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The following arrangement only applies to centralized final examinations in Fall/Spring terms listed on the Final Examination Schedule (https://registry.hkust.edu.hk/finalexam-schedule).
Examinations that are arranged by instructors or those held during class hours should follow the CLASS Arrangement.
If the following weather warning signal is in effect
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Amber/Red Rainstorm Warning, or Typhoon Signal No. 1 or 3 |
All scheduled (including online) final examinations will be held as usual. |
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Black Rainstorm Warning |
All (including online) final examinations that have yet to start will normally be postponed. Final examinations that have already started will normally continue until the end. Stay indoors wherever you are and do not leave until the warning is cancelled and the conditions are safe. |
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Typhoon Signal No. 8 is to be issued within 2 hours (pre-No. 8) |
All (including online) final examinations that have yet to start will normally be postponed. Final examinations that have already started will normally continue until the end, after which you should return to your place of residence if traffic and weather conditions permit within the 2-hour period. When the Typhoon Signal No. 8 has been issued, stay indoors wherever you are and do not leave until the warning is cancelled and the conditions are safe. |
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“Extreme Conditions” after Super Typhoons |
All (including online) final examinations will normally be postponed. Stay indoors wherever you are and do not leave until the warning is cancelled and the conditions are safe. |
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Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, Black Rainstorm Warning or “Extreme Conditions” Announcement is still in force at 4 pm |
All (including online) evening final examinations will normally be postponed. |
If Typhoon Signal No. 8, Black Rainstorm Warning or “Extreme Conditions” Announcement is cancelled
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At or before 6:30 am |
Final examinations (including online) starting from 8:30 am and onwards will be held as scheduled. |
| At or before 9:30 am | Final examinations (including online) starting from 12:30 pm and onwards will be held as scheduled, while final examinations (including online) starting before 12:30 pm will normally be postponed. |
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At or before 1:30 pm |
Final examinations (including online) starting from 4:30 pm and onwards will be held as scheduled, while final examinations (including online) starting before 4:30 pm will normally be postponed. |
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Before 4 pm |
Final examinations (including online) starting from 6 pm and onwards will be held as scheduled, while final examinations (including online) starting before 6 pm will normally be postponed. |