This section sets out the general principles of the arrangements of classes and examinations under the adverse weather conditions. 

As a general arrangement, when Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 1/No. 3 or the Amber/Red Rainstorm Warning Signal is hoisted by the Hong Kong Observatory, the following applies:

All classes (including lectures, tutorials, workshop, etc.) and examinations that have commenced or have not commenced:

Classes and examinations will be held as scheduled.

As a general arrangement, when Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force or likely to be issued within two hours (as announced by the Hong Kong Observatory)/Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force/"Extreme Conditions"# is announced by the Government, the following applies:

For classes* (including lectures, tutorials, workshops, etc.) and examinations that have not commenced:

Signal / Extreme Condition Announcement remains in force at or after Classes and Examinations
6:00 a.m. The morning classes and examinations commencing at 9:00 a.m. and finishing by 2:00 p.m. will be cancelled.
10:30 a.m. The afternoon classes and examinations commencing at 2:00 p.m. and finishing by 7:00 p.m. will be cancelled.
5:00 p.m. The evening classes and examinations commencing at 7:00 p.m. and finishing by 10:00 p.m. will be cancelled.

*Individual instructors may arrange online classes (during the scheduled class time or at a later time). Instructors who make such arrangements are responsible for informing students of the relevant class arrangements.

For classes and examinations that have already commenced:

Signal Classes already in progress Examinations already in progress Remarks
Black Rainstorm Warning Signal Will continue until the end of the last teaching session. Will continue until the end of the last examination session. Students should stay on campus for their own safety until the end of the last teaching/examination session. If the BLACK Rainstorm Warning Signal still stays in force at the end of the last teaching/examination session, and the weather as well as traffic conditions render it impossible for students to travel home safely, they should take shelter in the Institute premises.
Outdoor activities will be suspended immediately.
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 (or above) /

Signal No. 8 or Above Will Be Issued Within Two Hours(as announced by the Hong Kong Observatory) /

"Extreme Conditions" is announced by the Government		 Should be
suspended
immediately.		 Should be
suspended
immediately.		 Students should return
home as soon as
possible.

As a general arrangement, when Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 (or above), Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or "Extreme Conditions" Announcement is cancelled, the following applies:

Cancelled at or before 6:00 a.m. Classes and examinations commencing at or after 9:00 a.m. will be held as scheduled.
Cancelled at or before 10:30 a.m. Classes and examinations commencing at or after 2:00 p.m. will be held as scheduled.
Cancelled at or before 5:00 p.m. Classes and examinations commencing at or after 7:00 p.m. will be held as scheduled.

Notes:

  1. The above principles apply to all the classes and examinations of the University. For classes commencing at 2:00 p.m. and finishing by 10:00 p.m.,appropriate announcements will be made by email. Students should always refer to email announcements for the relevant arrangements.
  2. The above principles do not apply to training / clinical placement outside the SFU campus. Students should follow the arrangements of individual organisations or advice as given by the School.
  3. Any arrangements for the rescheduling of examinations due to the above cancellation will be announced by email in due course. Students are advised to check their email and the announcements on the Student Portal regularly during the examination period for the latest examination arrangements.
  4. Announcements made by the Government's Education Bureau relating to suspension of classes for schools, post-secondary colleges and technical institutes etc. do not apply to the University.

    #Under certain "Extreme Conditions" caused by super typhoons, such as serious disruption of public transport services, extensive flooding, major landslides or large-scale power outage, the Government will review the situation (including public transportation and other aspects).