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Early Closure of SAO on Mid-Autumn Festival

Early Closure of Student Affairs Office on the Day of Mid-Autumn Festival

PolyU welcomes freshmen by hosting PolyU Orientation Info Day

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hosted the PolyU Orientation Info Day on 30 August 2023 to welcome freshmen to the PolyU family. The event was organised by the Student Affairs Office, with the theme of “Navigate Your Future”. About 1,300 freshmen attended the President’s Welcome address at the Jockey Club Auditorium or watched the live stream at the Global Student Hub and nearby Lecture Theatre on campus in the morning.

SHKP-Kwoks’ Foundation x PolyU Building Homes with Heart Scholarship Programme award ceremony

The inaugural award ceremony of the Building Homes with Heart Scholarship Programme, a joint initiative by the SHKP-Kwoks’ Foundation (the Foundation) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), was held recently, where the scholarships were presented to 10 PolyU students.

Student Affairs Office wins Silver Award at the Fair Trade School Awards 2022-23

Student Affairs Office received Silver Award at the Fair Trade School Awards 2023, in recognition of our engagement in a wide range of Fair Trade events and realisation of our visions in equity and sustainability by having shared related universal values and messages with students.

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PolyU organises the Asian Universities Water Polo Invitational Tournament with six participating teams

The Asian Universities Water Polo Invitational Tournament, organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and sponsored by the Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund, kicked off on 4 July 2023.

Four PolyU students bagged the Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2023!

PolyU students received the Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2023.

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SAO website wins Silver Award at the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2022/23

SAO website received Silver Award at the Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2022/23, in recognition of our efforts in adopting effective accessibility designs in our website.

“INSPIRE” Mentorship Programme

Join “INSPIRE” to achieve all-round development through mentorship of role models and prominent leaders!

Amigos: Global Peer Support Scheme

“Amigos” helps PolyU first-year students adapt to University life. While senior students will organise local expedition activities with first-year students, all members can take part in the big functions organised by the Student Affairs Office throughout the year!

Career Advising / Mock Interview Sessions

Get professional advice on career planning and interview preparations in this one-to-one session.

EAGLE Global Youth Leadership Programme

Join “EAGLE” to unleash your potential and be an all-round global youth leader with an innovative mindset and a strong sense of ethics and morality, who aspires to contribute to social cohesion and world betterment.

EXCELL Programme

This programme aims at broadening your horizons and cultivating your all-round qualities. Several series of non-credit-bearing short courses are provided for you to learn in pressure-free way.

Financial Assistance

Different types of financial assistance schemes are available for PolyU local students to cater for their specific circumstances.

Integrated Counselling Service (Online ChatBOT)

The Integrated Counselling Service (ICS) platform is now available online! You are welcome to access our services 24 hours round the clock to identify the psychological services that fit your needs. Come and explore our psychological services for you!

PolyU Job Board

Looking for full-time/part-time job or WIE internship opportunities? Check out at PolyU Job Board!

PolyU-LINE (Non-Office Hours Student Counselling Hotline Service): 8100-1583

Students can call PolyU LINE at 8100 1583 during non-office hours. All phone calls will be answered by Vital Employee Service Consultancy Christian Family Service Centre and follow-up by SAO counsellors.

PolyU WellFit App

A new mobile APP which helps you find the latest news about “Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC)” programme. Staying healthy by participating in the activities and watching the fitness videos to accumulate FitCoins via your mobile phone. You are welcome to make an appointment for fitness consultation via the APP. Let's make exercise a habit in your daily life!

Scholarship

Different scholarship schemes are available to recognise the academic and/or non-academic achievements of our students.

Student Halls of Residence

Student Halls of Residence is more than a home for residents. We offer a wide variety of programmes to broaden residents’ horizons and to facilitate their all-rounded development.

New Student Orientation