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Classes Arrangement

(applicable to both online and on-campus classes)

Typhoon or "Extreme Conditions"

When Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted or "Extreme Conditions" is in place Arrangement
  • Classes in progress
Classes will be suspended immediately.
  • Between 6:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Classes starting before 1:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. will be cancelled)
  • Between 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Classes starting before 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. will be cancelled)
  • After 3:00 p.m.
Classes starting after 3:00 p.m. will be cancelled.

Forecast on Issuing of Typhoon Signal No. 8:

If the Hong Kong Observatory announces that Typhoon Signal No. 8 is to be issued at a specific time (e.g. at/before 1:40pm), classes which fall at that time will be cancelled.


Rainstorm

"Amber" or "Red" Rainstorm Warning Signal Arrangement
  • Is in force before office hours
Students are expected to come to classes provided that it is permissible under the prevailing traffic and weather conditions.
  • Is issued in the middle of the day
Classes will continue and offices will remain open.
When "Black" Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued Arrangement
  • Classes in progress
Classes will continue until the end of the session.
  • Between 6:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Classes starting before 1:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. will be cancelled)
  • Between 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Classes starting before 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. will be cancelled)
  • After 3:00 p.m.
Classes starting after 3:00 p.m. will be cancelled.

Remarks:

For special circumstances, updated announcements will be made by the College via the online notice board at MyBU-Study.
The Education Bureau's announcement DOES NOT apply to the College.
All classes which have been cancelled due to bad weather conditions will be re-scheduled. Students should check with respective course lecturers for details on the arrangement of make-up class.