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ACADEMIC LIFE

WEATHER-DEPENDENT CLASS/EXAM

ARRANGEMENTS

Final examination schedules are posted on the Academic Registry (ARO)
website. Please consult the website for up-to-date information concerning exam
arrangements in the event of severe weather.
Below are the general guidelines in the case of bad weather. You should take
these as a guideline, and confirm the arrangements when the situation arises.

If the Typhoon Signal No. 8 and/or All Classes and Exams…
Black Rainstorm Warning Signal are…
Hoisted within 2 hours of the scheduled Will be canceled VISA AND
starting time of classes or exams
Lowered at or before 6:30am Starting at or after 8:30am will
be held as scheduled
Lowered at or before 12:00 noon Starting at or after 2:00pm will IMMIGRATION-
be held as scheduled
Lowered at or before 4:00pm Starting at or after 6:00pm will
be held as scheduled RELATED
Still in effect at 4:00pm In the evening will be canceled

If an examination is canceled due to the Black Rainstorm Warning or the
Typhoon Warning Signal No. 8 or above, arrangements will be made for MATTERS
that examination to be held as soon as practicable after the scheduled
examination period.
HKUST Academic Registry Website
https://registry.hkust.edu.hk/resource-library/bad-weather-arrangement-
case-typhoon-or-rainstorm-classexam

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