Bad Weather Arrangements
Tropical Cyclone Warning
Signal No. 1 or 3
Classes/examinations will be held as scheduled.
Signal No. 8 or above
If Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted OR announcement is made by the Hong Kong Observatory that Signal No. 8 or above is likely to be hoisted within the next two hours OR an ‘extreme condition’ announcement issued by the Government is in force at the time/period specified below
Arrangements for Classes
For classes already started
Lecturers shall release students attending classes to go home as soon as possible.
For classes not yet started
| At or after 6:30 am | All day classes* starting before 2:00 pm will be cancelled. |
| At or after 12:00 noon | All afternoon classes* starting at any time from 2:00 pm and before 6:30 pm will be cancelled. |
| At or after 4:30 pm | All evening classes* starting from 6:30 pm onward will be cancelled. |
Arrangements for Examinations
| Within 2 hours before the start of a scheduled examination^ | Examination will be postponed to another day. |
| During an examination | Examination will continue unless otherwise announced by the School. |
| Lowered/cancelled 2 hours before an examination starts^ | Examination will be held as scheduled unless otherwise announced by the School. |
Arrangements for Make-up Classes/Revised Examination Schedule
If classes or examinations are cancelled, SPEED will contact students concerned on revised class/examination arrangements within 5 working days after the warning has been lowered/cancelled.
Rainstorm Warning
Arrangements for Classes and Examinations
Amber Alert
Classes/examinations will be held as scheduled.
Red Warning
Classes/examinations will be held as scheduled unless otherwise announced by the School.
Black Warning
For classes not yet started if the warning is hoisted or in force
| At or after 6:30 am | All day classes* starting before 2:00 pm will be cancelled. |
| At or after 12:00 noon | All afternoon classes* starting at any time from 2:00 pm and before 6:30 pm will be cancelled. |
| At or after 4:30 pm | All evening classes* starting from 6:30 pm onward will be cancelled. |
For examinations not yet started if the warning is
| Hoisted or in force within 2 hours before the start of a scheduled examination^ | Examination will be postponed to another day. |
| Cancelled 2 hours before an examination starts^ | Examination will be held as scheduled unless otherwise announced by the School. |
For classes and examinations already started
If the Black Rainstorm Warning is issued during office hours or in the evenings when classes/examinations are already in progress, all classes/examinations will continue unless otherwise announced by the School. This is in line with Government advice that people should take shelter in a safe place during a Black Rainstorm Warning.
If the warning is still in force when classes/examinations end, you are advised to stay on campus 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 in force.
If you need help, please contact the Campus Facilities Management Office at 3746 0999 (PolyU West Kowloon Campus) / 3746 0666 (PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus) or the Campus Security Control Centre at 2766 7666 (PolyU Main Campus).
Arrangements for Make-up Classes/Revised Examination Schedule
If classes or examinations are cancelled, SPEED will contact students concerned on revised class/examination arrangements within 5 working days after the warning has been lowered.