A Before Departure 1. Book your flight ticket Two identical sessions of Orientation for Non-local Taught Postgraduate Students are tailor-made for you. Programme details are stated below: Session 1 Session 2 Date: 23 Aug 2017 (Wed) 31 Aug 2017 (Thu) Time: 1:45 pm - 4:30 pm; 1:45 pm - 4:30 pm; 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Campus Tour (optional) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Campus tour (optical) (Registration starts at 1:00 pm) (Registration starts at 1:00 pm) Room: Room Z209, Phase 8, PolyU Room Z209, Phase 8, PolyU Remarks : Please remember to bring your student identity card. A lot of tips on your study in PolyU will be shared with you. Don t miss it. Please indicate your choice of sessions by filing in the survey on or before 7 August 2017. 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 email in end Aug. You may consider purchasing it if necessary.
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. 5-10 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. RMB HK 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.
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 30-35 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
B Accommodation and living in Hong Kong On top of the preparation before you arrive at Hong Kong, one of the most important thing would be securing your accommodation. To cater for the diverse residential needs for non-local students, the University provides the option of University managed Off-Campus Housing, which is operated on cost-recovery basis with quality property management. Please visit the following website for the application and details: http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hall/index.php/non-local-students/off-campus-housing Besides, you may consider the Recommended Self Arranged Accommodations : Contented Living Limited (http://www.contentedlivings.com/) Holy Carpenter Guest House (http://www.holycarpenter.org/holyhotel/main06.htm) Uni Hall (http://www.unihall.com.hk) Student Hostel HK (http://www.studenthostel.hk/en/) Further, you may think over the Self-arranged Accommodations : Wing Kong Limited http://www.wing-kong.com/accommodations.html Last but not least, you may also contact local private property agencies for renting a flat in Hong Kong (for reference only): Centaline Property Agency Limited http://hk.centanet.com/home/index.aspx Midland Holdings: http://www.midland.com.hk/index.html If you need more useful information about accommodation in Hong Kong, please visit MISS website (http://www.polyu.edu.hk/miss/index.php/essential-guide) then select Accommodation for more useful information.
C Arriving at Hong Kong GET TO OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING BY TAXI If you are going to Off-campus Housing by taxi, please pass the following message to taxi driver. GOING TO OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING-SIUCHING MANSION (SHAM SHUI PO) Location : 201-207, Yu Chau Street, Sham Shui Po GOING TO OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING-CHUN FOOK MANSION (TSIM SHA TSUI) Location : 1 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon To taxi driver: Please drive me to the corner of Pei Ho Street and Yu Chau Street. Thank you. To taxi driver: Please drive me to the corner of Nathan Road and Hillwood Road. Thank you. 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: http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tickets/student_travel_scheme.html
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& e-mail 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
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 : zy2564261321 Wechat : HKPUSUCMSA The QQ group number is 465516977, 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 : https://www.facebook.com/idsapolyu/ 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) 60725864 : hkpolyu.isa@gmail.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/internationalstudentassociationpolyu/ 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 : www.facebook.com/polyuksa Kakao Talk : dayoung0918
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 : 16094287d@connect.polyu.hk POLYU TAIWANESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PUTSA) PUTSA is a formal organization founded by Taiwanese students in PolyU in 2014. 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 (+852 5626 0214) : qsa.polyu@outlook.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/polyuqsa/ Instagram : @qsa.hkpu E Enquiry Non-local Student Services Team Telephone : (852) 3400 2608 : osd.nlss@polyu.edu.hk Website : http://www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/nlss Address : Room S208, Podium Floor, Communal Building, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University