weather...................................... 115
Appendix 5: List of Departments/Offices (Full Name and Abbreviations)
and Contact Information ..................................................... 117
Appendix 6: Campus Map and Off-campus Venues ................................. 125
Appendix 7: Academic Calendar ............................................................... 131
Appendix 8: Tuition Fees for Self-Financed Programmes ........................ 132
Appendix 9: Campus Sustainability Principles ......................................... 146
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Student Handbook 2017-18 Quick Guide
Quick Guide to Information

You can locate a topic and find its page reference in this Handbook below. Relevant
standard forms can be obtained from the Academic Secretariat homepage at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/application_forms or Academic Secretariat Service
Centre at Room M101 of the Li Ka Shing Tower (see Section 2Fi for opening hours).
Page Standard
Topics
Reference Form, if any
Academic calendar 131
Academic integrity 63
Arrangements during bad weather 115
Assessment
Academic probation 47 AS150
Appeal against assessment results 51 AS149
Assessment results 50
Eligibility for award 54
Examination periods and timetable 47
Late assessment 51
Award and certification
Certification of award 57 AS106
Certification of true copy 58 AS5
Testimonial 56 AS4
Transcript of studies 56 AS3
Campus map 125
Complaints and appeals 70
Copying of copyright materials 65
Emergency Contact 109
Fees
Deferred payment of tuition fee 42
Fee adjustment 40
Rejected payment 42
Tuition fees and other fees/charges 43, 44
Graduation
Application for graduation 54 AS84c
Congregation 56
Intellectual property 65
Library offence 78
Plagiarism 63, 113
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Student Handbook 2017-18 Quick Guide
Page Standard
Topics
Reference Form, if any
Registration
Add/drop of subjects and change of subject groups 36
Use, access and change of student data 15 AS1
Change to self-paced status 26 AS114
Class timetable 31
Concurrent enrolment 20 AS38
Subject exemption and credit transfer 32 AS41c
Subject exemption/credit transfer for General University
34 AS41d
Requirements (GUR) subjects
Deferment of study 21 AS7
Discontinuation of study 27
Leave of absence 20 AS8
Major and minor/double degree study option 28 AS113
Maximum period of registration 20
Nullification of registration 37
Prior agreement for subject selection at exchange-out
35 AS41a
institution (for exchange-out students only)
Progression and de-registration 46
Reinstatement of registration 36 AS118
Retaking of subjects 35
Student identity card and card replacement 13 AS2
Subject registration 30
Taking of additional subjects 37
Taking of fewer credits in a semester and opting to pay
25 AS121
credit fee
Transfer of study 23 AS25
Unqualified subjects 36
Withdrawal of study 26 AS6
Zero subject enrolment / retention of study place 22 AS112
Regulations and rules 59
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Student Handbook 2017-18 1. The University
1. The University
A. Introduction
The origin of the University can be traced back to 1937 with the founding of the first
publicly-funded post-secondary technical institution in Hong Kong the Government
Trade School. The School was renamed the Hong Kong Technical College in 1947.
In August 1972, the Hong Kong Polytechnic was formally established taking over the
campus and staff of the Hong Kong Technical College. The Institution assumed full
University status in November 1994. It has a student population of about 26,800 by
headcount.
B. Organization and Structure

Students enrol on programmes offered by individual academic departments, which
are grouped under the following faculties/academic units (department abbreviations
are shown in brackets):
Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles (FAST)

Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT)
Department of Applied Mathematics (AMA)
Department of Applied Physics (AP)
Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC)
Faculty of Business (FB)

Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies (LMS)
Department of Management and Marketing (MM)
School of Accounting and Finance (AF)
Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE)

Department of Building and Real Estate (BRE)
Department of Building Services Engineering (BSE)
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI)
Faculty of Engineering (FENG)

Department of Computing (COMP)
Department of Electrical Engineering (EE)
Department of Electronic and Information Engineering (EIE)
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE)
Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Interdisciplinary Division of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE)
Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering (BME)
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Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (FHSS)

Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS)
Department of Health Technology and Informatics (HTI)
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (RS)
School of Nursing (SN)
School of Optometry (SO)
Faculty of Humanities (FH)

Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (CBS)
Department of Chinese Culture (CC)
Department of English (ENGL)
English Language Centre (ELC)
General Education Centre (GEC)
School of Design (SD)
School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM)
C. Academic Programmes
All PolyU academic programmes follow a credit-based structure. The adoption of a
credit-based structure has enabled our study programmes to be more responsive to
the changing needs of students, the professions and the society. Students can take a
range of subjects according to their interests and career plans and will have greater
flexibility in pacing their study. They may also apply for transfer of credits for their
previous studies.
A credit-based programme comprises subjects which have values expressed in terms

of credits. Subjects are categorised into different levels representing different
intellectual demand on students.
To earn a credit, students are expected to take up about 35 to 45 hours of study

(inclusive of contact hours, private study etc.). In each semester, the number of
credits to be taken must not exceed 21.
D. Graduation Requirements
For graduation, you are required to complete a specified number of credits and
satisfy other requirements as laid down in the relevant definitive programme
document, which will be issued to you by your programme offering Department at the
commencement of your study. Some students may be required to take extra credits
if they lack the necessary foundation for pursuing a particular discipline and they will
be advised by the programme offering department.
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D1. Requirements for Students Admitted to 4-year Curriculum

Undergraduate Degree Programmes and Higher Diploma
Programmes in 2012/13 or After
i. General University Requirements
Students on UGC-funded 4-year curriculum undergraduate degree programmes and

those admitted to the UGC-funded Higher Diploma programmes in 2012/13 or after
will be required to complete the General University Requirements (GUR) and the
General University Requirements for Higher Diploma Programmes (HDGUR)
respectively.
GUR for 4-year curriculum undergraduate degree programmes include the Language
and Communication Requirements (LCR), Cluster-Area Requirements (CAR) (including
a China Studies requirement), Leadership and Intra-Personal Development, Service-
Learning, and Freshman Seminar, and make up a total of 30 credits. Students are
also required to complete a non-credit-bearing programme in Healthy Lifestyle as part
of the GUR.
Students on articulation degree programmes are required to take a total of 9 credits of

General University Requirements (GUR) subjects, including the Cluster-Area
Requirement (CAR) (including a China Studies requirement) and Service-Learning.
Some students may be required to take Language and Communication Requirements
(LCR) subjects on top of the normal curriculum requirement.
HDGUR include the Language and Communication Requirements (LCR), Cluster-Area

Requirements (CAR) (including a China Studies requirement) and Freshman Seminar,
and make up a total of 15 to 18 credits.
ii. Work-integrated Education
Students on UGC-funded 4-year curriculum undergraduate degree programmes, and

2-year full-time articulation degree programmes are required to take a mandatory
Work-integrated Education (WIE) component, and details of the component will be
specified according to the needs of the Broad Disciplines concerned.
Prior to its full implementation, students may take 3-credit free elective subject in lieu of the Service Learning
Requirement.
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D2. Requirements for Students Admitted to 3-year Curriculum

Undergraduate Degree Programmes in or Before 2012/13, and
to Higher Diploma Programmes in or Before 2011/12
i. Language Requirements
The University supports the enhancement of language proficiency of students in

English, written Chinese and Putonghua. Students admitted to UGC-funded Bachelors
degree and sub-degree programmes which cater for school-leavers (normally full-time
programmes) are expected to attain a desired level of language proficiencies before
graduation. Where necessary, non-credit-bearing Language Enhancement
Programmes (LEP) will be prescribed by the English Language Centre or Department
of Chinese and Bilingual Studies for individual students after admission.
In addition, students admitted in or before 2010-11 are required to sit for the
Graduating Students Language Proficiency Assessment (GSLPA) in both Chinese and
English before graduation. Except for those who are given exemption from attempting
the GSLPA, students who have not taken both of the GSLPAs shall not be eligible for
graduation.
Students admitted in 2011-12 and 2012-13 will be required to complete two

compulsory 3-credit language subjects (English and Chinese). Details of these
requirements are either set out in the definitive programme document, which will be
issued to you by your Department at the commencement of your study, or announced
by the English Language Centre and Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies.
ii. General Education Requirement
Students who enrol on UGC-funded Bachelors degree and sub-degree programmes

will be required to complete compulsory General Education subjects. Some non-UGC-
funded programmes may also specify compulsory General Education requirement for
their students. You are advised to read your definitive programme document carefully
to ascertain the General Education requirements for your programme.
iii. Work-integrated Education and Co-curricular Requirements
Students enrolled on UGC-funded full-time undergraduate degree programmes are

required to take a credit-bearing Work-integrated Education (WIE) component and to
participate in non-credit-bearing co-curricular activities before graduation for the
purposes of broadening their experience in real working environment and enhancing
their all-round development.
You are advised to refer to your definitive programme document and to consult
your programme offering department for details of the above requirements.
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E. Academic Advising
To provide support to you to fulfill the academic requirements, there are two systems
of academic advising at PolyU: a) Department-based academic advising; and b)
academic advising at the institutional level operated by the Office of General University
Requirements (OGUR). While the former system is primarily related to advising on
your Major study and Minor/Free Elective study (via Academic Advisor in the
Department/Faculty), the latter system attempts to help students to fulfill the General
University Requirements (GUR) * via OGUR Academic Counsellors. Please visit the
Academic Advising page of the website of OGUR to understand more about academic
advising at PolyU http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ogur/. You may also visit the Academic
Advising website of the department offering your programme for arrangements related
to your programme. Information of the departmental websites can be found in
Appendix 5.
*
GUR is applicable to students admitted to 4-year curriculum undergraduate degree programmes and Higher
Diploma programmes starting from 2012/13 academic year.
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Student Handbook 2017-18 2. Access to Information/Services
2. Access to Information/Services
The main communication channel for disseminating information and notices to
students within the University will be through e-mails and the University Portal. It is
important for you to regularly check from these sources.
A. PolyU E-mail, Website and Portal

A PolyU Connect account based on the student number is provided to students for
access to the PolyU Connect system which provides e-mail, communication and
collaboration services to users. Important notices and information concerning your
study may be sent to you by lecturers and offices of the University, such as Academic
Secretariat notices on your registration or study related arrangements and Library
notices on book loans through PolyU Connect. Therefore, you are advised to check
for messages in your PolyU Connect account regularly.
At the PolyU Homepage (http://www.polyu.edu.hk) and the University Portal

(https://my.polyu.edu.hk), you can obtain general information about the University
as well as useful information relating to your studies and the facilities available on
campus. Therefore, in addition to checking e-mails at your PolyU Connect account, it
is necessary for you to check information posted on the University Portal regularly in
order not to miss up-to-date information.
All full-time and part-time students are assigned a Network Identity (NetID) to access
the Universitys central IT facilities and services. For the first access, students have to
activate their assigned NetID and select their Network Password (NetPassword) online
by clicking the New Student button on the Login Page for the University Portal
(https://my.polyu.edu.hk) and then following the system instructions to complete the
registration. Your NetID is the same as your Student Number, but with the last
alphabetic character in lower case. For example, a student with Student Number
17123456D will have NetID of 17123456d. With your NetID and NetPassword, you
can have free access to the Universitys central IT facilities and services including
eStudent, University Portal, Learning Management System, Academic Computing
Services, wired and wireless Internet connection, HelpCentre Online Tracking Service,
network storage etc. Since most of your PolyU activities (e.g. subject registration, web
teaching and learning, and personal data amendment) are transacted on web, you
must not divulge your NetPassword or any other personal identification numbers (PINs)
to anybody.
For security reason, you must also change your account password/PIN regularly. You
will be held responsible for the actions taken using your account password/PIN, so
protect yourself against identity theft!
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You can visit the Student Computer Centre on campus where full access to the
Universitys complete range of central IT facilities is available.
B. eStudent
Students can access to the various study-related applications provided by the
Academic Secretariat via the eStudent at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/student/.
Currently, the following can be found online: Information - general information,
subject search and programme search; My Profile personal details and study
information; My Subject Registration; My Timetable; My Results; Graduation;
Study Changes and My Advisor. Notices on important upcoming activities related
to your study will also be posted on this page. You are advised to check this page
regularly. You can also find links to various information/functions offered by other
units of the university here.
C. Definitive Programme Document

You will be issued a copy of the definitive programme document for your programme
of study by the Department offering the programme at the commencement of your
study. You are required to check this document for the details of the graduation
requirements.
This document contains all information on the credit requirement, curriculum,

programme-specific assessment regulations, grading system and award classification.
This is subject to review and changes which the programme offering department can
decide to make from time to time. You will be informed of the changes as and when
appropriate. A copy of this definitive programme document can also be found in the
Library.
D. Student Handbook
The Student Handbook contains essential information concerning general academic
matters, general regulations and procedures, services and facilities for students and
various communication channels. This is accessible from eStudent or at the AS
Homepage.
Students enrolling on postgraduate schemes should also refer to the dissertation

handbook on web at https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/as/Polyu/PGDIS.
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E. Notice Boards
Various departments will communicate with students on matters such as class
attendance through displaying notices and messages on departmental notice boards.
Academic Secretariat also maintain notice boards on the podium near the Library.
F. Academic Secretariat and Various Offices

Useful enquiry numbers/hotlines of the Academic Secretariat, Faculty Office/School of
Design/School of Hotel and Tourism Management/Broad Discipline Offices,
Departmental Offices and other relevant offices are given in Appendix 5.
i. Academic Secretariat
The Academic Secretariat (AS) is responsible for matters related to applicants and
students, covering admissions, registrations, timetabling, examination, student
records, certification and awards. You may visit the AS homepage at
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/as for more details.
The Service Centre of the Academic Secretariat is located at Room M101 of the Li Ka
Shing Tower. The opening hours are as follows :
Monday Friday : 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(Students can obtain various forms on a self-serviced arrangement after the

Centre is closed.)
An automated interactive telephone hotline at 2333 0600 is also available. Students

may also enquire via email as follows:
Matters E-mail Addresses

For local asadmft@polyu.edu.hk
applicants: (full-time undergraduate programmes)
asadmpt@polyu.edu.hk
(part-time undergraduate
Admissions programmes)
asadmpg@polyu.edu.hk
(taught postgraduate programmes)
For non-local
asnlocal@polyu.edu.hk
applicants:
When typhoon Signal No. 8 is hoisted, or when the Hong Kong Observatory announces that Signal No. 8 will
likely be hoisted within the next 2 hours, the Service Centre will be closed.
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Matters E-mail Addresses

Enrolment asregisn@polyu.edu.hk
Subject Registration aswebreg@polyu.edu.hk
Examinations,
asexmawd@polyu.edu.hk
Certification and Award
Student Visa asnlstds@polyu.edu.hk
General asdept@polyu.edu.hk
ii. Departmental Offices
You can obtain most of the programme-related information from the general office of
your programme offering Department. Enquiries related to the curriculum, subject
selection and assessment regulations of specific programmes should be directed to
your department or academic advisors.
iii. Information to be Supplied When Writing to the University
If you make an enquiry, a comment or suggestion on matters concerning this University

in writing, you are advised to provide your full name, student number, contact
telephone number, address and the programme enrolled. The University will not be
able to take action on any correspondence which is anonymous (without information
on the full name and student number).
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Student Handbook 2017-18 3. Registration
3. Registration
A. Confirmation of Enrolment
You need to confirm enrolment on your programme on a semester basis. You will
receive from the Finance Office an email advising you to settle the relevant tuition
fee and other fees (e.g. credit transfer, exemption, etc.) in September (for Semester
1) and in the following January (for Semester 2). The notification email will be sent in
August for Semester 1 and December for Semester 2. You can check on web at
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/internet/student regarding the fee debit notes issued to
you by the University and your payment status.
To confirm your enrolment on a programme, normally you are only required to settle
the fees and register subject for the semester concerned before the specified
deadline. Tuition Fee Payment Schedule and details are available on web at
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/ under ASs Homepage > For PolyU Students >
Registration Information > Fee Payment or http://www.polyu.edu.hk/
fo/internet/student under FOs Homepage > Student > Information > Tuition Fee and
Payment Deadline. It is not necessary for you to come in person to confirm your
enrolment.
B. Students under 18 Years Old

As students under 18 do not have the full legal capacity to enter into contracts or give
valid consent, consent from their parents/guardians will be sought, upon the students'
acceptance of our offers, for them to select programmes, enrol in subjects, reside in
Student Halls of Residence, participate in the University's academic or non-academic
activities such as internships, placements, community services, the student
ambassador or helper scheme, offshore exchanges, study tours or visits, sporting
events and experiential camps held locally, on the Chinese mainland or overseas, and
make any related decisions.
Parents should note that, unlike secondary schools, university students have no
regular, fixed class timetable. Instead, students attend classes according to the
subjects in which they have enrolled, and they are free to leave the campus any time
they have no classes to attend. The University keeps no central records of students'
attendance or activities. Additionally, there is no special zone for students under 18 in
the University's Student Halls of Residence and they will share rooms and facilities
with other students. Parents are advised to discuss with their children the behavior
that is appropriate outside the University and the suitability of their staying in the
Student Halls, if applicable. Please visit www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/services/
studentsunder18.html for more guidelines on student life.
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As with all students, those under 18 must abide by the regulations stipulated in the
Student Handbook. The University has the right to inform parents of their children's
academic performance, disciplinary actions, changes in residential status in the
Student Halls, or any issues concerning students health, safety or financial problems
and warranting parental attention.
The parents/guardians of students under 18 will be requested to sign and return a

Letter of Consent to the University upon students' acceptance of our offers and before
they complete their registration procedures at the University.
For non-local students under 18, their parents are also required to authorise either an
adult staying in Hong Kong or PolyU to be the local guardian who serves as the sole
contact person in Hong Kong in the case of communication with the immigration
authorities, emergencies or other situations that may arise.
C. Student Identity Card

Upon your first registration on the study programme, a student identity card will be
issued to you. You are entitled to the rights and privileges of a full-time or part-time
student, as appropriate, upon fulfilling the criteria for progression for the period,
having duly paid the tuition and other fees (e.g. caution money) and having completed
the subject registration procedures. You should carry your student identity card at all
times while in the University premises as it enables you to gain access to various
facilities of the University.
Different units have their own service provisions and effective service periods for
different types of students. Generally speaking, service provisions will not be available
once the student status has ended or students have completed their studies and are
eligible for award regardless of the student identity card expiring date.
Students/graduates can contact individual offices for more information.
i. Renewal of Student Identity Card upon Expiry
Student identity cards will normally expire at end of semester one or end of an
academic year. If you are eligible to continue with your study after the expiry of your
student identity card, please collect the renewed student identity card at the Academic
Secretariat Service Centre during office hours in the last week of August (for student
cards expiring at end of an academic year) or in the last week of January (for student
cards expiring at end of semester one). This is also applicable to students who have
transferred to another programme of a different mode (i.e. from full-time to part-time
or vice versa).
For transfer of study which requires the issuance of a new student identity card, you
will be charged a fee for the new student identity card.
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ii. Return of Student Identity Card to the University
The student identity card is the property of the University and is not transferable. It
should be returned to the University upon withdrawal or termination of your student
status at PolyU, whichever is earlier.
You are advised to return the card in person to the Academic Secretariat, as required.
If you prefer to return the student identity card by post, you are urged to cut the card
into halves. Otherwise, you are at your risk of possible abuse in the use of your card
when it is lost in post.
You are also reminded to clear all the money value stored in the student identity card
before returning it to the Academic Secretariat. The University shall not be liable for
any subsequent claims for unspent balance after the card has been
refunded/cancelled.
If you fail to return the student identity card within the specified period as required,
the caution money you have paid shall be confiscated, and you may not be eligible for
any certification of your study at the University. Subsequent request for refund of
caution money will not be entertained.
iii. Abuse of Use of Student Identity Card
You should take good care of your student identity card to prevent any possible
abuse by other persons. You are liable to disciplinary action, which may include
temporary deprivation of student rights, suspension or expulsion of studies, if (a) you
lend your student identity card to another person to enable the latter to gain access
to University facilities or for other purposes or (b) you use a student identity card that
does not belong to you to gain access to University facilities or for other purposes.
iv. Loss, Damage and Replacement of Student Identity Card
In case your student identity card is lost or damaged, or you have amended your
name, you should submit an application for a replacement via Form AS2. A
replacement fee will be charged for the new student identity card. If the original
student identity card is found eventually, you should immediately return the original
student identity card to the Academic Secretariat for cancellation. It is an offence to
possess more than one student identity card for the same programme at the same
time and you shall be subject to disciplinary action if found committing this offence.
Application for Replacement of Student Identity Card (Form AS2)
Get the form from: Return it to:

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/applica
tion_forms Academic Secretariat Service Centre
Academic Secretariat Service Centre
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If you cannot submit the application in person, you should attach a photocopy of your
HKID card to the application. Such copy will be destroyed after processing the
application.
D. Use, Access and Change of Student Data

i. Use of Student Data
The information collected from you during your application for admission has been
used/will be used for the purpose as stated in the following Personal Information
Collection Statement (PICS).
Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS)
This is a personal information collection statement under the Personal Data (Privacy)
Ordinance (the Ordinance).
a) Purpose of Collection
The personal data provided by you to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
during application for admission, (if admitted as students) during programme
registration, throughout your studies and upon leaving PolyU will be used by PolyU for
the following purposes:
During application for admission
As basis for selection for admission;

Managing your application account and processing your application with
PolyU;
Identifying possible multiple applications and obtaining records of your
existing and previous studies and activities at PolyU and other institutions;
Verifying your identity, qualifications and academic records;
Conducting statistical analysis, research, surveys, quality assurance and
review;
Facilitating communications between you and PolyU;
Other purposes directly relating to any of the above.
Upon your admission as a student of PolyU, your personal data provided during
application will become part of your official student records. In case your application
is not accepted, your personal data provided during application will be disposed of
according to the prevailing policy of PolyU.
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During study and upon leaving PolyU
Processing your application for activities, services and facilities provided by

units and departments of PolyU or organizations associated with PolyU;
Processing the application and arrangement for study-related activities
including but not limited to student visa, student exchange programmes, study
tours, placement, internship, Service Learning & Work Integrated Education,
training and scholarships, etc.
Managing alumni affairs;
Verifying student/graduate status, qualifications and academic records;
Compiling the Graduates List for Congregations use and disclosing information
about your awards and achievements;
Conducting statistical analysis, research, surveys, quality assurance and
review;
Facilitating communications between you and PolyU;
Other purposes directly relating to any of the above.
In case of application for admission to a programme jointly offered or collaborated by

PolyU and its partner institution(s), your personal data will be transferred to the
partner institution(s) for the above purposes.
b) You are required to provide your personal data, other than those items
indicated as optional. In the absence of your personal data, we may not be
able to process your application for admission, provide you with the requested
activities, services or facilities or maintain contact with you.
c) Disclosure and Transfer of Personal Data
PolyU will keep your personal data confidential and only authorized staff members of
PolyU will have access to and handle your personal data. PolyU may disclose or
transfer your personal data to the following parties within or outside Hong Kong solely
for the purposes set out in paragraph a) above.
PolyUs student organizations and alumni organizations;

Agencies, service providers, and contractors engaged in activities on behalf of
PolyU;
Other education institutions and government authorities in Hong Kong or other
places for verification of qualifications you obtained from PolyU.
PolyU may disclose your personal data when authorized or required by law and in
response to requests from law enforcement agencies, government departments or
regulatory authorities.
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d) Access and Correction of Personal Data
You have the right to request for access and correction of your personal data held by
PolyU. A fee may be imposed by PolyU for processing your data access request.
During application for admission and your studies, correction of personal data can be
performed via the relevant online platforms (i.e. eAdmission for applicants and
eStudent for students). Any data access and correction request according to the
Ordinance should be made by completing the P ersonal Data (P rivacy) Ordinance
Data Access R equest Form and sending it to the Academic Secretariat at
asdept@polyu.edu.hk.
After graduation, correction of personal information can be done on Contact Update

at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/alumni. Any data access and correction request
according to the Ordinance should be made by completing the P ersonal Data
(P rivacy) Ordinance Data Access R equest Form and sending it to the Alumni
Affairs and Development Office at alumni@polyu.edu.hk.
e) Privacy Policy Statement
You may click here for the Privacy Policy Statement of PolyU.
ii. Consent for receiving promotional information
Use of Personal Data in Direct Marketing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) would like to advise you from time to
time the activities and services which may enrich your study and student life but are
not compulsory as part of your study. When you leave PolyU, we would also like to
maintain contact with you to update you on the latest developments of PolyU and
benefits, activities and services available to you. In doing so, PolyU may use [your
name, address, telephone number, fax number and email address] for the purposes
of offering to you or providing to you the availability of the following activities, services
and facilities (collectively, the marketing subjects):
Co-curricular activities, student exchange programmes, placement

opportunities, invitation for research participation and competitions,
programmes, courses, seminars, workshops, conferences and events
organized by PolyU alone, jointly with other parties or by other parties;
Scholarships, grants, loans and financial assistance scheme;
Privileges, discounts and offers for services, goods and other facilities provided
by PolyU alone, jointly with other parties or by other parties;
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Services offered by PolyU (e.g. University Health Services, Optometry Clinic,

etc.);
Charitable, educational, social and other activities that solicit contributions,
donations or participation.
PolyU cannot use your personal data for sending information on the above marketing
subjects to you unless we have received your consent or indication of no objection.
You can indicate your agreement or otherwise for PolyU to use your personal data to
send you information on the above marketing subjects anytime via the eStudent. You
may also make subsequent changes on your choice of receiving further information
on the marketing subjects anytime via the same online platform on eStudent.
iii. Access and Updating of Student Data
Besides the information collected at the time of application, your registration details
and assessment results are also kept in your permanent records for monitoring your
progress during your study and for reference when certification is required.
In addition, names of graduates, together with information on the award title, and
classification of award (for students with First Class Honours and Distinction only), will
be published in a Graduates List for Congregations use.
Your programme offering departments may also keep records related to your study.
If you have requested/used services provided by the University Health Service, the
University Library, the Centre STARS (Student Advancement and Resources), the
Information Technology Services Office and the Facility Management Office or any
other offices in the University, appropriate records will also be kept by these offices.
Only authorised departments/staff of the University will have access to student data.
Student data will be deleted when they are no longer required according to laid-down
rules. Retention policies will be reviewed regularly by the respective offices to ensure
that data are kept not longer than necessary.
The University may send you from time to time information relating to the University,
the Department or programmes that is not related to your study. This intends to
keep you abreast of the development of the University as well as providing you with
information that may be useful reference for further study. We will, therefore, urge
you to give us your consent to receiving these information via the eStudent platform
at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/student immediately after programme registration. If
you wish to change your mind subsequently after giving the consent, you can do the
updating via eStudent too.
In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the right to access
and correct your personal data and also to request a copy of such data. If you wish
to access your personal data kept in our records, you may submit a request via the
Data Access Request Form which is obtainable at the Academic Secretariat Service
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Centre. A handling fee will be charged.
Information concerning your study and registration may be sent to you by your
department or lecturers/advisors and offices of the University, such as Academic
Secretariat, Library, Information Technology Services and the Centre STARS through
PolyU Connect. Therefore, you are advised to check for messages in your PolyU
Connect account regularly.
To enable our contacting you successfully, it is particularly important for you to keep
your residential/correspondence address and mobile number updated at all times
during your study as the University may contact you by phone, SMS, or post as
necessary. You can do the updating directly via eStudent. For students who move into
student hostel or live away from home (i.e. your residential address), it is important
for you to keep your correspondence address updated.
In order that relevant university officers can reach your next of kin (parents/guardian
if you are under the age of 18) in case of emergencies, you are also reminded to
update this information as part of your student records in the University.
You can do the updating directly on web during your study, and up to your graduation
and completion of the university congregation ceremony. Please login to the eStudent
at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/student for access to the system. You can also view your
personal particulars online. However, for amendment of name, date of birth,
HKID/Passport/Mainland ID No., nationality or gender, you are required to fill in a
hard copy of Form AS1, original and a copy of relevant supporting document(s) in
addition to the HKID card or passport or Mainland ID are required to be produced.
The application/supporting document(s) for amendment of name, date of birth or
gender, will be kept in the students record. No update will be made to these
information of a graduate.
Application for Student Personal Data Amendment (Form AS1)

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/applica Academic Secretariat Service Centre
tion_forms or via email at asregisn@polyu.
Academic Secretariat Service Centre edu.hk (with supporting documents)
E. Normal Duration for Completion of a Programme

Each programme has a normal duration for completion and this period is specified in
the definitive programme document which will be issued to you by your Department at
the commencement of your study.
Local full-time students may not be given grant and loan by the government beyond
the normal period of study for the programme.
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F. Maximum Period of Registration

The maximum period allowed for students to register on a programme is normally
twice the normal duration, which must not exceed eight years. This maximum period
of registration is stipulated in the individual definitive programme document. The fact
that a students maximum period of registration on a programme has not expired
shall not, by itself, entitle him/her to remain as a student of the University. A students
registration shall lapse if it is no longer possible for him/her to obtain the designated
award within the maximum period of registration.
G. Leave of Absence
If you need to be absent from class for a temporary period during the academic year,
you must obtain approval from the Head of Department concerned by submitting
Form AS8. You are reminded that you should not attend classes if you are infected
by contagious diseases.
Application for Leave of Absence (Form AS8)

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/applicati
on_forms Programme offering department
(with supporting documents)
The granting of leave of absence is not automatic. All applications should be made as
early as possible before the leave is taken. The Department concerned will inform you
of the approval or otherwise of your application.
If you are absent from an examination owing to sickness or other circumstances

beyond your control, you have to apply to the Head of Department offering the
subject with supporting documents (please also refer to the section on Late
Assessment).
H. Concurrent Enrolment
You are not allowed to enrol concurrently on two full-time / sandwich programmes
whether or not one of the programmes is offered by another institution. For enrolling
on a full-time/sandwich programme and a part-time programme, or on more than one
part-time programme leading to any formal award, including those offered by another
institution, you are required to obtain approval from the PolyU Head(s) of Department
concerned prior to enrolment. Failure to obtain written approval will result in
discontinuation of your study at PolyU and the tuition fees paid for the programme(s)
For non-local students, please also refer to the section on Important Notes for Non-local Students.
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will not be refunded.
Those who wish to apply for concurrent enrolment should download an application for
concurrent enrolment (Form AS38) or get a copy at the Academic Secretariat Service
Centre. Please return the form to the Academic Secretariat before registration on the
programme(s) concerned.
Students who have been granted approval for concurrent enrolment should note that
the University is not responsible for making special timetable arrangement in case of
clashes in timetables including examination timetables.
Application for Concurrent Enrolment (Form AS38)

on_forms Academic Secretariat Service Centre
I. Deferment of Study
You may apply for deferment of study if you have a genuine need to do so, such as
illness. Applications from students who have not yet completed the first year of a full-
time or sandwich programme will be considered only under exceptional circumstances.
The deferment period will not be counted as part of the maximum period of
registration.
You are required to submit an application for deferment of study via Form AS7 to
the programme offering department. You will be informed of the result of your
application in writing or via e-mail by the Department normally within three weeks from
the date of application.
Application for Deferment of Study (Form AS7)

Programme offering department
(with forms completed in duplicate,
on_forms
enclosing supporting documents.
Medical certificates are required for
application on medical grounds.)
Deadline for application:
Before the commencement of the semester examination period of the
programme concerned
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It is necessary for you to settle all the outstanding tuition fee and/or other fees in
order to have your application for deferment processed if the application is submitted
after the start of a semester. All fees paid are non-refundable. However, new students
enrolled on UGC-funded programmes who apply for deferment of study before the
commencement of the relevant semester will be eligible for a refund of the tuition fee
paid for that semester after deducting an initial fee (of HK$5,000 for local students via
JUPAS application, HK$10,000 for local students via Non-JUPAS application, and
HK$15,000 for non-local students). If the tuition fee paid is equal to or less than the
above amount, no refund will be arranged. The deduction of such fee will however
be waived for current students. Students approved for deferment of study will
normally not be eligible for access to the campus facilities/services. Students can
check for further details from the relevant service providing units. Alternatively, you
may apply for zero subject enrolment to reserve your study place (please also refer
to the section on Zero Subject Enrolment and Retention of Study Place).
Students who have been approved for deferment of study can retain their student
identity card for use upon their resumption of study. You will be advised to settle the
tuition fee and complete the subject registration procedures upon expiry of the
deferment period. If you do not receive such notification one week before the
commencement of the Semester, you should enquire at the Academic Secretariat.
J. Zero Subject Enrolment and Retention of Study

Place
If you do not wish to take any subject in a semester (including the summer term for
those programmes having compulsory summer term as specified in the definitive
programme document), you must seek approval from your Department to retain your
study place by submitting Form AS112 before the start of the semester and in any
case not later than the end of the add/drop period. Otherwise, your registration and
student status with the University will be removed. Please also refer to the section on
Discontinuation of Study for further details. The semesters during which you are
allowed to take zero subject will be counted towards the maximum period of
registration for the programme concerned (please also refer to the section on
Maximum Period of Registration).
You will receive notification from the Department normally within 2 weeks if your
application is successful. Students who have been approved for zero subject enrolment
are allowed to retain their student status and continue using campus facilities and
library facilities. A fee of HK$2,105 per semester for retention of study place will be
charged.
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Application for Retention of Study Place (Form AS112)
Get the form from: Return the form to:

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/applicati Programme offering department
on_forms (with reasons and relevant
Academic Secretariat Service Centre supporting documents.)
Before the start of the semester concerned.
Under exceptional circumstances, before the end of the add/drop period of
the semester concerned.
K. Transfer of Study
It is the Universitys policy that new students will only be considered for transfer
to another programme offered in the same mode of study starting from their second
semester of registration.
If you are studying a UGC-funded programme and wish to transfer to other PolyU
UGC-funded programme of the same level of award, you should submit an application
for transfer of study instead of a new application in the non-JUPAS application
period. Current Higher Diploma students who have chosen to submit an application via
JUPAS are not allowed to submit a further application for transfer of study to full-time
programmes within PolyU.
Before you apply for transfer of study, you need to check the maximum registration
period of the programme concerned as the University will only consider your
application if your total period of registration does not exceed the maximum period of
registration of the programme with the longer duration.
If you are only eligible for transfer to the initial stage of a new programme, your
application will be considered together with the new applications for the programme.
Applications for transfer of study can only be considered subject to availability of
places. Applications for transfer of study should be made via Form AS25.
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Application for Transfer of Study (Form AS25)

One copy to the current department
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/appl and one copy to the transfer-in
ication_forms department (with reasons and
supporting details. For application
Academic Secretariat Service made on the basis of employment
Centre requirement, recommendation from
the employer is required.)
Application for transfer to full-time programmes for the next academic year
should be submitted by 31 January each year.
Application for transfer to full-time programme for the second semester of
registration should be submitted as early as possible and should not be later
than the commencement of the second semester.
You will be informed of the result of your application via e-mail by the Faculty Office
concerned/School of Design/School of Hotel and Tourism Management. You should
remain in your original programme until your application has been approved and
transfer has been effected.
Once approval for your transfer has been given, your study place in the original
programme will be offered to another applicant, where appropriate. A fee of HK$110
will be charged for issuing a new student identity card if such is required.
Tuition fee paid for the original programme will be used to offset the tuition fee of the
new programme, if applicable. You will be advised to settle the outstanding fee, if any,
and to complete the registration procedures for the new programme if required. If
there is any excess in the tuition fee paid, you will receive a refund in cash.
L. Student Status
i. Full-time Students
Students enrolling on full-time/sandwich programmes are classified as full-time

students. They are expected to devote the whole of their time to study even though
they may or may not follow the specified progression pattern.
Students on full-time/sandwich programmes who wish to change their study load, from
full-time to part-time, i.e. enrolling for less than 9 credits in a semester, will have to
seek prior approval from their Department. They will be given the option to pay credit
fees. If students wish to exercise such option, they have to inform Departments before
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the end of the add/drop period of that semester.
If you wish to take less than 9 credits in a semester, you are required to seek
permission from your Department by submitting an application via Form AS121
before the end of the add/drop period. If your application is approved, you may
maintain your full-time student status. For students on UGC-funded programmes,
once you are approved to take less than 9 credits and pay credit fee, it is necessary
for you to pay tuition fee for subject(s) you will be taking in the summer term of that
academic year. You need to submit another application if you wish to continue with
the part-time study load in the next semester. Since you have been approved to take
less than 9 credits in a semester, there is no need for you to apply for changing to
self-paced status separately.
Students enrolling on mixed-mode programme with a study load of 9 credits or more

in a semester are classified as full-time students in that semester. Such students will
be classified as part-time students if they take less than 9 credits in the following
semester unless otherwise approved by the relevant department.
Application for Taking Less Than 9 Credits in a Semester (Form AS121)

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/applicat
ion_forms Programme offering department
Before the end of the add/drop period of the semester concerned.
ii. Part-time Students
Students enrolling on part-time, distance learning, online programmes or on mixed-

mode programmes with a study load of less than 9 credits in a semester (unless
otherwise approved by the Department concerned) are classified as part-time students.
All part-time students will pay credit fees.
iii. Mixed-mode Students
Students enrolling on mixed-mode programmes are classified as mixed-mode students.

They may engage in a full-time or part-time study load and attend classes in the
evening, daytime or a combination of both. The class attendance pattern for individual
programmes will be specified in the admission/programme documents. If the mixed-
mode students take subjects with a study load reaching the minimum requirement of
a full-time student, they will be given full-time status in that semester. Otherwise,
they will be given part-time status unless approved by the Department concerned to
retain a full-time status.
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iv. Self-paced Students
Self-paced students are those who have been given approval by their Department not
to follow the specified progression pattern or those registered on programmes which
do not have any specified progression patterns. If you wish to study at your own
pace instead of following the specified progression pattern, you need to seek approval
from the Department by completing Form AS114 before the commencement of the
semester concerned. Once you are approved to become self-paced, you will remain as
a self-paced student throughout your entire study. A self-paced student will be
classified as a full-time or part-time student with reference to the requirements
stipulated above in this section.
Application for Changing to Self-paced Status (Form AS114)

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/applicat Programme offering department
ion_forms (with reasons and supporting
Academic Secretariat Service Centre documents.)
Application period:
Before the commencement of the subject registration period or before the
commencement of the semester concerned.
Self-paced students should study the programme requirements carefully, consult

the departmental academic advisors and perform subject registration according to the
schedule announced by the Academic Secretariat.
It is your responsibility to monitor your progress of study and to ensure that the
programme requirements are completed within the normal duration or the maximum
period of registration of your programme.
M. Withdrawal of Study
i. Official Withdrawal
If you wish to discontinue your study at the University before completing your
programme, it is necessary for you to complete the withdrawal procedure via Form
AS6. Fees paid for the semester which you are studying will not be refunded.
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Application for Withdrawal of Study (Form AS6)

Relevant Faculty Office/School of
tion_forms Design/School of Hotel and Tourism
Management (Student identity card
must be returned for cancellation at
the same time.)
Before the commencement of the examination period of the semester
concerned.
Your application will not be processed if you have not returned your student identity
card with the application form or have not cleared outstanding matters with the
various departments/offices concerned, such as settling outstanding fees/fines and
Library loans and clearing your locker provided by the Centre STARS.
The relevant Faculty Office/School of Design/School of Hotel and Tourism

Management will inform you in writing or via e-mail of the result of your application,
normally within three weeks from the date of application.
Upon confirmation of your official withdrawal, you will be eligible for the refund of
the caution money paid if you have no outstanding debts to the University.
All fees paid are non-refundable. However, new students enrolled on UGC-funded
programmes who apply for withdrawal of study before the commencement of the
relevant semester will be eligible for a refund of the tuition fee paid for that semester
after deducting an initial fee (of HK$5,000 for local students via JUPAS application,
HK$10,000 for local students via Non-JUPAS application, and HK$15,000 for non-local
students). If the tuition fee paid is equal to or less than the above amount, no refund
will be arranged. The deduction of such fee will however be waived for current
students.
If you discontinue your study at the University without completing proper withdrawal
procedures, you will be regarded as having unofficially withdrawn and the caution
money paid at first registration will be confiscated.
ii. Discontinuation of Study
If you discontinue your study without following the proper procedures for official
withdrawal, you will be regarded as having given up your study at the University. In
such cases, you will not be eligible for the refund of caution money and shall not be
considered for re-admission to the same programme/stream in the following academic
year.
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iii. De-registration
If you are de-registered on grounds of academic failure, you must return your student
identity card to the Academic Secretariat within 3 weeks upon the official release of
assessment result. Failure to return the student identity card may render you not
eligible for any certification of your study nor for admission in subsequent years. The
caution money paid will also be confiscated. Any subsequent request for the refund of
caution money by returning the student identity card after the original deadline will not
be entertained.
Students who have been de-registered shall not be considered for re-admission to
the same programme/stream in the following academic year.
N. 3-year Curriculum Undergraduate Degree

Programmes with Major and Minor/Double Degree
Study Option
Majority of the bachelors degree programmes are specialised in a single discipline.
Some UGC-funded full-time degree programmes offer major/minor or double degree
study option. Only students enrolling on these programmes are allowed to indicate
the option of either continuing with the single-discipline degree or following a different
study route.
i. Major/Minor Study
Eligible students will be invited to indicate an option within the first three weeks of
Semester 2 in their first year of registration. Students admitted on the basis of
advanced qualifications can approach their Department to arrange for making an early
option in Semester 1 of their first year of registration.
Students taking major/minor study are required to submit an application for

graduation with a Specific Minor Award in the semester in which they will have
completed all the requirements for award (please refer to the section on Eligibility for
Award. Upon confirmation of eligibility to graduate or leaving the University,
registration for subjects (including the follow-on term of consecutive subjects) in the
following semester/Summer Term will be nullified and removed.
ii. Double Degree Study
Students intending to follow a double degree study route should follow the schedule
specified by their Department in taking the option. Students following the double
degree study route need to take extra credits of 30 or more to complete the dual
award.
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Eligible students interested in taking major/minor or double degree study option

should submit a declaration using Form AS113.
Declaration for Taking Major/Minor/Double Degree Option (Form AS113)

Major/Minor option: Within the first three weeks of Semester 2 of the first
year of registration.
Double Degree option: As specified by the Department
Students will be notified of the application results by e-mail within 3 weeks after the
close of the application period. Students can also check whether their programme
streams have been properly updated at eStudent (http://www.polyu.edu.hk/
student > My Profile > Study Information). If you do not receive any notification, you
should contact your programme offering department for clarification.
Students who have opted the respective study route can take the subjects relevant
to their award in upper years of study. They should plan ahead in order to spread
their study load over the remaining years of study.
O. 4-year Curriculum Undergraduate Degree

Programmes with Minor/Double Majors Study
Option
i. Major Study with Minor Study Option
Students interested in a Minor must submit their application via the major-offering
department and obtain approval from the Minor-offering department, at the start of
second year of study during the designated application period. No late application will
be considered. To be eligible for enrolment on a Minor, a student must have a
cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above at the time of application for Minor enrolment. The
Minor-offering Department may set a quota and additional admission requirements
apart from the above GPA requirement. Also, students are required to obtain a GPA
of at least 2.0 in order to satisfy the requirement for graduation with a Major plus a
Minor.
Students admitted to the advanced stage of a programme on senior year status and
students admitted to an articulation degree programme would not be given the option
to study for a Minor. For students who are admitted on the basis of advanced standing
status, the programme offering department would decide whether they would be given
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the option to study a Minor at the time of admission, based on the merit on individual
cases.
Students who have enrolled on a Minor are expected to complete their approved Minor
as part of their graduation requirements. Students who wish to withdraw from a Minor
need to apply for approval officially from the Minor-offering department, prior to the
end of the add/drop period of the last Semester of study.
Students can refer to the list of minor at eStudent (http://www.polyu.edu.hk/student

> Information > General Information > 4-year curriculum > List of Minors).
Students are required to graduate as soon as they satisfy the graduation requirements.
Students concerned are required to apply for graduation to enable calculation of a
proper GPA for award classification determination, in the semester in which they are
expected to fulfill all their graduation requirements, and after the add/drop period for
that semester has ended. Upon confirmation of eligibility to graduate or leaving the
University, registration on subjects (including the follow-on term of consecutive
subjects) in the following semester/Summer Term will be nullified and removed.
ii. Double Majors Study Option
Students intending to complete a double major typically requires more than the
normative study period of 4/5 years and extra credits on self-financed basis (i.e. higher
tuition fee). The actual number of credits required for getting a double major depends
on the level of commonality between the first major and the second major.
Students interested in taking a second major should first obtain approval to take a
second major from the programme offering department. They can then submit their
applications to the second major-offering department from their second year of study.
Only students with GPA of 3.0 or above can be considered for second major study
enrolment. Departments can, however, stipulate a higher GPA requirement for entry
to the second major.
Once enrolled, students are expected to complete the second major as part of their
graduation requirements. Students are required to obtain an overall GPA of at least 2.0
in order to satisfy the requirement for graduation with double majors.
Students who wish to withdraw from a second major programme need to apply for
approval officially from the second major-offering department before the end of the
add/drop period of the last semester of study.
P. Subject Registration
It is your responsibility to check if your subject registration will fulfill the graduation
requirements. You should study the definitive programme document, the subject pre-
requisite, co-requisite and exclusion requirements and the specified progression
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pattern, if any, of your programme before subject registration.
The specified progression pattern (SPP) is the sequence of subject selection

recommended by your Department. By following this sequence, you can complete
the programme within the normal duration. If you wish to deviate from the specified
progression pattern, you need to seek approval from your Department to change your
status to self-paced by completing Form AS114.
Some programmes do not have specified progression pattern. Students enrolling on

these programmes will be classified as self-paced students. Self-paced students
need to plan their own study and complete the programme requirements within the
maximum period of registration of the programme.
The normal study load is 15 credits in a semester. The University has a limit on the
maximum study load that a student can take in a semester, which is 21 credits.
Individual departments may however limit the maximum credits for their students to
take in the initial rounds of subject registration.
To improve the academic performance of students on academic probation, students

on academic probation are required to seek academic advice on study load and
subjects to be taken. Students should complete the Form Study Load for Students on
Academic Probation (Form AS150) indicating the proposed study plan and meet with
the Academic Advisor(s) to finalize the subjects and credits to be taken in the semester
following academic probation within one week of assessment results announcement.
You can select elective subjects on a semester basis through the online subject
registration system via eStudent according to the schedule announced by the
Academic Secretariat. Students enrolled on 4-year undergraduate degree and
approved to take the Major plus Minor study route will register Minor subjects, after
the release of class timetable.
You are not advised to make any changes to subjects assigned to you by Departments
without consulting your Department/Academic Advisor. Students enrolling on 4-year
undergraduate degree curriculum and Higher Diploma programmes need to obtain
prior approval from their departments should they have genuine needs to drop subjects
pre-assigned/assigned by their departments.
Students can select General University Requirement subject in any semester before
graduation unless otherwise specified in the definitive programme document. The
work-integrated studies would be arranged either by Departments or the Office of
Careers and Placement Services. Details are set out in the definitive programme
document.
Students who fail to complete subject registration according to schedule and have not
applied for deferment or zero subject enrolment will be subject to the removal of their
registration and student status with the University.
The class timetable will be released around late July for Semester One, around end
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November for Semester Two and around mid February for Summer Term via eStudent
to facilitate relevant subject registration of students.
The programme offering department has the final authority to decide on the subject
selection of its students. Departments also have the right to cancel the offer of a
subject if the class enrollment is too small. You will be advised to take other
replacement subjects/classes in case of cancellation.
Students are required to graduate as soon as they satisfy the graduation requirement.
Upon confirmation of eligibility to graduate or leaving the University, registration for
subjects (including the follow-on term of consecutive subjects) in the following
semester/Summer Term will be nullified and removed from record.
Study Load for Students on Academic Probation (Form AS150)

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/applicati Programme offering department;
on_forms OR
Upload to eStudent > Academic
Advising
Application period:
Within one week of assessment results announcement
Q. Subject Exemption and Credit Transfer

Irrespective of the extent of previous study or credits recognised, all students studying
in PolyU should complete at least one third of the normal credit requirement in order
to be eligible for the PolyU award.
If you consider your previous study relevant to your current programme, you may apply
for subject exemption or credit transfer by using Form AS41c/AS41d.
i. Subject Exemption
You may be granted exemption from taking certain subjects if you have successfully
completed similar subjects in another programme. The credits associated with the
exempted subject will not be counted for satisfying the credit requirements of your
programme. You should consult your Department and take another subject in its
place. For students whose tuition fees are charged by credits, an exemption fee will
be charged.
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ii. Credit Transfer
You should submit an application for credit transfer upon your initial enrolment on
the programme or before the end of the add/drop period of the first semester of your
first year of study. Late applications may not be considered. For students whose tuition
fees are charged by credits, a credit transfer fee will be charged.
The validity period of subject credits earned is eight years from the year of
attainment, i.e. the year in which the subject is completed, unless otherwise specified
by the department responsible for the content of the subject (e.g. the credit was
earned in 2008-09, then the validity period should count from 2009 for eight years).
Credits earned from previous studies should remain valid at the time when the student
applies for transfer of credits. There is a limit on the maximum number of credits that
could be transferred. If the credits attained from previous study are from PolyU, the
total credits transferred should not exceed 67% of the required credits for the award.
If the credits gained are from other institutions, the total credits transferred should
not exceed 50%. In cases where both types of credits are transferred, not more than
50% of the required number of credits for the academic award may be transferred.
Grades may or may not be given for the transferred credits. The 50% and 67%
ceiling is also applicable to Minor programme, i.e. credit transfer can be given for not
more than 9 credits of a Minor programme if the previous credits were earned from
approved institutions outside of the University; and not more than 12 credits of a
Minor programme if the previous credits were earned from programmes offered by
PolyU.
All credits transferred will be counted for satisfying the award requirements.
Transferred credits may be counted for meeting the requirements of more than one
award.
Some programmes may accept applicants holding advanced qualification. If you have
an advanced qualification relevant to the programme enrolled, you may be allowed to
take fewer credits than the programme normally requires. However, when you apply
for credit transfer, the credits that you are not required to study will also be counted
towards the maximum number of transferred credits.
For students admitted to an Articulation Degree or Senior Year curriculum which is

already a reduced curriculum, you will not be given credit transfer for any required
GUR subjects, and you must complete at least 60 credits to be eligible for award.
Students exceptionally admitted before 2017/18 to an Articulation Degree or Senior
Year curriculum based on qualification more advanced than Associate Degree/Higher
Diploma may, however, be given credit transfer for the required GUR subjects if they
have completed comparable components in their earlier studies. These students can
take fewer than 60 credits for attaining the award. As from the 2017/18 intake cohort,
all students admitted to an Articulation Degree or Senior Year curriculum, irrespective
of the entry qualifications they held when applying for admission to the programmes,
are required to complete at least 60 credits to be eligible for award.
For credit transfer of retaken subjects, the grade attained in the last attempt should
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be taken in the case of credit transfer with grade being carried over. Students applying
for credit transfer for a subject taken in other institutions are required to declare that
the subject grade used for claiming credit transfer was attained in the last attempt of
the subject in their previous studies. If a student fails in the last attempt of a retaken
subject, no credit transfer should be granted, despite the fact that the student may
have attained a pass grade for the subject in the earlier attempts.
Students should not be granted credit transfer for a subject which they have
attempted and failed in their current study.
Application for Subject Exemption/Credit Transfer (Form AS41c)
Application for Subject Exemption/Credit Transfer for General University

Requirements (GUR) Subjects (Form AS41d)

Application period:
Preferably before the start of the first semester, or before the end of add/drop
period of each semester.
You will receive notification from the Department concerned normally within 14
working days if your application for the subject exemption/credit transfer is successful.
If you are a credit fee paying student, you will receive a debit note for settlement
of the subject exemption/credit transfer fee, the non-payment of which will nullify the
approved subject exemption/credit transfer. A reinstatement fee of HK$400 will be
charged if you wish to reinstate the approval for the subject exemption/credit transfer
fee.
You can also earn credits through studying at an exchange institution. Before you
decide on which subjects to take at the exchange institution, you should seek
provisional approval from your programme offering department on the study plan and
the possibility for credit transfer for fulfilling the award requirement of your
programme by completing Form AS41a. Upon successful completion of the
exchange programme/activity, you need to submit a formal application for credit
transfer by completing Form AS41c/AS41d. Students who received transferred
credits from an approved exchange programme can exceed the 50% limit of total
credits transferred.
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Application for Prior Agreement for Subject Selection at Exchange-out Institution

(Form AS41a)

Application period:
Before the start of an exchange activity or during the approved exchange
activity, if the subjects to be taken can only be finalised by then.
You may also seek approval from your Department for exemption or credit transfer
for language subjects attained in previous study. Subject to the approval of the subject
offering department, exemption from compulsory language subjects may be possible
for special cases. Students seeking exemption or credit transfer for compulsory
language subjects may be required to take a suitable test to demonstrate their level
of proficiency.
In case of extenuating circumstances (such as claiming credits for study on an

exchange programme) where the application of credit transfer can only be submitted
after the first semester of the first year of study, all credit transfers approved will
take effect only in the semester for which they are approved. Such students will only
be eligible for graduation at the end of that semester, even if the granting of the credit
transfer will immediately enable the student to satisfy the total credit requirement for
the award.
R. Retaking of Subjects
After the announcement of subject results in a semester, you should check whether
you have failed any subject via the eStudent (please refer to the section on
Assessment Results) and arrange for retaking of the subject during subject
registration.
In addition to retaking a subject due to failure, you may retake any subject (except for
General University Requirement (GUR) subjects) for the purpose of improving your
grades. These students will be accorded a lower priority for taking the concerned
subjects and can do so if study places are available. Students concerned can register
for such subjects during the last 2 days of the add/drop period.
When you retake a subject, only the grade obtained in the final attempt of the retake
(even if the retake grade is lower than the original grade for originally passed subject)
will be included in the calculation of the Grade Point Average (GPA) and the Grade
Point Average for award classification. Although the original grade will not be included
in the calculation of GPAs, it will be shown on the transcript of studies. If students
have passed a subject but failed after retake, credits accumulated for passing the
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subject in a previous attempt will remain valid for satisfying the credit requirement for
award. (The grades obtained in previous attempts will only be shown in transcript of
studies.) You should refer to the definitive programme document to ascertain the
requirements, in particular for subjects offered in consecutive semesters, for retaking
failed subjects or seek advice from the Department concerned.
Students paying credit fee will be charged for the subjects retaken.
S. Unqualified Subjects
Upon the finalisation of the semester subject results, if you have failed a subject which
is a pre-requisite of the follow-on subject(s) in the next semester, the follow-on
subject(s) which you enrolled earlier will be removed from your subject registration
record and you will not be qualified for attending classes of these subjects.
You are therefore advised to check your Subject Registration History at the eStudent
(http://www.polyu.edu.hk/student > Subject Registration > Subject Registration
History) to find out whether you have any unqualified subjects after the finalisation of
the subject result of the last semester. Normally, your programme offering department
will let you know if you have been waived from the pre-requisite requirement and are
allowed to take the unqualified subject. However, in case the Department concerned
does not grant you the waiver but you still wish to take the unqualified subject, you
should approach your Department to seek special approval. Alternatively, you can
take other subjects in place of the unqualified subjects. You should complete these
actions before the end of the add/drop period of the semester concerned.
T. Add/Drop of Subjects and Change of Subject

Groups
If you wish to change the subjects enrolled, you may do so through the online add/drop
system during the 2-week add/drop period (one week for summer term). You are
advised not to make any changes to the subjects pre-assigned to you by the
Department without consulting your Department/Academic Advisor. Students enrolling
on 4-year undergraduate degree curriculum and Higher Diploma programmes need to
obtain prior approval from their departments should they have genuine needs to drop
subjects pre-assigned/assigned by their departments. In case you wish to drop all
subjects for a semester, you must first seek approval from your Department for zero
subject enrolment (please refer to the section on Zero Subject Enrolment and
Retention of Study Place). Otherwise, you may be considered as having decided to
withdraw from study on the programme concerned. Dropping of subjects after the
add/drop period is not allowed. If you have a genuine need to do so, it will be handled
as withdrawal of subject (please refer to the section on Withdrawal of Subject).
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U. Taking of Additional Subjects

Subject to not exceeding the maximum credits allowed, students can take additional
subjects before graduation to broaden their perspective. The selection of additional
subjects will be done during the last 2 days of add/drop period. Any requests for
dropping the additional subjects after the add/drop period will be treated as subject
withdrawal. All subjects will be included in the GPA calculation during a students study
while only those subjects within the programme curriculum requirement will be
counted towards a students award classification.
V. Withdrawal of Subject
If you have a genuine need to withdraw from a subject after the add/drop period, you
should submit an application for withdrawal of subject to your programme offering
department. Such requests will be considered by both the programme leader and the
subject lecturer concerned if there are strong justifications and when the tuition fee
of the subject concerned has been settled. Requests for subject withdrawal will not
be entertained after the commencement of the examination period for your
programme.
For approved cases, a handling fee will be charged. The tuition fees paid for the
withdrawn subject will be forfeited. The withdrawn subjects will still be reported in
your Assessment Result Notification and Transcript of Studies although they will not be
counted in GPA calculation. If the handling fee concerned is outstanding by the
payment deadline, the approval given will be declared void and you are required to
attend classes of this subject and complete its assessment(s) accordingly. A
reinstatement fee of HK$400 will be charged if you wish to reinstate the approval for
the withdrawn subject.
W. Nullification of Registration
If you fail to complete subject registration on the scheduled date, fail to settle your
tuition fees by the payment deadline or the fee payment is rejected by the bank, your
registration on the programme, including subject enrolment, will be declared null
and void and your registration/student status with the University will be removed. It
is only under exceptional circumstances that you will be allowed to have your
registration reinstated. Applications for reinstatement of registration can be made
using Form AS118. Applications submitted after 2 weeks from the date of nullification
of registration will not be considered. For approved cases, a reinstatement fee of
HK$400 will be charged.
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Application for Reinstatement of Registration (Form AS118)
Get the form from: Return the form to:

tion_forms Programme offering department
Application after 2 weeks from the date of nullification of registration on
programme will be not considered
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Student Handbook 2017-18 4. Fees
4. Fees
A. Time for Payment

i. New Students
New students enrolling on full-time UGC-funded degree and sub-degree programmes

are required to pay an initial fee when they take up their offer. The initial fee
(HK$5,000 for local students via JUPAS application, HK$10,000 for local students via
Non-JUPAS application and HK$15,000 for non-local students), which is non-
refundable and non-transferable, will be converted to form part of the first semester
tuition fee. The remainder fee must then be paid on or before the payment deadline
specified on the debit note.
New students for self-financed programmes are required to pay a non-refundable

initial fee (including the caution money and the initial tuition fee, i.e. number of initial
registration credits x tuition fee per credit) when they take up their offer. The
remainder of tuition fee for the first semester shall be settled in full by the payment
deadline as specified in the debit note issued after the add/drop period.
ii. Current Students
To confirm your enrolment on the programme, you have to pay the tuition fee and
other fees at the start of each semester. Fees paid are non-refundable and non-
transferable.
Students enrolling on full-time programmes, except those otherwise specified by

departments, will need to settle a fixed annual tuition fee payable by two equal
installments. You will be notified via e-mail in August and in December by the Finance
Office to settle the first semester fees and the second semester fees in September
and in the following January respectively. Students who have paid the required
annual tuition fee in the year will not be charged for the subjects taken in the
Summer Term.
For students whose tuition fees are charged according to the number of credits taken
in that semester, they are required to pay an initial fee of 3 credits at the start of
each semester. They will be notified via e-mail by the Finance Office to settle the
fees in September (for Semester 1) and in the following January (for Semester 2).
The notification email will be sent in August for Semester 1 and December for
Semester 2. If they have taken subjects in the Summer Term, they will settle the
tuition fee according to the number of credits taken and will be notified via e-mail
after the add/drop period for the Summer Term in June. If they have taken more
credits, they will receive a second debit note on the remaining tuition fee about 5
weeks after the commencement of the semester 1 and semester 2. If they have
taken less credits, a refund will be made.
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Tuition Fee Payment Schedule and details are available on web at

http://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/web under ASs Homepage > For PolyU Students >
Registration Information > Fee Payment or http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/internet/
student under FOs Homepage > Students > Information > Tuition Fee and Payment
Deadline. If you fail to settle the fees in full by the payment deadline, your registration
and student status with the University will be removed.
B. Fee Adjustment
For credit fee paying students or students who have applied for subject
exemption/credit transfer etc., they will be notified via e-mail by the Finance Office
to settle the outstanding fees about five weeks after the commencement of that
semester. Any balance of tuition fee will be refunded by autopay at the same time.
In order to speed up the refund process, students are reminded to provide information
on their bank account number at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/
internet/student.
If the fees remain outstanding by the payment deadline, all the subjects
registered/credit transfer or subject exemption approved will be nullified and the
students registration and student status with the University will be removed, as
appropriate.
C. Payment Methods
You must pay the exact amount specified on the debit note before the payment
deadline by one of the following methods. Details of your debit notes can be viewed
on-line at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/internet/student. To allow time for transfer of
payment to PolyU, please settle the payment 2 working days before the payment
deadline shown on the debit note.
You are urged to make use of ATM/PPS/Internet Banking Bill Payment Service to gain
maximum convenience and speed up the process. You may view or print the payment
receipt at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/internet/student 2 working days after payment.
i. ATM (Automatic Teller Machine)
You could settle the tuition fees by Bill Payment Service via the ATM terminals of the
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC), Hang Seng Bank or other
banks of JETCO group. Please select Education then PolyU, input 01 as the Bill
Type, key in the debit note number, pay the exact amount and keep the customer
advice for verification purpose. You may view or print the fee payment
receipt at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/internet/student 2 working days after payment.
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ii. PPS (by Phone or by Internet)
If you wish to settle your tuition fees by PPS, please open a PPS account through any
PPS terminals if you have not yet got one. Once you have your PPS account, please
call 18011 (English) or 18013 (Cantonese) to register your bill first by quoting the
debit note number specified on the debit note. You can then initiate the exact
payment by dialing 18031 (English) or 18033 (Cantonese). The merchant code of The
Hong Kong Polytechnic University is 77. You are advised to keep a record of the
reference number after the transaction for verification purpose. You may view or print
the fee payment receipt on web at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/
internet/student 2 working days after payment.
The followings are some useful numbers and website in relation to PPS:
English Cantonese
Debit Note Registration 18011 18013
Debit Note Settlement 18031 18033
PPS Information Hotline 900 00 222 329 900 00 222 328
PPS website http://www.ppshk.com
iii. Internet Banking Bill Payment Service
You may settle the fees via Internet Banking Bill Payment Service offered by HSBC or
Hang Seng Bank or other banks (available at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/internet/
student > Payment Methods > Tuition, Hall and Other Fees > Internet Banking Bill
Payment). You can login your bank website to register for this service, add New
Merchant by selecting Education then PolyU, select 01 as the Bill Type, key in
the debit note number as the Bill Payee Account No. and pay the exact amount. You
will be provided with a reference number after the transaction, please save the
confirmation page for verification purpose. The fee payment receipt can be viewed
or printed at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/internet/student 2 working days after
payment.
iv. Cheque or Cash Payment at Hang Seng Bank
If you have genuine need (e.g. obtained a cheque from Government non-means tested
loan), you can settle your tuition fee by crossed cheques drawn in favour of The Hong
Kong Polytechnic University or by cash payment before the specified payment
deadline at service counter of any branch office of Hang Seng Bank by presenting a
bank-in slip of your debit note which can be printed on a blank A4 paper at
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/internet/student under "Enquire Debit Note and Print
Receipt" facility. Payment details of PolyU tuition fee bank account number, debit note
number and payment amount on the Customer copy of Deposit Form presented by
bank as an instant payment proof should be checked. Payment status can be updated
for your record and receipt can be printed at "Enquire Debit Note and Print Receipt"
facility after 2 working days of settlement.
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D. Rejected Payment
Students must pay the exact amount specified in the debit note in one transaction,
otherwise, the payment transaction will be taken as incomplete and rejected by the
Universitys computer system. If your payment is rejected by the bank, your
registration and student status with the University will be removed.
E. Deferred Payment of Tuition Fee

Local students of UGC-funded full-time degree and sub-degree programmes who
have applied for government financial assistance or have genuine financial
difficulties in settling the tuition fee before the payment deadline may apply to defer
the payment of tuition fee (other than the initial fee of HK$5,000 for local students
via JUPAS application and HK$10,000 for local students via Non-JUPAS application,
if applicable). Please enquire at the Centre STARS and submit the application at least
2 working days before the deadline for payment of tuition fee. For details, please
visit www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/fa/def.
If you eventually fail to settle the outstanding tuition fee by the deferred payment
deadline, your registration and student status with the University will be removed
and all fees paid will not be refunded.
For local students of self-financed programmes who have financial difficulties, they
may apply for the relevant government financial assistance scheme and settle their
tuition fee before the payment deadline. Payment of tuition fee cannot be deferred
unless with special approval from the programme offering department.
F. Non-payment of Fees
If you fail to settle the fees by the payment deadline specified on the debit note,
you will be considered as having decided not to continue your study at the University
and your registration and student status will accordingly be removed.
G. Refund and Revision of Tuition Fees

Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable except in the case of programme
cancellation. The University reserves the right to cancel a programme, in which case
the tuition fee paid will be refunded. The University also reserves the right to revise
its tuition fees from time to time.
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H. Tuition Fees
Tuition fees listed for the 2017-18 academic year are subject to confirmation.
For local students:

UGC-funded Programmes Mode of Study Tuition Fees (HK$)
Masters Degree Full-time 42,100/academic year
Part-time 1,405/credit
Extension of dissertation 4,215/semester
Postgraduate Diploma Full-time 28,070/academic year
Bachelors Degree Full-time/sandwich 42,100/academic year
(8,420 for the sandwich year)
Higher Diploma/Higher Full-time/sandwich 31,575/academic year
Certificate/Diploma (6,315 for the sandwich year)
Note: For UGC-funded local students of 2005-06 cohort and onwards who opted for double degree, the tuition
fee of the additional self-financing year is $54,730/academic year or $1,825/credit (applicable to students
studying on part-time basis only).
For non-local students:

UGC-funded Programmes Mode of Study Tuition Fees (HK$)
Masters Degree Full-time 120,000/academic year
Extension of dissertation 12,000/semester
Bachelors Degree Full-time/sandwich 120,000/academic year
(24,000 for the sandwich year)
Higher Diploma/Higher Full-time/sandwich 90,000/academic year
Certificate/Diploma (18,000 for sandwich year)
Notes:
1. For non-local students of 2008-09 cohort who opted for double degree, the tuition fee of the additional self-
financing year is $70,000/academic year. For non-local students of 2009-10 cohort and 2010-11 cohort, the tuition
fee of the additional self-financing year is $80,000/academic year. For non-local students of 2011-12 cohort and
2012-13 cohort, the tuition fee of the additional self-financing year is $100,000/academic year. For non-local
students of 2013-14 cohort, the tuition fee of the additional self-financing year is $110,000/academic year. For
non-local students of 2014-15 to 2017-18 cohorts, the tuition fee of the additional self-financing year is
$120,000/academic year.
2. For non-local students of 2008-09 cohort, the tuition fee is $70,000/academic year. Whilst for non-local
students of 2009-10 and 2010-11 cohorts, the tuition fee is $80,000/academic year. For non-local students of
2011-12 cohort and 2012-13 cohort, the tuition fee is $100,000/academic year. For non-local students of 2013-
14 cohort, the tuition fee is $110,000/academic year. For non-local students of 2014-15 and 2016-17 cohorts, the
tuition fee is $120,000/academic year.
New students enrolling on full-time UGC-funded degree, sub-degree and taught postgraduate programmes are
required to pay an initial fee when they take up their offer. The initial fee (HK$5,000 for local students via JUPAS
application, HK$10,000 for local students via Non-JUPAS application and HK$15,000 for non-local students), which
is non-refundable and non-transferable, will be converted to form part of the first semester tuition fee.
The tuition fees listed in the 2 tables apply to UGC-funded programmes only. For the tuition fees of self-financed
programmes, please refer to Appendix 8. For credit fee paying student, the tuition fee for a subject is payable
upon students registration on the subject notwithstanding that the normal period of completion of the subject is
beyond one semester.
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I. Other Fees/Charges
i. The following charges are subject to confirmation:
Charges Related to Admission HK$
Application fee (for applications not processed through JUPAS):
Local applicant 300
Non-local applicant 450
Charges Related to Registration HK$
Caution money 390
(chargeable to all students at first registration and is refundable on official
withdrawal from the University / completion of exchange-in study / completion
of subject-based enrolment, subject to no claim being outstanding and
returning of the student identity card. The sum will be converted to graduation
fee upon completion of a PolyU award programme.)
Credit transfer fee (for students paying tuition fee by credits) 145/credit
Exemption fee (for students paying tuition fee by credits) 75/credit
Fee for fee payment rejects 105/reject
Fee for reinstatement of registration 400
Fee for replacement of the student identity card 110
Fee for withdrawal of subject 105/subject
Fee for retention of study place 2,105/semester
Fee for certification of fee payment 65
Charges Related to Examination HK$
Academic appeal fee 125
Late assessment fee 245/subject
Charges Related to Graduation/Certification of Studies HK$
Certification of award 225
Gown hiring See footnote*
Graduation fee 390
(for students of all programmes leading to awards of the University, normally
converted from caution money)
Transcript of studies 50/copy
Students may need to pay other fees for individual programmes such as residential
fees for some postgraduate programmes. Students will be advised of the amount of
these fees by the Department direct.
Note: To hire the academic gown for attending the Congregation, graduates need to pay a gown hiring fee to a
vendor.
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ii. Fees Related to Students Union
Full-time students of undergraduate degree or Higher Diploma programmes will

receive a payment advice informing them of the amount of membership fees for the
Students Union (HKPUSU). Whether students choose to pay the fees of the HKPUSU
or not, does not in any way affect their programme registration or study in PolyU.
The HKPUSU is registered under the Societies Ordinance as a separate student body,
which is not part of the PolyU legal structure. PolyU does not in any way represent
the HKPUSU and shall not be held responsible for any acts or omissions of the
HKPUSU. PolyU is assisting HKPUSU to collect the HKPUSU Fee on a voluntary and
gratuitous basis only. It does not assume any responsibility or liability towards
students in respect of the said fees.
By paying the HKPUSU Entrance Fee, a fee which is applicable to first time registration
of new members, and the Annual Subscription Fee which may be varied by the
HKPUSU from time to time (HKPUSU Fee), the students confirm that they agree to
become members of the HKPUSU and be bound by its constitution, rules and by-laws.
Members rights and obligations are governed by HKPUSU constitution, rules and by-
laws. More about the membership privileges of HKPUSU are available from its official
website at https://su.polyu.edu.hk/.
Students who have settled the Students Union membership fees but would like to opt
out may apply for withdrawal of membership with refund of fee(s) paid within 14 days
from the commencement date of the academic year 2017/2018 or within 14 days
from the date students settled the HKPUSU fee(s), whichever occurs later. Please
refer to Appendix 5 for contact information of HKPUSU. Such applications should
be submitted to the Executive Committee of HKPUSU directly. Successful applicant
for membership fee refund will receive refund by autopay into the specific personal
bank account which the student registered at the University Portal via
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/internet/student.
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Student Handbook 2017-18 5. Assessment
5. Assessment
A. Assessment Methods
To prepare for progression through your study and fulfillment of the award
requirements, you should obtain information on the assessment method, assessment
criteria, grading system, and detailed requirements for academic progress and
graduation (including attendance and requirement for continuous assessment) and
read through them carefully. All of these are set out in the definitive programme
document which will be provided by your Department.
The University takes a very serious view against dishonesty in examination and in
continuous assessment. In cases of proven dishonesty including plagiarism, the
penalty is detailed in the chapter Regulations and Rules.
B. Progression and De-registration

A student will normally have progressing status unless he/she falls within any one
of the following categories which shall be regarded as grounds for de-registration from
the programme:
(i) The student has exceeded the maximum period of registration for that
programme, as specified in the definitive programme document; or
(ii) The students GPA is lower than 2.0 for two consecutive semesters and his/her
Semester GPA in the second semester is below 2.0; or
(iii) The students GPA is lower than 2.0 for three consecutive semesters.
When a student falls within the categories as stipulated above, the Board of Examiners
shall de-register the student from the programme without exception.
Notwithstanding the above, the Board of Examiners will have the discretion to de-
register students with extremely poor academic performance before the time
specified in (ii) and (iii) above.
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C. Academic Probation
The academic probation system is implemented to give prior warning to students who
need to make improvement in order to fulfill the GPA requirement of the University. If
your GPA is below 2.0, you will be put on academic probation in the following semester.
If you are able to obtain a GPA of 2.0 or above by the end of the probation semester,
the status of academic probation will be lifted. The status of academic probation will
be reflected on the web assessment results and the Official Assessment Result
Notifications. However, this status will not be displayed in the transcript of studies.
To improve the academic performance of students on academic probation, students

on academic probation are required to seek academic advice on study load and
subjects to be taken. Students should complete the Form Study Load for Students on
Academic Probation (Form AS150) indicating the proposed study plan and meet with
the Academic Advisor(s) to finalize the subjects and credits to be taken in the semester
following academic probation within one week of assessment results announcement.
D. Examination Periods and Timetable

Examinations, if required, are normally held at the end of the semester. Please
refer to the Academic Calendar in Appendix 7 for the examination periods. A notice
will be put up on the eStudent and the University Portal about 6 weeks before the
examination period of Semesters 1 and 2 (2 weeks for the Summer Term) advising you
to check your examination timetable. Please watch out for the notice nearer the time
and check your examination timetable accordingly. If you discover any examination
which you should take is not included in your examination timetable, please contact the
Academic Secretariat immediately.
Examinations of some subjects may, if necessary, be held outside the examination

period. In exceptional circumstance, some examinations may be arranged on the
Sunday(s) during the examination period or on the few days running up to the Sunday
immediately following the examination period. Students will be advised by the
department concerned in advance in such circumstances.
Students should get familiar with the arrangements of examinations during bad
weather conditions as stipulated in Appendix 4. Examinations cancelled due to bad
weather will be re-arranged to any timeslot either during the examination period or if
necessary on the few days immediately after the examination period. Students affected
will be informed of the re-arrangement by email and SMS on the following working day
after the warning has been lowered. Notice about the re-arrangement of the
examinations would also be issued via eStudent and University Portal. Students are
advised to make suitable provision in their planning for post-examination activities in
case they may need to attend re-arranged examinations arising from cancellation.
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E. Conduct of Examinations*
You are required to note the following rules governing the conduct of examinations.
Failure to observe any of these rules may result in disqualification from examination,
suspension of study, expulsion from programme of study, or legal action.
i. Before Commencement of Examination
Before the commencement of the examination, you shall not enter the examination
room/hall until instructed by the invigilator.
No books, scrap papers and other written materials, etc. shall be brought into the
examination room/hall. Articles brought into the examination room/hall with the
permission of the invigilator shall be deposited in a place designated by the invigilator.
The possession of unauthorised materials by a candidate during an examination shall
constitute a breach of regulations and the candidate concerned will be subjected to
disciplinary penalties. The case shall be reported to the department concerned and the
Student Discipline Committee as well as the Chairman of the relevant Board of
Examiners.
The use of electronic devices (e.g. iPod, tablets, PDA, mobile phones, MP3 players,
electronic dictionaries, wearable devices, databank watches, smart watches with
mobile applications installed or wireless technologies supported, computers and
pagers) are not allowed in an examination except those which are expressly allowed
by the subject offering department. You are strongly advised not to bring your
electronic devices to the examination room/hall. If these devices are carried as
accompaniment, they must be turned off (including the alarm function) before entering
the examination venue and put under the chair in a position visible to the invigilators.
If in doubt, please consult your subject lecturer/examiner before the examination.
If necessary, you should only use the mathematical or other tables provided. Special
tables may only be used after inspection by and with the approval of the invigilator.
You must bring your own watches (databank watches, smart watches with mobile
applications installed or wireless technologies supported are not allowed) to time the
examination as there may not be a clock in the examination venue.
Except for the authorised examination materials, you are required to place all your
personal belongings under your chairs (for hall venue) or take them to the front of the
examination venue (for lecture theatre/classroom venue). Depending on the actual
situation, invigilators will have the discretion to assign a specific area for candidates to
place their personal belongings.
You are advised not to bring valuables to the examination venues. The University
will not be responsible for the loss of personal belongings being brought to the
*
Subject to change
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examination venues.
You should be seated at least five minutes before the commencement of the
examination in accordance with the seating plan posted outside the examination
room/hall, if there is any.
You will not be allowed to enter the examination room/hall 30 minutes after the
commencement of the examination.
You must bring your HKID card and student identity card to the examination. These
documents should be placed on the top right hand corner of the desk for inspection by
invigilators during the examination. A candidate shall be liable to expulsion from the
University if the documents do not correspond to the person sitting the examination.
Legal proceedings will be taken against both the candidate and the substitute in such
cases.
You shall not read or work on the examination question paper until instructed to do so
by the invigilator.
You must provide yourself with the necessary writing and drawing instruments and
shall write only on answer books and supplementary answer sheets provided for
examination purpose. No pages may be torn out from the answer books.
ii. During Examination
After the examination has been in progress for more than 30 minutes, you may be
allowed to leave the examination room/hall with the approval of the invigilator.
However, you may not be permitted to leave the examination room/hall during the
final 15 minutes of the examination.
During the examination, you shall not leave the examination room/hall temporarily
and return subsequently, unless accompanied by an invigilator (this applies to
examination held in both the examination room and examination hall). You must not
take with you any written materials or electronic/communication devices. Your time
of leaving and returning to the examination room/hall shall be logged down for
reference/record.
There shall neither be communication between candidates nor any dishonest conduct.
You shall not do anything which causes unnecessary distraction to other candidates.
Irregularities of any kind will be reported to the Student Discipline Committee for
action as appropriate.
No food or drink is allowed in the examination room/hall. However, if you need to

drink water (to accompany medication for example) or has any other urgent
requirements, you can make a request to the invigilator.
In case of any suspected use of electronic/communication devices by a candidate,
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the candidate concerned is required to show the content (such as call log/SMS/instant
messages/web pages) to the invigilator upon his/her request. The invigilator will take
a record of the relevant information to assess if any cheating is involved. Invigilators
shall then instruct the candidate to switch off the electronic/communication device or
remove the battery. The case will then be reported to the department concerned and
the Student Discipline Committee.
A reminder of the time remaining will be announced 30 minutes and again 5 minutes
before the end of the examination.
iii. At the End of Examination
At the end of the examination, you shall stop working on the answer script after being
told to stop working by the invigilator. You shall remain seated quietly until you are told
to leave the examination room/hall. You shall not take out of the examination
room/hall any items issued by the invigilator, except the examination papers. Some
examination papers, as specified, may not be taken away.
You should leave the examination room/hall quietly to avoid disturbance to other
candidates taking examinations in the same venue.
Any complaint about the conduct of the examination shall be made in writing to the
Head of Department concerned or the Academic Secretary as soon as possible after
the examination.
F. Marked Examination Scripts

Subject offering departments will inform the students concerned of their individual
arrangements for viewing the examination scripts. Students are not allowed to take
the scripts away or make photocopies, and are required to return them to the
departments concerned immediately after viewing.
G. Assessment Results
You can check your assessment results from the eStudent at http://www.polyu.
edu.hk/student upon finalisation of assessment results on the following dates:
Subject Results Overall Results

Semester 1 : 4 January 2018 12 January 2018
Semester 2 : 24 May 2018 1 June 2018
Summer Term : 31 July 2018 8 August 2018
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i. Request for Official Assessment Result Notifications
If you need to obtain an official assessment result notification for employment or

further study purposes, you could approach your Faculty Office/School of
Design/School of Hotel and Tourism Management to obtain an official copy. The
application deadlines are listed below:
Semester 1 : 28 February 2018

Semester 2 : 15 July 2018
Summer Term : 15 September 2018
Normally, the University will only provide one copy for each application. Additional
copies will only be entertained under very exceptional circumstances with justifiable
grounds.
Any requests made after the above deadlines will not be entertained and students
will be required to apply for an official transcript of studies on a paid basis.
H. Late Assessment
If you have been absent from an examination or are unable to complete all
assessment components of a subject because of illness, injury or other unforeseeable
reasons, you may apply for a late assessment. Application in writing should be made
to the Head of Department offering the subject within five working days from the date
of the examination together with any supporting documents such as a medical
certificate. Approval of applications for late assessment and the means for such late
assessments shall be given by the Head of Department offering the subject or the
Subject Lecturer concerned, in consultation with the Programme Leader.
In case you are permitted to take a late assessment, that examination or other forms
of assessment will be regarded as a first assessment and the actual grade attained
will be awarded.
You are required to settle a late assessment fee before taking/completing the late
assessment. If you fail to settle the fee, the result of your late assessment would be
invalidated.
I. Appeal against Assessment Results

Subject Lecturers, in respect of the subject they teach, have sole responsibilities for
marking and grading students coursework and examinations scripts. Subject grades
shall be reviewed and finalised by Subject Assessment Review Panel (SARP) before
being formally released to students and submitted to the Board of Examiners (BoE).
The BoE for each programme is responsible for making a decision on the students
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classification of award and on cases such as de-registration or those with extenuating

circumstances. It is therefore the responsibility of students to make known to
Subject Lecturers/SARP/BoE, in advance and through the Department concerned, the
factors which they believe have detrimentally and materially affected their
assessment results.
i. Grounds for Appeal
The following may constitute grounds for a review of the decision:
If a candidate has evidence to support that his/her examination performance

has been adversely affected by illness or other factors beyond his/her control
which he/she was unable or, for valid reason, unwilling to divulge before the
Subject Lecturer/Subject Assessment Review Panel/Board of Examiners made
their decision and of which they were unaware. The request from the
candidate must be supported by medical certificates or other documentary
evidence.
If there is evidence provided by a candidate or any other person that there

has been a material administrative error, or that the examinations were not
conducted in accordance with the current regulations for the programme or
with the academic regulations of the University, or that there was manifest
inconsistency in marking between different classes of a given programme or
that some other material irregularities had occurred.
A students disagreement with the marking or with the decision is not in itself an
adequate ground for an appeal.
ii. Procedures for Appeal
Appeals against De-registration Decisions
Students appealing against the de-registration decision shall pay a fee of

HK$125. Payment forms are obtainable from the Academic Secretariat
Service Centre. The fee shall be refunded if the appeal is upheld.
Students should complete and submit Form AS149 Appeal against the
Decision of BoE on De-registration to the General Office of the Department
hosting the programme/award (or to the Faculty Office if the
programme/award is hosted by the Faculty, or for students on Broad
Discipline programme) within one Calendar Week upon the official
announcement of the overall results, i.e. the date when the results are
announced to students via the web. [For 2017-18, the announcement dates
for overall results are 12 January 2018 (Semester 1), 1 June 2018 (Semester
2) and 8 August 2018 (Summer Term).] When submitting the form, the
appellant has the responsibility to make known to the Academic Appeals
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Committee full details and evidence that would support his/her appeal.
The appeal by the students will be considered by the Academic Appeals

Committee, which will deliberate the appeal cases making reference to the
recommendations of the programme-hosting Department/Faculty and the
Faculty Dean/School Board Chairman.
The decisions of the Academic Appeals Committee shall be final within the
University.
Appeals against Decisions other than De-registration
Students appealing against the decision on their assessment results shall pay
a fee of HK$125. Payment forms are obtainable at the Academic Secretariat
Service Centre. If more than one examination paper is involved, an extra fee
of HK$125 shall be charged for each additional paper. The fee shall be
refunded if the appeal is upheld.
A student should make his/her appeal in writing to his/her Head of

Department within 7 working days upon the public announcement of his/her
overall results, i.e. the date when the results are announced to students via
the web. [For 2017-18, the announcement dates for overall results are 12
January 2018 (Semester 1), 1 June 2018 (Semester 2) and 8 August 2018
(Summer Term).] The Head of Department shall deal with the appeal if the
student is studying in a department-based programme/scheme. If the
student is studying in other types of programmes/schemes, the Head of
Department shall refer the appeal to the following authorised person:
(i) the Programme Leader - for Faculty/School-hosted Undergraduate

Programmes; or
(ii) the Scheme Committee Chairman - for Postgraduate Schemes or
Faculty/School-hosted Undergraduate Schemes.
The appeal should be accompanied by a copy of the fee receipt, for inspection
by the Department concerned. The student should give a complete account
of the grounds for the appeal in the letter, and provide any supporting
evidence.
Departments should inform the student concerned of the appeal result within
7 working days after either the announcement of the students overall result
or receipt of the letter of appeal, whichever is later.
If the appellant is dissatisfied with the decision, he/she may then appeal in
writing to the Academic Secretary within 7 working days from the date of the
post-mark of the Departments reply letter. He/She should provide the
following information together with other relevant documents in support of
the appeal:
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name in English and Chinese;

student number;
programme title, year and class of study;
examination/subject results appealing against; and
grounds for appeal.
The Academic Secretary shall then refer the case to the Academic Appeals
Committee, who shall determine whether there are prima facie grounds for a
reconsideration of the Subject Lecturers/SARPs/BoEs decision.
The decisions of the Academic Appeals Committee shall be final within the
University.
J. Eligibility for Award

A student would be eligible for award if he/she satisfies all the conditions listed
below:
(i) Accumulation of the requisite number of credits for the particular award
as defined in the definitive programme document;
(ii) Satisfying the residential requirement for at least one-third of the credits
normally required for the award;
(iii) Satisfying all requirements as defined in the definitive programme

document and as specified by the University; and
(iv) Having a GPA of 2.0 or above at the end of the programme.
A student is required to graduate as soon as he/she satisfies all the above conditions
for award. Upon confirmation of eligibility to graduate or leaving the University,
registration for subjects (including the follow-on term of consecutive subjects) in the
following semester/Summer Term will be nullified and removed.
K. Application for Graduation

For other students, they can apply to graduate with a specific award, if deemed
appropriate, in the semester within which they will have fulfilled the graduation
requirement in the following circumstances:
Students of 3-year curriculum undergraduate degree programmes with major

and minor study option to opt for a specific Minor for graduation
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Students of 3-year curriculum undergraduate degree programmes following

double degree study option changing their study streams for graduation, i.e.
to other double degree study pathway
Student enrolled on programmes with nested awards, i.e. programmes with
more than one stream of study, to opt for a specific award for graduation
These students should submit an application via Form AS84c to the Department
concerned for the Board of Examiners to consider your eligibility for graduation. Any
late application for graduation may cause unnecessary delay in the processing and
affect your graduation date.
Students will be notified of the application results by e-mail within 3 weeks after the
close of the application period. Students can also login to eStudent
(http://www.polyu.edu.hk/student > My Profile > Study Information) to check
whether their programme study streams (sub-code) have been updated as approved
before the announcement of overall results confirming their graduation. If you do not
receive any e-mail notification, you should contact your programme offering
department for clarification.
Application for Graduation (Form AS84c)

tion_forms Programme offering department
By 1 December (for graduation at the end of the first semester)
By 20 April (for graduation at the end of the second semester)
By 13 July (for graduation at the end of Summer Term)
Application for Graduation (Undergraduate Degree Programmes)
Students of 4-year curriculum undergraduate degree programmes, including

articulation programmes and senior year students, are required to apply for
graduation via the eStudent platform to enable a proper GPA be calculated for award
classification. The application periods will normally be around 1-2 weeks upon end of
subject add/drop period for each semester and details will be announced to concerned
students nearer the time. A student will be eligible for award when he/she satisfies
the graduation requirements.
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Student Handbook 2017-18 6. Award and Certification
6. Award and Certification
A. Transcript of Studies
You may apply for a transcript of studies which contains a complete record of your
assessment results and your study at the University via Form AS3. A fee of HK$50
per copy will be charged. This amount does not include postage which will be charged
separately as appropriate. Payment shall be made in cash at the Cashier Office of the
Finance Office at VA205 in the Shaw Amenities Building of the University, or by cheque
in Hong Kong dollars made payable to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, or by
on-line credit card (Visa/ Master/UnionPay) at the Credit Card Payment System of the
University (https://www40.polyu.edu.hk/foccp/ccp_payment_menu.jsp).
Application for Transcript of Studies (Form AS3)

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/applic Academic Secretariat Service
ation_forms Centre or Relevant Faculty
Office/School of Design/School of
Academic Secretariat Service Centre Hotel and Tourism Management
B. Testimonial
You can apply for a testimonial which is a certification of your study at the University
without details on subjects and subject results via Form AS4.
Application for Testimonial (Form AS4)

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/applicati Academic Secretariat Service
on_forms Centre or Relevant Faculty
Office/School of Design/School of
Academic Secretariat Service Centre Hotel and Tourism Management
C. Graduation
Students who meet all the necessary requirements of the University and the
programme concerned will be eligible for graduation. Students with graduation status
confirmed on or before 15 March will receive the academic award parchment in late
March/early April with the award parchment dated 15 March of the year concerned
while students with graduation status confirmed after 15 March and before 1 October
will receive their parchments in late October/early November with the award
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parchment dated 30 September of the year concerned. Please visit the Academic
Secretariat homepage at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/webpage/for-graduates/award
for more updated information on the parchment collection arrangement in early March
or early October with reference to your graduation timeline.
If you are unable to come in person to collect the parchment, you may authorise
another person in writing (with the name and HKID number of the authorised person
provided) to collect it on your behalf. A copy of your HKID card must be attached to
your authorisation letter.
The University is not responsible for the safe custody of any uncollected parchments
after the designated collection period and may destroy them without any further notice
at the end of the following year. In case the parchment has been destroyed and you
need a certification on your academic attainment, you may apply for a Certification of
Award (see section on Certification of Award for details).
Graduates will be conferred their academic awards ceremonially at the Universitys

annual Congregation, which is normally held in October/November. Details of the
arrangements will be posted on the Academic Secretariat homepage and eStudent in
July. It is important for graduating students to keep the University updated of their
contact information.
The University reserves the right to withhold the issuance (or retract) of an award
parchment or any certification of study in case a student has unsettled matters with
the University, or is subject to disciplinary action.
D. Certification of Award
No replica nor replacement of your award parchment will be issued. If you have lost
your award parchment, you can apply for a Certification of Award via Form AS106
to certify the award obtained. A fee of HK$225 will be charged for each certification.
Payment shall be made by cheque in Hong Kong dollars made payable to The Hong
Kong Polytechnic University or by on-line credit card (Visa/Master/UnionPay)
https://www40.polyu.edu.hk/foccp/ccp_payment_menu.jsp).
Application for Certification of Award (Form AS106)

on_forms Academic Secretariat Service Centre
* Or passport or Mainland ID card for those without a HKID card
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E. Certification of True Copy

If you wish the University to provide certification on copy of your award parchment,
you should bring along the original document together with a completed Form AS5 to
the relevant Faculty Office/School of Design/School of Hotel and Tourism Management
for processing.
Normally, the University will only certify one copy for each application. Additional copies
will only be entertained under exceptional circumstances with justifiable grounds.
Application for Certification of True Copy (Form AS5)

https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/applic Relevant Faculty Office/School of
ation_forms Design/School of Hotel and Tourism
Academic Secretariat Service Centre Management
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Student Handbook 2017-18 7. Regulations and Rules
7. Regulations and Rules

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a place for learning and personal
development. It is a community of men and women working together, in co-
operation and mutual respect, in studies and research in sciences, technology,
commerce, human services and other disciplines of learning.
Students are provided with opportunities, facilities and an environment to learn to

become competent members of a trade/profession as well as responsible and
contributive citizens, and are expected to act at all times in a manner acceptable to the
members of the trade/profession they belong.
All students, like other members of the University community, must obey the laws of
Hong Kong and have to observe and comply with the rules and regulations promulgated
by the University.
A. Penalties for Offences

The University may take disciplinary action against any student who commits any
misconduct, violates the laws of Hong Kong or any of the Universitys regulations and
rules. Cases may be referred to the Student Discipline Committee for investigation
and decision.
Appropriate disciplinary actions, depending on the seriousness of the case, will be

taken against a student who is found guilty of the alleged offence. Penalties include:
community services;
disqualification of results;
reprimand;
fine;
suspension from use of any of the University facilities for a specified period;
suspension of studies for a specified period of time;
expulsion for a specified period or indefinitely; and
any other penalties as considered appropriate.
Students found guilty of offences related to academic integrity such as cheating in

assessment work, tests or examinations; plagiarism; aiding academic dishonesty;
violating rules governing the conduct of examinations that are related to possible
cheating (including the possession of unauthorised materials at the examination, use
of unauthorised electronic devices during examination, etc) will be subject to the
penalty of having their subject result disqualified and being given a failure grade with
an appropriate remark denoting that it is due to academic dishonesty. The remark will
be appropriately shown on the students record and on documents such as assessment
result notification and transcript of studies until their leaving the university. These
students will also be subject to the penalty of the lowering of their award classification
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by one level upon graduation.
Students who are found guilty of the alleged offences (academic or non-academic) will
be put on disciplinary probation. The status of disciplinary probation will be shown
on the students record and on documents such as assessment result notification,
transcript of studies and testimonial during the probation period. This status will be
remove upon their leaving the University. The disciplinary probation will normally be
one year unless otherwise decided by the Student Discipline Committee. Students who
have been put on disciplinary probation will be deprived of certain privileges. They
shall not receive honour from the University or engage in activities such as eligibility
for scholarships/awards/prizes, selection of outstanding students/Student
Ambassadors, taking up leadership roles within the University and joining the Pre-
Global Student Challenge and Entrepreneurship Scheme. Students may also be given
lower priority in Student Hall residency, funding and subsidies for student projects,
courses/activities, overseas academic exchange, internship jobs, mentorship
programmes, overseas WIE.
Students who are subject to disciplinary action can approach Centre STARS (Centre
for Student Advancement and Resources) for advice and assistance. Students
attending hearings of the Student Discipline Committee can ask a staff member of the
University or a University student of their own choice to accompany them.
Students who are expelled from the University for disciplinary reasons will not be eligible
for refund of the caution money paid.
B. Use of Universitys Name, Property and Premises
i. Use of the Universitys Name
Students and student organizations wishing to represent the University must first
obtain the Presidents written permission. Without this written permission, students
must not claim to represent the University in any circumstances, including
correspondence with the press or the public.
Students and student organizations wishing to use the Title of the University in the
name of any student organization must seek the approval of the President. Authority
for the use of the Title of the University in the name of any student organization from
the President is deemed to be given upon the execution and returning to the University
of a Deed of Undertaking or an Acknowledgement of Compliance with the Statement
of Policy and Conditions as provided by the University. The University has an absolute
discretion to give or refuse to give authority to any student organization to use the
Title of the University in its name.
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ii. Requests for Sponsorship
Students or student groups other than The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Students
Union (HKPUSU) and its sub-organizations, who wish to request any individual or
organization for sponsorship/advertisement/donation, in cash or in kind, must first
obtain the Presidents written permission. The Centre STARS has been entrusted with
the responsibility of handling such requests. All letters requesting
sponsorship/advertisement/donation sent by students or student groups other than
the HKPUSU and its sub-organizations must be copied to the Centre STARS.
If HKPUSU and its sub-organizations wish to request sponsorship/

advertisement/donation, written permission must be obtained from the Union Council
of HKPUSU. The HKPUSU logo together with a statement explaining that HKPUSU is
registered under the Societies Ordinance and that HKPUSU is an independent
organization, must be pre-printed/included in the letters of HKPUSU and its sub-
organizations for such requests.
Without permission from the relevant authority, students must not request or collect
donation in any circumstances. If the permission is given, any request for donation
must then be made by the students themselves, and not by outsiders.
iii. Use of the Universitys Property and Facilities
University property, including your student identity card, IT facilities/services and

library resources, must not be misused. Permission from a member of the teaching
staff is required before using any equipment in laboratories or workshops. If University
property is damaged or lost, those responsible may be required to pay for its repair
or replacement.
If you lend your student identity card to another person or borrow the student identity
cards of other fellow students to gain access to University facilities (such as the Library,
sports centres, communal facilities and student computer rooms) or for other
purposes, you shall be subject to disciplinary action.
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iv. Use of the Universitys Premises
Students may approach HKPUSU, Centre STARS or their respective Department

concerned if they would like to apply to use the Universitys premises for group
activities. Students cannot use the Universitys premises for individual own purposes.
Applications should be made to the appropriate authority. You may contact HKPUSU,
Centre STARS and/or your Department concerned for assistance or the Facilities
Management Office for general inquiry.
Opening Hours of the Buildings on Campus

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday and Gazetted general holidays Closed
v. Guests and Visitors
Students who wish to bring large groups of guests into the University must obtain
prior permission from the University. Applications should be made to the Facilities
Management Office via HKPUSU or Centre STARS. Students should accompany their
guests during the visit and make sure that the visit does not interfere with the
operation of the University.
vi. Posters and Notices
Student organizations registered under The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Students Union (HKPUSU) may put up posters and notices of A3 or A4 sized only on
places designated for such purposes. Before putting up any posters and/or directional
signs, student organizations are required to contact the HKPUSU Executive Committee
and have the approval stamp and expiry date chopped on all such display materials.
The expiry date of posters should be the day following the promulgated event and
normally should not be longer than 2 weeks for the entire duration of display.
The organizer is requested to observe the above guidelines. The Facilities

Management Office reserves the right to remove all unauthorized, misplaced,
oversized or outdated display materials without prior notice to the organizers and may
need to charge the concerned organizers for any cost for any damage to the property
of the University and removal cost, if deemed necessary.
Please contact the Client Service Section of the Facilities Management Office or the
Help Desk if you require additional information or clarification.
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C. Academic Studies
i. Academic Integrity
Academic integrity exists when students do their academic work in an honest and
ethical manner, following the conventions and code of practice of their chosen
discipline or profession.
The University believes that academic integrity is central to the mission of a university,
and expects its students to adhere to high standards of academic integrity in all
assignments and examinations.
The University views any violations of academic integrity as a serious disciplinary

offence because it seriously undermines the value of the teaching, learning and
research of the University. Students who cheat in their academic work limit their
learning because they have not undergone the learning experience intentionally
designed to help them to gain the specific knowledge or skills. At the same time, if
some students cheat in the assessment and get a good grade, it is not fair to the
others who are honest and do their own work. Finally, academic dishonesty will
tarnish the reputation of the programme and its graduates and in the long run,
diminish the value of the degree or education from the University.
Students should therefore refrain from committing any acts of academic dishonesty,
which include but are not limited to the following:
a) Cheating
Copying answers from another student during tests/examinations, or

for assignments
Using unpermitted materials or aids during tests, examinations, or other
forms of assessment
Asking/paying someone else to complete an academic activity, do an
assignment or sit a test/examination
Students should read the Conduct of Examination.
b) Plagiarism
Copying the work (part or whole) of another student and submitting it

as ones own
Using other peoples ideas, words, or other forms of works in ones own
work without proper citation and/or acknowledgement of the source
Submitting the same paper (or a significant portion of it) for credit in
more than one subject
Students should read the details on Plagiarism given in Appendix 3.
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c) Unauthorised collaboration or help
Collaborating with other students in doing an individual assignment

beyond what is specifically permitted by the teacher
Getting unauthorised help from others in performing an academic
activity or doing an assignment
d) Fabrication and Falsification
Creating fake data, research procedures or results in assignments,

laboratory or project reports
Creating fake citations or bibliography
Forging or altering information, record or other documents relating to
study
e) Aiding academic dishonesty
Allowing another student to copy ones own assignment for submission

for credit
Allowing another student to copy answers during tests or examinations
Completing an assignment or academic work, or taking a test or
examination for another student
The University takes academic dishonesty in tests, examinations and assignments very
seriously, and will take disciplinary actions against those who commit it.
The following disciplinary actions will be taken against a student who is found to have
committed academic dishonest acts by the department concerned or the Student
Discipline Committee:
the result of the subject concerned will be disqualified and be given a

failure grade. A remark will be recorded against the failure grade
denoting Disqualification of result due to academic dishonesty. The
remark will be shown in the students record and on documents such as
assessment result notification and transcript of studies and will only be
removed upon the students leaving the University; and
the award classification(s) of the students concerned will be lowered by

one level upon graduation
Such student will also be put on disciplinary probation.
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ii. Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property created by students in the course of their study at the University
shall be owned by the University if the student:
a) receives financial support from the University in the form of wages, salary or
stipends for undertaking his/her study or research in the University;
b) makes material use of the Universitys resources for his/her research work;
c) receives material guidance and intellectual input from the Universitys staff for
his/her research work; or
d) if his/her research work is funded by a grant to the University or to him/her

by virtue of his/her study with the University.
For the purpose of the Handbook, Intellectual Property means any discovery,
creation, invention, design, get-up, trade mark, know-how or any research effort and
all rights pertaining thereto whether registrable or not including patents, copyright,
trademarks, designs, utility models, or other such rights in any country and the term
Materials means the materials created by the students including but not limited to
documents, designs, drawings, photographs, sketches, plans, notes, memoranda,
records and writings, conference presentations, sculptures, journal articles and copies
thereof.
The University will use its best efforts to give its full support to the protection of the
Intellectual Property created by students. If, at the sole opinion and discretion of the
University, Intellectual Property is of potential commercial and industrial value, the
University will also give its support to the commercialisation of the Intellectual
Property and that students will receive an appropriate share of any revenue arising
from such commercialisation after deducting all the expenditure incurred in
accordance with the Universitys Policy on Ownership of Intellectual Property (PIP)
at https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/itdo/IP/PIP.pdf and Regulation on the Management of
Intellectual Property (RMIP) at https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/itdo/IP/RMIP.pdf. Please
refer to the PIP and RMIP for all matters relating to Intellectual Property.
iii. Copying of Copyright Materials
The University considers the protection of intellectual property a serious matter

and copying of copyright materials, without the license of copyright owner, may be
regarded as a statutory offence. Students should comply with the Copyright Ordinance
then prevailing at all times.
Under the Copyright Ordinance, a copyright in a work is infringed by a person who,

without the license of the copyright owner, among other things, copies the work, issues
or makes available copies of the work to the public. Copying of a work means
reproducing the work in any material form, including storing the work in any medium
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by electronic means. Making copies of the work available to public includes putting it
on the Internet.
Any printed material in book or volume form which carries a claim to copyright either on
the reverse side of the title page, or next to it, is copyright protected. All materials in
all periodicals are normally presumed to be copyright protected.
a) Under Hong Kong Law:
A person who, without the license of the copyright owner, sells, offers for sale
or distributes an infringing copy of the work for the purpose of trade or
business commits an offence punishable by a fine of HK$50,000 in respect of
each infringing copy and imprisonment for 4 years, the person is also subject
to action for damage (or for handing over the profits) by the copyright owner.
It is also an offence if a person who, without the license of the copyright

owner, distributes otherwise than for the purpose of trade or business to such
an extent as to affect prejudicially the owner of the copyright, an infringing
copy of a copyright work, the person will also be liable in the same way as
mentioned above.
Please also read the Copyright (Libraries) Regulations under the Pao Yue-kong
Library.
iv. Class Discipline
It is important that you attend lectures and study related activities regularly and
punctually. You may be rejected from attending class if you are late by 15 minutes
without good reasons or permission. Absence will affect your progress and you should
not be absent without good reason or permission.
Students are expected to reap the maximum benefit from the learning process by
respecting teachers and classmates and observe discipline in class or other study
related activities.
Students are prohibited from the following:
a) use of mobile phones, pagers and/or other devices that are unrelated to
learning;
b) eating and drinking; and
c) unauthorised activity that interferes with and interrupts the normal learning
and teaching progress.
Violation of the above may result in receiving a warning from the class teacher. Upon
being warned consecutively for the third time, the class teacher may ask the student
to leave the classroom and later report the incident in writing to the Head of
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Department to which the student in question belongs. Repeated offenders may be

liable to suspension from attending future classes. The Head of Department may at
his/her discretion report such cases to the Student Discipline Committee for
consideration of further disciplinary actions.
v. Industrial Training or Visit
During your industrial training or visit, you must strictly obey all the rules of the factory
or firm where you are working or visiting. Safety precautions specified by the factory
or firm should be closely observed. The opportunity to be trained is a privilege and
you should show respect for it by behaving in a disciplined and responsible manner,
thereby maintaining the good name of the University.
vi. Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for University Information

Technology Facilities and Services
The AUP governs all users of the University IT resources regardless of equipment
ownership or administration; whether the use is direct or indirect.
This Policy applies to all users of the University IT resources (users) whether affiliated
with the University or not and to all use of these resources from on-campus or at
remote locations. This Policy applies to all users of equipment owned or administered
by the Information Technology Services Office (ITS); individual departments or by
individuals which are connected to the University IT resources.
Connection by personally owned equipment to the University IT resources requires

adherence to this Policy.
Students should observe the following when using the University IT resources:
a) No Illegal, Harmful or Offensive Use
Users may not use, encourage, promote, facilitate or instruct others to use the
University Information Systems for any illegal, harmful or offensive purposes, or
transmit, store, display, distribute or otherwise make available content that is illegal,
harmful, or offensive.
Prohibited activities or content include:
Illegal Activities. Any illegal activities, including advertising, transmitting, or

otherwise making available gambling sites or services or disseminating,
promoting or facilitating child pornography.
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Harmful or Fraudulent Activities. Activities that may be harmful to others,

Universitys operations or reputation, including offering or disseminating
fraudulent goods, services, schemes, or promotions (e.g., make-money-fast
schemes, ponzi and pyramid schemes, phishing, or pharming), or engaging
in other deceptive practices.
Infringing Content. Content that infringes or misappropriates the intellectual

property or proprietary rights of others.
Offensive Content. Content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, invasive of

privacy, or otherwise objectionable, including content that constitutes child
pornography, relates to bestiality, or depicts non-consensual sex acts.
Harmful Content. Content or other computer technology that may damage,

interfere with, surreptitiously intercept, or expropriate any system, program,
or data, including viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, or cancelbots.
b) No Security Violations
The privilege to use the University IT resources carries with it certain responsibilities
and obligations, which are set forth in the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for University
Information Technology Facilities and Services at https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/
itsecurity/doc/pub/P-2.pdf, as well as the Universitys information security policies and
standards published at https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/itsecurity/gov_isps.html.
In particular, the PolyU Baseline Information Security Policy (https://www2.polyu.

edu.hk/itsecurity/doc/policies/P-1.pdf) constitutes the minimum information security
requirements that shall be observed and followed by all those with access to the
University Information Systems, including staff members, students, visitors and third
party suppliers. To protect research data privacy, users of University Information
Systems SHALL observe and follow the PolyU Baseline Information Security Policy.
Users SHALL NOT use the facilities and services to violate the security or integrity of
any network, computer or communications system, software application, or network
or computing device (each, a System).
Prohibited activities include:
Unauthorized Access. Accessing or using any System without permission,

including attempting to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of a System or
to breach any security or authentication measures used by a System.
Interception. Monitoring of data or traffic on a System without permission.
Falsification of Origin. Forging TCP-IP packet headers, e-mail headers, or any

part of a message describing its origin or route.
c) No Network Abuse
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Users of University Information Systems SHALL NOT make network connections to

any users, hosts, or networks unless they have permission to communicate with them.
Prohibited activities include:
Monitoring or Crawling. Monitoring or crawling of a System that impairs or

disrupts the System being monitored or crawled.
Denial of Service (DoS). Inundating a target with communications requests

so the target either cannot respond to legitimate traffic or responds so slowly
that it becomes ineffective.
Intentional Interference. Interfering with the proper functioning of any

System, including any deliberate attempt to overload a system by mail
bombing, news bombing, broadcast attacks, or flooding techniques.
Operation of Certain Network Services. Operating network services like open

proxies, open mail relays, or open recursive domain name servers.
Avoiding System Restrictions. Using manual or electronic means to avoid any

use limitations placed on a System, such as access and storage restrictions.
d) No Email or Other Message Abuse
Users of University Information Systems SHALL also observe the legislation relating to
the use of electronic communications and the University Electronic Messaging Usage
Policy when using the Services or the Information Systems hosted on the Services for
disseminating electronic messages.
The policy can be accessed at the following URL: https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/PolyU/

General_Notices/PolyU_EMessaging_Usage_Policy.pdf. Users SHALL NOT distribute,
publish, send, or facilitate the sending of unsolicited mass email or other messages,
promotions, advertising, or solicitations (like spam), including commercial
advertising and informational announcements. Users SHALL NOT alter or obscure mail
headers or assume a senders identity without the senders explicit permission. Users
SHALL NOT collect replies to messages sent from another internet service provider if
those messages violate this Policy or the acceptable use policy of that provider.
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D. General Conduct and Discipline

i. Alcoholic Drinks
Students should not take alcoholic drinks on the University campus. If students wish
to hold a function at which beer, wines or spirits are to be served, they must first
obtain prior permission from the University. Applications should be made to the Centre
STARS or their respective Department concerned.
ii. Dangerous Drugs and Gambling
Consumption of dangerous drugs and gambling or betting in any form are prohibited
on the University campus. No student shall have in his possession a dangerous drug;
and any student who contravenes the prevailing ordinance shall be guilty of an offence
and shall be liable on conviction and imprisonment.
iii. Security of Personal Property
You are responsible for the security of your own personal property on campus.
iv. Sexual Harassment
Information on the policy and the procedures for handling claims concerning sexual
harassment is available at https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/ethics/Polyu/sexhars/.
Any complaints on sexual harassment against students should be submitted in writing

to the Secretary to the Student Discipline Committee via the Academic Secretariat.
v. Smoking
Smoking is prohibited anywhere indoors or outdoors on campus.
E. Complaints and Appeals

If you wish to make a complaint or an appeal on any University matter, you should do
so in writing to the Academic Secretary by stating clearly your name, student number
and the programme enrolled. No action will be taken on any complaint/appeal in
writing which is anonymous.
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Student Handbook 2017-18 8. Facilities and Services
8. Facilities and Services

Different administrative units provide various services and facilities for students such
as Information Technology Services Office, Pao Yue-kong Library, Centre STARS, and
University Health Service. You can find a summary below. Please also refer to the
Health, Safety and Environment Guidelines and the Campus Sustainability Principles in
Appendix 1 and Appendix 9, respectively.
Eligibility for services and facilities will be invalidated upon students leaving the
University. Students upon confirmation of their eligibility for graduation will no longer
be eligible for services and facilities although some special arrangements may be
allowed by some offices for certain services.
A. Information Technology Services Office

The Information Technology Services Office (ITS) provides central IT facilities and
services to support the Universitys learning, teaching, research, administration and
communication.
i. IT Facilities for Students
All full-time and part-time students of the University can have access to a full range of
shared central IT facilities and services on campus. These include the Universitys
central computer systems, PolyU Connect (e-mail, communication and collaboration
services), University Portal, Learning Management System, Internet and network
services etc. Please refer to the Student Handbook on IT Facilities and Services at
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/its/student_handbook/ for a full list of IT services available
to students. Students can access the central IT facilities and services with their PolyU
NetID. For the first access, new students have to perform NetID registration and select
their NetPassword online by clicking the New Student button on the Login Page for
the University Portal at https://my.polyu.edu.hk and following the system instructions
to complete the registration. For more details on NetID registration, please refer to
the section on Access to Information/Services. The initial password for accessing the
PolyU Connect account will be provided during NetID registration.
ii. Student Computer Centre on Campus
The Central Student Computer Centre (SCC) is set up on campus for walk-in use by
students as well as pre-scheduled classes. You can access the full range of central IT
facilities through the networked PCs in the SCC. You are requested to observe the
Rules for Student Computer Centre Users as set-out at Appendix 2.
In addition to physically visiting the SCC, students may also remotely access a list of
commonly-used software applications via the Virtual Student Computer Center (vSCC)
anytime, anywhere using any device. For more information about vSCC, please refer
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to http://www.polyu.edu.hk/vscc. After using the vSCC service, students can save

their working files on the PolyU Home Drive which is an on-premise network storage
service.
iii. Digital Learning Platform
LEARN@PolyU () (http://learn.polyu.edu.hk) is the University Digital Learning

Platform developed on Blackboard, a leading Learning Management System (LMS) for
higher education. Subject websites have been created on the platform for e-Learning
and Blended Learning activities. Students can access learning resources through
LEARN@PolyU as well as submit assignments, take quizzes and interact with lecturers
and classmates online.
iv. Network Access
Network outlets and wireless access points are available in all the lecture theatres,
general teaching rooms, the Library, sports centres, canteens and at convenient
public areas around campus so that you can connect your mobile device any time to
access the central IT facilities. Free wireless access service at other local universities
and off-campus is also provided to all students through collaboration with other
universities and local wireless service providers. Please refer to
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/its/self-help/network for information about the wireless
connection services available to PolyU students.
v. Information Services and Orientation
The Student Handbook on IT Facilities and Services is a comprehensive guide helping

you to fully utilise IT services during your study in the University. Latest information
on new IT facilities and services is communicated to you through the monthly ITS e-
Newsletter Get Connected, ITS Website and social media; or via email sent to your
PolyU Connect account. The University strongly advocates the use of electronic
communication and all ITS publications and announcements are distributed
electronically. You can access it round the clock anywhere by browsing the ITS Website,
the University Portal and your PolyU Connect account.
A series of IT orientation workshops will be conducted at the beginning of each

academic year to familiarize students with the central IT facilities and services available.
A dedicated website providing all the essential information for new students is available
at: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/its/orientation/NewStudent/.
To get full details and the latest information regarding IT facilities and services, please
visit the ITS Website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/its/.
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vi. Use of IT Facilities and Services
The privilege to use the Universitys IT resources carries with it certain responsibilities
and obligations, which are set forth in the PolyU Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for
University Information Technology Facilities and Services at
https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/itsecurity/doc/pub/P-2.pdf and the Universitys
information security policies and standards at https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/itsecurity/
gov_isps.html. Under these policies, all students are required to act ethically and
legally, to protect the integrity and security of the systems, and to comply with all
applicable laws, contractual obligations and regulations. Students must also abide by
all the prevailing policies, rules, guidelines and standards applicable to the use of the
PolyU IT resources as promulgated by the Information Technology Services Office.
Any improper use of the Universitys IT resources by students including availing their
use to individuals outside the University will be reported to the students Department
for consideration of disciplinary action to be taken. The student will be subject to
suspension from the use of the Universitys IT resources and the case may also be
referred to the Student Discipline Committee particularly if the misuse causes
embarrassment to the University or inconvenience/hardship to the public. The Student
Discipline Committee may impose appropriate penalties to the student including
suspension of study and expulsion from study.
You have the right to access and use the University IT resources as long as you are a
student of the University. Arrangements have also been made to extend your privilege
to access various facilities and services for 2 months after your graduation status has
been confirmed. As for the PolyU Connect e-mail service, it is a life-long service and
you can continue using it after leaving the University.
vii. IT Help-Centre and Hotline Services
You can seek advice and assistance related to the use of IT facilities and services
including enquiries on your NetID from the consultants at the IT HelpCentre/Hotline.
You can visit the IT HelpCentre at M201 of the Li Ka Shing Tower in person or call its
hotline 2766 5900. You can also send in your request on the Web and track its progress
through the HelpCentre Online Tracking Service (HOTS) at
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hots.
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B. Pao Yue-kong Library

The Pao Yue-kong Library is a six-storey, purpose-designed building with an area of
16,666 square meters. It provides approximately 3,900 seats among which about 30%
are for collaborative study.
i. The Collections
With total Library holdings reaching 5.35 million in May 2017, the Library houses
extensive collections covering a wide range of disciplines. In the digital age, the Library
places a priority in the provision of electronic resources to support learning and
research needs. Via the Library Homepage, you can access a multitude of electronic
resources including over 3.06 million e-books and 83,393 full-text electronic journal
titles, an extensive collection of national and international standards, statistical
databases, electronic theses, newspapers, multimedia and self-directed learning
resources. Over 59,460 journal articles and conference papers published by PolyU
academic staff and researchers are also accessible via the PolyU Institutional Research
Archive.
The Librarys wealth of digital resources continues to grow with notable acquisitions
of major full-text databases include Factiva, IEEE/IEE Electronic Library, IHS
Standards Expert, INSPEC, LexisNexis HK, Medline, ProQuest Dissertations and
Theses, Science Direct, SciFinder, Scopus, Springer LINK Online Libraries, Web of
Science, Westlaw, World Textile, Wiley Online Library, CNKI , Chinamaxx
Digital Libraries (), Duxiu Academic Search (),
, (1911-1949), , etc. There is a
wide choice of online tools, datasets, video and audio databases such as Encyclopedia
Britannica Online, Bloomberg Professional Service, Academic Video Online and Naxos
Online Music Library, and images databases such as ARTstor Digital Library. A growing
number of electronic resources are now mobile-friendly. For details and instructions,
please visit https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/databases/mobile-friendly.
You are most welcome to make suggestions to enrich the Librarys collection.
Purchase recommendations can be submitted via the Librarys Homepage at
https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/services/borrowing/suggest-purchase.
ii. Access to Library Collections
You can access the OneSearch discovery platform via the Library Homepage to search
for Library resources in all formats, check loan records and place book reservations
and online renewals. You may also log in to access Library online resources such as
licensed databases, journal articles and e-books anywhere, and at any time. To
enhance the usability and user experience, the Library Homepage and OneSearch
discovery platform have also been optimized for browsing across all devices and
platforms, from desktop computers and laptop monitors to tablets and mobile devices.
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iii. Access to Collections Beyond the Library
As strengths in library collections vary by university, the Library has cooperative

partnerships with universities in Hong Kong and worldwide to ensure students have
access to materials that may be unique geographically or in their disciplines.
Hong Kong Academic Library Link (HKALL)

Students can borrow books directly from other UGC-funded libraries through the Hong
Kong Academic Library Link (HKALL) by placing requests via the OneSearch discovery
platform on the Library Homepage.
JULAC Library Card

Eligible PolyU students can apply for a Joint University Librarians Advisory Committee
Library Card (JULAC Library Card) to access other UGC-funded libraries at a fee. For
more information on eligibility and application details, please visit
http://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/services/access-other-libraries/julac-library-card.
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services

To supplement the Librarys extensive holdings, Interlibrary Loan and Document
Delivery Services assist postgraduate students in obtaining research materials not held
in the PolyU Library from both local and overseas document suppliers, such as the
British Library, the OCLC Network and the RapidILL Consortium. A wide range of
documents can be delivered, including journal articles, book chapters, books,
dissertations and others. For undergraduate students, with lecturers endorsement,
requestors can obtain journal articles from RapidILL.
iv. Facilities and Services
The Library provides a variety of facilities and services to support your learning:
24-Hour Study Centre

Collaboration Zones and group study rooms
LibCafe@PolyU
Quiet study areas with individual research carrels
High-resolution Video Wall for visualization of data and images
Multimedia Commons (MC), with a studio for audio and video production, and
carrels equipped with a wide range of audio-visual equipment
MC IT Lounges
Workstations with software for statistical analysis, presentation and
multimedia production, reference management, and real-time financial data
monitoring and analysis
Reference management tools, such as EndNote, for managing references
systematically
Loan of notebooks, tablets and video-conferencing equipment
Special Equipment Room (for students with special needs)
Online booking system for research carrels, group rooms and computers
RFID self-checkout service for Audio Visual and Reserve Collections
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Wi-Fi and battery charging stations

Notebook printing, mobile printing, 3D printing, large format printing, colour
printing and microform printing
Photocopying, binding and scanning service
v. Research Help and Information Literacy Programmes
The Research Help Desk is located at the Research Enhancement Centre on 3/F of the
Library. Professional librarians are always available to assist you with your information
needs and any other Library related questions and problems. You may also submit
enquiries online.
In-depth consultancy service is provided to empower you in identifying and utilizing

information tools and subject specific resources. Please contact Faculty Librarians for
an appointment.
Orientation classes to introduce students to Library services and resources are

conducted at the beginning of the academic year, while topical workshops are held
throughout the year. Through a programme collaboratively organized by the Library
and Centre STARS, Participation of students who have attended three Library
Workshops within an academic year will be recorded in the Co-curricular Achievement
Transcript (CAT) issued by the Centre STARS. Please watch out for announcements
and enroll via the Library Homepage. Faculty Librarians may also tailor-make a Library
workshop upon request by a small group of students on information searching for
specified topics.
Video tutorials, research guides and instructional videos allow you to learn information
skills at your own pace. Students who successfully complete the Online Information
Literacy Programme will be awarded an Information Literacy e-Certificate.
Library tours are organized monthly to introduce new services and facilities to users
on a regular basis. All staff and students are welcome to join in.
vi. Faculty Librarians
Faculty Librarians are information specialists in the academic disciplines they serve.
For enquiries on services and resources related to your subject discipline, please feel
free to contact your Faculty Librarian.
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vii. Opening Hours
In normal term time, the Library opens seven days a week, except on public holidays.
During examination period, it is open for extended hours.
Semester I and II
Monday Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m.
Gazetted general holidays Closed
Semester Examination Period
Monday Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Gazetted general holidays 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Summer Break
Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday and Gazetted general holidays Closed
Library opening hours are subject to change. Please refer to Library Homepage for details.
viii. General Enquiry
Homepage http://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk
Research Help Desk 2766 6863
24-hour enquiry hotline 2766 7734
6423 0820
WhatsApp Enquiry
(Mon Sat: 9am 7pm, Sun/public holidays: 12 noon
Service
7pm, when Library opens)
Through the Librarys 24-hour automated enquiry hotline, you can obtain information
on library opening hours, Graduate Library Card application forms and loan
information.
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ix. Loan of Library Materials
Students are cautioned that all library materials they wish to take out of the Library
must be properly charged out at the appropriate counter and offences may be reported
to the police. Regulatory breaches and actions listed below may be imposed.
Regulatory Breaches Regulatory Actions

1) Case I: First breach A report will be made and kept in the
Library user found leaving the Library Library for one year.
without charging out an item by mistake
and not concealing it: Second Fifth breaches:
1) Serving of a warning letter; and
a) first breach 2) Imposition of a fine according to the following scale:
b) second breach fifth breach 2nd breach HK$80
(repeated breaches accumulated in one 3rd breach HK$160
year, calculable from the date of the first 4th breach HK$320
breach). 5th and subsequent breaches HK$640
3) Non-payment of a fine will result in suspension from
using all Library facilities.
2) Case II: 1) Offender will be served with a warning letter, a copy

Library user found leaving the Library of which will be sent to his/her Department Head; and
without charging out an item/part of an 2) Imposition of a fine of HK$80. The fine will be twice
item and deliberately concealing it. as much as the previous offence if the user commits the
offence again during his/her period of study in the
University.
3) Case III: 1) Offender will be served with a warning letter, a copy

Library user found mutilating Library of which will be sent to his/her Department Head; and
material(s)/leaving the Library with 2) Imposition of a fine of HK$80. The fine will be twice
uncharged mutilated Library material(s) as much as the previous offence if the user commits the
regardless of whether the material(s) is offence again during his/her period of study in the
concealed or not. University; and
3) Replacement cost plus processing cost of the
mutilated Library material(s).
4) Case IV: 1) First and Second breaches - user will be served with
Use of mobile phones/pagers*, playing a written reminder and a record kept in the Library
physical games, making excessive system for one year.
noise, etc. in the Library are breaches [As a concession, the Library may issue a verbal
of reminder to those users who immediately mute or
Library Regulations. switch off their phones upon ringing.]
2) Third breach - users borrowing privileges will be
* Use of mobile phones/pagers is not suspended for one day.
permitted in any part of the Library 3) Fourth breach - user will be denied access to the
except in designated areas (e.g. Library for one week.
Librarys back staircase and the 24-hour 4) Fifth breach - user will be denied access to the
Study Centre/Group Rooms) determined Library for one month.
by the University Librarian from time to
time.
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Regulatory Breaches Regulatory Actions

5) Case V: Borrowing/Lending of For students, the case will be referred to the Student
University Identity Card/Library card Discipline Committee for disciplinary action. For other
from/to others to gain access to the users, the offender will be subject to a suspension from
Library. using the Library facilities and resources.
For current year graduates, library privileges are extended up to 15 March for those
confirmed with graduation status before 16 March, or 30 September for those
confirmed the status between 16 March to 30 September, or upon the expiry of their
student identity cards, whichever is earlier.
x. Borrowing Regulations
Renewals
All books, except Reserve books and Library materials at Closed Reserve, loaned from
the Book Collection can be renewed unlimitedly such that the maximum loan period
equals to three times of the original loan period on condition that there is no one
requesting the same item. All loans are subject to recall in accordance with Library
Regulation 5.6. Borrowers are responsible for returning their loans on or before the
due date.
Recalls
All loans may be recalled after the item has been on loan and it must then be returned
on or before the new due date. Late return will be treated as an overdue and is liable
to a fine. For details, please refer to the Library Homepage.
Library notices
All Library notices are emailed to staff and students' official PolyU email accounts.
Fines
Borrowers are responsible for returning their loans on or before the due date. An
overdue fine calculable immediately from the day following the date due will be
charged.
Overdue notices
Attempts will be made to send overdue notices to borrowers as soon as possible. Non-
receipt of such notices will not be accepted as an excuse for waiving or reducing fines
for overdue items.
Assumed lost
Any material which has reached the maximum overdue fine and has not been
returned, will be assumed to have been lost by the borrower who will be charged
accordingly. An additional fine equivalent to the estimated cost of replacement of the
book plus processing costs will be claimed through the Finance Office. Lost library
materials will continue to remain the property of the Library even if replacement costs
have been paid.
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xi. Copyright (Libraries) Regulations
There are certain acts permitted in relation to copyright works. In general, fair dealing
with a work of any description for the purposes of research or private study does not
infringe any copyright in the work.
Librarian of a specified library may, if the prescribed conditions are complied with:
a) make and supply a copy of an article in a periodical without infringing any

copyright in the text, in any illustrations accompany the text or in the
typographical arrangement; or
b) make and supply from a published edition a copy of part of any other work
without infringing any copyright in the work, in any illustrations accompany
the work or in the typographical arrangement.
The prescribed conditions include the following:
that copies are supplied only to persons satisfying the Librarian that they
require them for purposes of research or private study, and will not use them
for any other purpose;
that (i) no person is furnished with more than one copy of the same article or
with copies of more than one article contained in the same issue of a
periodical; or (ii) a copy of more than a reasonable proportion of any other
work; and
that persons to whom copies are supplied are required to pay for them a sum
not less than the cost attributable to their production.
Every person to whom a copy of library material is supplied must personally sign a
copyright undertaking (a stamped or typed signature, or the signature of an agent is
not sufficient) available at Library counters.
xii. Your Responsibility - Observe Library Regulations
You must observe all Library rules and regulations. A copy of Library Regulations is
available from the Research Help Desk (3/F) or via the Library Homepage at
http://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/about-us/library/regulations. It is your responsibility to
follow the Library Regulations at all times.
xiii. Useful Information
To get full details and the latest information regarding Library facilities and services,
please visit the Library Homepage at http://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk.
For specific Library privileges for students, please visit the following homepages:
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Undergraduate Students -
https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/user-privileges/undergraduate
Postgraduate Students -
https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/user-privileges/postgraduate
Student with Special Needs -
https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/user-privileges/special-needs
C. Centre STARS (Student Advancement and

Resources)
The Centre STARS (Student Advancement and Resources) plays an important role in
enhancing students all-round development during their university years. A wide range
of programmes and services are designed to meet students developmental needs in
various aspects including social, physical, mental, intellectual and career.
Full-time undergraduate students (excluding students pursuing the new 4-year

curriculum undergraduate programme) are required to participate in non-credit
bearing co-curricular activities to satisfy the University graduation requirement. Check
out for any specified requirement from your departments definitive programme
document.
Students are strongly recommended to browse the SPECIAL framework

(www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/special) and SPECIAL ePortfolio (www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/
eportfolio) which are created to support your pursuit of all-round development.
To make your university life more fulfilling and to groom yourself to become a
professionally competent all-round graduate, you are encouraged to actively
participate in the following programmes and to make full use of the services or facilities
provided:
Orientation Programmes offer new students assistance for your smooth

transition from secondary to higher education, getting to know the resources
available on campus and goal setting for university years.
Student Developmental Programmes offer you all-round development

programmes including Peer Mentoring Programme, Master Your Growth,
Global Student Ambassador Programme, Project STARS, PolyUs Got Talent,
On Campus Mentoring Scheme, Entrepreneurship Development, The Way To
Success and External Competitions/Activities. These programmes are aimed
to broaden your horizon and enhance your personal competencies.
Co-curricular Achievement Transcript officially recognises your

development and achievements in PolyU. Online preview is available at
www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/cat.
SPECIAL ePortfolio is a personalised portal that allows you to set goal,
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make personal development planning, and to reflect, articulate and showcase

your learning experiences.
Financial assistance schemes to help local students to meet their

financial needs.
Work-on-Campus Scheme provides you part-time/temporary job

opportunities on campus by engaging in departmental work and serving the
university community.
Scholarships and prizes to give recognition to and support for your

pursuit of academic and non-academic excellence and/or further studies.
Subsidies for student activities to encourage you to organise and

participate in student-initiated activities.
Student counselling is available to all students to discuss issues concerning

your University study and University life. It aims to enhance your adjustment
and coping skills, to help you increase self-understanding, explore new ways
in problem-solving and facilitate personal development.
Assessment Tools is being provided in measuring your generic

competencies, psychological and physical fitness.
Sports Skill Training Course to promote your physical, social and mental
well-being and the appreciation of sports.
Student Athletes Development Programme to provide opportunities

for outstanding students to demonstrate their sports excellence and also to
promote all-round development of student athletes in PolyU community.
Many programmes are conducted outside normal working hours. Schedule of

programmes can be obtained from the Centre STARS homepage at
www.polyu.edu.hk/stars.
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The location, opening hours and major services of the Offices are as follows:
Obtain
Contact Telephone No./
Information
Services Opening Hours Website
From
Co-curricular Achievement Room QT307, Reception counter: 2766 6800
Transcript Core T Monday to Friday*:
Financial Assistance Schemes 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. For Counselling
General Student Matters Appointment:
Student Counselling Saturday*: 1. 27666800
Scholarships and Prizes 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 2. Email to us:
Student Developmental ocw.sc@polyu.edu.hk
Programmes Opening Hours for 3. https://www40.polyu.e
Subsidies for Student Counselling Services: du.hk/saopossadvstud/
Activities Monday to Friday: secure/make_appo/2
Funding or support for 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Student Organizations
Work-on-Campus Scheme Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Booking of Facilities in Room QT307, Reception counter: 2766 6828

Amenities Centre Core T Monday to Friday*:
Booking of Multi-function 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rooms in Block Z
Student Lockers Saturday*:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Sports Facilities Room VS001, Monday to Sunday: 2766 6780 /
Healthy Lifestyle Activities Shaw Sports 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. 2766 7898
Complex
Hung Hom Halls of Residence G/F, Hung Hom Hall Reception: 3159 0000
Halls of Residence Monday to Sunday:
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Homantin Halls of Residence G/F, Homantin Hall Reception: 3996 2000
Halls of Residence Monday to Sunday:
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
*Except gazetted general holidays
i. PolyU Online Student Services at www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/poss
You can make appointment with our staff, book personal advice and counselling,
student advising service on student development, sports facilities, registration for our
programmes, book music practice rooms or multi-function rooms, apply for a locker
and preview your Co-curricular Achievement Transcript at
www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/poss.
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ii. Appointments Outside Office Hours
You are welcome to approach our staff during normal office hours. For appointments
outside office hours, prior arrangements can be made through the listed telephone
numbers.
To obtain full details and the latest information on the services provided by our offices,
please visit the Centre STARS homepage at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/stars.
D. Office of Careers and Placement Services

The Office of Careers and Placement Services (CAPS) aim to provide a link between
employers and students to facilitate students career planning and optimise their
career development. We offer comprehensive career guidance, resources and services
to PolyU students, including the following:
Career development and training programmes to help students identify career

interests, prepare for real-life working environments requirements, and hone
their job searching skills
Personal and small group career advising and guidance to optimise students
career development.
Local, mainland Chinese and international Work-Integrated Education (WIE)
opportunities for students fulfilment of WIE requirements.
Recruitment talks, career fairs, networking events and career related
activities which provide opportunities for students to meet and network with,
and to solicit jobs from prospective employers.
PolyU Job Board and Joint Institutions Job Information System (JIJIS) which
are job searching platforms for part-time/graduate jobs and internship
opportunities for PolyU students.
E. University Health Service

The Campus Clinic provides Primary Health Care for the University Community. Our
emphasis is on Healthy Lifestyle and a vision of a Healthy Campus.
Services available to full-time students include clinical consultations, medication, first

aid, minor operative treatment, immunization, travel health consultation and
certification on health examination. The UHS Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic offers
Chinese medicine clinical consultations, acupuncture, bone-setting and one stop shop
herbal medicine dispensing service to full-time students. Subsidized primary dental
care is also available. For any concerns related to health issues, students are welcome
to book a medical appointment for advice. Students are also encouraged to obtain
relevant health information from our UHS website.
Our in-house laboratory is equipped to perform a comprehensive range of
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investigations, providing timely services in a general practice setting, supporting both

clinical and health surveillance (certification examinations). Furthermore, our in-house
Digital Radiography suite provides on-site diagnostic general radiography service to
assist in rapid diagnosis and allow One-Stop-Shop service for our students. Other
health care modalities supporting the practice of integrated primary health care are
also available.
The principle to practise Medicine without medicine is emphasized through Health

Promotion and Patient Education. Apart from various health campaigns focusing on
different health topics throughout the year, such as cervical cancer prevention,
healthy diet, physical fitness and student mental health awareness, etc., UHS has 3
special clinics, namely mental wellness clinic, travel health clinic and women health
clinic, which provide additional health services to students in need. Whilst provision
of consultation and dental care are currently limited to full-time students, part-time
students are welcome to participate in all campaigns on disease prevention and
healthy lifestyle practices.
Enquiries and Arrangement for Consultation

Homepage http://www.polyu.edu.hk/uhs
Medical Clinic 2766 5433 Room A001
Dental Clinic 2330 9414 Room GH020
Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic 2766 5553 Room A125
F. Office of Undergraduate Studies

The University has established the Office of Undergraduate Studies (OUS) to help
students of 4-year undergraduate degree programmes to plan for fulfilling the 30-
credit General University Requirements (GUR). OUS oversees the planning,
implementation and evaluation of GUR through two sub-offices: Office of General
University Requirements (OGUR) and Office of Service-Learning (OSL).
i. Office of General University Requirements (OGUR)
The major roles of the Office of General University Requirements include:
Planning and administration of GUR subjects

Provision of academic advising service to students primarily in the area of
GUR
Coordination of overall academic advising activities within the University
Administration of the Online Tutorial on Academic Integrity in Freshman
Seminars
Administration and delivery of the revised Healthy Lifestyle programme
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You are encouraged to meet with the Academic Counsellors at OGUR to know more
about the ideas and requirements of GUR. Our Academic Counsellors will also assist,
guide and empower you to complete GUR via individual and/or group academic advising
sessions.
ii. Office of Service-Learning (OSL)
The major functions of the Office of Service-Learning include:
Promotion of Service-Learning as a core academic pedagogy in PolyU

Coordination and provision of support for the offering of Service-Learning
subjects in PolyU
Identification of community needs, liaison with external organizations, and
developing opportunities for Service-Learning
Implementation of research in the effective application of Service-Learning in
university education
G. Student Facilities and Amenities

i. Sports Facilities
The Kwong On Jubilee Sports Centre in the Communal Building

comprises a multi-purpose sports hall for basketball/badminton, four squash
courts, an activity room.
The Shaw Sports Complex consists of a multi-purpose sports hall for

basketball/badminton/volleyball, a practice sports hall for badminton/
volleyball, fitness rooms; two golf driving bays, an activity room, two roof-top
tennis courts and a table-tennis room.
The Fong Shu Chuen Hall adjacent to the Shaw Sports Complex is a multi-
purpose sports hall for basketball/volleyball/badminton.
Block X Sports Centre consists of a multi-purpose sports hall for futsal/

handball/ badminton, a fitness room and a 25-meter indoor heated 6-lane
swimming pool.
Opening Hours of the above Sports Facilities

Daily 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
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The Michael Clinton Swimming Pool adjacent to the Shaw Sports Complex is
a 50-meter outdoor 8-lane swimming pool. Please go to
www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/pe/sports-facilities/opening-hours-of-sports-
facilities.html for its opening hours.
The Joint Sports Centre at Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, which is shared
with the Hong Kong Baptist University and the City University of Hong Kong,
provides a 400m all-weather track, a standard size soccer pitch, a multi-
purpose court for basketball/volleyball/handball/5-a-side soccer and 4 tennis
courts for sports competition, training and recreational use.
Opening Hours
Daily 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
(Except the soccer pitch which is open from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
Booking of the above sports facilities can be made at the Kwong On Jubilee Sports
Centre and Shaw Sports Complex or on web at www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/pe/sports-
facilities.
ii. Student Lockers
Full-time and part-time students are eligible to apply for a locker with locker rental fee
of $30 per year (subject to change) upon successful application. (Students studying
programmes offered by College of Professional & Continuing Education should
approach HKCC/SPEED office for assistance.) The lockers are provided for use till the
end of the examination period of the summer term (subject to change) every year. All
users should take note of the rental deadline when their lockers are expected to be
vacated for routine cleaning and annual maintenance. For details, please visit
www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/home/facilities/locker/.
iii. Communal Facilities
The Amenities Centre inside the Communal Building provides various kinds of
communal facilities including music appreciation and practice rooms, multi-purpose
rooms, exhibition galleries and student common rooms. For details, please visit
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/resources-and-services/communal-facilities/rooms-
and-facilities.pdf.
Student organizations may book multi-function/activity rooms located on 1/F and 4/F
of Block Z for the running of student activities. Bookings for organizations registered
under the Students Union are processed by the SU Executive Committee.
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Prayer rooms are available for praying. Advance booking is not required.
Please refer to http://www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/resources-and-services/communal-
facilities/general-information.html for details.
Communal
Location Opening Hours
Facilities
Amenities Centre Podium Level, Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.
Communal Building
Saturday 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Sunday and Gazetted Closed

general holidays
American Diner Podium level, Block Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.
FGHJ Courtyard
Sunday and Gazetted 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
general holidays
Bookshop Podium Level, Shaw Monday Friday 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
Amenities Building
general holidays
Chinese Garden 4/F, Communal Monday Saturday 10:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m.
(Staff Restaurant) * Building
(Provide served meals)
general holidays
Communal Dining Hall 3/F, Communal Monday Friday 7:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
(Student Canteen II) Building
(Self-service meals and Saturday 7:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
light refreshments are Sunday 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
available)
Gazetted general Closed
holidays
Convenience Store Podium Level, Shaw Monday Sunday 7:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m.
Amenities Building (including Gazetted
general holidays)
D Cafe Podium Level, Jockey Monday Saturday 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
Club Innovation Tower
general holidays
Food Court G/F, Shaw Amenities Monday Friday 7:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
(Student Canteen I) Building
(Self-service meals and Saturday 7:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
light refreshments are Sunday 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
available)
holidays
Gourmet Restaurant 4/F, Communal Monday Saturday 10:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
(Student Restaurant) Building
general holidays
Lawn Cafe G/F and 1/F, Block N Monday Saturday 8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.
(near Lim Por Yen
Lecture Theatre 2) Sunday and Gazetted 10:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.
general holidays
* Reserved for staff use only during lunch hours from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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Communal
Location Opening Hours
Facilities
LibCafe@PolyU Podium Level, Pao In line with the Library Opening Hours
Yue-kong Library
Minibanks Podium level, Shaw Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
(Hang Seng Bank Amenities Building
and The Bank of East Saturday, Sunday and Closed
Asia) Gazetted general
holidays
Multi-function / 1/F or 4/F, Block Z Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.
Activity rooms
general holidays
Prayer Room Z302a, 3/F, Block Z & Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 10:30 p.m.
PQ502a, 5/F, Core P
general holidays
Student Common 4/F, Communal Monday Saturday 7:00 a.m. 12:00 midnight
Room Building
Sunday 7:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m.

holidays
Student Study Room Z302, 3/F, Block Z Monday Friday 7:00a.m. 11:00p.m.
Saturday 7:00a.m. 7:00p.m.
Sunday and Closed

Gazetted general
holidays
Theatre Lounge G/F, Chung Sze Yuen Monday Saturday 10:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
(Light refreshments Building (adjacent to
and set lunch/dinner the Chiang Chen Sunday and Gazetted Closed
are available) Studio Theatre) general holidays
(The Theatre Lounge may be closed occasionally for
exclusive use by hirers of the Chiang Chen Studio
Theatre or other eligible users.)
VA Kiosk P/F, Block VA Monday Saturday 7:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
general holidays
WY Kiosk P/F, Block W Monday Saturday 7:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m.
general holidays
Z Cafe 2/F, Block Z Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

general holidays
Z Canteen 2/F, Block Z Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.
general holidays
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iv. Student Halls of Residence
Full-time students of UGC-funded programmes are eligible to apply for Hall

residence. For more details of the Student Halls and application information, please
visit www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/hall.
a) Hung Hom Halls Located at 1 Hung Lai Road, Hung Hom, the Halls are
within a 15-minute walk from the P-core of PolyU campus via a covered
footbridge and provide around 3,000 residential places.
b) Homantin Halls Located at 15 Fat Kwong Street, Homantin, the Halls are
within 15-minute walk from the Y-core of PolyU campus and provide 1,650
residential places.
Self-financed students (including undergraduate and taught postgraduate

students) are not eligible for hall residence, and hence they have to secure their
own accommodation in Hong Kong. For self-arranged accommodation, they can
approach the Centre STARS at (852) 2766 6800 for advice or apply for University-
managed Off-campus Housing, subject to availability, with details posted on web at
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hall/index.php/non-local-students/off-campus-housing.
v. Hall Fees
The following hall fees will be charged for the 2017-18 residential year:
a) Hall Lodging Fee
Hall lodging fee is payable in two installments, covering the residential period of 1st
and 2nd semesters respectively.
Lodging Fee for the

Hall Building Room Types
Residential Year
Hung Hom Halls Double Room $12,056

Double Room $12,056
Homantin Halls
Triple Room $12,056
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b) Other Hall Related Fees
Hall Caution Money HK$
It is chargeable to all students upon the acceptance of hall residential offer.
It is refundable on official withdrawal from or termination of hall residence,

subject to no claim on hall residence or other hall related charges being
outstanding. Any residual amount of the Hall Caution Money after any 500
deduction shall be refunded by the Finance Office in due course.
It shall be forfeited if the provisional resident fails to settle the 1st

installment of hall fee before hall residence.
Hall Function Fee HK$

It is payable in two installments, covering the residential period of 1st and
300/residential year
2nd semesters respectively.
vi. Chiang Chen Studio Theatre
Located on the ground floor of the Chung Sze Yuen Building, the 244-seat Chiang
Chen Studio Theatre is well equipped for conferences, talks, seminars, forums,
performances, recitals, ceremonies, film show and various other activities. For further
information, please call 2766 7100 or visit the Culture Promotion and Events Offices
website at www.polyu.edu.hk/cpeo.
vii. Jockey Club Auditorium
Purposely built to provide a cultural hub for students, the 1,025-seat Jockey Club
Auditorium is a specially designed multi-purpose venue for the hosting of
conferences, seminars, ceremonies as well as arts and cultural events such as
musicals, chamber music, dramas, dances, variety shows, film shows, mini concerts
etc. Apart from providing you with a performing venue on campus, the Auditoriums
spacious Entrance Foyer and Lam Tai Fai Amphitheatre offer you perfect venues for all
sorts of indoor and outdoor performances, exhibitions, receptions and gatherings.
With its unique ancient classical theatre design, this facility is second to none amongst
other venues in town. From structural to technological designs, all minute details have
been carefully planned including provision of spacious legroom and wheelchair user
spaces.
For further information, please call 2766 7100 or visit the Culture Promotion and
Events Offices website at www.polyu.edu.hk/cpeo.
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H. Services for Non-local Students

The Mainland and International Student Services Centre (MISS) of the Centre STARS
provides Chinese mainland and international students with one-stop student-oriented
support services throughout their studies at PolyU. To enrich their educational
experience, MISS offers a wide range of services and activities that facilitate
adaptation of newcomers and promote integration between local and non-local
students. For more details, please visit our website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/miss/.
I. Services for Students with Special Needs

The Centre STARS coordinates the services for students with special needs. All
students with special needs are advised to contact Centre STARS at 2766 6800 or
their own Departmental Offices to discuss their special needs. Students are advised to
register their status as students with special needs with the Academic
Secretariat/Centre STARS.
The Centre STARS will discuss with individual students with special needs on his/her
needs at the beginning of each academic year for providing necessary
accommodations. The Office will liaise, on behalf of the students, with Departments
concerned regarding services requested.
i. Learning and Study Aid
Depending on the nature of special needs, special arrangements such as allowing

extra time for examination, preparing examination paper in alternative formats may
be made. A Special Equipment Room is located on the 4/F of the Library. The room
contains specially equipped personal computers, braille display, scanners, magnifying
device and reading machine. In addition, there are 2 research carrels designated for
the disabled in the Research Enhancement Centre on the 3/F. A common room for
students with severe physical impairment, with bed, personal computers and desks, is
located at R405. 24-hour study areas are available on the G/F of Library and overnight
study area is available at S212. Please contact Centre STARS for details if you have
such needs.
ii. Library
Priority is given to students with special needs at all service points. Reserved seats
and special trolleys for carrying books are available on each floor of the Library.
Library staff are also ready to assist these students to complete library procedures,
including locating books. For details, please visit http://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/user-
privileges/special-needs.
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iii. Financial Assistance and Scholarships
Full-time UGC-funded local students with financial needs can apply for grant and loan
from the Government Tertiary Student Finance Scheme Publicly-funded
Programmes (TSFS). Applications are means-tested and different amounts may be
awarded to students according to individual needs.
Local students on full-time self-financed degree programmes may also be eligible to

apply for the Government Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students
(FASP), which is a means-tested scheme.
TSFS/FASP applicants receiving Disability Allowance from the Social Welfare

Department may be granted a discretionary loan on top of the original entitlements.
From 2015/16 to 2017/18, TSFS/FASP applicants with disability/SEN may also apply
for additional academic expenses grant allocated from the Community Care Fund
(CCF).
Both full-time and part-time local students with financial needs can apply for a loan from
the Government Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (NLS). Applications are non-means
tested and the NLS Loan is mainly meant for the payment of tuition fees only.
Full-time UGC-funded local students with financial needs can also apply for assistance
from the PolyU Financial Assistance Scheme. Special consideration may be given to
expenses incurred from disability.
Students are welcome to visit the Centre STARS website at

www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/fa for details of financial assistance.
Post-entry scholarships and prizes, normally ranging in value from around HK$8,000
to HK$40,000 each, are available to full-time undergraduate students. These
scholarships and prizes are normally awarded on academic merit and/or according to
other specific conditions as stipulated by the donors. Most scholarship and prize
candidates are nominated by the Heads of academic departments, but some
scholarships and prizes are open to competition. For details, please visit
www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/scholarship.
In addition to scholarships available to full-time students, full-time students with

disability meeting the requirements and criteria may be nominated by Heads of
Academic Department to compete for Sir Edward Youde Memorial Awards for Disabled
Students and Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship(s)/Scholarship(s) for Disabled
Students. Other scholarships are also available from the community.
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iv. Campus Access and Emergency
All buildings on campus are accessible via ramps or lifts. As the buildings were
completed at different stages, their provisions for students with disabilities are in
accordance with statutory requirements at the time of their completion and may
therefore vary slightly. In this connection, small scale improvements have been and
will continue to be made to improve accessibility and safety, with a view to matching
the provisions with the latest statutory requirements as far as practically possible.
Students with special needs are advised to get familiar with major escape routes
within buildings. Lift lobbies and staircase landings are usually protected by fire doors.
In case of emergency, students with mobility difficulties may consider staying at these
areas for a short period of time and contact the Campus Control Centre at 2766 7999
for assistance immediately.
v. Parking
Only students with disabilities are eligible to apply for campus parking permits. There
are, at present, three car-parking spaces designated to disabled drivers. Application
forms can be downloaded at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fmo/download/
download.html or obtained from the general office of academic departments and the
Campus Control Centre of Facilities Management Office (P111). Students with
disabilities are advised to submit their completed application forms together with
supporting documents (photocopies of vehicle licence, driving licence, student identity
card, certification of handicap issued by the Government and third party insurance)
to speed up processing. Enquiries could be directed to the Facilities Management
Office Help Desk at 2766 7777.
vi. Sports
All sports facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Wheelchair users
requiring assistance in entry can ask for help from manned counters. Special
arrangement will also be made for students with disabilities wishing to participate in
sports related activities.
vii. Priority Service
Students with disabilities are given priority in many of the service counters, e.g. at
library, student canteens, the Centre STARS, registration counter without the need to
follow the normal queue. Students are advised to identify themselves if their special
needs are not obviously visible.
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Student Handbook 2017-18 9. Student Bodies
9. Student Bodies
A. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Students

Union
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Students Union (HKPUSU), registered under the
Societies Ordinance, is the only official organization which represents the full-time
student population of the University other than the postgraduates. For membership
fees, please refer to the section on "Fees Related to Students Union".
HKPUSU is situated at the Shaw Amenities Building of the University. The session of
each year begins on 1 March and ends on the last day in February of the following
year. More information about HKPUSU is available from its official website at
https://su.polyu.edu.hk/.
i. Objectives of HKPUSU
The major objectives of the Union are:
To represent the students of the University in a spirit of unity, democracy

and independence;
To promote and safeguard the general right and welfare to the member;
To widen the cultural, intellectual and ethical interest of its members;
To cultivate a sense of responsibility and social consciousness amongst the

members;
To provide recognised means of communication with the authorities of the

University, and other institutions; and
To envisage social problems and to take due action in order to accelerate the
development of the society.
ii. Organization of HKPUSU
The ultimate authority of the Union rests with its members who can exercise their
power through General Polling. The structure of the Union comprises seven main
parts, namely Union Judicial Council, Union Council, Executive Committee, Press
Committee, Campus Radio, Faculty/School Students Associations, and affiliated
clubs.
The Union Judicial Council is the highest judicial body of the Students Union
under the General Meeting of the Union. It handles and settles any dispute between
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organizations as placed before it. It also gives legal guidance on questions of law.
The Union Council is the authority responsible for all supervision and legislation
affairs of the Union. It holds meetings that every member can join and express their
opinions.
The Executive Committee, comprising members elected by General Polling in the

Annual Election, is responsible for all daily administrative matters of the HKPUSU. It
is the committee representing the HKPUSU.
The Press Committee is responsible for the publication of the students magazine
PolyLife.
Faculty/School Students Association is the association representing the

Faculty/School Students Association members, and responsible for striving for the
welfare and the interests of the members. There are a total of eight such Associations.
Affiliated Clubs provide members with sports, recreational and entertainment

activities or any other shared interests. There are four types of clubs: sports,
recreational, entertainment, and cultural making a total of 34 affiliated clubs. There
are also 8 other clubs registered under SU with exemption of affiliation.
Offices of the Union Judicial Council, the Union Council, the Executive Committee, the
Press Committee, the Faculty/School Students Associations, and the Affiliated Clubs
are situated on the third floor of the Shaw Amenities Building.
iii. Organization Chart of HKPUSU
General Polling
General Meeting
Monitored
Judiciary Administration Legislation
Media
Faculty/School
Union Judicial Executive
Students'
Affiliated Clubs Union Council Campus Radio
Council Committee (Note 3) (Note 1)
Associations
(Note 2)
Departmental Standing Council

Societies/Course FSA Council
Clubs
Committee Secretariat
Affiliated Clubs
Attorney General Auditing Election Finance
Affairs
Committee Commission Committee Committee
Committee
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Note 1 UNION COUNCIL

Standing Committee
Affiliated Club Affairs Committee
Attorney General Committee
Auditing Commission
Election Committee
Finance Committee
Note 2 FACULTY/SCHOOL STUDENTS ASSOCIATIONS

Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles Students Association (FASTSA)
Faculty of Business Students Association (FBSA)
Faculty of Construction and Environment Students Association (FCESA)
Engineering Students Association (ESA)
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences Students Association (FHSSSA)
Faculty of Humanities Students Association (FHSA)
School of Design Students Association (SDSA)
School of Hotel and Tourism Management Students Association (SHTMSA)
Note 3 AFFILIATED CLUBS

Entertainment Division Recreational Division
Arts Society Astronomy Club
Chinese Orchestra Bridge Club
Choir Chess & Boardgames Club
Christian Band Excursion & Travel Affairs
Christian Choir Association
Dance Society Photographic Society
Drama Club The Green Society
Music Society
Magic Society
Orchestra
The PolyArts
Cultural Division Sports Division
Campus Crusade for Christ Archery Club
Cartoons Art Society Iai Kenjutsu Club
Catholic Students' Society Judo Club
Chinese Mainland Students Association Karatedo Club
Christian Fellowship PolyVolley Club
Modeling Club PolyTennis Club
Social Service Group Red Castle Softball Club
Rowing Club
Taekwondo Club
Wing Chun Society
Clubs registered with exemption of affiliation
AIESEC-Local Committee-PolyU
Campus YMCA of PolyU
ENACTUS
The Hong Kong Award for Young People
Wofoo Leaders Network
Zonta Club of Kowloon Golden Z Club I
Toastmasters Club
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iv. Functions and Welfare Services
Wide ranges of activities are organized every year by different Faculty/School

Students Associations and societies of HKPUSU. These include sports, recreational,
academic, social and cultural functions. The Orientation, exhibitions, seminars,
cultural shows, debates, and open competitions are organized for all members of the
Students Union throughout the year. Students can also join different affiliated clubs
according to their interests.
HKPUSU provides regular welfare such as daily photocopying and other stationery
services. Besides, members can buy stationeries in the Co-operation Shop located on
the first floor of the Shaw Amenities Building. HKPUSU also provides other welfare
for its members such as special offers from shops and organizations.
v. Participation in University Affairs
The Students Union also participates actively in the policy making and the
administration of the University. Student representatives are nominated by the
Students Union to serve as full members on various committees of the University
including the Senate, the Faculty Boards, and many others.
vi. Enquiries
Enquiries on matters related to HKPUSU should be addressed to the Executive

Committee at Room VA302 of the Shaw Amenities Building. Students may also
enquire by email to exco@su.polyu.edu.hk.
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Student Handbook 2017-18 10. Important Notes for Non-local Students
10. Important Notes for Non-local

Students
A. Hong Kong Identity Card

According to the Registration of Persons Ordinance, non-local students must apply for
a Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID card) at the Immigration Department within 30 days
of arrival. You are therefore required to apply for an HKID card in person at the
Immigration Department as soon as possible upon arrival (please refer to the section
on Contact Details of the Hong Kong Immigration Department. You may make an
advanced booking via the Immigration Departments 24-hour Appointment Booking
Service for Hong Kong Smart Identity Card application at 2598 0888 or at
http://www.gov.hk/icbooking. In making an appointment, you need to enter the
number of your travel document as the number of the identity document.
Please produce your travel document for the application. There is no charge for HKID
card issued to new arrivals. The processing normally takes about 10 working days
(i.e. excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays).
Once you get the HKID card, you are entitled to use the government medical services
at local rates. You need to complete and return Form AS1 together with a copy of the
HKID card to the Academic Secretariat in person at AS Service Centre. You are required
to carry your HKID card at all times in Hong Kong. In case you have lost it, you should
report to the Police immediately and apply for a replacement at the Immigration
Department within 14 days or, if it is lost or damaged outside Hong Kong, within 14
days of your return. A fee will be charged for the replacement.
B. Visa Extension
It is your responsibility to extend your student visa before it expires.
For full-time students
Please follow the procedures below to extend your student visa around 4 weeks before
its expiry.
Procedures
Get a letter from the Academic Secretariat in support of your application by

sending an e-mail to asnlstds@polyu.edu.hk:
o Quote your student number and contact phone number in Hong Kong;
o State the expected date of your graduation and how many credits you
will be taking in each semester of your remaining study period; and
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o Attach copies of:

- your student visa label;
- the landing slip which shows until when (dd-mm-yyyy) you are
permitted to remain in Hong Kong as a student; and
- biodata page of your travel document (i.e. the page which shows your
photo and personal particulars).
Submit the application for student visa extension within 4 weeks before the
expiry date of your student visa, together with the following documents, at the
Immigration Department.
o The supporting letter from the Academic Secretariat;
o A completed application form ID91, which is downloadable from the
website of the Immigration Department;
o Your travel document; and
o Your Hong Kong Identity Card.
Upon receipt of all necessary documents, it normally takes the Immigration

Department 2 to 3 weeks to process your application.
Once your application has been approved, the Immigration Department will
contact you to collect your new student visa label and No Objection Letter
(NOL). You should be in Hong Kong both at the time of application and
collection of extension of stay label.
If you cannot complete a full-time programme at sub-degree level or above within its
normal duration, the Immigration Department may consider extending your stay for
up to one year to enable you to complete the programme.
For part-time students
You have to submit an application for a new student visa at least 6 weeks before your
visa expires. For details, please visit the AS homepage (http://www.polyu.edu.hk/as
> For PolyU Students > Visa Matters for Non-local Students).
C. Immigration Restrictions on Internship and

Employment
If you are studying a full-time programme at degree level or above with a study
period of not less than one academic year, you may take up study-/curriculum-related
internship arranged or endorsed by the programme offering department. The
duration of the internship is up to one year, or one-third of the normal duration of
the relevant full-time study programme, whichever is shorter. You may also take up
part-time on-campus employment for not more than 20 hours per week throughout
the year and summer jobs during the summer months (i.e. 1 June to 31 August) without
any limit in relation to working hours and location. You are, however, not allowed to
roll over unused hours of part-time on-campus jobs from one week to another.
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You may have received up to two No Objection Letters (NOLs) notifying you of the
relevant arrangements upon approval of your application for entry for study:
You should have been issued an NOL to allow you to take up part-time on-
campus employment and summer jobs. This NOL is valid as long as your
student visa is valid.
If your study programme allows or requires you to take up study-

/curriculum-related internship, you should have been issued a separate NOL
for it. But this NOL is only valid for one academic year while you remain as
a student studying the same programme and your limit of stay in Hong Kong
remains unexpired. We will inform eligible students to collect the renewed
NOL at an appropriate time every year.
If you have the appropriate NOLs, there is no need for you to seek individual
permission from the Director of Immigration for study-/curriculum-related internship
arranged or endorsed by your department, part-time on campus employment or
summer jobs.
If you transfer to another study programme or switch to another institution, the NOLs
in respect of the current programme or institution will cease to be valid. In case of
loss, damage or defacement of the NOLs, you may request the Immigration
Department direct for the issuance of a fresh NOL free of charge.
D. Conditions of Stay and Charity/Voluntary Work

You must observe the conditions of study stipulated by the Immigration Department.
Please visit the website of the Immigration Department:
http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/forms/forms/id-e-996.html for details.
In particular, if you wish to take up charity/voluntary work, you need to seek

permission from the Director of Immigration beforehand. Otherwise, you will be
committing an offence of breaching your conditions of stay.
Procedures
Seek approval from your programme offering department at least 3 weeks

before starting the activities, by providing the following information:
o Name of the organization and its registration number;
o Period of the service (with start date and end date);
o How frequently you will undertake the service and the servicing hours
within the above period;
o Nature of the service and post;
o Details of remuneration or subsidy you will be given, if any;
o An official letter from the organization that covers the above details, if
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any; and
o Your class and examination schedules. (There should be no time clash
between the servicing hours and your class/examination schedules.)
Your programme offering department will submit your application to the

Immigration Department via the Academic Secretariat.
The Academic Secretariat will advise you the outcome of your application by
e-mail.
E. Transfer of Study
If you wish to switch from one programme to another in the University, it is necessary
for you to seek approval from the Director of Immigration.
Procedures
Seek approval from the transfer-in department by submitting the relevant AS

forms (for details, please refer to the section on Transfer of Study).
Once the department approves your application, the Academic Secretariat will
seek approval from the Director of Immigration on your behalf and advise you
the outcome of your application by e-mail.
Collect your renewed No Objection Letter(s) (NOLs) from the Immigration

Department before taking up study-/curriculum-related internship and any
employment (as the NOLs in respect of the current programme or institution
will cease to be valid).
If you transfer to another locally accredited full-time programme before completing

the current one, you will normally be allowed to extend your stay to pursue the new
programme so long as you would not be able, with such extension, to accumulate 5
years or more of continuous residence in Hong Kong.
F. Deferment of Study/Zero Subject Enrolment

If you are approved for deferment of study/zero subject enrolment, the University will
inform the Director of Immigration of your status change.
Procedures
Seek approval from your programme offering department by submitting the

relevant AS forms (for details, please refer to the sections on Deferment of
Study and Zero Subject Enrolment).
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report your application to the Director of Immigration and inform you by e-

mail after getting the acknowledgement letter from the Immigration
Department.
To resume study upon expiry of the approved period of deferred study, you must hold
a valid student visa. If your visa has expired, you need to apply to the Immigration
Department for the student visa via the Academic Secretariat.
Procedures
Submit all the necessary documents for student visa application to the
Academic Secretariat by express post at least 6 weeks before you resume
your study.
For details, please visit the AS homepage (http://www.polyu.edu.hk/as > For

PolyU Students > Visa Matters for Non-local Students).
G. Change of Student Status

If you are going to change your student status from full-time to part-time, or vice
versa, your visa status may be affected. It is therefore necessary for you to seek
approval from the Director of Immigration.
Procedures
Seek approval from your programme offering department by submitting the

relevant AS form, if appropriate (please refer to the section on Student
Status).
seek approval from the Director of Immigration on your behalf and advise
you the outcome of your application by e-mail.
H. Nullification of Registration
If you fail to complete subject registration on the scheduled date, fail to settle your
tuition fees by the payment deadline or the fee payment is rejected by the bank, your
registration on the programme, including subject enrolment, will be declared null and
void and your registration/student status with the University will be removed. In such
cases, the Academic Secretariat will inform the Immigration Department of the
termination of your study at the University. This may lead to cancellation of your
student visa or refusal of your re-entry to Hong Kong by the Immigration Department.
Please refer to the section on Discontinuation or Withdrawal of Study/De-registration
for more details. Even if your registration status is reinstated subsequently, you may
need to re-apply for a student visa.
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I. Discontinuation or Withdrawal of Study/De-

registration
Once it is confirmed that you have discontinued, withdrawn your study at PolyU or
have been de-registered from your programme, the University will inform the
Immigration Department accordingly. According to Immigration Regulations, you
must leave Hong Kong before the expiry of your limit of stay or within 4 weeks from the
date of termination of the study, whichever is earlier; otherwise, you will be
committing a criminal offence of breaching your conditions of stay.
J. Exchange Activities
If you wish to take up exchange activities for one year or more, it is necessary for you
to seek prior approval from the Director of Immigration.
Once the department approves your exchange application, the Academic Secretariat
will seek approval from the Director of Immigration on your behalf. You will be advised
of the outcome of your application by e-mail.
K. Immigration Arrangements for Non-local

Graduates (IANG)
Under the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG), you can apply
to stay in or return to Hong Kong after you have obtained a degree or higher
qualification in a full-time and locally-accredited programme in Hong Kong. You will
normally be granted a stay of 12 months on time limitation without any condition
upon application, provided that you meet the normal immigration requirements.
During the stay, you are free to take up employment or pursue studies in Hong Kong
without the need to seek prior approval from the Immigration Department.
Procedures
Directly submit the application to the Immigration Department together with any of
the following documents which proves that you have completed your study:
A transcript of studies;
A testimonial; or
An official Assessment Result Notification.
You may apply for any of the above documents upon the release of overall assessment
results. For details, please refer to the sections on Assessment Results and
Transcript of Studies / Testimonial.
While you are waiting for the results for graduation, you may apply for the interim
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extension of stay direct at the Immigration Department. The Immigration Department

will normally grant a 3-month interim extension to eligible students. The interim visa,
however, does not entitle you to study or work in Hong Kong. You should apply for
such an extension only after you have completed all coursework and examinations.
And once it is confirmed that you need to continue to study, you should apply for
student visa extension immediately (please refer to the section on Visa Extension).
Before your application for student visa extension, or for staying under the IANG, is
approved by the Immigration Department, you should not attend classes at the
University or start working in a job.
To apply for the stay under IANG or for the interim extension, you do not need a
supporting letter from the Academic Secretariat.
L. Contact Details of the Hong Kong Immigration

Department
Hong Kong Identity
8/F, Immigration Tower *
Card application
For mainland students
Quality Migrants and Mainland
Residents Section,
6/F, Immigration Tower*
Address Visa extension
For other non-local students
Extension Section,
Information and Liaison Section,
Other matters
Telephone Hotline 2824 6111
E-mail Address enquiry@immd.gov.hk
http://www.immd.gov.hk
Website
(Please check this website for updated information.)
M. Student Welfare
After admission, the Mainland and International Student Services Office (MISS) will
look after your welfare at the University, such as counselling and student development.
For enquiries concerning visa matters, please approach the Academic Secretariat.
* Immigration Tower is located at 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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Student Handbook 2017-18 Appendix 1
Health, Safety and Environment

Guidelines
A. Health and Safety Policy

Your health and safety is our concern. The Health and Safety Policy of the
University is established to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health
and safety of students in the course of study. The measures taken as part of this
commitment are designed to achieve high health and safety standards over and
above compliance with relevant statutory requirements. Please refer to the Health,
Safety and Environment Office (HSEO) homepage at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hseo
for detailed guidance on various health and safety issues. You may access the Health
and Safety Guide and other handbooks on the HSEO homepage direct from the
University Portal.
B. Environmental Policy
PolyU pledges to provide a good environment for her staff and students, and to
ensure that her activities are complying with relevant legal requirements and
conducted in an environmentally responsible manner. To demonstrate such
commitment, PolyU strictly follows good practice recommended by governmental
departments and authorities to minimize the discharge of air pollutants and
wastewater to the environment. Noise arising from construction areas on the
campus is controlled in accordance with legal requirements. Hazardous waste
including chemical, clinical and radioactive waste generated from laboratory
activities are properly managed to avoid contamination to the environment. For
major development projects, Environmental Impact Assessments are conducted in
order to minimize any substantial deterioration to the environment. PolyU also
makes every effort to promote and educate PolyU members on various
environmental protective measures as well as new development in environmental
laws and regulations.
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C. General Health and Safety Guidelines

To safeguard your well-being and your safety as well as those of other persons, you
are required to follow the general health and safety guidelines below:
Fully co-operate and participate in all measures taken to ensure health and
safety;
Take reasonable care at work and study for your health and safety and all
other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions;
Not to interfere with or misuse, intentionally or recklessly, anything provided

in the interests of health and safety; and
Report problems relating to health and safety matters to your lecturers and
supervisors timely.
D. General Laboratory Safety Guidelines

The following guidelines on laboratory safety aim to ensure appropriate health and
safety measures are taken when you are at work in laboratories.
Know the location of and how to use the emergency equipment (e.g. fire
extinguishers, safety showers and eyewash) in your area, as well as how to
obtain emergency assistance.
Know the types of personal protective equipment available (e.g. eye and
hand protection) and use the equipment properly for the job.
Do not consume food, beverages, smoke or make up in areas where

chemicals or biological agents are being used or stored. Glassware or
containers that have been used for laboratory operations should never be
used to prepare or keep food or beverages. Food storage is not permitted in
laboratory freezers, refrigerators, ice chests or cold rooms.
Know the potential hazards of the chemicals before use and take
appropriate precautions. For those chemicals that you are not familiar with,
consult your supervisor or refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
available from your supervisor or HSEO.
Long hair and loose clothing should be confined when in the laboratory.
Label all containers of chemicals.
Clean up spilled chemicals or microorganisms properly without delay.
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Do not use your mouth to operate pipettes or to start a siphon; a pipette

filler should be used.
Avoid exposure to gases, vapours and aerosols. Use appropriate safety

equipment and work in fume hood whenever such exposure is likely.
Never distract or startle other students and workers. Practical jokes or

horseplay in the laboratory cannot be tolerated at any time.
Follow disposal procedures for chemical and biological wastes.
Always wash your hands and forearms with soap and water before leaving
the laboratory area.
Stay out of the area of a fire or accident unless it is your responsibility to

handle the emergency.
E. Guidelines for the Operation of Irradiating

Apparatus and the Handling of Radioactive
Substances
Since the operation of irradiating apparatus (such as X-ray equipment) and the
handling of radioactive substance are subject to stringent regulatory control by the
Law of Hong Kong, undergraduate students are not allowed to operate or handle
them unless they are under the direct supervision of the technical staff of the
laboratory or the responsible academic staff. For postgraduate students, they must
have received proper training and registered with the Health, Safety and
Environment Office before they are allowed to handle these radiation sources. In
certain cases, registration with the Government through the Health, Safety and
Environment Office is necessary.
F. Guidelines for Use of High-power Laser Equipment

Improper use of high-power laser may result in irrecoverable injury, especially to our
eyes or skin, and even death in extreme case. Hence, it is the policy of the
University to require all high-power laser equipment (i.e. class 3b or above) to be
registered with the Health, Safety and Environment Office.
For users who are undergraduate students, they must be under the direct
supervision of the technical staff of the laboratory or the responsible academic staff
whenever the high-power laser equipment is energized. For postgraduate students,
they must have received proper laser safety training before they are allowed to
operate the laser equipment.
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Besides, the users must not tamper with the safety interlocks, if any, of the laser
equipment and must always comply with appropriate safety procedures.
G. Emergency Contact and Other Useful Telephone

Numbers
24 hours 2766 7999
Campus Security Control Centre 2766 7666
Health, Safety and Environment Office (Information Hotline) 3400 8396
University Health Service 2766 5433
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Rules for Student Computer Centre

Users
A. Legitimate Users
Facilities in the Student Computer Centre are for the exclusive use of
students and staff of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
PolyU Student/Staff Identity Cards are the only valid identification for the
purpose of admission to the Student Computer Centre.
To safeguard the use of facilities by legitimate users only, students/staff

entering the Student Computer Centre are required to present their
student/staff identity cards.
Due to limited resources, the facilities in the Student Computer Centre are
not extended to retirees, graduates/alumni and visitors.
B. General Rules
Use of facilities in the Student Computer Centre by individuals is on a first-
come-first-served basis.
Hardware and software other than those installed in the Student Computer
Centre may not be used.
Users should observe the instructions/guidelines on the proper use of

facilities in the Student Computer Centre as displayed in the Centre or as
advised by the ITS/security staff on duty.
C. Responsibilities of Users
All users have the responsibilities to:
Avoid causing disturbance to other users in the Centre.
Keep the Student Computer Centre clean and tidy.
Use the facilities for legitimate/approved purposes only.
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Be considerate and co-operative when using those PCs dedicated for laser
printing. Due to resources constraints, the current practice is to allow a
maximum of 20 pages or 10 minutes printing-time for each user.
Report suspected virus attacks on computer systems to the ITS staff on duty
or to the ITS Help Centre.
Return all equipment on loan to the counter half an hour before the
closing time or at any other time upon request by the ITS/security staff on
duty.
Leave the Student Computer Centre at the closing time, or as requested by

the ITS/security staff on duty.
D. Safety and Security

For safety and security reasons:
All users should enter and leave the Student Computer Centre via the
turnstile unless otherwise directed by the ITS/security staff on duty.
Student Computer Centre users may be requested by the ITS/security staff

on duty to show the contents of their bags, cases, personal belongings etc.
at the exit or at any time inside the Student Computer Centre.
ITS may from time to time revise the regulations regarding admission to and
the use of facilities in the Student Computer Centre.
E. Caution
Users are expected not to:
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any computer systems in the

University or elsewhere.
Reveal his/her PolyU NetID and NetPassword to any other person.
Post and introduce obscene material on the computer systems.
Abuse the privilege of using the computing facilities for non-coursework

purposes such as playing computer games.
Alter, delete, or copy any licensed software on the equipment in the

Student Computer Centre.
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Take away computer stationery, blank computer or printing paper etc. from
the Student Computer Centre.
Move or relocate any furniture, equipment, manuals or other properties in

the Student Computer Centre without the permission of the ITS/security
staff on duty.
Deface or damage in any way furniture, equipment, manuals or other

properties in the Student Computer Centre.
Smoke, eat, drink, shout, sing or play in the Student Computer Centre.
Bring in objects which may interfere with the proper use and management of
the Student Computer Centre such as bottles of ink, wet umbrellas, food or
drinks. Smart/Mobile phones or other photographic equipment such as
cameras, audio and video players etc. may not be used in the Student
Computer Centre without the prior permission of the ITS/security staff on
duty.
Wear rain-coats or boiler-suits in the Student Computer Centre or any

clothing likely to soil the facilities in the Student Computer Centre.
Leave personal property unattended anywhere in the Student Computer

Centre. Items left unattended on the desks are considered as attempted
reservation of a computing place which is not allowed and such computing
places may be taken up by other users. In case of dispute, the Director of IT
or his designated representative has absolute discretion in allocating seats
to users. Unattended belongings may be removed by ITS/Security staff on
duty and ITS will not be responsible for any loss or damage of personal
property.
Infringement of any of the above regulations may lead to demand for immediate
departure from the Student Computer Centre and notification to the Head of
Department concerned for appropriate action.
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Plagiarism
A. About Plagiarism
Plagiarism refers to the act of using the creative works of others (e.g. ideas, words,
images or sound, etc) in ones own work without proper acknowledgement of the
source. According to the Websters Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary (1987), to
plagiarise means
[T]o steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as ones own: [to] use (a
created production) without crediting the source: [to] commit literary theft: [to]
present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.
The University views plagiarism, whether committed intentionally or because of

ignorance or negligence, as a serious disciplinary offence. Excuses such as not
knowing that this is required or not knowing how to do it are not accepted. It is
the students responsibility to understand what plagiarism is, and take action steps
to avoid plagiarism in their academic work. The golden rule is: if in doubt,
acknowledge.
B. Avoiding Plagiarism
Students are required to submit their original work and avoid any possible
suggestion of plagiarism in the work they submit for grading or credit. Below are
some suggestions on how you can avoid plagiarism in your own work:
i. Use sources with care and respect
Take careful notes so that you know where you found the information.
Keep track of all the sources you have used for each assignment.
Cite all your sources in your finished work, distinguishing carefully

between your own ideas/work and those taken from others.
Include all your sources in your References or Bibliography section,

normally included at the end of the paper.
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ii. Find out the expectations of your Department and your

teacher
Different disciplines or professions may have slightly different conventions

for citation and referencing. Ask your Department or teacher for the
specific citing and reference system or conventions used in your chosen
profession/discipline.
Ask your teacher what type of collaboration and help is permitted for the
specific assignment.
iii. Develop your academic skills
Plan your academic work carefully and start early so that you have time to do
your own work.
Make a work schedule for your work and try to keep to it.
Study resource materials and attend courses or workshops provided by the

University to continually improve your skills in referencing and academic
writing.
iv. Be honest, and always do your own work
C. Resources and Support Provided to Students

To know more about plagiarism and how to cite sources properly in your work, please
refer to the booklet About Plagiarism and How to Avoid It developed by the
University at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ogur/academic_integrity/Plagiarism_Booklet.pdf.
You can also obtain more information about using sources and referencing styles
from the following web page of the Centre for Independent Language Learning,
English Language Centre of this University at http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/CILL/
reference.aspx.
The University Library subscribes to EndNote. It is a reference management tool

that could be used to help you create your own bibliographic database. More details
can be found at: https://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk/research-support/tools/ref-
management-tools.
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Arrangements during Bad Weather

A. Tropical Cyclone Warning
Signal No.
Classes/examinations will be held as scheduled.
1 or 3
Signal No. Arrangements for Classes NOT YET STARTED
8 or above
When the Hong Kong Between 6:30 a.m. and All classes commencing before 2:00
Observatory announces during 12:00 noon p.m. will be cancelled.
the time/period specified that All classes commencing at any time
Between 12:00 noon and
Signal No. 8 or above is likely from 12:00 noon and before 6:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
to be hoisted within the next will be cancelled.
two hours OR when the Signal All classes commencing from 4:30 p.m.
is hoisted during the period: From 4:30 p.m.
onward will be cancelled.
When the Hong Kong All classes commencing from 2:00 p.m.
Observatory announces during Before or at 12:00 noon
will be held as scheduled.
the time/period specified that
Signal No.8 or above is All classes commencing from 6:30 p.m.
Before or at 4:30 p.m.
lowered: will be held as scheduled.
Arrangements for Classes ALREADY STARTED
Arrangements will be made by Departments to release students to go home as soon as possible.
Arrangements for Examinations
When the Hong Kong Observatory announces
that the Signal No. 8 or above is likely to be
Examinations will be postponed.
hoisted OR when the Signal is hoisted within 2
hours from the commencement of examinations
Signal No. 8 or above hoisted during Examinations will continue unless otherwise
examinations announced by the Academic Secretariat.
Signal No. 8 or above lowered 2 hours before the Examinations will be held as scheduled unless
commencement of examinations otherwise announced by the University.
If Signal No. 8 is likely to be lowered
at or before 6:45 a.m., examinations starting at 8:45 a.m. will be held as scheduled;
at or before 10:30 a.m., examinations starting at 12:30 p.m. will be held as scheduled;
at or before 1:15 p.m., examinations starting at 3:15 p.m. will be held as scheduled;
at or before 5:00 p.m., examinations starting at 7:00 p.m. will be held as scheduled.
For revised examination arrangement, please call the Academic Secretariat telephone hotline 2333
0600 on the following working day after the cyclone warning signal has been lowered.
Notes for Attention:
1. Announcements made by the Education Bureau are not applicable to the University.
2. The above does not apply to training/clinical placement outside PolyU campus. Students should
follow the arrangements of individual organisations or the advice as given by your department.
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B. Rainstorm Warning
Amber
Classes/examinations will be held as scheduled.
Warning
Red Classes/examinations will be held as scheduled unless the University announces the suspension of
Warning these activities.
Black Arrangements for Classes NOT YET STARTED
Warning
Between 6:30 a.m. and All classes commencing before 2:00 p.m. will be
12:00 noon cancelled.
Warning Between 12:00 noon and All classes commencing at any time from 12:00 noon
issued 4:30 p.m. and before 6:30 p.m. will be cancelled.
All classes commencing from 4:30 p.m. onward will
From 4:30 p.m.
be cancelled.
All classes and examinations scheduled at or after
Before or at 12:00 noon 2:00 p.m. will be held as scheduled unless otherwise
Warning announced by the University.
cancelled All Evening classes/examinations which commence at
Before or at 4:30 p.m. or after 6:30 p.m. will be held as scheduled unless
otherwise announced by the University.
Arrangements for Examinations NOT YET STARTED
Warning issued within 2 hours from the

Examinations will be postponed.
commencement of examinations
Warning cancelled 2 hours before the Examinations will be held as scheduled unless
commencement of examinations otherwise announced by the University.
If warning is likely to be cancelled
at or before 6:45 a.m., examinations starting at 8:45 a.m. will be held as scheduled;
at or before 10:30 a.m., examinations starting at 12:30 p.m. will be held as scheduled;
at or before 1:15 p.m., examinations starting at 3:15 p.m. will be held as scheduled;
at or before 5:00 p.m., examinations starting at 7:00 p.m. will be held as scheduled.
For revised examination arrangement, please call the Academic Secretariat telephone hotline 2333
0600 on the following working day after the warning has been lowered.
Arrangements for classes/examinations ALREADY STARTED

As advised by the Government, people should take shelter in a safe place during
classes/examinations, such activities will continue unless otherwise announced by the Academic
Secretariat.
If the warning is still in force when classes/examinations end, you are advised to stay on
campus (in the Shaw Amenities Building) for your own safety until the warning has been
cancelled or the traffic conditions have improved. Air-conditioning will be maintained whenever
practicable while the warning is prevailing.
You should contact the Campus Security Control Centre at telephone no. 2766 7666 for
assistance when necessary.
Notes for Attention:

1. Announcements made by the Education Bureau are not applicable to the University.
2. The above does not apply to training/clinical placement outside PolyU campus. Students should
follow the arrangements of individual organisations or the advice as given by your department.
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List of Departments/Offices (Full Name and Abbreviation) and

Contact Information
The alphabetical letters of a room number stand for the entry cores for accessing to the room. The first digit is the floor
number. The floor number for the podium is 2.
Academic Advising Website Room

Office Enquiry Hotline Fax Office Website URL E-mail for Enquiry
URL No.
Faculties / School Board Office
Applied Science and Textiles http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fast/bd2 scastenq@

2766 5057-9 2362 2578 TU502
(FAST) fast .php polyu.edu.hk
Business (FB) 2766 5084 / 5091 2362 5773 http://www.fb.polyu.edu.hk http://www.fb.polyu.edu.hk fbenq@polyu.edu.hk M923
Construction and Environment http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fce/prog faculty.ce@

3400 8496 2362 2574 ZS1201
(FCE) fce rammes_broad_discipline.html polyu.edu.hk
Broad Discipline of
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ Engineering: denquiry@
Engineering (FENG) 2766 5064 2176 4563 AG711
feng http://www.polyu.edu.hk/feng/a polyu.edu.hk
cademic_advising_BoD/
Health and Social Sciences fhss.email@

2766 5075 / 5077 2363 0146 http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk -- A401
(FHSS) polyu.edu.hk
https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/fh/en-
us/student_life/student_intranet/
fh.enquiry@
Humanities (FH) 3400 8212 2363 8955 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fh bdlcc.html GH801
polyu.edu.hk
(FH Homepage > Student Life >
Student Intranet > BDLCC)
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URL No.
Broad Discipline Office
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fast/bd2 scastenq@
Applied Sciences 2766 5057-9 2362 2578 TU502
fast .php polyu.edu.hk
www.fb.polyu.edu.hk/academic_ bd.business@polyu.
Business 2766 5084 / 5091 2362 5773 http://www.fb.polyu.edu.hk/ M923
advising.aspx edu.hk
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fce/prog faculty.ce@
Construction and Environment 3400 8496 2362 2574 ZS1201
fce rammes_broad_discipline.html polyu.edu.hk
Broad Discipline of Engineering:
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ denquiry@
Engineering 2766 5064 2176 4563 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/feng/ac AG711
feng polyu.edu.hk
ademic_advising_BoD/
http://www.comp.polyu.edu.hk/e
http://www.comp.polyu.ed enquiry@
Computing 3400 3145 2774 0842 n/taught_courses/academic_advi PQ806
u.hk comp.polyu.edu.hk
sing/index.php
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ http://apss.polyu.edu.hk/teaching ssdept@polyu.edu.
Social Sciences 2766 5773 2773 6558 HJ402
apss /academic-advising hk
https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/fh/en-
us/student_life/student_intranet/
Language, Culture and bdlcc.html fh.enquiry@
3400 8212 2363 8955 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fh GH801
Communication (FH Homepage > Student Life > polyu.edu.hk
Student Intranet > BDLCC)
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ hminfo@polyu.edu.
Hotel and Tourism Management 3400 2200-4 2362 9362 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/htm TH711
htm hk
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URL No.
Schools / Departments / Centres
Aeronautical and Aviation http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ http://www.polyu.edu.hk/aae/aca aae.info@polyu.edu.
3400 2489 2725 4922 GH266
Engineering (AAE) aae demic_advising_AE_ATE.php hk
Applied Biology and Chemical http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ http://www.polyu.edu.hk/abct/en/ enquiry.abct@polyu.

3400 8688-8692 2364 9932 Y828
Technology (ABCT) abct academic-advising.html edu.hk
2362 9045 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ www.polyu.edu.hk/ama/academi maopview@polyu.

Applied Mathematics (AMA) 2766 6946 / 6948 TU732
2764 4382 ama c_advising/ edu.hk
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ap/acad apdept@polyu.edu.
Applied Physics (AP) 2766 5674 2333 7629 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ap CD616
_advising.html hk
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ http://apss.polyu.edu.hk/teaching ssdept@polyu.edu.

Applied Social Sciences (APSS) 2766 5773 2773 6558 HJ402
apss /academic-advising hk
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bme/e
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ bme.info@polyu.edu
Biomedical Engineering (BME) 3400 8577 2334 2429 n/undergraduate/academic- ST415
bme .hk
advising
2766 5807 / 7770 http://www.bre.polyu.edu.hk/teac

http://www.bre.polyu.edu. bsvivien@polyu.edu.
Building and Real Estate (BRE) 3400 8120-8122 2764 5131 hingnlearning/teachingnlearning- ZS727
hk hk
3400 3819 aa.html
Building Services Engineering http://www.bse.polyu.edu. http://www.bse.polyu.edu.hk/Aca beenquiry@polyu.

2766 5847 2765 7198 ZS867
(BSE) hk d_Advise/index.html edu.hk
2766 7443 / 7460 /
Chinese and Bilingual Studies 2334 0185 / cbs.enquiry@polyu. AG522 /
7463 / 7829 /
(CBS) 2364 4742 edu.hk CF701
3400 3268-9 http://www.cbs.polyu.edu.
--
2766 7469 / 7924 / hk/
- Chinese Language Centre clc.enquiry@polyu
4755 / 2773 1740 GH601
(CLC) .edu.hk
3400 3837
3400 8929-30 / http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ cndept@polyu.edu.
Chinese Culture (CC) 2334 3747 -- HJ631
3400 8934 cc/ hk
Civil and Environmental http://www.polyu.edu.hk http://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/pro ceenqir@polyu.edu

2766 6068 2334 6389 ZS972
Engineering (CEE) /cee/ gramme-subj-synopsis.html .hk
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URL No.
https://intranet.comp.polyu.edu.h
http://www.comp.polyu.edu. k/ProgInfo/ResourcesSupport.ht enquiry@comp.poly
Computing (COMP) 3400 3145 2774 0842 ml PQ806
hk u.edu.hk
Educational Development Centre edith.wong@polyu.e

2766 6298 2334 1569 http://edc.polyu.edu.hk -- TU626
(EDC) du.hk
http://www.ee.polyu.edu.hk/en/ac eenotice@polyu.edu
Electrical Engineering (EE) 2766 6150 2330 1544 http://www.ee.polyu.edu.hk CF620
ademic_advising.php .hk
Electronic and Information http://www.eie.polyu.edu. http://www.eie.polyu.edu.hk/eInfo eie.enquiry@polyu.
2766 6211 / 6223 2362 8439 DE614
Engineering (EIE) hk 4Students/AAS/ edu.hk
2766 4384 / 7643 /
http://www.engl.polyu.edu. egdept@polyu.edu.
English (ENGL) 7572 / 7573 2333 6569 -- AG428
hk hk
3400-3497
http://www.elc.polyu.edu. enquiry@elc.polyu.
English Language Centre (ELC) 2766 7500 2334 2141 -- AG612
hk edu.hk
2766 4826 / http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ gedept@polyu.edu.
General Education Centre (GEC) 2765 6774 -- A501
4866 / 4869 ~gec hk
Health Technology and https://www2.polyu.edu.hk/hti/aa hti.dept@polyu.edu.
3400 8578 2362 4365 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hti Y934
Informatics (HTI) 2/HTI_Academic_Advising.pdf hk
Industrial Centre (IC) 2766 7585 2334 4634 http://www.ic.polyu.edu.hk -- ic@polyu.edu.hk W309
2766 6595 / 6620 /

6611 / 3400 3838 havina.chow@polyu.
edu.hk (Ug Prog)
Industrial and Systems (Ug prog) http://www.ise.polyu.edu. http://www.ise.polyu.edu.hk/prog
2362 5267 EF625
Engineering (ISE) hk rammes/academic_advising
michele.wong@poly
2766 4118 / 4227
u.edu.hk (Pg Prog)
(Pg Prog)
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/itc/en/s
Institute of Textiles and Clothing 2766 6500-1 / 6510 / tudent-support/academic- tcgeneral@polyu.
2773 1432 http://www.itc.polyu.edu.hk QT715
(ITC) 6514 / 6534 advising-for-4-year-degree- edu.hk
students
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URL No.
Land Surveying and Geo- http://www.lsgi.polyu.edu. http://academicadvising.lsgi.poly lsdept@polyu.edu.
2766 5968 2330 2994 ZS621
Informatics (LSGI) hk u.edu.hk hk
Logistics and Maritime Studies http://www.lms.polyu.edu. https://www.polyu.edu.hk/lms/en/ lms.enquiry@polyu.

2766 4607 2330 2704 M628
(LMS) hk teaching-and-learning/academic- edu.hk
advising/
2766 7114 / 7370 / http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ mm.dept@polyu.
Management and Marketing (MM) 2765 0611 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/mm M801
7381 mm edu.hk
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/me/Aca mmquiry@polyu.edu.
Mechanical Engineering (ME) 2766 6657-8 / 7992 2365 4703 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/me FG622
demicAdvisors hk
2766 5398-9 / 6709 /
rsdept@polyu.edu.
Rehabilitation Sciences (RS) 6719 / 6728 / 6730 / 2330 8656 http://www.rs.polyu.edu.hk http://www.rs.polyu.edu.hk/daa QT512
hk
3400 3301
School of Accounting and Finance http://www.af.polyu.edu.hk/static afmail@polyu.edu.
2766 7038-9 / 7115 2330 9845 http://www.af.polyu.edu.hk M715
(AF) _pages/index/12 hk
http://www.sd.polyu.edu.hk/link/a sdweb@polyu.edu.
School of Design (SD) 2766 5454 2774 5067 http://www.sd.polyu.edu.hk V810
cademic-advising hk
School of Hotel and Tourism http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ hminfo@polyu.edu.
3400 2200-4 2362 9362 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/htm TH711
Management (SHTM) htm hk
sn.enquiry@polyu.
School of Nursing (SN) 2766 4369 2364 9663 http://sn.polyu.edu.hk/ http://sn.polyu.edu.hk/saa GH506
edu.hk
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/so/curre
2766 4835 / wing.yee.lai@polyu.
School of Optometry (SO) 2764 6051 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/so nt.php?lang=en&page=285&disp HJ502
7824 / 6117 edu.hk
mode=1
School of Professional Education
http://www.speed- speed@speed-
and Executive Development 3400 2828 2363 0540 -- QR802
polyu.edu.hk/ polyu.edu.hk
(SPEED)
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Office Enquiry Hotline Office Website URL E-mail for Enquiry

Other Offices
Admissions matters: For local applicants:
asadmft@polyu.edu.hk
(full-time undergraduate
programmes)
asadmpt@polyu.edu.hk
(part-time undergraduate
programmes)
asadmpg@polyu.edu.hk
(taught postgraduate
programmes)
For non-local applicants:
asnlocal@polyu.edu.hk
Academic Secretariat (AS) 24 hours: 2333 0600 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/as
For enrolment matters: asregisn@polyu.edu.hk
For subject aswebreg@polyu.edu.hk

registration matters:
For examination,
certification and award asexmawd@polyu.edu.hk
matters:
Student visa matters:
asnlstds@polyu.edu.hk
General matters:
asdept@polyu.edu.hk
General: 2766 7666 (24 hours) /

Campus Control Centre -- --
2766 7999 (Emergency)
Centre STARS (Student Advancement
General: 2766 6800 www.polyu.edu.hk/stars stars.info@polyu.edu.hk
and Resources)
Help Desk: 2766 7777 (to report
defects and seek assistance)
Facilities Management Office (FMO) http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fmo fminfo@polyu.edu.hk
General: 2766 7207 (for general
information)
Health, Safety and Environment Office
3400 8396 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hseo --
(HSEO)
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Other Offices
Hong Kong Community College (HKCC)
General: ccoffice@hkcc-polyu.edu.hk
(Hung Hom Bay Campus and West General: 3746 0123 http://www.hkcc-polyu.edu.hk/
Admissions: ccadmission@hkcc-polyu.edu.hk
Kowloon Campus)
Information Technology Services Office General: 2766 4566 Comments & suggestions:
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/its/
(ITS) IT Help-Centre: 2766 5900 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/its/contact-us/e-views
General: 2766 6863

Opening hours: 2766 6863 / 7734
24 hours: 2766 7734
Library (LIB) WhatsApp: 6423 0820 http://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk lbviews@polyu.edu.hk
(Mon Sat: 9am 7pm, Sun/public

holidays: 12 noon 7pm, when
Library opens)
Office of Careers and Placement Enquiry form: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/caps/contact-

General: 3400 3775 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/caps
Services (CAPS) us/online-enquiry-form
Counselling Appointment and General http://www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/c ocw.sc@polyu.edu.hk
Enquiries: 2766 6800 ounselling
Office of Counselling and Wellness
(OCW) sports.development@polyu.edu.hk
Sports Development: 2766 6812 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/s
ports stars.sf@polyu.edu.hk
Sports Facilities: 2766 6780
Office of General University
General: 3400 8203 / 8207 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ogur/ ogurenq@polyu.edu.hk
Requirements (OGUR)
Office of Undergraduate Studies (OUS) General: 3400 8206 http://www.polyu.edu.hk/ous ousenq@polyu.edu.hk
Office of Service-Learning (OSL) General: 2766 4376 http://www.osl.polyu.edu.hk/ oslinfo@polyu.edu.hk
General: 3400 2588
www.polyu.edu.hk/stars osd.info@polyu.edu.hk
Office of Student Development (OSD) The Mainland and International
Student Services Centre (MISS): www.polyu.edu.hk/miss miss.info@polyu.edu.hk
3400 2608
Office of Student Resources and
General : 27666800 www.polyu.edu.hk/stars srrlinfo@polyu.edu.hk
Residential Life (SRRL)
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Other Offices
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Executive Committee: 2766 7025
http://su.polyu.edu.hk exco@su.polyu.edu.hk
Students Union (SU) Union Council: 2766 7694
Medical Consultation Appointments
and General Enquiries: 2766 5433
Medical and Health Enquiries:
2766 5433
University Health Service (UHS) Traditional Chinese Medicine http://www.polyu.edu.hk/uhs uhshelp@polyu.edu.hk
Appointments and General Enquiries:
2766 5553
Dental Consultation Appointments
and Enquiries: 2330 9414
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Key to Campus Map

The alphabetical letters of a room number stands for the cores, which the first digit is the floor number for the
room. The floor number for the podium is 2.
AG Wing and A Wing - Chung Sze Yuen Building

Centre for Independent Language Learning
Confucius Institute of Hong Kong
Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies
Department of English
English Language Centre
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
General Education Centre
Integrative Health Clinic (School of Nursing)
Optometry Clinic (School of Optometry)
Rehabilitation Clinic (Department of Rehabilitation Sciences)
University Health Service
Anita Chan Lai Ling Building (Link Building) (Rooms start with P)
24 Hours Campus Control Centre P111
(Facilities Management Office)
Audio-Visual Support Unit, Central Mailing Service Unit,
Electrical and Fire Protection Section (Facilities Management Office)
Graphic and Photographic Unit, and Reprographic Unit
(Communications and Public Affairs Office)
General Teaching Rooms
Mathematics Learning Support Centre
(Department of Applied Mathematics)
BC Wing
Laboratories
Materials Research Centre
Photonics Research Centre
Block R - Shirley Chan Building

Chinese Mainland Affairs Office
Dean of Students Office
Faculty of Business Executive Training Floor
Faculty of Business IDEAS Lounge and Executive Training Floor
Institute for Entrepreneurship
Centre for Professional and Business English
Technology Marketing & Industrial Networking Division
PolyU Technology and Consultancy Co. Limited
The Hong Kong Research Institutes of Textiles and Apparel
Block U - Realink Building

Department of Applied Mathematics
Educational Development Centre
Fitness Room
Industrial Centre
Laboratories and Workshops
Lecture Theatres
Rehabaid Society - Environmental Advisory Service
WY Kiosk
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Block W - Industrial Centre / Ho Iu Kwong Building

Aviation Services Research Centre
Block Y - Lee Shau Kee Building

Centralised Animal Facilities
Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Department of Health Technology and Informatics
Laboratories
Lecture Theatres
Block Z
(Address: 181 Chatham Road South, Hung Hom, Kowloon)
Campus Development Office
Campus Sustainability Office
Centre for Independent Language Learning
Department of Building and Real Estate
Department of Building Services Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Facilities Management Office
Faculty of Construction and Environment
Health, Safety and Environment Office
Information Technology Services Office
Lecture Theatres
Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development
Research Office
Car Park (Under Podium)
CD Wing CMA Building

Department of Applied Physics
CF Wing - Tang Ping Yuan Building

Department of Electrical Engineering
Chiang Chen Studio Theatre and Theatre Lounge (Under Podium)

Theatre Lounge
Communal Building (Rooms start with S)

Amenities Centre / Communal Facilities
Kwong On Jubilee Sports Centre
Rehabaid Centre
Staff Club
Student and Staff Canteens/Restaurants
DE Wing - Lui Che Woo Building

Department of Electronic and Information Engineering
EF Wing - Chan Sui Wai Building

Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Electronic and Information Engineering
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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IGDS/IMDS Administration Unit

FG Wing - Kinmay W. Tang Building

Department of Mechanical Engineering
FJ Wing - Chan Tai Ho Building

Department of Industrial Systems and Engineering Laboratories and Workshops
Lecture Theatres
Fong Shu Chuen Hall
GH Podium Annexe
Institute of Advanced Executive Education
GH Wing
Faculty of Humanities
School of Nursing
Department of Health Technology and Informatics (Radiography Clinic)
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Dental Clinic (Staff and Student)
Collegiate Cafe
HJ Wing - Stanley Ho Building

Department of Chinese Culture
Department of Applied Social Sciences
School of Optometry
Lecture Theatres
Jockey Club Auditorium
Jockey Club Innovation Tower

D Cafe
School of Design
Li Ka Shing Tower and Annex Building (Rooms start with N)

Academic Secretariat
Alumni Affairs and Development Office
Communications and Public Affairs Office
Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies
Department of Management and Marketing
Faculty of Business
Federation of the Polytechnic University Alumni Association
Finance Office
Human Resources Office
Internal Audit Unit
International Affairs Office
Lawn Cafe
Lecture Theatres
Legal Counsel (EVP)
Offices of the President
School of Accounting and Finance
Student Computer Centre
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Michael Clinton Swimming Pool
Pao Yue-kong Library (Rooms start with L)

LibCafe@PolyU
PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus

(Address: 8 Hung Lok Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon)
PolyU West Kowloon Campus

(Address: 9 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon)
PQ Wing - Mong Man Wai Building

Department of Computing
Lecture Theatres
QR Wing - Choi Kai Yau Building

China Business Centre
Institute for Entrepreneurship
Technology Transfer, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship Division
Corporate Development & Training Division
PolyU Technology and Consultancy Co. Limited
School of Professional Education and Executive Development
QT Wing - Chow Yei Ching Building
School of Hotel and Tourism Management / Hotel ICON / University House

(Address: 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong)
Shaw Amenities Building (Rooms start with VA/VS)

Automatic Teller Machine (Bank of China)
Banks (Hang Seng Bank Ltd and Bank of East Asia) Bookshop
Cashier Office (Finance Office) - Room VA205
Convenience Shop (7-Eleven Hong Kong Convenience Stores Ltd)
Office of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Staff Association
Student and Staff Canteens
Students Union
Shaw Sports Complex
ST Wing - Ng Wing Hong Building

Centre STARS
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Institute of Textiles and Clothing
Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering
Student Halls of Residence (Homantin)

(Address: 15 Fat Kwong Street, Homantin)
Student Halls of Residence (Hung Hom)

(Address: 1 Hung Lai Road, Hung Hom)
TU Wing - Yip Kit Chuen Building
Workshops of the Institute of Textiles and Clothing Extension (Under Podium)

(Rooms start with MN)
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Tuition Fees for Self-Financed Programmes

Tuition Fee (HK$)
Programme- Non-
Programme Title Local Remarks
stream-year local
Student
Student
Doctor of Applied 03002-all streams- 6,300/credit (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Language Sciences years 1 to 3
03002-all streams- 6,000/credit (12-13, 13-14 and 14-15 cohorts)
years 4 to 6
Doctor of Business 02007-all streams- 13,500/credit (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Administration years 1 to 3 59,400 residential
workshops
02007-all streams- 13,165/credit (14-15 cohort)
year 4 58,080 residential
workshops
workshops
workshops
Doctor of Health 06001-all streams- 6,200/credit (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Science years 1 to 3
06001-all streams- 5,000/credit (10-11, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14 and 14-15 cohorts)
years 4 to 8
Doctor of Hotel and 24036-all streams- 7,200/credit (15-16, 16-17 and 17 -18 cohorts)
Tourism Management years 1 to 3 Additional fee of $6,000 residential workshop and
$24,000 overseas study
24036-all streams- 6,000/credit (10-11, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14 and 14-15 cohorts)
years 4 to 8 Additional fee of $5,000 residential workshop $20,000
overseas study
Doctor of Social Work 54053-all streams- 5,690/credit (16-17 cohort)
year 2
year 3
54053-all streams- 5,000/credit (13-14 and 14-15 cohorts)
years 4 to 5
54053-all streams- 5,000/credit (11-12 and 12-13 cohorts)
years 6 to 7 Except APSS5780 and APSS5781
Engineering 05001-FD-years 1 68,000/semester (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Doctorate (EngD) to 3 The total tuition fee of the 48-credit programme is
$408,000 for both full-time and part-time candidates.
Full-time candidates will be charged $68,000 per
semester with a minimum fee of $408,000 per
programme. Full-time candidates having taken all the
48 credits earlier than the normal registration period
(i.e. 6 semesters) will be required to pay the
remaining fee when they submit their thesis for oral
examination.
05001-FD-years 4 56,000/semester (10-11, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14 and 14-15 cohorts)
to 8 The total tuition fee of the 48-credit programme is
$336,000 for both full-time and part-time candidates.
Full-time candidates will be charged $56,000 per
semester with a minimum fee of $336,000 per
programme. Full-time candidates having taken all the
48 credits earlier than the normal registration period
(i.e. 6 semesters) will be required to pay the
remaining fee when they submit their thesis for oral
examination.
132
Tuition Fee (HK$)

Programme- Non-
stream-year local
Student
Student
Engineering 05001-PD-years 1 8,500/credit (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Doctorate (EngD) to 3
(Contd) 05001-PD-years 4 7,000/credit (10-11, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14 and 14-15 cohorts)
to 8
Executive Master in 61033-all streams- 8,000/credit (16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Digital Leadership years 1 to 2
Executive Master in 73037-all streams- 10,000/credit (15-16 and 16-17 cohorts)
Meaningful years 2 to 3
Innovation
Master in 51068- -year 2 270,000/year (16-17 cohort)
Occupational Therapy
Master in 51067- -year 2 270,000/year (16-17 cohort)
Physiotherapy
MA in Chinese 77002-all streams- 3,200 4,500 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Culture years 1 to 3 /credit /credit
77002-all streams- 2,700 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
year 4 /credit /credit
MA in English Studies 71026-all streams- 3,200 4,500 (17-18 cohort)
for the Professions year 1 /credit /credit
MA/PgD in Fashion 14102-all streams- 3,600 4,000 (16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
and Textiles years 1 to 2 /credit /credit
14102-all streams- 3,000 4,000 (14-15 and 15-16 cohorts)
years 3 to 4 /credit /credit
MA in Fashion and 14097-all streams- 3,300 4,000 (16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Textile Design years 1 to 2 /credit /credit
MA in Social Policy 54055-all streams- 3,950 4,780 (17-18 cohort)
and Social year 1 /credit /credit
Development 54055-all streams- 3,760 4,550 (16-17 cohort)
MA Scheme in 72017-all streams- 3,200 4,500 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Chinese, Linguistics years 1 to 3 /credit /credit Except CBS570 and CBS571
and Translation 8,000 11,250 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
/credit /credit CBS570 and CBS571
year 4 /credit /credit Except CBS570 and CBS571
6,750 10,000 (14-15 cohort)
6,750 9,175 (13-14 cohort)
years 6 to 7 /credit /credit Except CBS570 and CBS571
6,750 8,340 (11-12 and 12-13 cohorts)
MA Scheme in 71024-all streams- 3,200 4,500 (15-16 and 16-17 cohorts)
Language Studies for years 2 to 3 /credit /credit
the Professions 71024-all streams- 2,700 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
133
Tuition Fee (HK$)

Programme- Non-
stream-year local
Student
Student
Master of Applied 54057-all streams- 3,950 4,780 (17-18 cohort)
Psychology year 1 /credit /credit Excluding training subject APSS5040
5,450/credit (17-18 cohort)
Training subject APSS5040
year 2 /credit /credit Excluding training subject APSS5040
year 3 /credit /credit Excluding training subject APSS5040
year 4 /credit /credit Including training subject APSS5040
Master of Business 02008-all streams- 5,900/credit (17-18 cohort)
Administration year 1
year 2
year 3
year 4
Master of Corporate 21048-all streams- 4,900/credit (16-17 cohort)
Finance / year 2
Master of Finance 21048-all streams- 4,800/credit (15-16 cohort)
year 3
year 4
Master of Corporate 21047-all streams- 5,000/credit (17-18 cohort)
Governance year 1
year 2
year 3
year 4
Master of Design 73035-all streams- 4,000 4,400 (14-15, 15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
MEng in Building 33082- -year 1 3,500 4,000 (17-18 cohort)
Services Engineering /credit /credit
33082- -year 2 3,000 4,000 (16-17 cohort)
/credit /credit
Master of Finance 21050-all streams- 5,100 6,600 (16-17 cohort)
(Investment year 2 /credit /credit
Management) 21050-all streams- 5,000 6,400 (15-16 cohort)
Master of Finance 21050-all streams- 5,100 6,700 (17-18 cohort)
Scheme year 1 /credit /credit
Master of Nursing 53081- -years 1 to 2,500 4,000 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
3 /credit /credit SN2016, SN2123, SN2198, SN301, SN3207, SN3216,
SN3218, SN3306, SN343, SN349, SN3528, SN3538,
SN4217, SN4306, SN4368, SN4378
3,000 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
/credit APSS588, SN5100-SN5103, SN5107, SN518, SN5180,
SN5188, SN587
134
Tuition Fee (HK$)

Programme- Non-
stream-year local
Student
Student
Master of Nursing 53081- -year 4 2,500 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
(Contd) /credit /credit SN2016, SN2123, SN2198, SN301, SN3207, SN3216,
SN3218, SN3306, SN343, SN349, SN3528, SN3538,
SN4217, SN4306, SN4368, SN4378
2,700 (14-15 cohort)
SN5188, SN587
53081- -year 5 2,500 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
/credit /credit HSS2011, SN2123, SN2198, SN301, SN3207, SN3216,
SN3218, SN3226, SN3306, SN343, SN349, SN3528,
SN3538, SN4217, SN4306, SN4368, SN4378
2,700 (13-14 cohort)
SN5188, SN587
53081- -year 6 2,500 3,335 (12-13 cohort)
/credit /credit HSS201, SN2123, SN2198, SN301, SN3207, SN3216,
SN3218, SN3226, SN3306, SN343, SN349, SN3528,
SN3538, SN4217, SN4306, SN4368, SN4378
2,700 (12-13 cohort)
SN587
Master of / PgD in 21046-MAE/MAF/ 5,000 6,700 (17-18 cohort)
Professional PAE/PAF-year 1 /credit /credit
Accounting 21046-MAE/MAF-
direct entry year 2
21046-MAE/MAF/ 4,900 6,600 (16-17 cohort)
PAE/PAF-year 2 /credit /credit
21046-MAE/MAF-
direct entry year 3
21046-MAE/MAF/ 4,800 6,400 (15-16 cohort)
PAE/PAF-year 3 /credit /credit
21046-MAE/MAF-
direct entry year 4
21046-MAE/MAF/ 4,600 6,100 (14-15 cohort)
PAE/PAF -year 4 /credit /credit
21046-MAE/MAF-
direct entry year 5
Master of Speech 72021- -years 1 to 3 4,600 5,000 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Therapy /credit /credit
72021- -years 4 to 5 4,000/credit (13-14 and 14-15 cohorts)
MSc in Accountancy 21049-all streams- 5,000 6,730 (17-18 cohort)
MSc/PgD in Applied 63022-DSM/DSP- 3,200 (not (14-15, 15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Mathematics for years 1 to 4 /credit applicable)
Science and 63022-AIM/AIP - 3,200 4,000 (14-15, 15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Technology years 1 to 4 /credit /credit
63022-all streams- 2,700 3,335 (12-13 cohor)
135
Tuition Fee (HK$)

Programme- Non-
stream-year local
Student
Student
MSc in Automotive 43096-all streams- 3,000 4,000 (15-16 cohort)
Engineering Design year 3 /credit /credit
MSc in Biomedical 47002-all streams- 3,000 4,000 (14-15, 15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Engineering years 1 to 4 /credit /credit
MSc in Business 02012-all streams- 5,100 6,400 (17-18 cohort)
Management year 1 /credit /credit In addition, students will also bear the fee for a
(for 36 (for 36 summer school course organized by a member of the
credits, credits, Alliance of Chinese and European Business Schools
excl. excl. (ACE), in which students are required to successfully
summer summer complete at least 12ECTS to earn the remaining 6
school) school) PolyU credits for International Experience (FB5003)
via credit transfer.
year 2 /credit /credit In addition, students will also bear the fee for a
(for 36 (for 36 summer school course organized by a member of the
credits, credits, Alliance of Chinese and European Business Schools
excl. excl. (ACE), in which students are required to successfully
summer summer complete at least 12ECTS to earn the remaining 6
school) school) PolyU credits for International Experience (FB5003)
via credit transfer.
MSc in China 02006-all streams- 5,100 6,400 (17-18 cohort)
Business Studies year 1 /credit /credit Except CBS1151 and CBS1152
CBS1151 and CBS1152
CBS1151 and CBS1152
MSc in Disaster 53087-all streams- 4,865/credit (17-18 and 16-17 cohorts)
Management years 1 to 2
(Resilience,
Response and Relief)
MSc/PgD in 45080-all streams- 12,000 14,000 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Engineering Business years 1 to 3 /module /module
Management/Manufa 24,000 for 28,000 for
dissertation dissertation
cturing Systems
Engineering/Supply 45080-all streams- 12,000/module (12-13, 13-14 and 14-15 cohorts)
Chain and Logistics years 4 to 6 24,000 for
Management dissertation
MSc in Global 24043 - -year 1 to 3 126,000/semester (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Hospitality Business
MSc/PgD in Global 44089-GSM/GSP- 5,000/credit (17-18 cohort)
Supply Chain year 1
Management 44089-GSM/GSP- 4,900/credit (16-17 cohort)
year 2
44089-GSM/GSP- 4,800/credit (15-16 cohort)
year 3
year 4
year 5
136
Tuition Fee (HK$)

Programme- Non-
stream-year local
Student
Student
MSc in Health 06003-all streams- 3,300 4,400 (17-18 cohort)
Informatics year 1 /credit /credit
MSc/PgD in Industrial 45089-all streams- 3,000 4,000 (14-15, 15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Logistics Systems years 1 to 4 /credit /credit
MSc in Infection 53085-all streams- 3,300 4,400 (15-16 and 16-17 cohorts)
Control / MSc in years 2 to 3 /credit /credit
Health Care(Infection 53085-all streams- 3,000 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
Control) year 4 /credit /credit
MSc/PgD in 24038-all streams- 5,500/credit (15-16 and 16-17 cohorts)
International years 2 to 3
Hospitality 24038-all streams- 5,000/credit (13-14 and 14-15 cohorts)
year 6
MSc/PgD in 44087-IFM/IFP/ 4,600 6,150 (17-18 cohort)
International IPM/IPP-year 1 /credit /credit
Shipping and 44087-IFM/IFP/ 4,500 6,000 (16-17 cohort)
Transport Logistics IPM/IPP-year 2 /credit /credit
44087-IFM/IFP/ 4,400 5,800 (15-16 cohort)
IPM/IPP-year 3 /credit /credit
44087-IFM/IFP/ 4,200 5,500 (14-15 cohort)
44087-IFM/IFP/ 4,000 5,250 (13-14 cohort)
44087-ISS-years 1 4,000/credit (16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
to 2
44087-ISS-years 3 3,670/credit (13-14, 14-15 and 15-16 cohorts)
to 5
MSc/PgD in 24039-all streams- 5,500/credit (15-16 and 16-17 cohorts)
International Tourism years 2 to 3
& Convention 24039-all streams- 5,000/credit (13-14 and 14-15 cohorts)
year 6
MSc in International 24044 - -years 2 5,500/credit (15-16 and 16-17 cohorts) HTM557: An additional fee
Wine Management and 3 of $25,000 for residential trip
MSc/PgD in 45093-all steams 3,000 4,000 (15-16,16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Knowledge years 1 to 3 /credit /credit
Management 45093-all steams 2,700 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
MSc in Management 23087-all streams- 5,200 7,800 (17-18 cohort)
(Human Resource year 1 /credit /credit
137
Tuition Fee (HK$)

Programme- Non-
stream-year local
Student
Student
(Human Resource year 4 /credit /credit
(Contd) year 5 /credit /credit
MSc in Management 44085-OMN-year 1 4,700/credit (17-18 cohort)
(Operations
Management) 44085-OMN-year 2 4,600/credit (16-17 cohort)
44085-OMN-year 3 4,500/credit (15-16 cohort)
(Public Sector year 2 /credit /credit
MSc in Marketing 23089-all streams- 5,400 8,000 (17-18 cohort)
Management year 1 /credit /credit
26009-year 6 4,400/credit (12-13 cohort)
MSc in Mental Health 53086 all 3,500 4,000 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Nursing streams-years 1 to /credit /credit
3
MSc in Multimedia 73034-all streams- 4,000 4,200 (15-16,16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
and Entertainment years 1 to 3 /credit /credit
Technology 73034-all streams- 3,100 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
MSc in Nursing 53070- -years 1 to 3,000 4,000 (15-16,16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
3 /credit /credit
53070- -year 4 2,900 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
/credit /credit
53070- -year 5 2,900 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
/credit /credit
MSc/PgD in 63024-all streams- 3,200 4,000 (14-15, 15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Operational Research years 1 to 4 /credit /credit
and Risk Analysis 63024-all streams- 3,200 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
MSc in Optometry 52046-all streams- 2,800 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
MSc in Quality 44086-QMN-year 2 4,500/credit (16-17 cohort)
Management
44086-QMN-year 3 4,400/credit (15-16 cohort)
138
Tuition Fee (HK$)

Programme- Non-
stream-year local
Student
Student
MSc in Quality 44086-QMN-year 4 4,200/credit (14-15 cohort)
Management (Contd)
44086-QMN-year 5 4,000/credit (13-14 cohort)
MSc Scheme in 24045-all streams- 5,500/credit (17-18 cohort)
Hospitality and year 1 HTM557: An additional fee of $25,000 for residential
Tourism Management trip
Pg Scheme in Applied 54047-FTF/FTP- 3,950 4,780 (17-18 cohort)
Social Sciences year 1 /credit /credit Excluding APSS576, APSS5767, APSS5768, APSS5783
and APSS5784
8,400 10,080 (17-18 cohort)
/credit /credit APSS576
6,300 7,630 (17-18 cohort)
/credit /credit APSS5767 and APSS5768
54047-FTF/FTP- 3,760 4,550 (16-17 cohort)
year 2 /credit /credit Excluding APSS576, APSS5767, APSS5768, APSS5783
and APSS5784
8,000 9,600 (16-17 cohort)
6,000 7,260 (16-17 cohort)
54047-FTF/FTP- 3,630 4,400 (15-16 cohort)
year 3 /credit /credit Excluding APSS576, APSS5783 and APSS5784
5,000 6,000 (15-16 cohort)
54047-FTF/FTP- 3,300 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
year 4 /credit /credit Including APSS576, APSS5783 and APSS5784
54047-FTF/FTP- 3,300 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
54047-FTF/FTP- 3,300 3,335 (12-13 cohort)
year 6 /credit /credit Including APSS576
54047-GCF/GCP- 3,950 4,780 (17-18 cohort)
and APSS5784
54047-GCF/GCP- 3,760 4,550 (16-17 cohort)
and APSS5784
54047-GCF/GCP- 3,630 4,400 (15-16 cohort)
54047-GCF/GCP- 3,300 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
54047-GCF/GCP- 3,300 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
54047-GCF/GCP- 3,300 3,335 (12-13 cohort)
54047-MHF/MHP- 3,950 4,780 (17-18 cohort)
and APSS5784
54047-MHF/MHP- 3,760 4,550 (16-17 cohort)
and APSS5784
54047-MHF/MHP- 3,630 4,400 (15-16 cohort)
54047-MHF/MHP- 3,300 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
54047-MHF/MHP- 3,300 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
54047-MHF/MHP- 3,300 3,335 (12-13 cohort)
139
Tuition Fee (HK$)

Programme- Non-
stream-year local
Student
Student
Pg Scheme in Applied 54047-MSW-year 1 3,950 4,780 (17-18 cohort)
Social Sciences /credit /credit Excluding APSS576, APSS5767, APSS5768, APSS5783
(Contd) and APSS5784
8,010 9,680 (17-18 cohort)
54047-MSW-year 2 3,760 4,550 (16-17 cohort)
/credit /credit Excluding APSS576, APSS5767, APSS5768, APSS5783
and APSS5784
7,630 9,210 (16-17 cohort)
54047-MSW-year 3 3,630 4,400 (15-16 cohort)
/credit /credit Excluding APSS576, APSS5783 and APSS5784
7,370 8,900 (15-16 cohort)
54047-MSW-year 4 3,300 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
/credit /credit Including APSS576, APSS5783 and APSS5784
54047-MSW-year 5 3,300 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
/credit /credit Including APSS576, APSS5783 and APSS5784
54047-MSW-year 6 3,300 3,335 (12-13 cohort)
/credit /credit Including APSS576
Pg Scheme in 61030- 3,300 4,000 (14-15, 15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Computing FEC/PEC/FIS/PIS/F /credit /credit
IT/PIT/FST/PST-
years 1 to 4
61030- 2,950 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
FEC/PEC/FIS/PIS/F /credit /credit
IT/PIT/FST/PST-
year 5
Pg Scheme in 04001-all streams- 3,500 4,000 (17-18 cohort)
Construction and year 1 /credit /credit Plus HK$4,000 for students who opt for Mediation
Environment Training
year 2 /credit /credit Plus HK$4,000 for students who opt for Mediation
Training
years 3 to 4 /credit /credit Plus HK$4,000 for students who opt for Mediation
Training
year 5 /credit /credit Plus HK$4,000 for students who opt for Mediation
Training
Pg Scheme in 05002-all streams- 3,300 4,000 (17-18 cohort)
Engineering year 1 /credit /credit
Pg Scheme in Health 55005-all streams- 4,000 4,500 (17-18 cohort)
Technology year 1 /credit /credit
140
Tuition Fee (HK$)

Programme- Non-
stream-year local
Student
Student
Pg Scheme in 51062-DDP/DDF- 3,200 4,000 (17-18 cohort)
Rehabilitation year 1 /credit /credit Including RS598, RS599, RS5220 and RS5221
Sciences 51062-DDP/DDF- 3,000 4,000 (14-15, 15-16 and 16-17 cohorts)
years 2 to 4 /credit /credit Including RS598, RS599, RS5220 and RS5221
51062-DDP/DDF- 3,000 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
year 5 /credit /credit Including RS585, RS586, RS598, RS599, RS5220 and
RS5221
51062-MPF/MPP- 3,800 4,000 (17-18 cohort)
year 1 /credit /credit Including RS598, RS599, RS5220 and RS5221
51062-MPF/MPP- 3,200 4,000 (14-15, 15-16 and 16-17 cohorts)
51062-MPF/MPP- 3,200 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
RS5221
51062-NPF/NPP- 3,000 4,000 (14-15, 15-16 and 16-17 cohorts)
51062-NPF/NPP- 3,000 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
RS5221
51062-OTF/OTP- 3,200 4,000 (17-18 cohort)
51062-OTF/OTP- 3,000 4,000 (14-15, 15-16 and 16-17 cohorts)
51062-OTF/OTP- 3,000 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
RS5221
51062-SPF/SPP- 3,500 4,000 (17-18 cohort)
51062-SPF/SPP- 3,000 4,000 (14-15, 15-16 and 16-17 cohorts)
51062-SPF/SPP- 3,000 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
RS5221
51062-RSP/RSF- 3,200 4,000 (17-18 cohort)
51062-RSP/RSF- 3,000 4,000 (14-15, 15-16 and 16-17 cohorts)
51062-RSP/RSF- 3,000 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
RS5221
BA (Hons) in Art and 73428- -year 4 2,500 (not (14-15 cohort)
Design in Education /credit applicable)
73028- -years 5 to 2,500 (12-13 and 13-14 cohorts)
6 /credit
BA (Hons) in Bilingual 72016-all streams- 2,500 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
Studies year 5 /credit /credit
BA (Hons) in 61425- -year 4 2,700 (not (14-15 cohort)
Computing /credit applicable)
61025- -years 5 to 2,700 (11-12, 12-13 and 13-14 cohorts)
7 /credit
BA (Hons) in English 71023- -years 5 to 2,500 (not (12-13 and 13-14 cohorts)
for Business and 6 /credit applicable)
Professional
Communication
141
Tuition Fee (HK$)

Programme- Non-
stream-year local
Student
Student
BA (Hons) in Fashion 14400-all streams- 2,500 (not (15-16 cohort)
and Textile Studies year 3 /credit applicable) All subjects except foundation subjects
Scheme 14400-all streams- 7,500 (15-16 cohort)
year 3 /subject Foundation subjects
14400-all streams- 2,500 (14-15 cohort)
year 4 /credit All subjects except foundation subjects
14100-all streams- 2,500 (12-13 and 13-14 cohorts)
years 5 to 6 /credit All subjects except foundation subjects
BA (Hons) Scheme in 54452-all streams- 2,500 (not (14-15 cohort)
Applied Social year 4 /credit applicable) Including training subjects APSS3781, APSS3782,
Sciences APSS4694
1,875 (14-15 cohort)
/credit APSS4695
year 5 /credit /credit Including training subjects APSS2792, APSS4670,
APSS4671, APSS4680 and APSS4681
years 6 to 7 /credit /credit Including training subjects APSS2792, APSS4670,
years 8 Including training subjects APSS2792, APSS4670,
BBA (Hons) in 21045-all streams- 2,500 3,670 (13-14 cohort)
Accountancy year 5 /credit /credit
BEng (Hons) in 33078-all streams- 2,500 (not (11-12 and 12-13 cohorts)
Building Services years 6 to 7 /credit applicable)
Engineering 33078-all streams- 2,100 (10-11 cohort)
year 8 /credit
33481- -year 4 2,500 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
/credit /credit
BEng (Hons) in Civil 31472- -year 4 2,500 (not (14-15 cohort)
Engineering /credit applicable)
7 /credit
31072- -year 8 2,100 (10-11 cohort)
/credit
BEng (Hons) in 41480- -year 4 2,500 (not (14-15 cohort)
Electrical Engineering /credit applicable)
7 /credit
41080- -year 8 2,100 (10-11 cohort)
/credit
42479- -years 3 to (not 4,000 (14-15 and 15-16 cohorts)
4 applicable) /credit Applicable to students who take fewer than 9 credits
in a semester after the normal duration of study (i.e.
after year 2)
60,000/ (14-15 and 15-16 cohorts)
semester Applicable to students who take 9 credits or more in a
semester after the normal duration of study (i.e. after
year 2)
142
Tuition Fee (HK$)

Programme- Non-
stream-year local
Student
Student
BEng (Hons) in 42479-SND-year 3 (not 60,000/ (15-16 cohort)
ElectricalEngineering applicable) semester Full-time study
(Contd) 42479-SND-year 4 60,000/ (14-15 cohort)
semester Applicable to students who take 9 credits or more in
a semester after the normal duration of study (i.e.
after year 3)
4,000 (14-15 cohort)
/credit Applicable to students who take fewer than 9 credits
after year 3)
Mechanical /credit applicable)
Engineering 43091- -years 5 to 2,500 (11-12, 12-13 and 13-14 cohorts)
7 /credit All subjects except ME2001
43091- -year 8 2,100 (10-11 cohort)
/credit All subjects except ME2001
43091- -years 5 to 2,520 (10-11, 11-12, 12-13 and 13-14 cohorts)
8 /subject ME2001
Product Analysis & /credit applicable)
Engineering Design 43097- -years 5 to 2,500 (11-12, 12-13 and 13-14 cohorts)
7 /credit All subjects except
ME2001 and ME2002
2,520 (11-12, 12-13 and 13-14 cohorts)
/subject ME2001 and ME2002
43097- -year 8 2,100 (10-11 cohort)
/credit All subjects except ME2001-ME2004, ME2006 and
ME3005
2,520 (10-11 cohort)
/subject ME2001-ME2004, ME2006 and ME3005
BEng (Hons) in 45495-all streams- 2,500 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
Product Engineering year 4 /credit /credit
with Marketing 45090- -years 5 to 2,500 (not (11-12, 12-13 and 13-14 cohorts)
7 /credit applicable)
BSc (Hons) in 63020- -year 6 2,500 (not (12-13 cohort)
Actuarial Science /credit applicable)
Building Engineering /credit applicable)
and Management 32102- -years 5 to 2,500 (11-12, 12-13 and 13-14 cohorts)
7 /credit
32102- -year 8 2,400 (10-11 cohort)
/credit
BSc (Hons) in 12455- -years 2 to (not 60,000/ (14-15, 15-16 and 16-17 cohorts)
Chemical Technology 4 applicable) semester
12455- -years 3 to 4,000 (14-15 and 15-16 cohorts)
4 /credit Applicable to students who take fewer than 9 credits
after year 2)
BSc (Hons) in 24437- -year 4 2,500 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
Convention and /credit /credit
Event Management
Environmental and /credit applicable)
Occupational Safety 31071- -year 8 2,100 (10-11 cohort)
and Health /credit
BSc (Hons) in Hotel 24429- -year 4 2,500 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
Management /credit /credit
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Tuition Fee (HK$)

Programme- Non-
stream-year local
Student
Student
Industrial Quality /credit applicable)
Management 45083- -years 5 to 2,500 (11-12, 12-13 and 13-14 cohorts)
7 /credit
BSc (Hons) in 53072-all streams- 2,500 4,000 (14-15 and 15-16 cohorts)
Nursing years 3 and 4 /credit /credit
Statistics and /credit applicable)
Computing 63019- -years 5 to 2,500 (12-13 and 13-14 cohorts)
6 /credit
Surveying /credit applicable)
7 /credit
32106- -year 8 2,400 (10-11 cohort)
/credit
BSc (Hons) in 24430- -year 4 2,500 4,000 (14-15 cohort)
Tourism Management /credit /credit
The tuition fee for a subject is payable upon students registration on the subject notwithstanding that the normal period of
completion of the subject is beyond one semester.
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Fees for Extension of Dissertation for Self-financed

Programmes
Doctoral Degree Programmes
The fees for extension of thesis registration for Doctoral degree programmes are to be decided on an individual
basis. The following amounts of extension fees for Doctoral degree programmes for 2017-18 academic year
are subject to confirmation:
Programme Code - Extension Fee per Semester

Programme Title Remarks
FD/PD-Year (HK$)
Doctor of Applied 03002-all streams-years 1 to 3 15,750 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Language Sciences 03002-all streams-years 4 to 6 15,000 (12-13, 13-14 and 14-15 cohorts)
Doctor of Business 02007-all streams-years 1 to 3 108,000 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Administration (every 2 regular semesters)
02007-all streams-year 4 105,320 (14-15 cohort)
(every 2 regular semesters)
Doctor of Health 06001-all streams-years 1 to 3 18,600 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Science 06001-all streams-years 4 to 8 15,000 (10-11, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14 and
14-15 cohorts)
Doctor of Hotel and 24036-all streams-years 1 to 3 21,600 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Tourism Management 24036-all streams-years 4 to 8 18,000 (10-11, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14 and
14-15 cohorts)
Doctor of Social Work 54053-all streams-year 2 17,070 (16-17 cohort)
54053-all streams-years 4 to 8 15,000 (10-11, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14 and
14-15 cohorts)
Engineering 05001-FD-years 1 to 3 25,500 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
Doctorate 05001-FD-years 4 to 8 21,000 (10-11, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14 and
14-15 cohorts)
05001-PD-years 1 to 3 25,500 (15-16, 16-17 and 17-18 cohorts)
05001-PD-years 4 to 8 21,000 (10-11, 11-12, 12-13, 13-14 and
14-15 cohorts)
Postgraduate Taught Programmes
Students who are permitted to extend their dissertation/thesis registration beyond the normal period as laid
down in the programme/scheme regulations will have to pay extension fees. The amount of extension fees
for programmes at Master level for 2017-18 academic year are determined as follows:
Extension Fee (HK$)

Programme Type
Local Student Non-local Student
Credit-based programme 3 credit fee of the respective programme (per semester)
Modular programme 6,000 for half year or 7,000 for half year or
- MSc/PgD in Engineering Business Management / 12,000 for whole year 14,000 for whole year
Manufacturing Systems Engineering /Supply Chain
and Logistics Management (45080)
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Campus Sustainability Principles

A. Campus Sustainability Policies
PolyU has long been committed to fostering campus sustainability. The University
has endeavored to integrate sustainability principles into campus operations,
developments and program curricula, in particular, to promote sustainability through
knowledge transfer to the community. To demonstrate our commitment to
sustainability, the University had prepared the following campus sustainability
policies:
Sustainability Policy
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Policy
Green Procurement Policy
Sustainable Infrastructure Policy
Waste Management Policy
Water Conservation Policy
Paper Reduction Policy
Environmental Policy
Students should adopt all applicable undertakings of these policies to ensure

sustainability is embedded in the Universitys operational activities across all our
campuses.
Students have a responsibility to follow these guidelines in their study environment,

activities and across the University as a whole where they exist.
Please refer to the PolyU Green Concepts website at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/

greencampus/en/about-us/policies.html for details of PolyUs campus sustainability
policies and guidelines.
B. Green Promotion and Campus Activities

Students should adopt green practices in organizing as well as promoting their
events and activities.
Go Electronic Minimize printing and use website, social networks, online

platform and provide QR codes or search tips to promote and collect feedbacks.
Use Resources Wisely Avoid serving bottled water or packed drinks and
avoid providing free gifts/souvenirs and plastic/non-woven bags
(environmentally-friendly bags). Encourage Bring Your Own (BYO), consider
green products and minimal packaging, reuse/recycle/donate/upcycle surplus
materials, reuse banners/display material and provide water dispensers. Consider
reusable and environmentally friendly decorations.
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Student Handbook 2017-18 Appendix 9 (contd)
Venue Management (indoor) Maintain an average indoor temperature

between 24-26oC and turn off all lights, air-conditioning and equipment after use.
Green Catering Avoid using single-use food and beverage containers and
cutleries. Plan ahead wisely to minimize food wastage. Recover food leftovers or
collect and recycle food leftovers as last resort.
Post-event management and dismantling Avoid direct disposal of

unwanted items but make good use of the collection and recycling bins/facilities
on campus or explore appropriate channels to handle these items. Collect unused
items for future use.
Please refer to the PolyU Green Concepts website at

http://www.polyu.edu.hk/greencampus/en/about-us/policies.html for details of the
Guideline for Green Promotion and Campus Activities.
C. Building a DREAM CAMPUS together

While actively promoting a green culture on campus, PolyU has been executing
sustainability policies across campus developments and daily operations. Efforts are
continuously drawn to motivate the PolyU community to help to develop our campus
into a sustainable DREAM CAMPUS in the aspects of:
Dining Campus dining is continually increasing its sustainable practices and

opportunities have been identified to promote green dining habits on a larger scale
and to decrease food waste generation. Students should strive to:
Practise a More Veg, Less Meat dining habit.
Order what you need, empty your plates and pack up leftovers.
Bring Your Own bottle, mug/tumbler, food container and cutleries. Avoid
using one-time disposable ones.
Resources The University endeavours to integrate resource consciousness into its

routine operations and activities, and to adopt practices with a strong waste
prevention focus. Students should echo to:
Think before you print.
Recycle paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles and rechargeable
batteries. Resource recycling points are available at various convenient
locations on campus. Make good use of the UniRe (4-in-1 recycling bins) on
campus and develop a recycling habit.
Exchange secondhand items you no longer require for something that are
useful with other students.
Donate unwanted items to charity organisations. Collection boxes are
available on campus and student hostels.
Adopt a less wasteful behavior and follow a more sustainable consumption
habit.
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Student Handbook 2017-18 Appendix 9 (contd)
Energy PolyU supports energy conservation at the highest levels and ongoing
campus-wide activities are held to promote energy awareness among students.
Students should follow and:
Switch-off light, air-conditioning and electrical equipment when not in use or
you are the last person to leave a room.
Participate in various energy-saving campaigns and adopt a low-carbon
lifestyle.
Awareness The University has been running activities and campaigns to expand
awareness on sustainability throughout the campus staff and student population.
Students should support to:
Participate proactively in campus sustainability programmes e.g. talks and
sharing sessions, upcycling workshops, farming activities, VeggieLicious and
the annual PolyU Campus Sustainability Weeks to experience the essence of
sustainable living.
Become more eco-minded with your daily habits and share this with peers
and families.
More Walking PolyU devotes to building an easy-to-walk campus, allowing the

entire university community to reduce unnecessary use of energy when going to
their destinations. Students should strive to:
Walk 2 floors up and 3 floors down.
Use less elevator and escalator.
Reduce reliance on transportation means when commuting.
Students should strive to be good stewards and advocate sustainability by

implementing various sustainability initiatives within the campus environment.
Please refer to the PolyU Green Concepts website at

http://www.polyu.edu.hk/greencampus/dream for more details.
D. More Online Resources

Green Tips - http://www.polyu.edu.hk/greencampus/greentips/
Green O'Camp Information Kit - http://www.polyu.edu.hk/greencampus/ocampkit
PolyU Green Map - http://www.polyu.edu.hk/greencampus/map/
PolyU Tree Map - http://www.polyu.edu.hk/greencampus/treemap/
PolyU Green Concepts Website - http://www.polyu.edu.hk/greencampus/
Campus Sustainability Office (CSO) - http://www.polyu.edu.hk/cso/
GreenNet@PolyU newsletter -
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/greencampus/en/greennet.html
mySurvey (Online survey tool) - https://www.polyu.edu.hk/mysurvey/
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2. To advance knowledge and the frontiers of technology to meet the changing

3. To support a University community in which all members can excel through

Quick Guide to Information .......................................................................... 1

Quick Guide to Information

B. Organization and Structure

Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles (FAST)

Faculty of Business (FB)

Faculty of Construction and Environment (FCE)

Faculty of Engineering (FENG)

Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (FHSS)

Faculty of Humanities (FH)

School of Design (SD)

School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM)

A credit-based programme comprises subjects which have values expressed in terms

To earn a credit, students are expected to take up about 35 to 45 hours of study

D1. Requirements for Students Admitted to 4-year Curriculum

i. General University Requirements

Students on UGC-funded 4-year curriculum undergraduate degree programmes and

Students on articulation degree programmes are required to take a total of 9 credits of

HDGUR include the Language and Communication Requirements (LCR), Cluster-Area

ii. Work-integrated Education

Students on UGC-funded 4-year curriculum undergraduate degree programmes, and

D2. Requirements for Students Admitted to 3-year Curriculum

The University supports the enhancement of language proficiency of students in

Students admitted in 2011-12 and 2012-13 will be required to complete two

ii. General Education Requirement

Students who enrol on UGC-funded Bachelors degree and sub-degree programmes

iii. Work-integrated Education and Co-curricular Requirements

Students enrolled on UGC-funded full-time undergraduate degree programmes are

A. PolyU E-mail, Website and Portal

At the PolyU Homepage (http://www.polyu.edu.hk) and the University Portal

C. Definitive Programme Document

This document contains all information on the credit requirement, curriculum,

Students enrolling on postgraduate schemes should also refer to the dissertation

F. Academic Secretariat and Various Offices

Monday Friday : 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

(Students can obtain various forms on a self-serviced arrangement after the

An automated interactive telephone hotline at 2333 0600 is also available. Students

Matters E-mail Addresses

Matters E-mail Addresses

ii. Departmental Offices

iii. Information to be Supplied When Writing to the University

If you make an enquiry, a comment or suggestion on matters concerning this University

B. Students under 18 Years Old

The parents/guardians of students under 18 will be requested to sign and return a

C. Student Identity Card

i. Renewal of Student Identity Card upon Expiry

ii. Return of Student Identity Card to the University

iii. Abuse of Use of Student Identity Card

iv. Loss, Damage and Replacement of Student Identity Card

Application for Replacement of Student Identity Card (Form AS2)

Get the form from: Return it to:

D. Use, Access and Change of Student Data

Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS)

During application for admission

As basis for selection for admission;

During study and upon leaving PolyU

Processing your application for activities, services and facilities provided by

In case of application for admission to a programme jointly offered or collaborated by

c) Disclosure and Transfer of Personal Data

PolyUs student organizations and alumni organizations;

d) Access and Correction of Personal Data