The Hall Management staff would like to extend our warmest welcome to you! The mission of our office is to provide quality management, facilities, personnel, services and learning programs to our residents. Working with Dean of Students' Office (DSTO) and other academic departments, we strive to provide a vibrant and diverse living and learning platform for cultural, recreational, social and academic growth. Living in the hall community at HKUST will certainly be an amazing experience where you can meet lots of new friends, learn how to live with your roommates, expose to ideas that you have never encountered. You may even face obstacles and problems that are difficult to solve. Please do not feel discouraged, as you are not alone in facing these challenges. Many people within our hall community, including your Residence Masters, peers and hall staff, can offer help and support. You are welcome to speak out and discuss with us in order to find ways to cope with difficulties. The student halls are close to academic facilities, and you can easily access various campus resources. Residents are encouraged to join various activities organized by the Residence Master, and hall staff that stimulates both educational and social development. We hope you will have an unforgettable experience in the hall life at HKUST! Welcome Message 2 Welcome Message 3 Introduction The University believes in a total and holistic education that extends far beyond the lecture halls. Residential experience is a cornerstone of this growth, serving as an important living and learning platform. Halls offer a wide range of diverse programs and activities, including sports, art and culture, leadership, and spiritual activities to help students grow and learn. Residents are encouraged to be active participants rather than mere spectators. Residential living provides a unique opportunity for students to develop essential life skills, such as interpersonal communication, self-reliance, and collaborative leadership. Guided by HKUST's core values of Inclusiveness, Diversity, and Respect, our halls strive to be warm, welcoming, and supportive community where individual differences are celebrated and embraced. Far more than places to sleep and study, our halls are vibrant community where cultures come together. Here, students build a strong sense of belonging, foster a shared HKUST spirit, form lifelong friendships across diverse backgrounds, and develop values of honor, integrity, and collective responsibility. The main objective of this handbook is to provide students with the essential information, guidelines, and hall rules needed to derive maximum benefit from their residential experience. While the University provides the physical environment and management, it is the students who give life, character, and spirit to our halls through their active participation. Students are encouraged to make good use of this handbook to explore the facilities and services available to them. At the same time, they should reflect on how through their participation, efforts, creativity, and cooperation, they can contribute to the creation of an environment that brings educational benefits to all. Introduction
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