When you schedule your flight or other means of transportation, you are advised to pay attention to the following important dates:

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1 A Before Departure 1. Book your flight tickets When you schedule your flight or other means of transportation, you are advised to pay attention to the following important dates: flight ticket 22 Aug 2017, 9:00am- 6:00pm: Mass Check-in (for both Homantin Halls and Hung Hom Halls of Residence) 23 Aug 1 Sep 2017 Orientation Programmes for Non-local Students. All non-local new undergraduate students are REQUIRED to participate in the mandatory Orientation Programmes. Please refer to the calendar for schedule of different events. You will be assigned to a CAMP and welcomed by respective group leaders. They will accompany you during the Orientation Programmes. Please remember to bring your student identity card. 2. Insurance PolyU has acquired Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy for students on annual basis. The said policy covers PolyU registered students against accidental death and permanent total disability as well as accidental medical expenses arising from the activities organized by the University or its student organizations. Insurance Please note that PolyU insurance does not cover personal hospital expenses, public liability and travel outside Hong Kong. Should you intend to travel outside Hong Kong during your study at PolyU, you are strongly recommended to purchase a travel insurance plan which covers any travel/flight delays, theft of personal belongings, local medical and health expenses for injuries or sudden illness, etc. Please check with your travel agent for options of the travel insurance plans. The information of optional Group Medical Insurance ( GM ) and Public Liability Insurance ( PL ) for non-local students in the coming academic year (i.e. 1 Sep, 2017 to 31 Aug, 2018) will be sent to you by in end Aug. You may consider purchasing it if necessary.

2 3. Pre-departure check list Valid passport or travel documents Student Visa You have to present your student visa label to the Immigration Officer at the Airport upon arrival. 2-3 photocopies of your travel documents You must bring some photocopies as spare in case you lose the original one passport phots For your application of the PolyU Student ID card, Student Octopus Card, etc. FOR PROGRAMME REGISTRATION The Notice of Offer from PolyU Originals of academic award certificates, transcripts and professional certificates which have been claimed to support your applications. In case you have lost the original certificates, please request the issuing body to send an official transcript/testimomial direct to the Academic Secretariat, PolyU. Upon completion of the programme registration procedures, you will receive a PolyU Student Identity Card. Proof of Permanent Address of your hometown in English to open a bank account (1) Mainland Students: Official Identity Card issued by Mainland China (2) International Students: Utility bill, mobile phone bill, bank statement, tax demand note, driver s license with address or bank statement, etc. (The bill or bank statement should be dated within the last two months) Cash You may need to use HK dollars as soon as you arrive at the airport. You are highly recommended to bring some cash. Credit cards You should check with your bank in advance to see if your credit card can be used in Hong Kong and if any additional charges apply to cash withdrawal at ATM machines, etc.

3 First-aid medicine and any medicine you need to take regularly Your medical and vaccination records Documents with details of your insurance policy issued in your home country, if applicable. Clothes You can expect around degree Celsius during summer; sunny, bright and cool weather during winter. Electronic devices and chargers Travel Adaptor The standard electrical voltage is 220 volts and 3-pin plugs are used in Hong Kong. You are recommended to bring at least one travel adaptor before you come to HK as you may need to recharge your cell phone upon arrival. 220V

4 B Arriving Hong Kong 1. Going to Hung Hom Halls of Student Residence (Hung Hom Halls) 地 址 : 九龍紅磡紅荔道 1 號 Address : 1 Hung Lai Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon From Airport Option 1 [By Bus and Taxi] Take A21 bus, get off at MTR Hung Hom Station and take a taxi Bus A21: Duration: Around 75 mins Cost: HK$33 Taxi: Duration: Around 5 mins Cost: Around HK$25-30, plus HK$5 per piece of luggage Option 2 [By Bus and On Foot] Take A21 bus and get off at MTR Hung Hom Station, find Exit B in MTR Hung Hom Station and follow Exit B1 to a footbridge via Royal Peninsula to Hung Hom Halls. Bus A21: Duration: Around 75 mins Cost: HK$33 On Foot: Duration: Around 10 mins

5 Option 3 [By Airport Express and Taxi] Take the Airport Express and get off at MTR Kowloon Station, and then take a taxi from MTR Kowloon Station to Hung Hom Halls. Airport Express: Duration: Around 30 mins Cost: HK$100 Taxi: Duration: Around 5 mins Cost: Around HK$25-30, plus HK$5 per piece of luggage Option 4 [By Taxi] It is the fastest and the most expensive way to get to Hung Hom Halls. Simply show the address to taxi driver. Duration: Around 45 mins Cost: Around HK$350, plus HK$5 per piece of luggage From MTR Hung Hom Station Option 1 [By Taxi] Take a taxi at MTR Hung Hom Station Duration: Around 5 mins Cost: Around HK$25-30, plus HK$5 per piece of luggage Option 2 [On Foot] 1) Find Exit B at MTR Hung Hom Station 2) Follow Exit B1 to a footbridge via Royal Peninsula to Hung Hom Halls 3) Cross the footbridge at Fat Kwong Street to the other side Duration: Around 10 mins

6 Please show this to the taxi driver: To taxi drive: please drive me to the Hung Hom Student Halls of Residence of PolyU on Hung Lai Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon. Thank you. 司機先生 : 請你載我到九龍紅磡紅荔道 香港理工大學 的紅磡學生宿舍 謝謝 Please click the following link for route map :

7 2. Going to Homantin Halls of Student Residence (Homantin Halls) 地址 : 九龍何文田佛光街 15 號 Address : 15 Fat Kwong Street, Homantin Kowloon From Airport Option 1 [By Bus and Free Shuttle Bus] (Free Shuttle bus services will only be provided on Mass Check-in day on 22 Aug 2017 at 9:00am-5:30pm) Take A21 bus and get off at MTR Hung Hom Station, and then get on the free shuttle bus. Bus A21: Duration: Around 75 mins Cost: HK$33 Free Shuttle Bus: For details, please refer to the section on Free Shuttle Bus Services from MTR Hung Hom Station to Homantin Halls. Option 2 [By Bus and Taxi] Take A21 bus and get off at MTR Hung Hom Station, and then take taxi to Homantin Halls. Bus A21: Duration: Around 75 mins Cost: HK$33 Taxi: Duration: Around 10 mins Cost: Around HK$35-40, plus HK$5 per piece of luggage

8 Option 3 [By Bus and On Foot] Take A21 bus and get off at MTR Hung Hom Station Bus A21: Duration: Around 75 mins Cost: HK$33 On Foot: Duration: Around mins (For details, Please refer to the next page on From MTR Hung Hom Station ) Option 4 [By Airport Express and Taxi] Take the Airport Express and get off at MTR Kowloon Station, and then take a taxi to Homantin Halls. Airport Express: Duration: Around 30 mins Cost: Around HK$100 Taxi: Duration: Around 10 mins Cost: Around HK$70-90, plus HK$5 per piece of luggage Option 5 [By Taxi] It is the fastest but the most expensive way to get to Homantin Halls. Simply show the address to taxi driver. Duration: Around 45 mins Cost: Around HK$350, plus HK$5 per piece of luggage

9 From MTR Hung Hom Station Option 1 [By Free Shuttle Bus] (Only on Mass Check-in day on 22 Aug 2017 at 9:00am-5:30pm) For details, please refer to the section on Free Shuttle Bus Services from MTR Hung Hom Station to Homantin Halls. Option 2 [By Taxi] Take a taxi at MTR Hung Hom Station Duration: Around 10 mins Cost: Around HK$35-40, plus HK$5 per piece of luggage Option 3 [By Foot] Route 1: 1) Find Exit A3 at MTR Hung Hom Station 2) Get to Cheong Wan Road and Gillies Avenue South 3) Turn left to Wuhu Street until Chatham Road North and turn right 4) Cross the footbridge at Fat Kwong Street to the other side Duration: Around mins Route 2: 1) Find Core Y at campus 2) Cross the subway to Chatham Road North 3) Turn right and walk along Chatham Road North 4) Cross the footbridge at Fat Kwong Street to the other side Duration: Around mins Please click the following link for route map:

10 Please show this to the taxi driver: To taxi driver: Please drive me to the Homantin Student Halls of Residence of PolyU on Fat Kwong Street, Homantin, Kowloon. Thank you. 司機先生 : 請你載我到九龍何文田佛光街 香港理工大學 的何文田學生宿舍 謝謝 Free Shuttle Bus Service from MTR Hung Hom Station to Homantin Halls Mainland and International Student Services Centre (MISS) will arrange scheduled free shuttle bus service for the non-local new undergraduate students who arrive on the Mass Check-in Day on 22 Aug 2017 (Tue). The shuttle bus will travel from MTR Hung Hom Station to the Homantin Halls of Student Residence. Student helpers, wearing PolyU T-shirt, will station around Exit C and along the way to guide you to the shuttle bus. Please refer to the following service details: Date : 22 Aug 2017 (Tue) Only Pick-up Point : Outside the Hong Kong Coliseum across the MTR Hung Hom Station

11 Service Schedule: 9:00am-5:30pm (every 30 mins; but departs once all seats are taken) Free Shuttle Bus Service will be suspended without further notice when Typhon Signal No.8 or above and/ or Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted. The service is subject to availability. For enquiry, please contact MISS at Shuttle Bus Pick Up Bus Stop Assembly point

12 C Arriving at Hong Kong 1. Necessities Pre-paid SIM card You can simply get a pre-paid SIM card at any convenience store such as 7-Eleven and Circle K. It will be better to buy pre-paid SIM card at the airport. SIM You may also consider subscribing a monthly calling plan from any local telecom service provider. Octopus Card It is really convenient to use Octopus card for transportation, transaction at supermarkets, convenience stores and vending machines in Hong Kong. You are highly recommended to buy one at the airport. If you are a full-time student at or under age 25, you may apply for a personalized Octopus card with students status. Application form will be available on the MTR website in early September. Details:

13 2. Bank Account Opening The local banks may require you to provide the following documents* for opening a savings account in Hong Kong: 1. Passport/ Travel document(s), (e.g. Chinese Travel Permit for Mainland Students) 2. Proof of Permanent Address of your hometown in English for Mainland Students: Official Identity Card issued by Mainland China for Mainland Students for International Students: Utility bill, mobile phone, tax demand note, driver s license or bank statement, etc, with address in english (The bill or bank statement should be within the latest two months.) 3. Proof of PolyU students identity (e.g. student ID card or Notice of Offer) 4. Proof of Hong Kong residential address in English 5. Contact phone number in Hong Kong & address For those residing at Students Halls, items 4 will be prepared for you by the Hall Management Section(HMS) and be distributed to you when you check-in at the PolyU Students Halls of Residence. Note for Minors (under 18 years of age) ** A new policy on the arrangement of opening bank account at local banks for people under age of 18 (minors) has been imposed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Minors are required to be accompanied by parent/guardian when opening a bank account. The parent/guardian will be requested to sign a declaration and provide a copy of HKID card/passport/other documents if necessary. For details, please check with the local banks directly. ** Information from Hang Seng Bank (PolyU branch) for your convenience. Other banks may require different documents

14 D Contact Information of Student Associations CHINESE AND MAINLAND STUDENTS ASSOCATION (CMSA) 中國內地學生協會 CMSA was established to help all new undergraduate from the Mainland to adapt to life at PolyU and in Hong Kong through organizing a variety of social activities and events throughout the academic year. Contact person : Zhang Yi ( 張澤 ) zhangyi.cmsa@gmail.com 微信 : zy Wechat : HKPUSUCMSA The QQ group number is , and the name is "CMSA PolyU 本科新生 2017". INDONESIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (IDSA) IDSA is established by PolyU Indonesian Student in 2016 with the aims to promote Indonesia s culture and tradition to all students on campus, also to foster a close relationship among the staff, alumni and our fellow members. Contact Person : Cindy Hasana Cindy.hasana@yahoo.com Facebook : Line : cindyhasana INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (ISA) ISA stands at the service of all current international students in PolyU (including exchange students). Our committee consists of full international undergraduates, meaning that all activities and events are organized by the students, reflecting the true needs of international student body. We strive to assist students in all aspects of campus life and provide platforms of global friendship, enriching your experience in both Hong Kong and PolyU. Contact Person : Relina Gurung Contact Number : (+852) hkpolyu.isa@gmail.com Facebook : KOREAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (KSA) KSA is established by the Korean Students at PolyU with the aims to promote close bonding and peer support between Korean students on campus, also to encourage the integration of Korean students with the local students at PolyU. Contact Person : KIM Da Young, Ellen ( 김다영 ) polyu.ksa@gmail.com Facebook : Kakao Talk : dayoung0918

15 MALAYSIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MSA) MSA was formed in 2016 as a platform for Malaysian students in PolyU to connect with each other. MSA upholds diversity and promote Malaysian culture to the students in PolyU, we celebrate integration of cultures and enriches Malaysian students university life with various activities and events. Contact Person : Lee Yun d@connect.polyu.hk POLYU TAIWANESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PUTSA) PUTSA is a formal organization founded by Taiwanese students in PolyU in We aim for connecting the relationship between Taiwanese students in PolyU, promoting Taiwanese culture, and helping newcome Taiwanese students to adapt to the new environment. Contact person : HO Hsieh (Jose) jjoossee858@gmail.com Facebook : Jose Ho Line : lakers24520 QAZAQ STUDENT ASSOCIATION (QSA) QSA provides a platform for students from Kazakhstan (Qazaqstan) and all other parts of the world to communicate, make friends, learn about Kazakh culture, share your university experience with each other and have a well-rounded, unforgettable student life. We organize activities to enrich members extracurricular life and widen their cultural horizons. Contact person : Zholdasbekova Karina ( ) qsa.polyu@outlook.com Facebook : Instagram E Enquiry Non-local Student Services Team Telephone : (852) osd.nlss@polyu.edu.hk Website : Address : Room S208, Podium Floor, Communal Building, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University