Classes Arrangement
(applicable to both online and on-campus classes)
Typhoon or "Extreme Conditions"
When Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted or "Extreme Conditions" is in place
Arrangement
- Classes in progress
Classes will be suspended immediately.
- Between 6:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Classes starting before 1:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. will be cancelled)
- Between 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Classes starting before 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. will be cancelled)
- After 3:00 p.m.
Classes starting after 3:00 p.m. will be cancelled.
Forecast on Issuing of Typhoon Signal No. 8:
If the Hong Kong Observatory announces that Typhoon Signal No. 8 is to be issued at a specific time (e.g. at/before 1:40pm), classes which fall at that time will be cancelled.
Rainstorm
"Amber" or "Red" Rainstorm Warning Signal
Arrangement
- Is in force before office hours
Students are expected to come to classes provided that it is permissible under the prevailing traffic and weather conditions.
- Is issued in the middle of the day
Classes will continue and offices will remain open.
When "Black" Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued
Arrangement
- Classes in progress
Classes will continue until the end of the session.
- Between 6:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Classes starting before 1:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. will be cancelled)
- Between 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Classes starting before 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. will be cancelled)
- After 3:00 p.m.
Classes starting after 3:00 p.m. will be cancelled.
Remarks:
For special circumstances, updated announcements will be made by the College via the online notice board at MyBU-Study.
The Education Bureau's announcement DOES NOT apply to the College.
All classes which have been cancelled due to bad weather conditions will be re-scheduled. Students should check with respective course lecturers for details on the arrangement of make-up class.
(applicable to both online and on-campus classes)
Typhoon or "Extreme Conditions"
When Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted or "Extreme Conditions" is in place | Arrangement |
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Classes will be suspended immediately. |
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Classes starting before 1:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. will be cancelled) |
|
Classes starting before 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. will be cancelled) |
|
Classes starting after 3:00 p.m. will be cancelled. |
Forecast on Issuing of Typhoon Signal No. 8:
If the Hong Kong Observatory announces that Typhoon Signal No. 8 is to be issued at a specific time (e.g. at/before 1:40pm), classes which fall at that time will be cancelled.Rainstorm
"Amber" or "Red" Rainstorm Warning Signal | Arrangement |
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|
Students are expected to come to classes provided that it is permissible under the prevailing traffic and weather conditions. |
|
Classes will continue and offices will remain open. |
When "Black" Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued | Arrangement |
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|
Classes will continue until the end of the session. |
|
Classes starting before 1:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. will be cancelled) |
|
Classes starting before 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. will be cancelled) |
|
Classes starting after 3:00 p.m. will be cancelled. |
Remarks:
For special circumstances, updated announcements will be made by the College via the online notice board at MyBU-Study.The Education Bureau's announcement DOES NOT apply to the College.
All classes which have been cancelled due to bad weather conditions will be re-scheduled. Students should check with respective course lecturers for details on the arrangement of make-up class.

