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2011-12

Welcome

to CityU

Congratulations on choosing City University of Hong Kong (CityU), your new partner in education! Hong Kong is a vibrant international city where Chinese culture merges with global perspectives. Famed for our geographic, economic and multicultural ties with the mainland and the rest of the world, we provide an energetic space for intellectual pursuit, cultural exchange, new ideas and fresh opportunities. With a campus community totaling 18,000 students, we are blessed with a well-connected central position in the city, putting you in the heart of Hong Kong. We are proud of our status as a leading international university, as seen in our steady rise up international rankings, especially as we are a relatively young higher education institution. Last year, CityU hosted more than 3,000 international and non-local students from over 50 countries and regions worldwide for both full-time degrees and short-term exchanges. We anticipate that our international and non-local student population will continue to grow this year. Indeed, student success and globalisation are built into our overall educational strategy as twin guiding principles for future development. Your presence and engagement will resonate with our commitment to diversity, multicultural integration and, most important of all, excellence in research and professional education. This booklet is designed to help you navigate your way around the CityU community and to get to know us better. It serves as a quick guide to the basic information you may need to know as a new member of the University and Hong Kong at large. I encourage you to explore and make good use of the myriad opportunities at CityU for your academic and personal development. And I wish you a most successful and rewarding learning experience!

Way Kuo President and University Distinguished Professor

Contents
Mainland and External Affairs Office MEAO About CityU What to Do Before and After Coming to Hong Kong
Checklist and Timeline About Your Admission, Visa Application and Study

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Student Visa and Immigration

Student Visa / Entry Permit Internship, Part-time On-campus Employment and Summer Job Hong Kong Identity Card Extension of Stay Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates

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Accommodation
Student Residence Application Period & Method Facilities at the Student Residence Residence Fee Student Residence Hall Rules Off-campus Accommodation Assistance from Student Residence Office Off-campus Accommodation System Tours Organised by Student Residence Office

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Finance
Money Matters Scholarship Estimated Cost of Living

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Insurance
Insurance Is Mandatory Group Personal Accident and Medical Benefits Insurance Plan for Non-local Students

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Studying and Learning

Academic Advising Learning Support Academic Matters

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Living in Hong Kong

Hong Kong at a Glance Weather Health and Safety Electricity Transportation Phone Postal Service Religion Shopping Office Working Hours Working Opportunities and Internship

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Campus Resources
Student Health CityUs Facilities Learning Putonghua and Cantonese Student Life @ CityU New Student Enrolment Student Orientation CityU Buddy Scheme Support When You Need It

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Appendices
Academic Calendar Useful Links Campus Map MTR Map Emergency Contacts Public Holidays in Hong Kong 2011

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Mainland and External Affairs Office MEAO

Welcome to the CityU community! The Mainland and External Affairs Office (MEAO) will be your connection to CityU before and after you get here. At CityU, we welcome international and non-local students from all over the world. To make your educational experience at CityU enjoyable and successful, the MEAO is dedicated to providing assistance and support to international and non-local students. Our services for international and non-local students include: Providing pre-arrival information and coordination Assisting with student visa application Coordinating the CityU-contracted non-local student insurance Providing on-arrival assistance Organizing orientation programmes Advising on non-academic matters Offering information on the range of support services on campus Making referrals where necessary

We also organize cross-cultural events to promote internationalisation of campus life, integration of students from different cultures, and smooth transition to university life in Hong Kong. Feel free to contact us at MEAO and find out how you can make your university experience a fruitful and colourful one!

Contact Us at MEAO
Mailing Address: Mainland and External Affairs Office 2/F, Block 2, To Yuen Building City University of Hong Kong Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR Tel: (852) 3442 8089 Fax: (852) 3442 0223 Email: meaoins@cityu.edu.hk Websites: www.cityu.edu.hk/meao www.cityu.edu.hk/inso Office Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 12:30; 13:45 17:45

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About CityU
Vision: City University of Hong Kong aspires to become a leading global university, excelling in research and professional education. Mission: To nurture and develop the talents of students and to create applicable knowledge in order to support social and economic advancement.

Figures at a Glance
Year of Establishment Colleges / Schools 1984 7 College of Business College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences College of Science and Engineering School of Creative Media School of Energy and Environment School of Law Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Academic Departments Main Campus Area Rankings 20 15.6 Hectares 129 15 QS World University Rankings 2010 QS Asian University Rankings 2010

Student Numbers 2010 11

College/School RPg Business Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Science & Engineering Creative Media Energy & Environment Law Total 136 161 581 15 15 12 920 PD 80 0 51 0 0 56 187 Number (in Headcount) TPg 1455 1669 859 91 35 782 4891 Ug 3566 3054 3806 529 0 278 11233 AD 0 0 729 82 0 0 811 Total 5237 4884 6026 717 50 1128 18042

Notes: a The figures exclude students enrolled in foundation year. Foundation year is a one-year residential study for students recruited mainly from Mainland China, in preparation for their entry to undergraduate programmes. b. Research Postgraduate (RPg): Professional Doctorate (PD): Taught Postgraduate (TPg): Undergraduate (Ug): Associate Degree (AD): Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy Professional Doctorate Masters Degree, Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate Bachelors Degree Associate Degree

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Academic Staff No. of FT Staff 703 Teaching Support Staff 221 Total 924
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What to Do Before and After Coming to Hong Kong

Checklist and Timeline

1. Apply for student visa / entry permit to Hong Kong 2. Apply for Student Residence or find an accommodation off campus 3. Purchase travel and health insurance before departure 4. Complete online pre-enrolment process and activate your electronic ID (EID) before coming to CityU for the New Student Enrolment 5. Use your EID to login the CityU Student e-Portal and access information relating to your studies 6. Read course registration information at www.cityu.edu.hk/arro and follow the instructions on add / drop of courses at undergraduate level (for postgraduate students, please contact Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies for information) 7. Bring the following items with you to Hong Kong: valid passport / travel document original letter of admission issued by CityU copy of your insurance policy cash, travellers cheque and / or credit card medication prescribed by physician for your personal use a few recent passport-size photographs clothes fitting the weather in Hong Kong useful telephone numbers in case you need to seek help 8. Present your student visa / entry permit to the immigration officer at border control when entering Hong Kong to ensure your student status is validated 9. Complete New Student Enrolment procedures and get your student identity card 10. Attend orientation

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Checklist and Timeline

Semester A, 2011 2012

20th June Deadline of Student Residence application (Undergraduate Student)

29th July Deadline of Student Residence application (Foundation Year Student)

May June
15th May Deadline of Student Residence application (Exchange Student and 1st round for Research Postgraduate Student) 4th July

July

31st July Deadline of Student Residence application (2nd Round for Research Postgraduate Student)

Try to submit your Student Visa / Entry Permit application by this date!

Semester B, 2011 2012

14th Nov Try to submit your Student Visa / Entry Permit application by this date!

October November
30th Oct Deadline of Student Residence application (Exchange Student)
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December

22nd Aug First day of enrolment Start of Semester A housing term of Student Residence 5th Sep Last day of course registration (11:30 pm) 27th Aug

Before 27th August, notify Student Residence of later check-in if necessary

September

August
22nd - 27th Aug Student Orientation 29th Aug Beginning of teaching period 10th Sep Last day of enrolment (12:00 noon)

3rd Jan First day of enrolment Start of Semester B housing term of Student Residence

16th Jan Last day of course registration (11:30 pm) 7th Jan Before 7th January 2012, notify Student Residence of later check-in if necessary

January
3rd - 7th Jan Student Orientation 9th Jan Beginning of teaching period 21st Jan Last day of enrolment (12:00 noon)
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Got Questions about Your Admission, Visa Application and Study?

About Admissions
Admissions Office (ADMO) The Admissions Office is responsible for reviewing and processing admission applications for degree and nondegree studies at undergraduate level. Prospective students may contact the ADMO on matters relating to admission procedures, scholarship arrangement for new students (if eligible), entry qualification verification, etc. www.cityu.edu.hk/admo Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS) If you are accepted by the University to study as a research, professional doctorate or taught postgraduate student, please contact the SGS on admission, student service and academic related matters. www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs

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About Student Visa / Entry Permit

Mainland and External Affairs Office (MEAO) Students who have been admitted by the University may contact us for information on pre-arrival preparation, student visa application, insurance, arrival schedule and orientation programme. We also make referrals where necessary. www.cityu.edu.hk/inso

About Studying
Your College / School / Department You are also welcome to contact your College / School / Department if you have questions about course planning and wish to seek academic advising. Turn to page 31 for contact information of your home College / School / Department.

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Student Visa and Immigration

Student Visa / Entry Permit
Who should apply for a student visa / entry permit?
Persons who do not have the right of abode or right to land in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and wish to study in the HKSAR are required to obtain a student visa / entry permit.

When to apply?
If you need City University of Hong Kong to act as your local sponsor of your student visa / entry permit application, you are advised to apply soonest after you have received the admission offer from the University as obtaining the student visa / entry permit may take as long as six weeks or more during peak season.

How to apply?
1. Complete and send the visa / entry permit application form (ID995A), the Request for Visa Sponsorship and Students Agreement form and other required supporting documents to Mainland and External Affairs Office (MEAO) of the University. All the forms and templates of supporting documents can be downloaded at www.cityu.edu.hk/inso under the Download section.

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2. A non-refundable payment of HK$360 via credit card or in the form of bank draft for visa fee (HK$160) and express courier service (HK$200) is required for student visa / entry permit application. Please fill in the relevant part of the Request for Visa Sponsorship and Students Agreement form to make payment arrangement. Please DONT send cash to us! 3. As your visa / entry permit sponsor, the University will forward your application materials to the Hong Kong Immigration Department for processing. The processing time at the Immigration Department may take 4 to 6 weeks under general circumstances. 4. If and when the visa / entry permit is approved, the University will collect and send the visa / entry permit label to you by express courier. To assist you with your preparation of the visa application, an animated guide can be viewed at www.meaoins.cityu.edu.hk/visaprocedure. Important Notes: 1. The University will process your visa / entry permit application only if all the required documents and payments are received. 2. It is the students sole responsibility to: obtain a valid student visa / entry permit before entering Hong Kong; maintain a valid travel document and a valid student visa / entry permit during the stay in Hong Kong; meet the immigration requirements and regulations; and comply with the terms and conditions of the student visa / entry permit throughout the whole valid period of the visa in Hong Kong. 3. City University of Hong Kong reserves the rights to withdraw the sponsorship and inform the Hong Kong Immigration Department if there is any change of your study and / or enrolment status at the University.

Credit card or

Bank draft

CityU

Hong Kong Immigration Department

4 - 6 weeks

Visa / Entry permit

Express Courier

Applicant

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Internship, Part-time On-campus Employment and Summer Job

Non-local students of full-time, locally accredited programmes at degree level or above with study period not less than one academic year (EXCLUDING Foundation Year Students, Exchange Students and Visiting Students studying on a short-term basis) may take up internship subject to the following conditions: the internships must be study / curriculum-related and be arranged or endorsed by the institutions they are studying in; and the duration of the internship is up to one academic year, or one-third of the normal duration of the relevant full-time academic programme, whichever is the shorter. The internship cannot take place before a non-local student is officially registered with the institution and begins attending any scheduled classes of his / her registered programme in Hong Kong, or when the student concerned has fulfilled all the course / credit requirements for graduation. There is no restriction on the nature of work, level of salary, location, number of working hours and employers. Moreover, these students (EXCLUDING Foundation Year Students, Exchange Students and Visiting Students studying on a short-term basis) may take up: part-time on-campus employment for undergraduate students through the Universitys On-campus Service-learning Scheme (OSS), or via the Human Resources Office for postgraduate students, with City University of Hong Kong as the employer; and employment during the summer months from 1 June to 31 August (both dates inclusive) without any limit in relation to work hours and location. Eligible students will receive a No Objection Letter (NOL) customised and issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department for each successful applicant upon approval of entry and extension of stay. The NOL will spell out the types and conditions of employment that the student may take up.

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Hong Kong Identity Card

Under the Registration of Persons Ordinance, all Hong Kong residents aged 11 or over (including those who have been permitted to stay in Hong Kong for more than 180 days) are required to register for an identity card within 30 days of arrival. Details can be found at www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/idcard/.

Extension of Stay
Students who wish to continue their study can apply for extension of stay within 4 weeks before their limit of stay expires. Extension of stay, if approved, will normally be a year-long permit or good for the duration of the study programme, whichever is the shorter. Details can be found at www.gov.hk/en/residents/immigration/nonpermanent/extensionstaynpr/esgen.htm.

Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

In order to retain talents and professionals, the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has introduced the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG), a scheme for non-local graduates who have obtained a degree or higher qualification in a full-time, locally accredited programme in Hong Kong to apply to stay (or return) and work in the HKSAR. For details and application procedures about IANG, please visit www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/id991.htm.

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Accommodation
Student Residence
Located at Cornwall Street, the Student Residence is within 10 to 15 minutes walking distance to the main campus. Furthermore, the Jockey Club House of the Academic Exchange Building situated at the main campus also provides a small capacity of student residences. Application for Student Residence for new students should be made to the Student Residence Office (SRO) by the application deadlines as specified below. Late application will not be considered unless vacancy is available.

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Application Period and Method (Academic Year 2011 12)

Undergraduate, Foundation Year & Exchange Students Semester A Application Deadline: 15 May 2011 (For Exchange Students) 20 June 2011 (For Undergraduate Students) 29 July 2011 (For Foundation Year Students) Housing Term: Semester B Application Deadline: Housing Term: 30 October 2011 (For Exchange Students) 3 January 2012 21 May 2012 22 August 2011 24 December 2011

Application Method: Submit the completed form Application for Student Residence 2011 12 to the SRO on or before the deadline. Download form from www.cityu.edu.hk/sro.

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Research Postgraduate Students Application Deadline: 1st round: 15 May 2011 2nd round: 31 July 2011 Housing Term: 25 August 2011 16 August 2012

Application Method: Indicate your interest and apply for Student Residence via the online application account at www.sgs.cityu.edu.hk/prospective/rpg. You may also visit this website to check whether a place in the Student Residence is offered.

Taught Postgraduate Students (applicable to government-funded programme students only) Housing Term: Application Method: Submit the completed form Application for Student Residence 2011 12 (available at SROs website) to the SRO by the deadline. 22 August 2011 21 May 2012

Applicants who are offered a place in the Student Residence should follow the relevant online instructions to notify the SRO of their acceptance of residence. Applicants who fail to respond by the deadline will have their residence place withdrawn for re-allocation to other applicants. For students on self-financed taught postgraduate programmes, on-campus residence is not available due to limited bed spaces. Students should be prepared to arrange their own accommodation. Upon the announcement of allocation results, successful applicants are required to pay a non-refundable and non-transferable confirmation fee to confirm their acceptance of offer. Failure to pay the confirmation fee within the time period will give rise to forfeiture of the offer.

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For further information about accommodation, please contact the Student Residence Office: Tel: (852) 3442 1200 Fax: (852) 2794 7716 Email: srouga@cityu.edu.hk (Undergraduate, Foundation Year & Exchange Students) sropga@cityu.edu.hk (Postgraduate students) Website: www.cityu.edu.hk/sro

Facilities at the Student Residence

In-room facilities: a single bed with mattress (a set of bed sheet, pillow case and quilt is available on loan to new residents with a fee. Shopping around in Hong Kong is easy, so residents may consider buying bedding after arrival) a wardrobe (no hangers) a pedestal a study desk a desk lamp a chair bookshelves a toll-free telephone (for local calls) a computer network connection port a shared shower room and toilet washbasin and mirror cabinet in the shared shower room a fee-paying, card-operated window type air-conditioner

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Other facilities: a common room on most floors, with basic pantry facilities, a microwave oven, a refrigerator and a TV-set a laundry room in each hall with coin-operated washers and dryers, and ironing facilities on loan for free vacuum-cleaners on loan for free a computer room on the ground floor of each hall a music room on the ground floor of each hall three multi-function halls in the Student Residence free Wi-Fi on the ground area in the Student Residence

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Residence Fee
Students do not need to pay full residence fee before the housing term starts. A residence fee payment notice will be sent to residents (except for those who have a scholarship for residence or fee waiver) within one month after enrolment. For Undergraduate / Foundation Year / Exchange Students: Double Room: Single Room: 3-person Apartment: HK$ 4,840 per semester per person HK$ 7,260 per semester per person HK$ 6,450 per semester per person

For Postgraduate Students: Fees vary from HK$ 1,350 to HK$ 3,000 per month per person. Please contact SRO for detailed fee information. Note: Student residence fees are subject to annual review. Please refer to the SROs website (www.cityu.edu.hk/sro) for latest information.

Student Residence Hall Rules

At present, there are 9 blocks of residential halls in the Student Residence at Cornwall Street. Each of them has their own hall culture and rules. Please refer to the SROs website to find out more about each halls characteristics.

Off-campus Accommodation
Assistance from Student Residence Office
If you are not offered a place in the Student Residence or prefer living away from campus, you should start seeking off-campus accommodation as early as possible. Please note that rents in Hong Kong tend to be high especially in the neighbourhood of CityU. If necessary, SRO will be happy to give you assistance in locating information on off-campus accommodation.

Off-campus Accommodation System

SRO has developed the Off-campus Accommodation System for students who need to find accommodation or flat mates. Please visit Off-campus Accommodation at the SROs website for more information about the System.

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Tours Organised by Student Residence Office

Community familiarisation tours will be arranged for students at the beginning of the semester to provide new comers with a general idea about local districts. Property agents may also be invited to give students information and tips on renting a place. Details about the information sessions and tours will be available on the Off-campus Accommodation page of the SROs website. www.cityu.edu.hk/sro/htm/e_off-campus1.htm

p a birds eye view of Kowloon Tong

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Money Matters
Bringing Money to Hong Kong
Dont travel to Hong Kong bringing along a huge amount of cash with you! A cash flow of HK$10,000 should be enough to cover general expenses for the first two months in Hong Kong. For payment of tuition, student residence and / or insurance fees, you will receive one payment notice for all within the first month after enrolment. Payment can be made at the Hang Seng Bank on campus by cash or a personal cheque in Hong Kong dollar; or you may make the transaction by money transfer via a local savings account.

Banking Services
A campus branch of the Hang Seng Bank is located on the 3rd floor of the Academic Building (for enquiry on Hang Seng Banks banking services, please call (852) 2198 0445 or visit www.hangseng.com). Branches of other banks such as Citibank, The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) and Bank of China can also be found in the neighbouring shopping mall Festival Walk. If you wish to open a bank account, you will need to bring your CityU Student Identity Card, passport and student visa / entry permit. Some banks may also request for a proof of residence. If you are staying at the Student Residence, contact the Student Residence Office for the proof of residence.

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24-hour Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) can be found at many places in Hong Kong. They are connected to global networks such as Cirrus, Global Access, Plus, Visa or MasterCard. You can withdraw cash in Hong Kong dollars from ATMs with your home ATM cards or credit cards of those networks. However, you should not rely on credit cards as the only means to deal with your financial transactions as some of the business operators in Hong Kong may only accept cash.

Currency Exchange
The legal currency in Hong Kong is Hong Kong dollar (HK$). You can cash in foreign currency or travellers cheques into Hong Kong dollars according to the daily exchange rates at any bank or licensed money exchange agency.

Scholarship
Scholarships are given on merit basis and may be awarded to students with outstanding performance in their academic pursuit or personal development. For more information on scholarships, please visit the website of Student Development Services (SDS) at www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/sch.

Estimated Cost of Living

Monthly Living Expenses
Food Local Transportation Laundry Books & Stationery Personal Toiletries Total: HK$3,000 HK$300 HK$200 HK$200 HK$300 HK$4,000

The above estimations are for reference only. Actual costs of living may vary.

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Other Costs of Daily Necessities in Hong Kong

A meal at student canteen Textbooks per semester Airmail around HK$ 20.5 around HK$ 500 from HK$ 2.4 up (letter / postcard not exceeding 30g) around HK$ 28 around HK$ 40 around HK$ 50 HK$ 1.4 to HK$ 5.5 on Kowloon side; HK$ 2.4 to HK$ 5.5 across the harbour (using Personalized Octopus Card with student status) around HK$ 50 (HK$ 0.12 per minute local airtime charge)

A McDonalds meal set Pillow Bed sheet MTR (i.e. underground train)

Mobile phone service plan (stored value card without contract) Mobile phone service plan (with at least 1 year contract) Out-patient service (private clinic off campus)

around HK$ 50 for 1000 minutes per month from HK$ 200 up

The above fees information is for reference only and subject to change without prior notice.

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Insurance
Insurance Is Mandatory
It is MANDATORY for international and non-local students to have suitable and adequate insurance throughout the entire period of their studies at City University of Hong Kong. And it is in your best interest to purchase insurance that will cover:

travel personal accident medical expenses (accident and non-accident)

Insurance

hospitalisation

emergency evacuation / repatriation

Students should purchase travel and health insurance policies for themselves before they come to Hong Kong. If they are unable to do so or wish to have additional insurance coverage, they may enrol in the Group Personal Accident and Medical Benefits Insurance Plan for Non-local Students contracted by the University.

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Group Personal Accident and Medical Benefits Insurance Plan for Non-local Students
Students should note that the CityU-contracted Group Personal Accident and Medical Benefits Insurance Plan only provides very basic, minimal coverage and does not cover medical and health insurance. If you wish to have all-round protections, you should purchase insurance policies on the market to meet your specific needs. Please visit this link www.meaoins.cityu.edu.hk/doc/1011_insurance_leaflet.pdf to read the summary of the Group Personal Accident and Medical Benefits Insurance Plan for Non-local Students. Note: The summary is for reference only. Insurance terms, conditions and premium are subject to annual review without prior notice.

Special Note to Students from Mainland China As most of the insurance policies purchased and operated in Mainland China are invalid in Hong Kong, students from Mainland China are required to join the University-contracted Group Personal Accident and Medical Benefits Insurance Plan for Non-local Students.

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Premium The premium for the 2011 12 Group Personal Accident and Medical Benefits Insurance Plan for Non-local Students is not yet finalized. To quote as a reference, the insurance premium was HK$ 290 per student in the 2010 11 academic year. Students who wish to join the CityU-arranged Insurance Plan should indicate their decision in the Request for Visa Sponsorship and Students Agreement form and send it back to the Mainland and External Affairs Office (MEAO) before enrolment. Please note that change of option and withdrawal will not be accepted. No advance payment of insurance premium is required. You will receive the premium payment notice about one month after enrolled to the University. For Research Postgraduate and Professional Doctorate Students Non-local Research Postgraduate and Professional Doctorate Students are required to join the University-contracted Group Personal Accident and Medical Insurance Plan for Non-local Students. Please contact Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS) for details (email: sg@cityu.edu.hk).

Protect yourself, obtain and maintain insurance It is always in your best interest to obtain and maintain a suitable and adequate insurance coverage throughout the entire period of your study in Hong Kong. Failure to do so may put your interests and wellbeing at risk. The University and its members of staff are not liable for any loss, damage or injury, cost or expense whatsoever arising from such circumstance.

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Academic Advising
Contact Your College / School / Department
College of Business (852) 3442 8525 www.cityu.edu.hk/cb Room G7502, 7th floor, Academic Building

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (852) 3442 7151 www.cityu.edu.hk/class Room G7612, 7th floor, Academic Building

College of Science and Engineering (852) 3442 7124 www.cityu.edu.hk/cse Room B6518, 6th floor, Academic Building

School of Creative Media (852) 3442 8049 www.cityu.edu.hk/scm Y2650, 2nd floor, Academic Building

School of Energy and Environment (852) 3442 2410 www.cityu.edu.hk/see 2nd floor, Harbour View 2, 16 Science Park East Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories

School of Law (852) 3442 8008 www.cityu.edu.hk/slw Room P5300, 5th floor, Academic Building

Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Taught Postgraduate and Visiting Postgraduate Studies (852) 3442 5588 www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs 7th floor, Block 1, To Yuen Building

Research Degree, Professional Doctorate and Visiting Research Studies (852) 3442 9076 www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs 7th floor, Block 1, To Yuen Building

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Learning Support
Academic Regulations and Records Office (ARRO)
The Academic Regulations and Records Office (ARRO) is one of the key administrative offices at CityU in supporting undergraduate students and staff in the Universitys core business of teaching and learning. 5th floor, Fong Yun-wah Building www.cityu.edu.hk/arro

English Language Centre (ELC)

The English Language Centre (ELC) provides activities and resources to all CityU students who want to study and practise to improve their English. The ELC has a Language Lounge, where only English is used, and a Self-Access Centre, with language learning advisors, student helpers and a wide variety of language learning materials and equipment. The ELC also offers: Practical language activities Workshops and lessons on demand An English Language Mentoring Scheme Help with preparation for IELTS and the Common Recruitment Examination of the Hong Kong civil service Online resources for self-study 2nd floor, Green Zone, Academic Building www.cityu.edu.hk/elc

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Run Run Shaw Library

Located on Level 3 of the Academic Building, the Library occupies a central location which is easily accessible to users. The total number of seats available is around 2,100 during term time and 2,500 during the Revision and Examination Periods. The Librarys collection includes more than 932,500 volumes of print books and about 2,158,400 volumes of electronic books. The collection also comprises around 199,000 volumes of bound periodicals and around 2,860 print serials titles. The Library maintains an expanding number of electronic databases, e-journals, and media resources. 3rd floor, Academic Building www.cityu.edu.hk/lib

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Student Development Services (SDS)

SDS plans and promotes events that will enrich students educational experience and whole person development at CityU. 6th floor, Amenities Building www.cityu.edu.hk/sds

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Academic Matters
Credit Load
Under the current immigration and visa policies, international and non-local students are required to take up full-time studies unless approved otherwise by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. At CityU, the minimum and maximum full-time credit units per semester are 12 and 18 respectively; and 6 up to 7 for summer term.

Academic Honesty and Student Conduct

City University of Hong Kong treats academic honesty and student conduct seriously. Students have the responsibility to observe and comply with the Rules on Academic Honesty, Code of Student Conduct, and other university regulations governing academic studies and student conduct. Rules on Academic Honesty http://go.cityu.hk/arroah/ Code of Student Conduct www.cityu.edu.hk/vpsa/cscdp/

Academic Records & Examination

Student record services, such as application for academic transcripts, request for certification of student records, replacement of student identity cards, and examination arrangements, etc. are supported by the Academic Records and Regulations Office (ARRO) and Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS) respectively, depending on the type of student and level of study. ARRO (for undergraduate studies) www.cityu.edu.hk/arro SGS (for postgraduate studies) www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs

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Living in Hong Kong

Hong Kong at a Glance

(Information in this section is extracted from the websites www.gov.hk, www.discoverhongkong.com and www.lonelyplanet.com.)

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the Peoples Republic of China

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Land area of more than 1,100 square kilometres with over 260 outlying islands Population: more than 7 million people Official languages: Chinese and English Dialect: Cantonese is the most widely spoken dialect while the use of Putonghua (Mandarin) is growing A gateway to China A regional hub of quality education An international financial centre A world city where East meets West

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Weather
Season Spring Summer Autumn Winter Months March to mid-May Mid-May to mid-September Mid-September to mid-December Mid-December to February Temperatures 20C to 28C 28C to 35C 20C to 28C 15C to 20C Humidity About 80% About 90% About 70% About 70%

During the summer months, Hong Kong can get very hot and humid. Most indoor areas are air-conditioned, including the campus facilities. In winter, temperatures can drop below 10C (50F), but those cold spells do not usually last very long. Hence, there is practically no central heating anywhere in the territory. You may visit the website of the Hong Kong Observatory www.hko.gov.hk or call (852) 187 8200 to check weather information.

Class Arrangement under Adverse Weather Condition

Tropical storms and typhoons occur mainly between May and November. When there is a heavy rainstorm or typhoon, the Hong Kong Observatory will announce updated signals for weather conditions. Please pay attention to the following signals and warnings broadcast on TV, radio and the Universitys homepage. Typhoon Signal Pre-No. 8: A tropical cyclone is approaching Hong Kong, but most activities will be unaffected. Typhoon Signal No. 8 and above: A tropical cyclone is close to Hong Kong and may attack the territory directly. All activities including work, school and outdoor activities should cease. You should stay indoors.

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Under the above adverse weather conditions, please follow the guidelines and arrangements of the University. Details can be found at www.cityu.edu.hk/cdfo/awa.

Health and Safety

Health
Hong Kong is a clean city and most of the citizens are vigilant in maintaining a good public hygiene. At present, no official or mandatory vaccination or injection is in force in Hong Kong. For more information, you may refer to the website of the Department of Health www.dh.gov.hk. Drinking tap water in Hong Kong is not recommended. Instead, you should boil the tap water before drinking or take water from drinking water fountains. Bottled mineral water and distilled water is available at the food outlets on campus, convenience stores and supermarkets. Smoking is prohibited in most indoor areas, including the Universitys campus facilities and Student Residence. Any person who smokes or carries a lighted tobacco product in a statutory no-smoking area commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a maximum fine of HK$5,000. For details, please visit the website of the Tobacco Control Office of the Department of MAXIMUM PENALTY : HK$5,000 Health at www.tco.gov.hk.

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Safety
Hong Kong is a safe city. Nonetheless, it is always in your best interest to stay vigilant and safeguard your personal wellbeing at all times. In the event of an emergency, call 999 for help (police, fire, ambulance). If, unfortunately, you lose something here, you may call (852) 2860 2000 or (852) 2527 7177 for the polices assistance. You may also make use of the customer service hotlines or lost property facilities of most of the public transport systems if and when necessary. Hong Kong has been a left-hand traffic in driving. Hence, always remember to check the traffic on your right hand side and then the left before crossing the road and always follow the traffic lights for pedestrians.

Electricity
The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50Hz, so you may need a transformer for your appliances and electrical equipment. The majority of electrical sockets in Hong Kong take a three-pronged plug. You can buy an adaptor for your electrical / electronic devices after coming to Hong Kong if necessary.

Transportation
The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is one of the most frequently used public means of transportation in Hong Kong, and CityU is located at the Kowloon Tong MTR Station. In addition to the MTR, buses, minibuses, trams, ferries and taxis are also widely used in Hong Kong. For more information on how to get around in Hong Kong, please visit the Hong Kong Tourism Boards website at www.discoverhongkong.com.

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Phone
Local private landline calls are free and cost only HK$1 for five minutes from public telephones. If you are staying at the Student Residence, you can make local calls for free with the telephone provided in your room. Besides, you may use your mobile phone in Hong Kong if you are using telephone systems like GSM 900, PCS 1800, CDMA2000 and WCDMA, etc. (note that GSM 1900 which is commonly used in Americas does not work in Hong Kong). Of course, you can always purchase a mobile phone here in Hong Kong at a reasonable cost.

Postal Service
Postage is inexpensive and the service is reliable. Letters and postcards normally take about 7 days to get to the U.S. and most countries in Europe with a cost at HK$ 2.4 or above. The nearest post office to CityU is located at 11A, Fa Po Street which is around 15 minutes of walk from the campus along Tat Chee Avenue in Kowloon Tong. For postage rates and postal services, please visit the website of the Hongkong Post at www.hongkongpost.com.

Religion
In Hong Kong, everyone is free to worship according to their own beliefs. At the CityU campus, a quiet room is available in the Flow Centre (Room R7206, 7th floor of the Amenities Building, via Lift 19) for use of quiet reflection, meditation and praying.

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Shopping
You will be able to buy most of the daily necessities you may need during the first few days after arrival at the following places:

On Campus
Stationery and snacks: Cut Price, 4th floor, Academic Building Books and stationery: Commercial Press Bookstore, 3rd floor, Academic Building Internet cable, adaptor, washing powder, toilet roll, phone card: Homey Kitchen, Multi-purpose Hall B, Student Residence

Festival Walk (Shopping mall adjacent to the campus)

Grocery: Taste Electronic appliances and phone card: Fortress, Broadway Books: Page One Pharmacy: Mannings, Watsons Passport-size photos: Fotomax

Nam Shan Chuen (Residential area next to the campus)

Grocery: Wellcome Adaptor, toilet rolls, hangers, fans, bedding, etc.: Easy Life outside the wet market Fruit and vegetables: Inside the wet market

Grand Central Plaza in Shatin (via Exit B, Shatin MTR Station)

Pillows, bedding, hangers, etc.: IKEA

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Office Working Hours

In general, office working hours in Hong Kong start from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the weekdays, and some may open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Most of the offices will be closed on Sundays and public holidays. Shops usually open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. while restaurants may operate every day between 7:00 a.m. until midnight in most places.

Working Opportunities and Internship

Non-local students of full-time, locally accredited programmes at degree level or above with study period not less than one academic year (EXCLUDING Foundation Year Students and not-for-degree Exchange / Visiting Students) may take up internship subject to the following conditions: the internships must be study / curriculum-related; the internships are arranged or endorsed by the institutions the students are studying at; and the duration of the internship is up to one academic year, or one-third of the normal duration of the relevant full-time academic programme, whichever is the shorter.

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The internship cannot take place before a non-local student is officially registered with the institution and begins attending any scheduled classes of his / her registered programme in Hong Kong, or when the student concerned has fulfilled all the course / credit requirements for graduation. There is no restriction on the nature of work, level of salary, location, number of working hours and employers. Moreover, these students (EXCLUDING Foundation Year Students, Exchange Students and Visiting Students) may take up: part-time on-campus employment for undergraduate students through the Universitys On-campus Service-learning Scheme (OSS), or via the Human Resources Office for postgraduate students, with City University of Hong Kong as the employer; and employment during the summer months from 1 June to 31 August (both dates inclusive) without any limit in relation to work hours and location. Eligible students will each receive a customised No Objection Letter (NOL) from the Hong Kong Immigration Department upon approval of entry and extension of stay, notifying them of the employment and / or internship arrangements. The NOL will spell out the types and conditions of employment which the student may take up.

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Student Health
On-campus Medical and Dental Clinics
The Young Chung Yee Health Centre provides general medical consultations and dental care services to students on feepaying basis. Note: Different fees will be charged, depending on the nature of each clinical visit and the type of student identity. Opening Hours: Monday Friday

Saturday Sunday and Public Holidays 4th floor, Amenities Building

09:00 13:00 & 13:30 18:00 (Medical Clinic) 09:00 13:00 & 14:00 18:00 (Dental Clinic) 09:00 12:15 Closed

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Off-campus Clinics and Hospitals

Students may choose to visit other public or private hospitals and clinics off campus. Fees will vary among different hospitals and medical practitioners. Students holding a Hong Kong Smart Identity Card are eligible to use public hospital services at a local rate. For detailed information, please visit the website of the Hospital Authority of Hong Kong at www.ha.org.hk. For a list of public and private hospitals in the nearby area of the University, please see Emergency Contacts at Appendix 5. Note: The CityU-arranged Group Personal Accident and Medical Benefits Insurance Plan for Non-local Students does not cover health and medical insurance.

CityUs Facilities
Hu Fa Kuang Sports Centre
Multi-purpose hall for badminton, basketball, handball and volleyball Two gymnasiums for dancing, fencing and martial arts Table tennis room Golf driving / simulation rooms Indoor sports climbing wall Well-equipped physical fitness rooms 50-meter Olympic-size swimming pool

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Joint Sports Centre

Jointly managed by City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University at Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, the Joint Sports Centre provides an 11-a-side standard soccer field, an all-weather running track, a multi-purpose court for basketball, volleyball and handball, and tennis courts, etc. www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/pes

Computer and Internet

If you need to get connected online on campus, you can make use of the Express Terminals in the Academic Building, or use the computers in the Computing Services Centre (CSC) located on the 2nd floor of the Academic Building.

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Wireless LAN is available in most parts of the campus including the ground area of the Student Residence. Details can be found at www.cityu.edu.hk/csc/deptweb/services/ncls.htm. If you are living at the Student Residence, you can also enjoy free Internet service in your room. Please refer to the Student Residence website at www.cityu.edu.hk/sro for more information.

e-Portal
An electronic infrastructure that provides you with various online services and information related to your study and life at CityU. You can find news about your studying and school activities. Also you can access to the booking system of campus facilities through e-Portal.

AIMS (Administrative Information Management System)

Through AIMS, you can manage or view your course registration, class schedule, examination timetable and result, Student Residence application, personal information, student financial account, campus job application, application for certain student services, etc.

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Media
The TV sets in the Student Residence at Cornwall Street can receive TV channels including two with English-speaking programmes. Cable TV channels like CNN, BBC and ESPN sports are available in the lounge of the English Language Centre on the 2nd floor of the Academic Building.

Catering
City Express (Student Canteen), 5th floor, Amenities Building City Chinese Restaurant, 8th floor, Amenities Building City Top, 9th floor, Amenities Building Garden Cafe, Ground floor, Academic Exchange Building Homey Kitchen, Student Residence, Cornwall Street

Services for Disabled Students

Services for disabled students are available on campus, including student counselling and equipment / study aids. For details, please contact the Student Development Services.

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Learning Putonghua and Cantonese

Chinese Language Courses
Mandarin for Non-Chinese Speakers Cantonese Communication Skills for Putonghua-speaking Mainlanders (for Mainland students only) These are credit-bearing courses offered by the Department of Chinese, Translation and Linguistics for beginners to learn Putonghua or Cantonese. For more information, please visit this website www.cityu.edu.hk/ctl. Putonghua Clinic at the Student Residence This is an informal Putonghua learning opportunity at the Student Residence provided by student residents who are Putonghua native speakers. For more information, please visit this website www.cityu.edu.hk/sro. Cantonese in Daily Life (for Putonghua speakers) Elementary Cantonese for Non-Chinese Speakers One-on-One Project: Cantonese / Putonghua (for Putonghua speakers) These are fee-paying Cantonese classes organised by the School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE) of the City University of Hong Kong. For more information, please visit this website www.cityu.edu.hk/scope.

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Survival Cantonese
English Yes No Thank you Please Sorry Hello See you later Good morning How are you Good / Fine Not good Washroom / Lavatory Zero One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Eleven Twenty Twenty one How much The bill / check MTR Underground / Subway Dorm / Residence haih m haih dojeh mgoi deui m jyuh neih hou joi gin jou san neihoumaa hou m hou /saisaugaan/chiso lihng yat yih saam sei ngh luhk chat baat gau sahp + sahp yat + yih sahp ++yih sahp yat gei do chin maai daan dei tit suk se Cantonese

(Source of information: Online English-Cantonese Dictionary: Cantonese in Yale Romanization)

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Work Hard, Play Hard
Sports Team Take part in one of over 15 sports teams and represent CityU in interschool sports competitions! www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/pes

Community
Student Residence Office (SRO) Living in the Student Residence is a good way to enhance your self-management and interpersonal skills. Residence Masters and Residence Tutors are living in the halls to strengthen community support, too. www.cityu.edu.hk/sro

Serving and Learning

City-Youth Empowerment Project The City-Youth Empowerment Project provides opportunities for you to engage yourself in the local community through voluntary service and community immersion activities. www.cityu.edu.hk/youeprj

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Student Ambassador Programme It is also called the A Project, a student development programme fostering students whole person development, particularly in developing positive attitude, leadership, problem solving abilities, communication and interpersonal skills as well as broadening students social exposure, international outlook and life experience. www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/sa

English Language Centre (ELC) Polish your English through various programmes and activities organized by the English Language Centre (ELC). If you are native English speakers, you may also volunteer as peer English mentors and mingle with students whose mother-tongue language is not English through interactive and interesting English communication projects. www.cityu.edu.hk/elc

Cross-cultural Integration
Multi-cultural Activities There are Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year celebrations on campus every year where you can learn about the traditional Chinese cultures. Besides, there are many other good ways for you to immerse yourself in culture diversity through different campus internationalisation events, e.g. Korean Week, International Day, etc.

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Get Involved
City University of Hong Kong Students Union (SU) CityU has more than 50 student associations and societies under the organisation of SU for you to choose from, so its easy to get involved on campus and meet other students with similar interests. All students in full-time undergraduate programmes are full members of the SU. Exchange and other students are also welcome to apply to SU for associate membership. www.cityusu.net

City University Postgraduate Association (CUPA) Both taught and research postgraduate students are members of the CUPA, which aims to promote the best interests of postgraduates at CityU. It also organises different academic and cultural activities for its members. www.cityu.edu.hk/cupa

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New Student Enrolment

New students are required to come to the University campus for enrolment. Information about the appointed date, time and venue will be provided to you before the start of the semester. Upon enrolment, you will also receive your student identity card which bears your name and student number with a photo taken on site for identification purpose at the University.

For students at undergraduate level (including Foundation Year and Exchange Students), please complete new student enrolment process by following the steps as advised by the Academic Regulations and Records Office (ARRO) in an enrolment notification letter to be issued to you before the beginning of the semester. 5th floor, Fong Yun-wah Building www.cityu.edu.hk/arro For postgraduate students, your enrolment will be handled by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). 7th floor, Block 1, To Yuen Building www.cityu.edu.hk/sgs

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Student Orientation
The Universitys Orientation Programme normally commences one week before the start of the semester. Some of the Orientation Programme events are tailor-made for international and non-local students. All new students should attend the Orientation Programme whenever possible. The Orientation Programme for Non-local Students normally includes the following:

Arrival Briefing Conducted by the Mainland and External

Affairs Office (MEAO), useful information and survival tips will be provided to help students settle in better and easier.

Campus and Neighbourhood Tour The campus

and neighbourhood tour will help you familiarise yourself with the campus and its surrounding areas. You will be led by a student guide on a tour around the main campus and the neighbourhood.

Introduction to Academic Systems and Regulations of CityU You will

receive information on the academic systems and regulations that students at CityU need to pay attention to.

Meeting with Local Law Enforcement Authorities and Consular Officials in Hong Kong To safeguard your well-being and interest, a series
of meetings or briefings by local government and foreign consular officials will be conducted to talk about things you will need to know when you are studying and living in Hong Kong.

Buddy Fun Fair A welcoming

reception and an ice-breaking peer networking event called Buddy Fun Fair provides an interactive platform for you to meet and mingle with your fellow students from the CityU community and all around the world.

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Hong Kong Excursion This would probably be your first excursion into Hong
Kong a city where East meets West!

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CityU Buddy Scheme

CityU Buddies are senior students who voluntarily spend their own time and effort in helping new non-local students to get acquainted with the life at CityU and in Hong Kong during their first semester. Students who wish to have a CityU Buddy may send a request together with your email contact to MEAO via email at meaoins@cityu.edu.hk. You may expect to hear from your Buddy in about 2 weeks before the beginning of a semester.

Support When You Need It

Personal Counselling Staffed by a team of
professional counsellors, the Personal Counselling Service is available at Student Development Services (SDS) to help students overcome personal and emotional issues. Our counsellors are friendly and experienced. All information shall be treated strictly confidential. www.cityu.edu.hk/sds

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Appendices

Appendix 1: Academic Calendar

Our academic year consists of two semesters and an optional summer term. Dates for the academic year 2011 -12 are as follows: Start Date Semester A Teaching Period Student Revision Period Examination Period Semester Break Semester B Teaching Period Student Revision Period Examination Period Semester Break Summer Term Teaching Period Student Revision Period Examination Period Term Break 4 June 2012 23 July 2012 30 July 2012 6 August 2012 21 July 2012 28 July 2012 4 August 2012 1 September 2012 9 January 2012 23 April 2012 30 April 2012 15 May 2012 21 April 2012 28 April 2012 14 May 2012 2 June 2012 29 August 2011 28 November 2011 5 December 2011 19 December 2011 26 November 2011 3 December 2011 17 December 2011 7 January 2012 End Date

For more information, please visit the website of the Academic Regulations and Records Office (ARRO) at http://www.city.edu.hk/arro.

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Appendix 2: Useful Links

Mainland and External Affairs Office (MEAO) http://www.cityu.edu.hk/meao http://www.cityu.edu.hk/inso Hong Kong Immigration Department http://www.immd.gov.hk Hong Kong SAR Government http://www.gov.hk Consulates General Australia Austria Belgium Canada Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Iceland India Nigeria Norway Poland Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Thailand The Netherlands Turkey UK USA http://www.hongkong.china.embassy.gov.au/hkng/home.html http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassy/hong-kong.html http://www.diplomatie.be/hongkong/ http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/hong_kong/ http://www.mzv.cz/hongkong http://www.gkhongkong.um.dk/en http://www.finland.org.hk/Public/Default.aspx http://consulfrance-hongkong.org/france_hongkong/ http://www.hongkong.diplo.de/ http://www.iceland.org/cn/english/about-the-embassy/consulates/ http://www.indianconsulate.org.hk/ http://www.nigeria-consulate.org.hk/ http://www.ncchk.org.hk/index.php?lnk=hongkong http://www.hongkongkg.polemb.net/ http://www.mfa.gov.sg/hongkong/ http://www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/bilateral/hongkong.html http://hkg.mofat.go.kr/kor/as/hkg/main/index.jsp http://www.consulateinhongkong.maec.es/ http://www.swedenabroad.com/Page____19410.aspx http://www.thai-consulate.org.hk/web/3015.php http://www.hollandinhongkong.org/ http://hongkong.cg.mfa.gov.tr/ http://ukinhongkong.fco.govh.uk/ http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/
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Appendix 4: MTR Map

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Disneyland

Ocean Park

Giant Buddha

Avenue of Stars

Star Ferry

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Temple Street Happy Valley Ladies Market HK International Airport Immigration Tower Cheung Sha Wan Government Complex (for HKID) Cheung Sha Wan Police Station Sham Shui Po Police Station Baptist Hospital Caritas Medical Centre China Visa Hung Hom Railway Terminal Wetland Park

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Victoria Park The Peak

21 22 23

Festival Walk Nam Shan Chuen City University of Hong Kong

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Appendix 5: Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contacts On-campus 24-hour Campus Security - Main Campus - Student Residence, Cornwall Street - Jockey Club House, Academic Exchange Building Off-campus Police, Fire, Ambulance Hong Kong Baptist Hospital (Private, with 24-hour Casualty) Caritas Medical Centre (Public, with 24-hour Casualty) 999 (852) 2339 8888 222 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon 111 Wing Hong Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon (852) 2788 8888 (852) 3442 1111 Telephone Address

(852) 2784 4510

(852) 3408 7911

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Appendix 6: Public Holidays in Hong Kong 2011

Every Sunday The first day of January Lunar New Year's Day The second day of the Lunar New Year The third day of the Lunar New Year Ching Ming Festival Good Friday The day following Good Friday Easter Monday The day following Labour Day The Buddhas Birthday Tuen Ng Festival Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day The day following Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival National Day Chung Yeung Festival The first weekday after Christmas Day The second weekday after Christmas Day 1 January 3 February 4 February 5 February 5 April 22 April 23 April 25 April 2 May 10 May 6 June 1 July 13 September 1 October 5 October 26 December 27 December Sunday Saturday Thursday Friday Saturday Tuesday Friday Saturday Monday Monday Tuesday Monday Friday Tuesday Saturday Wednesday Monday Tuesday

(List of general holidays for 2012 will be made available at the Hong Kong SAR Governments website at http:// www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/holiday at a later stage.)

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Printed in May 2011 We strive to provide the most updated information in this guidebook as far as possible at the time of printing. However, the University cannot accept responsibility for any changes that may occur. For the latest information, please visit our website at www.cityu.edu.hk/inso and the websites as provided in this Guide.

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Mainland and External Affairs Office 2/F, Block 2, To Yuen Building City University of Hong Kong Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR Tel: (852) 3442 8089 Fax: (852) 3442 0223 Email: meaoins@cityu.edu.hk