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The University reserves the right to update and revise from time to time the regulations, policies,

fees, terms and conditions on hall residence published in this Hall Handbook and on Hall

Homepage, as deemed appropriate and necessary. Please refer to Hall Homepage for the latest

version.

PolyU Student Halls of Residence (Homantin)

Hall Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A) Foreword from the Dean of Students P. 3

B) Parties Taking Care of the Hall Family P. 4

C) Our Colourful Halls

1. Red Hall P. 5

2. Orange Hall P. 7

3. Yellow Hall P. 9

4. Green Hall P. 11

5. Blue Hall P. 13

6. Violet Hall P. 15

7. Residential Life Manager (Hall Education) P. 17

D) Hall Regulations P. 18

1. Introduction

2. Essential Regulations

3. Visiting Time Policies

E) Hall Fees & Payment P. 19

1. Hall fees information

2. Service Charges

3. Administration and Penalty charges

4. Payment means

5. Deferred payment

6. Non-payment of Hall Fees

7. Cancellation & Withdrawal from Hall Residence

8. Refund

F) Guest Policies P. 24

G) Departure and Summer Residence P. 24

H) Tips for Handling Emergencies P. 25

I) Simple Manuals for Hall Devices P. 27

1. Electronic Door Lock

2. Double Glazed Window & Mosquito Screen

3. Making calls with the IP Phone

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4. Wireless Network Configuration

5. Smartcard-controlled Air-conditioner

6. Self-service Laundry

J) Hall Services and Amenities P. 31

Appendices:

1. Student Code of Conduct for Hall Residents P. 34

2. Roommate Agreement P. 35

3. Floor Diagram of Homantin Halls P. 40

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A) Foreword from the Dean of Students

Dear students,

I welcome you to the PolyU Student Halls of Residence.

In the year ahead, the Student Halls will not only become

your “home away from home”, it will also be a nurturing

ground for your personal development. During your stay

with us, you are free to explore the abundant learning

opportunities that are open to you. I encourage you to

embrace all the possibilities offered here – to meet new

friends, to participate in the wide range of hall activities, to

reach out to fellow students from various parts of the world.

At Student Halls, we strive to provide you with a safe,

pleasant, supportive and nurturing living-learning environment. We expect you to make

reciprocal efforts in maintaining the hall a pleasant place for all residents by complying with the

hall regulations, by fostering a sense of community, by shouldering your civic responsibilities

and by respecting personal differences and the rights of other people.

Our Hall Wardens, Tutors and dedicated hall administration and education team from the

Office of Student Resources and Residential Life (SRRL) are here to provide guidance and

support. Please feel free to approach them whenever you need any help or assistance. I wish

you the best of luck throughout all of your endeavors here at PolyU.

Yours sincerely,

Professor Esmond MOK

Dean of Students

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B) Parties Taking Care of the Hall Family

1. Hall Administration, Office of Student Resources and Residential Life

The Hall Administration is responsible for hall admission and administration in the

Homantin Halls. We strive to create a pleasant and accommodating “home” environment

conducive to your learning and all-round development.

a) Hall Homepage: www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/hall

b) E-mail: [email protected]

2. Property Management Office (Homantin)

Hong Yip Service Co Ltd is authorized to provide property management services for the

Student Halls. The company ensures that the hall premises and facilities are kept in an

optimal state, and cleaning, security and safety are maintained at a high standard.

3. Catering Services Contractor

Catering services are provided by Asia Pacific Catering Corporation Ltd, one of the largest

caterers in Hong Kong. The company aims to provide delicious, healthy and high quality

food with plenty of variety to suit the tastes of students from around the world.

Operational Hours of Hall Services

Hall Services Floor Operation Hours Day Telephone

Hall Administration G/F 09:00 – 17:50 Monday to Friday

(except Public

Holidays)

3996 2000

Hall Reception G/F 08:30 – 23:00 Monday to Sunday 3996 2000

Repairs and

Maintenance

G/F 08:30 – 23:00 Monday to Sunday 3996 2077

Property Management LG/F 09:00 – 18:00 Monday to Friday

(except Public

Holidays)

3996 2070

Security Control Room LG/F 24-hrs Monday to Sunday 3996 2099

Hall Canteen (except

summer)

G/F 07:30 – 21:30

09:00 – 21:30

Monday to Friday

Saturday, Sunday &

Public holidays

http://www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/hall

mailto:[email protected]

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C) Our Colourful Halls

Red Hall - Reach out with our hearts

Warden of Red Hall

Dr. Mimi Li

School of Hotel & Tourism Management

Warden Office: Room 2211

Warden Office Tel. : 39962211

Campus Office Tel. : 34002320

E-mail : [email protected]

Tutors of Red Hall

Name: Miss Duongthipthewa Anchalee

Dept: ME

Email: [email protected]

Room: 2302

Responsible wings: 23/F North & South Wings

Name: Mr. Virag Sanatan Raut

Dept: EE


Room: 2202


Name: Mr. Cheng Tze Yan, Philip

Department: IAO


Room: 2102

Responsible wing: 21/F North Wing





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Name: Miss Diana Huang

Dept: AF


Room: 2002


Name: Miss Xiong Xinni

Dept: CEE


Room: 1902


Message from the Warden:

Welcome on board, Red Hall residents!

For many of you, it would be the first time that you live away from home, parents, and close

friends. Getting used to a totally different lifestyle can be a daunting experience especially for

first year students. Please be assured that my team and I will always be here to support you in

achieving your goals, to enhance your growth and development, and to create and sustain the

sense of community in a nurturing environment.

A hall of residence is not just a student accommodation. It is an essential part of your

university life where you can appreciate diversity, explore a wide range of community life,

create a sense of social responsibility, and more importantly, achieve your academic goals. As

a hall warden, I wish to promote a student-centered living-learning community where you can

appreciate, support, and celebrate the uniqueness of each of you, and eventually achieve your

academic goal.

The theme of our hall is Reach out with Our Hearts. During your residential life in the Red Hall,

we will organize various activities for you to step out of the ivory tower to reach out to the

community, to understand different perspectives, to develop empathy, and to grow yourself to

all-rounded person.

Look forward to working with you!



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Orange Hall - Open to possibilities

Warden of Orange Hall

Prof. Cecilia Li

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences





Tutors of Orange Hall:

Name: Mr. Yaqoob Muhammad

Dept: EIE


Room: 2132

Responsible wing: 21/F South Wing

Name: Mr. Oppong Dennis Goodenough

Dept: BRE


Room: 2032


Name: Mr. YU Xinbo, Bruce

Dept: COMP


Room 1833






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Name: Miss Huang Meizhen

Dept: RS


Room: 1733


Name: Miss Kanwal Shamsa

Department: LSGI


Room: 1933

Responsible wing: 19/ F South Wing


Welcome you all to join our hall and become one of the members in our big family. Our Hall

culture is to encourage open mindedness, creativity and innovation. Our Hall theme is “Open

for possibilities” meaning that everything could be made possible.

The “Orange” color of our hall also symbolizes the Sun, showing its warmth, brightness and

positive nature of life. With The SUN shining our hall, I am sure you will find your hall life

excited, warm and with lots of fun.

Hall life is a miniature of the society! It is your first time stepping out from home to a new

environment. We all learn to live and accommodate, to be a team player or a leader, to learn

different culture and to outreach for friends and peers from local and overseas countries.

I am sure some of you may also heard of our annual signature event, “Sunshine October”. We

had the first “Tug of War” competition in our Homantin Hall, followed by our Costume party. We

were so thrilled by the enthusiasm of our hall mates, their participation, their team spirit and

most importantly, their sense of belongings to the hall. It is you who will create the hall culture

and make things POSSIBLE.

OUR MOTTO: TO GIVE AND TO TAKE, TO CREATE, TO MAKE THINGS POSSIBLE


[email protected]

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Yellow Hall - Yes to art

Warden of Yellow Hall

Dr. Jinsoo Lee

School of Hotel and Tourism Management





Tutors of Yellow Hall:

Name: Mr. Zheng Yu, Jerry (Senior Tutor)

Dept: LSGI


Room: 1302


Name: Miss LAI Wing Chi, Nana

Dept: HSEO


Room 1632


Name: Ms. Anjana Balachandran

Dept: EIE


Room 1602






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First of all, I would like to welcome you all to Yellow hall on behalf of Homantin hall. Let me first

introduce myself. I am Jinsoo Lee, Yellow hall warden, from the school of hotel & tourism

management. I understand that it would be first time for many of you to stay away from home.

You may have a mixed feeling of excitement and anxiety. Some of you get used to PolyU life

well and some may struggle to enjoy the campus life. Yellow hall residents, when you have

problems with your emotion, study, family, relationship with friends, and whatever problems

you have, please do not keep it to yourself until it becomes serious problems. We have

wonderful Yellow hall team members (tutors, warden, hall management staff) who are willing

to help you resolve your issues.

My students and colleagues believe that I am a funny guy and enjoy joking around. I would

really like you to see me as approachable person. We have around 260 students in Yellow hall,

so I may not recognize you when we run into each other in the hall or campus. When you

happen to see me, please wave at me. I am very happy to mingle and interact with you. Yellow

hall residents, I believe you made the right choice to join Yellow hall. I wish you all the best for

your new semester. Thanks.

Name: Mr. LU Bo

Dept: ME


Room: 1403

Responsible wings: 14/F & 15/F North Wings

Name: Ms. Yang Zi, Lynda

Dept: LSGI


Room: 1202


[email protected]

[email protected]

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Green Hall - Green our future

Warden of Green Hall

Dr. Horace Mui

Department of Building Services Engineering Warden

Office: Room 1011




Tutors of Green Hall:

Name: Mr. Lai Jiewen

Dept: ME


Room 1432


Name: Miss He Chen, Hazel

Dept: BME


Room 1332


Name: Ms. Vyas Sonal Aswin

Dept: SO


Room 1232


Name: Mr. Venkatesan Harun

Dept: ITC


Room 1111







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Name: Ms. Tan Suqing

Dept: ABCT


Room 1002



Welcome to Green Hall!

I am Horace Mui, an Associate Professor in the Department of Building Services Engineering.

Having been in the research field of sustainable building development for years, I see the

importance of incorporating green elements into our daily living. Global warming, extreme

weather and pollutions are evidences of the detrimental effects of human activities. As an

educator, I believe that hall education can help provide the opportunity for all hall residents to

develop as fully as possible and learn their responsibilities to their communities and the world.

In Green Hall, you will be living with a family that respects and cares for the environment.

Every year, recycling and energy saving campaigns are organized to raise environmental

awareness among hall residents and PolyU students. By taking part in the green activities,

which include ecotourism, urban farming and beach clean-ups, you will be able to appreciate

the natural side of Hong Kong. Through social activities like dining with the Warden and

cultural events like art fairs, you will also have chances to interact with your fellow hallmates,

broaden your horizons and develop your global outlook.

Together with my own family of four, I hope to create a big family that provides not only shelter

and physical security for its members, but also emotional and psychological security,

particularly through the warmth, love, sharing and companionship that living together

generates.

As Al Gore once said, “Each and every one of us can make changes in the way we live our

lives and become part of the solution.” Just by making small lifestyle changes, we can all make

the world a better place for our children and the generations to come. Now, join us in Green

Hall and let us create a Green future together!


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Blue Hall - Balance our lifestyle

Warden of Blue Hall

Prof. Dai Jiyan

Department of Applied Physics





Tutors of Blue Hall:

Name: Miss Fang Zhou, Zoey (Senior Tutor)

Dept: BRE


Room 502


Name: Miss Tsang Tsz Wun, Hayley

Dept: BSE


Room: 902


Name: Mr. Pablo Cruz Gonzalez

Dept: RS


Room 802


Name: Mr. Yarlagadda Tejeswar

Dept: BSE


Room: 832







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Name: Mr. Lang Hao

Dept: LMS


Room 703

Responsible wings: 6/F & 7/F North Wings


Welcome to Blue Hall!

University is an important stage of education where an individual learns to seek knowledge

independently and manage one’s own time and future. That education extends to participation

in campus activities and student hall education where students learn outside of the curriculum

to achieve all-rounded personal development.

To face our increasingly international society, it is important to accept, respect, and appreciate

people from different cultures. Growth and innovation often takes place when ideas from

diverse backgrounds come together, and as warden, I will work to ensure everyone feels

welcomed within the hall. Developing interests outside of courses is also an important part of

personal development. Student halls will provide you opportunities to meet people and

participate in different activates such as sports, music and arts should you choose to, which

will help strengthen the body and mind. University can be stressful sometimes, but it is also

important to learn to relax occasionally outside of lessons.

Our hall theme is “healthy life-style”, which encompasses physical well-being, social harmony

and maturity. Our colour “blue” also symbolizes calmness and peace. Our hall residents

should learn to live as a peaceful community and pursue studies in a welcoming environment.

In my capacity as the Warden of the Blue Hall, I will work together with tutors and staff

members to make your stay comfortable and foster a desirable environment for academic,

cultural, extra-curricular and all-rounded personal development.

The warden’s team is here to provide support to you whenever you need it.


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Violet Hall - Value cultural diversity

Warden of Violet Hall

Prof. Geoffrey Shen

Department of Building and Real Estate





Tutors of Violet Hall:

Name: Mr Chen Sipeng, Steven

Dept: AF


Room: 725


Name: Mr OWUSU Emmanuel Kingsford

Dept: BRE


Room: 633


Name: Ms. Pavlidou Ioanna

Dept: ISE


Room: 533




[email protected]


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Name: Mr. Hassan Beygi Babak

Dept: BME


Room 403


Name: Miss Xie Ningrong

Dept: ITC


Room 303



Welcome to the Violet Hall – the hall that has a special theme of cultural diversity and

integration!

The Homantin Halls are named with six rainbow colours. The violet colour of our Hall implies

imagination, sensitivity and consideration.

Hall life is part and parcel of your university education, complementary to the formal curriculum

in classrooms. It facilitates your all-round developments through a variety of exciting activities,

on top of your discipline-specific knowledge and generic skills.

As a resident of this hall, you will have the golden opportunities to appreciate and value

cultural diversities; to build friendship with other hall residents from near and afar; to respect

and care for other residents; and to develop leadership abilities to work with people of different

cultural and professional backgrounds. All of these are essential elements for success in your

career development.

I wish all of you a vibrant and enjoyable hall experience as colourful as the rainbow, and make

it a valuable component of your university life! Supported by a group of excellent tutors, I look

forward to working with you to make the Violet Hall a home away from home for all of our

residents.



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Residential Life Manager (Hall Education)

Mr. Ivan Chung

Student Resources and Residential Life (SRRL)

Office: East Wing G/F of Hung Hom Halls

Tel: 3159 0007


Message from the Manager

It is an honour to serve as Residential Life Manager overseeing residential student education

My family and I recently moved to Hong Kong after living in Los Angeles for the past 10 years.

Prior to meeting my wife, I grew up in the Chicago area, and worked in Milwaukee, Houston,

Chicago, and New York City. One of the main reasons for our move to Hong Kong is that I

strongly believe in the formative time of learning as a university student. Having experienced

university hall life for several years, I can say that those years were undoubtedly some of the

most influential in shaping my understanding of life.

The rich opportunities in out-of-classroom learning at PolyU can also help shape you into a

truly holistic person. Sports activities, community meals, volunteer services, holiday

celebrations, art and music and cooking workshops, parties and carnivals, global and cultural

engagements, environmental services, leadership and interpersonal experiences, faith-based

activities, and excursions – to name a few, are part of the many opportunities for

cross-disciplinary, intercultural, and experiential learning that can help develop eager students

like yourself. Beyond mere accommodation, students in the residences become and develop

holistic communities that continue to contribute inwardly and outwardly, and build essential

skills that are critical for their future.

My own varied experiences: studying classical (European) music performance and education

as an undergraduate, living in multiple socio-economic stratas, cultures, and cities throughout

my vocational years, working as a personal trainer (weight room and physical fitness), sports

coach, speaker, spiritual developer, intercultural instructor and practitioner, educator and

community developer in post-genocide communities in east Africa, educational consultant in

urban Brasil, and now a residential student educator in Hong Kong – have all compelled me to

make sense of and integrate my own life, and I invite each of you together to do the same in

this journey, as we create the best learning experience you can have.


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D) Hall Regulations

1. Introduction

Hall life is an integral part of your educational experience at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU),

which is committed to nurturing critical thinkers, effective communicators, innovative problem solvers, lifelong

learners and ethical leaders.

It is our mission to provide a safe and supportive living and learning environment conducive to academic

success, personal growth and social responsibility. We expect our residents to share these common goals.

To enable all residents from diverse backgrounds to live harmoniously under the same roof, all stakeholders

need to behave with integrity, good will and mutual respect.

Hall residents are bound by the following Hall Regulations that are posted on hall homepage

(www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/hall) and subject to changes and review by the University from time to time if deemed

necessary.

Regulations Governing Hall Residence

Regulations Governing Summer Hall Residence

Regulations Governing Hall/Room Transfer & Procedures

Regulations Governing the Use of Hall Amenities

Guidelines on the Use of Communal Areas

Regulations Governing the Use of Hall Computer Network

Regulations Governing the Use of Hall Car Park

Guidelines on Brining Bulky Items & Electrical Appliances into Halls (Application form)

2. Essential Regulations

Every Hall resident must comply with the Hall Regulations, terms and conditions and policy of residence. This

applies in particular, but is not limited to, the following essential Hall Regulations:

1) No visitors of the opposite sex in residents’ rooms/suites and corridor during Privacy Hours between

00:00 and 07:00.

2) No improper use of PolyU cards for gaining illegal access to hall premises and residents’ rooms/suites.

3) No remaining on the hall premises during a fire drill.

4) No visitors of the opposite sex to use the toilet facilities inside a resident’s room/suite.

5) No smoking or consumption of alcohol in the Halls (except a taste of wine during pre-approved activities).

6) No cooking in residents’ rooms/suites.

7) No storage of personal belongings in any communal areas. Regular inspections shall be conducted in

each student suite. Anything left unattended shall be confiscated without prior notice. Owners of

confiscated items shall pay an administration fee to reclaim their belongings within 7 days. Unclaimed

confiscated items shall be disposed of after 7 days. The University and Property Management Office

disclaim liability for the loss of or damage to such properties.

http://www.polyu.edu.hk/stars/hall

http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hall/index.php/homantin-halls/hall-regulations/12-homantin-halls/145-rules-and-regulations-for-residents-in-homantin-halls

http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hall/index.php/homantin-halls/hall-regulations/12-homantin-halls/152-regulations-governing-summer-hall-residence

http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hall/index.php/homantin-halls/hall-regulations/?id=76





http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hall/attachments/hmt/bulky_item_guidelines.pdf

http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hall/attachments/hmt/bulky_item_form.pdf

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Committing serious offences (including but not limited to the violation of rules 1-3 stated above) or repetitive

offences, as stipulated by the Regulations Governing Hall residence, could result in the following consequences:

- immediate termination of residency without warning,

- forfeiture of remaining hall lodging fees,

- prohibition from future admission to any University-managed accommodation (UMA) during the study

period in PolyU,

- UMA offer granted for the following year, if any, will be forfeited, and

- being barred from access to UMA.

Visitor offenders who are residents of another hall building shall be bound by the disciplinary terms for residents

and be subject to the relevant penalties for residents committing the offence. Following such a termination of

residency, the resident will be personally responsible for securing his or her own residence and bearing the

related charges.

3. Visiting Time Policies

Time Policy Time Remarks:

Visiting Hours 07:00 – 23:00 Visitors who are not HMT Hall residents must leave the Halls

before 23:00.

Host residents should accompany their visitor(s) at all times

during the visit in hall

No visitors will be allowed to enter outside Visiting Hours.

Quiet Hours 23:00 – 07:00 No noisy activities should take place during quiet hours.

All Hall programmes must finish by 23:00.

Privacy Hours 00:00 – 07:00 Visitors of the opposite sex (any person other than the residents

of the student rooms) should leave the corridor before 00:00 to

allow residents to rest and study.

Activities such as group projects, meetings and discussions

amongst students of both sexes can be conducted in communal

spaces outside the corridor.

E) Hall Fees & Payment

1. Hall fees information

A) Hall Lodging Fee

1. The Hall lodging fee is payable in two instalments, covering the residential period of the 1st and 2nd

semester respectively. Note that residents are NOT entitled to any adjustment for late check-in or early

departure during the first or last TWO months of the residential period.

2. Hall lodging fees in residential year 2018/19 (from 31 Aug 18 to 31 May 19) :

Room Types Daily Rate Lodging Fee for the Whole Period

Double Room $44 $12,056

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Triple Room $44 $12,056

B) Hall Caution Money ($500)

1. It is chargeable to all applicants upon the acceptance of the Hall residential offer.

2. It shall be forfeited if the provisional residents fail to settle the 1st instalment of Hall fee before Hall

residence.

3. It is refundable upon official withdrawal from or termination of Hall residence, subject to no claim on Hall

residence or other Hall related charges being outstanding. Any residual amount of the Hall Caution Money

after any deduction shall be refunded in due course.

C) Hall Function Fee ($150 per semester)

1. It is payable in two instalments (covering the residential period of the 1st and 2nd semester respectively) for

various Hall education programmes and is non-refundable irrespective of whether the resident attends any

of these programmes or not.

2. It is non-refundable if the resident has resided over 2 weeks of a semester. It can be exempted if the

resident checks in within the last 2 weeks of a semester.

2. Service charges

Item Unit rate

1 Overnight stay (per night) $44

2 Overnight stay (deposit) $44

3 Band Room rental fee $200/session

4 Dance Room rental fee $40/hour

5 BBQ gas fee (per bottle) $220

6 Photocopy (per sheet)

B/W$0.2 /

Colour $1.2

7 Renting of Bedding Items $100/set

3. Administration and Penalty charges

Item Unit rate

1 Hall Caution Money $500

2 Hall Function Fee (each semester) $150

3 Request for opening student room door by Hall Staff $20

4 Request for checking CCTV recordings* $50

5 Pest Control (additional request on top of seasonal pest control) $50/by cleaner

$400/by contractor

6 Administration fee for claiming back confiscated items $50

7 Penalty fee for locking dead-bolt of student rooms $100

8 Penalty fee for keeping extra mattress (each) $100

9 Administration fee for issuing smartcard $50

10 Replacement fee of smartcard or guest cards $50

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11 Administration fee for Room Transfer $50

12 Room Transfer without formal approval $200

13 Room Transfer beyond approved period $100/day + lodging fee of old room

14 Late application for Hall Fee deferment $100

15 Administration fee for late hall fee payment $100

16 Cancellation Fee of Hall Residence (on or before last 2 months of

residential period) $500

17 Cancellation Fee of Hall Residence (within last 2 months of

residential period) remaining lodging fee

18 Late check-out penalty $100/day

19 Special Extension Surcharge - Research Students (1st and 2nd

month) $50/day

20 Special Extension Surcharge - Research Students (3rd and 6th

month) $80/day

21 Special Extension Surcharge - Research Students (7th and 9th

month) $150/day

22 Incompletion of check-out procedures $200

23 Application for extension of hall residence (subject to approval) $100

24 Administration fee for late hall application / resuming hall offer

(subject to approval) $200

25 Application for short-term stay in summer period (subject to

approval) $100

26 Request for check-in without prior application or earlier than the

scheduled check-in date (subject to approval) $200

27 Administration fee for extra cleaning

subject to quotation from Properties

Management Service(PMS)

Company

28 Breach of hall rules (maximum penalty charge) $500/offence

29 Administration fee for parking $40/hour

30 Administration fee for parking (discounted rate - mass

check-in/out or with venue booking) $20/hour

31 Administration fee for parking (with exceptional need) $2000/month

32 Impounding fee for unauthorized parking $320

* CCTV recordings shall be viewed by Hall Staff. Hall Residents are not allowed to view the recordings.

Please refer to Hall Homepage for further details.

4. Payment means

A) E-banking (Bill Payment Service on Internet)

Follow these steps to open an e-banking account and effect an e-payment:


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1. Open a Bank-in-One account in Hang Seng Bank Limited 3 working days beforehand to use the Bill

Payment Service for settlement of the Hall fees. (Note that Bank-in-One account is free of charge to

students and without the requirement of a minimum deposit in the account)

2. Upon receiving the e-debit note from the Student Account System of the Finance Office, go to website

http://www.hangseng.com/e-banking to register and effect the payment accordingly.

3. Keep a record of the reference number after the transaction.

4. To allow time for transfer of payment to PolyU, remember to settle the e-payment at least 2 working days

before the due date of your e-debit note.

B) PPS

Follow these steps to effect a PPS payment:

1. Register a PPS account at a PPS registration terminal installed on the podium floor of the Shaw Amenities

Building or any other terminals;

2. Upon receiving the debit note, register the bill first by quoting the debit note number specified on the debit

note according to the instructions at 18013 (Cantonese) or 18011 (English);

3. Settle the bill by dialling 18033 (Cantonese) or 18031 (English). The merchant code of the University is “77”;

4. Keep a record of the reference number after the transaction;

5. To allow time for transfer of payment to PolyU, residents are reminded to settle the e-payment at least 2

working days before the due date of the e-debit note.

C) ATM

Follow these steps to effect the payment by ATM:

1. Approach an ATM terminal of HSBC, Hang Seng Bank or JETCO with Bill Payment service;

2. Enter your personal password to activate and follow the normal ATM process;

3. Select “Bill Payment” shown on the screen;

4. Select payment for “Universities”

5. Choose “PolyU” from the list, enter the Debit Note number and follow the steps shown on the screen;

6. Keep the ATM receipt for record and verification of the payment number when necessary.

D) Cash

Print a physical Debit Note from the Student Account Enquiry and then pay cash (do not use a cheque) at any

branch office of Hang Seng Bank.

5. Deferred payment

Students interested in Hall residence are reminded that they should secure sufficient financial support for Hall fees

before their commencement of Hall residence. Deferred payment of Hall Fees will not be entertained without sound

and valid justification. Deferred payment of Hall Fees will not be entertained without sound and valid justification.

6. Non-payment of Hall Fees

As a standing practice, the Hall Administration will send a reminder email to all students before the Last Date of

Payment (LDP) of the Hall fees concerned. Students who fail to settle the Hall Fees by this LDP will be subject to the

following disciplinary actions.

https://www40.polyu.edu.hk/fosae/

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Overdue date

after LDP Disciplinary Actions

Step 1

1. The access right into the Hall of the students concerned will be suspended right away;

2. They will be required to approach Hall Reception to sign on the Hall Fee Overdue

Acknowledgement Form before having their access right reinstated, free of charge for the 1st

overdue payment;

3. A 2nd debit note with an extended deadline of 1 week will be rearranged to facilitate their

settlement of the fees concerned.

Step 2

If the Hall fees are still outstanding after the LDP of the 2nd debit note, the above-listed actions

(1-3) will be repeated, plus an administration charge of $100 shall be charged to the student for

reinstating his/her access right for the 2nd time and the issuance of a 3rd debit note for a deferred

payment period of 1 more week.

Step 3

Students with the 3rd debit note outstanding* will have their Hall Residence terminated with

immediate effect as stipulated in Hall Regulations and requested to check out from the Halls within

7 days.

*As stipulated in the PolyU Student Handbook, “the University reserves the right to withhold the

issuance of an award parchment or any certification of study to a student who has unsettled

matters with the University”.

7. Cancellation & Withdrawal from Hall Residence

Please refer to Section J of the “Regulations Governing Hall Residence”.

8. Refund

A) All students except exchange students are required to input their bank account number in “Student Account

Information” at the URL of http://www.polyu.edu.hk/fo/internet/student to expedite the refund process. Final year

students, including non-local students, should retain their bank account in Hong Kong after check-out for receiving

hall refund. We understand from Hang Seng Bank that PolyU graduates can retain their bank accounts for 1 year

after graduation without paying handling charge. Students may contact their local banks direct for details.

B) In case a refund is pending over 5 years due to the fault of relevant student (e.g. a) a local student rejected to

provide his/her bank account information for refund purpose; b) the address provided by a non-local student for

sending the refund cheque is not accurate; c) a non-local student has not deposited the refund check) and the

University cannot contact the relevant student, the refund will be confiscated and subsequent request for refund will

not be entertained.

Please refer to Section 7 of “Hall Fees for Undergraduate Students” for further details.


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F) Guest Policies

PolyU student/staff Non-PolyU visitor

Visiting Hours 07:00-23:00

Registration Register electronically with Pair-up Reader

- Host resident beeps his/her PolyU

student card

- Then visitor beeps his/her PolyU

staff/student card

- Repeat the process if there is more than

one visitor

- The pair-up should be done in the

presence of the host resident

1) Obtain a Visitor Card at the Reception on

G/F in company with the host resident

2) Register electronically with Pair-up Reader

- Host resident beeps his/her PolyU student

card

- Then visitor beeps his/her Visitor Card

- Repeat the process if there is more than

one visitor

- The pair-up should be done in the

presence of the host resident

Departure Beep out at the turnstile upon departure by

23:00

Host resident should accompany the visitor to

the Visitor Registration Counter to return the

Visitor Card by 23:00

Overnight stay - The host resident should accompany the

visitor to complete the application

procedures at the visitor Registration

Counter between 17:30-23:00

- The visitor should settle all prescribed

charges.

- Each room can receive only one

overnight visitor each time.

- The resident shall in maximum receive

three times of overnight visitors per

month.

- The same visitor shall stay overnight in

the Halls for 3 nights in maximum per

month.

Overnight stay of non-PolyU visitor is not

allowed.

Please refer to the “Regulations Governing Hall Residence” for detailed regulations.

G) Departure and Summer Residence

1. Check out

All residents should complete the following procedures upon check out:

1. Pack all your belongings;

2. Dispose debris left inside your rooms;


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3. After completing the above two steps, call 3996 2000 or make appointment in person at the Reception Counter

for check-out before 22:00;

4. Stay in the room and conduct the inventory checking with Hall Staff;

5. Confirm the checking on the inventory checklist and sign;

6. Bring along the inventory checklist and PolyU student/access card to the Hall Counter for completing the

remaining check-out procedures

After check-out, hall residents are not allowed to return to their rooms for any reasons.

Should residents fail to go through the above procedures on or before deadline, their check-out is regarded as

incomplete. The residents concerned shall be liable to charges including the late check-out charge of $100 per day

and the daily lodging fee both counting from their expected check-out date up to the date on which they complete

the check-out procedures and other charges so incurred. For incomplete check-out, as stipulated by Hall Rules, the

Hall Administration reserves the right to vacate residents’ rooms if the residents fail to respond for check-out.

2. Partial residence, cancellation and withdrawal

If a resident withdraws his hall residence after check-in and before the last two months of the residential year, a

Residence Cancellation Fee of $500 shall be levied as the administration charge. The remaining hall lodging fee will

be refunded. If a resident withdraws his hall residence after check-in and within the last two months of the residential

year, the remaining hall lodging fee shall be forfeited as the Residence Cancellation Fee.

Please refer to Section J of the “Regulations Governing Hall Residence” for details.

3. Summer residence

All current full-time students (including final year students) of UGC-funded degree programmes are eligible to apply

for Summer Residence. Yet in case of overwhelming demand, priority will be offered to UGC-funded non-local

students and current residents. Details will be announced in due course.

4. Redirection of mail

Please notify your senders about the change of your address once you have moved out. The Hall will not provide

any mail re-direction service.

H) Tips for Handling Emergencies

1. In case of fire:

a) Familiarise yourself with the Escape Route Map on the back of your room door.

b) On hearing the fire alarm, you must:

i. Bring your PolyU card.

ii. Leave your room immediately.

iii. Lock the door behind you.

iv. Leave the Hall building via the nearest Fire Exit stairwell.

v. Take the stairs and go immediately to the assigned assembly point at Fat Kwong Street

Playground.


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vi. NOT use the lifts when there is a fire.

vii. NOT re-enter the building until the Fire Officer gives the green light.

c) There may be false alarms. However, DO NOT assume or make guesses. Treat ALL alarms as

emergency situations.

d) If you see a fire:

i. Stay calm.

ii. Sound the nearest alarm by breaking the glass (which automatically alerts the Fire Station).

iii. Leave the danger area immediately and go to the nearest Fire Exit.

iv. Yell “Fire, Fire” along your way to alert your neighbours to evacuate.

v. If time allows, call intercom 2099 and tell the Security Control Room about the situation.

2. In case of serious injury or illness:

a) Call (9) 999 immediately for the Hotline for Emergency Ambulance Service.

b) Keep calm and state clearly the patient’s condition, the location and a contact telephone number.

c) Call Intercom 2099 to inform the Security Control Room and let them know the ambulance will arrive

soon.

d) Ask at least one of your roommates, suitemates or the on-duty Hall Tutor to escort you to the hospital.

3. For minor injury or illness:

a) Call Intercom 2099 (the Security Control Room) for assistance.

b) Seek help from your roommate, suitemates or the on-duty Hall Tutor.

c) First-aid boxes are available in each hall.

d) Visitor first-aid boxes are available at:

i. The Visitor Registration Counter (G/F).

ii. Hall Reception (G/F).

iii. The Security Control Room (LG/F).

4. Typhoon/Rainstorm Warnings

a) Visit the web page of the Hong Kong Observatory at http://www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm for the latest

information on typhoon/ rainstorm warnings.

b) Residents are advised to stock some food when a typhoon no. 8 is approaching as the caterers will

provide only a limited catering service.

c) Residents should stay indoors and fasten all loose items and secure all windows.

d) Call the R&M hotline at intercom 2077 to report any damage caused by adverse weather.

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I) Simple Manuals for Hall Devices

1. Electronic Door Lock

a) To open the electronic door lock, you just need to present your

student ID card to the door lock without touching the sensor

directly. You will see a little green light and hear a beep sound.

Then you can open the door. The door will automatically be

closed after several seconds.

b) If you open the door and then hear beep sound for several times,

it means the door lock is running out of electricity. Please

inform our maintenance hotline at intercom 2077.

c) If the light is orange, the door is being locked from inside.

d) If the light is red, your card is invalid or expired.

e) If there is no response, the door lock has run out of electricity

completely. Please call intercom 2077.

f) The outer door of a 9-person-suite can be opened by all

residents of that suite. The bedroom door can only be opened

by the residents of that particular bedroom.

g) Do not use the lock dead-bolt to stop the door from closing, or else a fine of HK$100 shall be levied. In

case the lock is damaged, you shall be liable for the replacement cost of HK$3,000.

2. Double Glazed Window & Mosquito Screen

The double glazed window in student rooms consists of two panes of glass that provide soundproofing while

maintaining good ventilation. Gently slide the inner glazed panel upward/downward to open/close the

window. To protect residents against mosquito-transmitted diseases, mosquito screens are installed on the

windows.

Caution

No furniture or substance shall obstruct the window.

Keep the U-shaped groove clear for drainage.

Do not remove or damage the window grille or mosquito screen.

Do not hang clothes on the window grille.

!

Slide upward to open

The U-shaped groove

Mosquito screens are installed on the windows.

Do not remove or damage them.

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Students will be liable for the cost of cleaning and/or repair caused by improper usage of the

window grille, mosquito screen and/or U-shaped groove.

3. Making Calls with the IP Phone

a) There is an IP Phone in the living room of each 9-Person-Suite. The phone extension number is “8” +

room number (e.g. “80301” for room 301).

b) You can make intercom calls by dialling the extension number only.

c) You can make local calls free of charge by dialling “9” + local phone number.

d) You cannot make IDD calls directly. Please buy an IDD phone card from any convenience store and

follow the instructions on it.

e) To connect to your IP phone from outside, dial 3996 2222, then press the 4-digit extension number.

4. Wireless Network Configuration

a) For students who do not have Net ID and Password yet

i) Select Network

ii) Choose HMT-Freshmen and click Connect

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iii) Enter the Security Key stars15hmt and click OK

b) For students who have already activated their Net ID and Password

i. Select Network

ii. Choose PolyUWLAN and click Connect

iii. Enter your NetID and Password, then

click OK

iv. Click Connect to accept the certificate of

VeriSign Class 3 Public Certification

Authority-G5

v. The setup is complete and the internet is now accessible

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The smartcard reader for the air-conditioner

For technical support, please call the ITS Help Centre at 2766 5900.

For more details, visit http://www.polyu.edu.hk/its/services_facilities/LAN_Config

5. Smartcard-controlled air conditioner

a) Add money to the e-purse in your student id card

using the Add-Value Machine located on the

G/F Lobby.

b) Scan your student id card on top of the smartcard

reader in your room.

c) The digital display will show the current value in

your e-purse:

d) Input the amount you wish to add using the

keypad, and then press the “#” button to

confirm.

e) Re-scan your student id card and hold it for

seconds until you see the display on the right.

f) Now you can operate the air conditioner. The

smartcard reader will show the remaining value.

g) The air conditioner will turn off automatically when the value reaches zero.

Warning & Important Reminders

Do not attempt to open/alter the smartcard reader or divert electricity for free use. To do so is a criminal

offence (HK Ordinance Chapter 210 Section 15) with a maximum penalty of 5 years’ imprisonment.

Please note that you should not carry your student id card with other contactless smartcard together in

close proximity as they may interfere with one another. Also, you are suggested not storing a large

amount in your e-purse. If your student id card is damaged and replacement is required, please be

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reminded to go to the Hall Reception to refund the balance in your e-purse first. Refund of e-purse

balance shall be rounded up or down to the nearest dollar. In case the balance can no longer be

recognized, the university reserves its right not to entertain the refund request.

6. Self-service Laundry

There are one or two self-service laundry and drying machines in each pantry. An operation manual is

posted on the machines. Please bring your student ID card and foamless washing powder to use it. Note

that the weight limit of both laundry and drying machine is 5.2kg only. Overloading and washing with hard

objects will damage the machine and the user will be charged for the repair fee for improper operation. Due

to the weight limit of the laundry machines, students should not remove the curtains in their rooms for

washing in Halls.

J) Hall Services and Amenities

1. Escort service is provided at night from Block Y to Homantin Halls with the following details:

Meeting Point: University guard booth (next to the subway (KS30) connecting Block Y)

Date: Monday to Friday

Time: between 22:30 and 23:15

Students who need the escort service should call our Security Control at 3996 2099 thirty minutes in advance.

A male hall security staff dressed in uniform will be stationed at the meeting point to escort residents coming

back to Homantin Halls.

2. Umbrella on loan service – Hall residents can borrow and return an umbrella at G/F Reception of Homantin Halls.

A $40 refundable deposit should be settled via e-purse. Note that the service is on first-come, first-served basis

and students should return the umbrella on the following day the latest. Late or nil return will result in automatic

forfeiture of the deposit.

3. Receipt of mails: As a governing principle, parcels and mails delivered under the Hong Kong Post which do not

require the signature of the designated addressee will be received by the Reception upon verification of

addressees’ resident status in the Student Halls. For parcels and mails delivered under courier services, no one

other than the designated addressee may sign the acknowledgement receipt, as governed by the policy of

relevant courier companies.

4. Mass Cleaning of Pantries and Suite Communal Areas – In order to maintain the hygiene of the pantries and

suite communal areas, a Mass Cleaning exercise will be conducted every year after the mass check-out period.

Details will be announced by email in due course. Students should remove all of their personal belongings

stored in the pantries (including fridge, wooden cabinets, pigeon holes, metallic cabinets under the wash basins,

plastic storage boxes, hanging hooks, etc.) and suite communal areas (including suite living room, corridor and

washroom) during the Mass Cleaning period. Items remained will be moved to designated areas on the same

floor for reclaiming within a specified deadline. Please note that students should only reclaim their own

belongings. Taking others’ belongings is regarded as a misbehaviour and will be subject to disciplinary actions.

Unclaimed items beyond the deadline will be disposed without further notice. The University disclaims any

liability for the loss of or damage to such properties.

5. Cleaning of Fridges in Pantries and Suites – Fridges in pantries and in suites are cleaned monthly by the

Property Management Office (Homantin). Hall residents are encouraged to do their best to maintain the hygiene

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of the fridges all the times.

6. On-line booking for majority of hall facilities are available at POSS (PolyU On-line Student Services) under

“Facility Booking”. Please read carefully the regulations governing the use of hall amenities here before making

booking.

Tips:

a) Payment of venue charges and guest tickets

Payment of venue charges and guest tickets, if any, shall be deducted from Sports Facility Booking Account at

the time of online booking. Please ensure that there is sufficient balance in your account before making

booking.

b) Top-up the balance in Sports Facility Booking Account

To top-up the balance in your Sports Facility Booking Account, you may pay by Credit Card (via online credit

card payment system), or Octopus at the Shaw Sports Complex on the campus.

7. Fitness Room Eligibility and Usage

For safety reasons, residents should have obtained fitness accreditation to be eligible for using hall fitness

facilities. If you would like to use the fitness facilities, you need to attend the fitness training course or apply for

exemption if you are a regular practitioner with proper training.

For information of Fitness Training courses, please visit the website of the Office of Counseling and Wellness

(OCW) for details. For exemption from Fitness Training Course, please produce the required documents to the

service counter of the Shaw Sports Complex at Room VS001 for application. It will normally take a few days for

processing.

Qualification for applying exemption from the Fitness Training course:

Fitness Room / Weight Training Room User Card or certificates issued by universities

Resistance Training Instructor Certificate issued by ACSM / NSCA

Participants who have completed the "Briefing on Proper Ways to Use Fitness Equipment" and passed the

assessment organized by Leisure & Cultural Services Department (LCSD);

Holders of LCSD Fitness Gold Card;

Holders of equivalent qualifications recognized by the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China;

Fitness Room / Weight Training Room User Card or certificates issued by universities

Time table of hall amenities

Room Opening

Hours

Eligibility of

booking

Booking principles Duration

of each

session

Charge per

session

On loan Item Room

capacity

Guest Ticket

(purchase via the Booking

System)

Rm 0104 Piano Room 1 07:00 - 23:00 Hall Resident Advance booking of 1 session in

every 7 days via the Online

Facility Booking System.

1 hour Nil Nil 2 $20 per session per person

Rm 0105 Piano Room 2

Rm 0112 Game Room 07:00 - 23:00 Hall Resident Advance booking of 1 session in



2 hours Nil xBox 360

PS4

Game disc

10 $20 per session per person

Rm 0113 Band Room 09:00 - 21:00 Reservation via

Hall Tutors.

Individual

booking open

to eligible users

only

Advance booking of 1 session in

every 3 days at G/F Reception.

Undertaking Form signed.

2 hours $200 per

session.

Booking for

hall activities

via tutor: Free

of charge

Nil 10 $40 per session per person

Rm 0114 Snooker Room 07:00 - 23:00 Hall Resident Advance booking of 1 session in 1 hour Nil Balls, Cues, 6 $20 per session per person

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Rests, Chalks

Room Opening

Hours

Eligibility of

booking

Booking principles Duration

of each

session

Charge per

session

On loan Item Room

capacity

Guest Ticket

(purchase via the Booking

System)

Rm 0115 Dance Room 07:00 - 23:00 Reservation by

at least 2

Residents

Advance booking of 1 session in


Facility Booking System. If

setup is required, booking

should be made at least 3 days

in advance.

1 hour $40 per hour.

Booking for

hall activities

via tutor: Free

of charge

Nil 20 $20 per session per person

Rm 0121 Study Room 24 hours No booking is

required

First-come, first-served.

Students should remove all

their belongings after use.

NA Nil Nil 20 Free of charge, with priority

given to Hall Residents

Rm 0122 Quiet Room 24 hours No booking is

required

First-come, first-served. NA Nil Nil 6 Free of charge, with priority

given to Hall Residents

Rm 0123 Fitness Room 07:00 - 00:00 Hall Residents

with fitness

accreditation

First-come-first-served NA Nil Nil 25 $20 per person (PolyU card

holders with fitness

accreditation only)

Board Games 07:00 - 23:00 Hall Resident First-come-first-served NA Nil Nil Nil Nil

2/F Lift

Lobby

Table Tennis 07:00 - 23:00 Hall Resident Advance booking of 1 session in



1 hour Nil Rackets and

balls

Nil Nil

Sky Garden BBQ gas grille 12:00 - 23:00 Hall Resident 1 session of booking of at least

3 days in advance in every week

via the Online Facility Booking

System.

2.5 hours $220 per grille

per session

BBQ grille,

gas.

20 $20 per session per person

8. Floor Plan of 1/F

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Appendix 1

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Appendix 2 Roommate Agreement

Room-sharing

Why Room-sharing?

Room-sharing forms a good platform to develop your interpersonal skills.

It is one of your most rewarding university experiences and is beneficial to your

future success.

It is a new subject you may have never learnt before. People of different cultures

and backgrounds will make the living together interesting and challenging.

Hence do be prepared as there will always be some initial adjustments required.

How to benefit from Room-sharing?

There are hundreds of ways to do it but the key ingredients for success are:

S for Self-respect

A for Acceptance of diversity

O for Open communication

When and What to do?

Self-introduction Upon Moving-in

Introduce yourself and get to know each other, look for common grounds and set

the scene for a harmonious relationship

How to Make the Self-introduction Effective?

When you move in, take the initiative to introduce yourself to your

room/suitemates face to face.

As this is a time to get to know each other, be open and do not pass judgment.

Set the scene for a harmonious relationship and positive body languages are

important, e.g. stand up to greet your new room/suite-mate, smile, steady eye

contact, a firm handshake.

Share your “private” data, like your name, nickname, course of study, year of study,

where you are from, your hobbies and interests etc.

If your room/suite mates are NOT around, leave a note on the desk or on the door.

If you are the first one to move in the suite or room, do not scatter your belongings

all over the place to claim your territory. Keep your things within the designated

space.

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Roommate Agreement

Rules of thumb:

It is better to create the Agreement right from the start or at least within the 1st

week.

Find a mutually convenient time to sit down and go through the Agreement

openly.

Do not assume your habits or your lifestyle is the best or the only option. Accept

the differences of your suite/roommates and look for an agreeable point

somewhere in between that you may both be comfortable with.

Remember that mutual respect is the key to build and nurture a relationship. You

will gain more if there is a fair share of give and take.

Be genuine, positive and flexible to look for the largest space possible for all the

stakeholders.

Talk about your lifestyles and expectations; come up with some agreed practices in

the way you share your time, space, cost, and resources of the room and suite.

For personal belongings, don’t assume your roommate is willing to share.

When everyone has moved in, agree on how the common spaces are to be shared

e.g. shelves in the refrigerator, racks in the bathroom.

Teething Problems

If you feel uncomfortable with some behaviors of your roommate, before it

becomes a big problem, you need to communicate it openly with your room/suite

mates.

Handle and address problems and concerns in a mature manner.

You may get together to go through the Checklist every now and then for “health

check” purposes.

Real issues of concern

Do not compromise on issues such as your mate’s possession of illicit drugs as it is

a criminal offence.

Look for help from your tutors, warden or staff in Hall Administration for issues of

grave concern.

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Roommate Agreement Checklist This Checklist serves as a reference only and issues herein are not exhaustive.

Issues to be agreed upon:

1) How the cost of room air-conditioning be shared?

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

2) What personal belongings are okay to share?

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

e.g. Food? Shampoo? Tissue paper? Eating utensils? Computer?

3) Prior-notice required for use of room-mate’s personal belongings?

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

4) Personal and mutual space:

• How will your notice-board/room/suite be decorated?

_________________________________________________________

• Is it okay to hang wet clothing in the room/bathroom?

_________________________________________________________

5) Housekeeping routines:

• What is your idea on the issue of hygiene and cleanliness?

_________________________________________________________

• What is necessary to keep the space livable?

_________________________________________________________

• How often and how will you share the responsibilities of cleaning routines?

_________________________________________________________

• Fridge cleaning?

_________________________________________________________

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6) Study/Quiet time (communicate your needs and be considerate):

• What are your hours to study?

_________________________________________________________

• When do you sleep and get up?

_________________________________________________________

• Which days of the week are more critical/relaxed?

________________________________________________________

• Can you sleep when the light is on?

________________________________________________________

• Are you a heavy or light sleeper?

________________________________________________________

• Are there ways to enhance each other’s time management skills and study

effectiveness?

________________________________________________________

• When is the latest hour for phone calls?

________________________________________________________

7) Guests: (Note that talking on the phone sometimes has the same effect of

entertaining a guest in the room)

• When is it OK to have guests over?

________________________________________________________

• Do you want to be informed beforehand?

________________________________________________________

• Is it OK to bring friends when your roommate is out?

________________________________________________________

• Is it OK for the guest to use your bed?

________________________________________________________

• Will there be separate rules for guests of different sexes?

________________________________________________________

• Will there be separate rules for weekdays and weekends or special occasions?

________________________________________________________

8) Noise level: Quiet hours are between 23:00 to 07:00 when members of the room

have the right to work and rest. But you are always expected to respond

positively if you are requested to refrain from making excessive noises. Some

genius may be at work!

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9) Safety: Lock the room when you’re out. Smoking, consuming alcoholic drinks and

cooking in student room are not allowed in the hall.

10) Disagreement: If you may find there are disagreements, do not feel upset for

we can never be able to understand each other perfectly. Learning how to

handle disagreements enable you to be a better team-player. Please seek tips on

how to resolve conflicts.

11) Verification: It is best to have the agreement written down and handed in to

your tutor/warden. Tutors will make room visits to see if something has been

done along this line.

12) Others: __________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Agreed by:

___________________ & ____________________ &_________________

Room: ______________________ Date: ________________________

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