Summer Programme

Upon Arrival

You are expected to arrive in Hong Kong between 11-12 July 2012. Accommodation at the Student Halls is available starting from 11 July 2012. Please note it is mandatory to attend the orientation and placement test arranged for all international summer programme students on 13 July 2012.

  1. Arriving Hong Kong
    Whether it is by air or rail, the first thing you need to do upon your arrival is to get to your new home! Hong Kong is a very accessible city and we have a very well developed public transportation network to help you get around.

    Student Halls of Residence
    If you are flying in from overseas, there are a number of ways for you to get from the Hong Kong International Airport to the Student Halls of Residence.
    • By Airport Express and Taxi
      You can take the Airport Express Train from the airport to Kowloon Station. The ride will cost HKD90 and take about 20 minutes. From Kowloon station, take a taxi to the Student Halls of Residence directly will cost you HKD40 - HKD50 and take about 20 minutes.
    • By Airport Express and free shuttle
      Alternatively, you can take the airport express train as per directions above. Take the free shuttle bus K1 at the Kowloon Station to Hung Hom Station. From the station, you can either take a taxi to the Hall or you can exit at 'Exit B1' of the Hung Hom MTR Station. You will see a footbridge via Royal Peninsula which will lead you to the Student Halls. It takes about 10 minutes.
    • By Bus:
      You can take the airport bus A21 to Hung Hom Railway Station. Take a taxi or walk to the Student Halls as per directions in bold above.
    • By Taxi:
      You can also take a taxi from the airport directly to the Student Halls of Residence. Please make sure you take an "urban" taxi (red in colour). This will cost you about HK$380 and will take about 35 - 45 minutes. There is an additional charge for baggage at HK$5 per piece, excluding personal hand baggage.
    If you are coming to Hong Kong from mainland China, you may do so via rail. Please get off at Hung Hom Railway Station and follow instructions in bold above.

    For details, please refer to the map and video on how to get to the Student Halls of Residence.

    Check-in at Student Halls of Residence

    Ideally, you should arrive at the Student Hall between 8:00am to 8:00pm. Please arrange your arrival time between these hours, which is also a good timeframe for your buddy to pick you up. If there is no staff on duty upon your arrival at the reception of the Student Hall, please collect your key from the security counter on 1/F. You will need to formally check-in again as soon as possible when a staff is on duty at the reception. If you are arriving early in the morning or late at night, please inform the International Affairs Office well in advance, so that we can alert the Hall Management Section (HMS) accordingly.

    You will receive a welcome pack when you check-in with all the key information you will need to help you settle in.

  2. Attend the orientation
    Remember to attend the orientation tailored for international students by our Student Affairs Office (SAO) upon your arrival. Please refer to your Admission Letter for event details. The Orientation covers important information about your study at PolyU and living in Hong Kong. It is also a great opportunity to meet with fellow students from around the world. You will be able to collect your PolyU student ID card during the event.