Frequently Asked Questions

Campus Operating Hours
Open Area for the Public
Courtyards
Booking of Teaching Venues
Exhibition Gallery, Banners and Counter Areas
Parking
Catering and Banking Facilities, Breastfeeding-friendly Premises
Student Accommodations and Recreational Facilities
Photography and Videography
Promotional Activities and Leaflet / Souvenir Distribution
Survey Activities
Smoke-free Campuses
Pets on Campuses

A. Opening Hours of the Campuses

Question A1	What are the operating hours of the University campuses?
Answer	The normal operating hours of the University campuses (Main Campus, Jockey Club Campus and Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare Campus) are 8:00 am to 12:00 midnight daily. To facilitate the University's routine maintenance and cleaning work, visitors are required to leave the University campuses before/by closing time. For security purposes, staff and students coming onto the University campus are required to present a valid staff/student identity card to access the turnstiles. Other users who need to stay on the University campus outside of normal operating hours are required to inform the FMO in advance with the endorsement of the designated schools/offices.

Question A1

What are the operating hours of the University campuses?

Answer

The normal operating hours of the University campuses (Main Campus, Jockey Club Campus and Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare Campus) are 8:00 am to 12:00 midnight daily. To facilitate the University's routine maintenance and cleaning work, visitors are required to leave the University campuses before/by closing time. For security purposes, staff and students coming onto the University campus are required to present a valid staff/student identity card to access the turnstiles. Other users who need to stay on the University campus outside of normal operating hours are required to inform the FMO in advance with the endorsement of the designated schools/offices.

B. Open Area for the Public

Question B1	Which part of the University campuses are open to the public?
Answer	The University welcomes the public to visit the University's courtyards, such as the Siu Tsang Fung Kwan Square on the Main Campus and the Open Plaza on the JCC, during the University's normal operating hours. To ensure a safe and secure environment for teaching, academic and student-related activities in teaching venues, the public is not permitted access to teaching venues, laboratory areas, offices, and roof tops

Question B1

Which part of the University campuses are open to the public?

Answer

The University welcomes the public to visit the University's courtyards, such as the Siu Tsang Fung Kwan Square on the Main Campus and the Open Plaza on the JCC, during the University's normal operating hours. To ensure a safe and secure environment for teaching, academic and student-related activities in teaching venues, the public is not permitted access to teaching venues, laboratory areas, offices, and roof tops

C. Courtyards

Question C1	What types of activities are allowed to be held in the courtyards?
Answer	The courtyards are designated for dining, leisure, study, and interactive purposes. Individual staff members and students can freely use the courtyards for study and discussion. Schools/units/offices/student organisations may apply for permission to use spaces designated for holding exhibitions, booths, and academic/student-related activities
Question C2	May the public carry out personal activities in the courtyards?
Answer	Our campuses are private properties, but their courtyards are open to the public to foster community liaison. However, the public is NOT allowed to conduct surveys or personal activities in said areas. The public is allowed to take a short rest in the seating areas of the while visiting the University campuses.

D. Booking of the Teaching Venues

Question D1	May the University venues be booked or used by external organizations?
Answer	Yes. Some University venues may be used by external organisations. Interested parties should click HERE for more information.
Question D2	Can individual students book the auditorium/lecture theatres/tutorial rooms/computer laboratories?
Answer	Reservations are limited to the Student Affairs Office or its affiliated student unions/societies. Currently, individual students may reserve the reading rooms/group study rooms located in the Computer Centre, the Stanley Ho Library on the main campus, and the Ho Hei Yi Library on the Jockey Club campus.
Question D3	What are the operating hours of the University campuses?
Answer	The Serena Yang Lecture Theatre, the Bank of China Lecture Theatre, the Si Yuan Lecture Theatre, the Ho Kwan Yat Memorial Hall, the Jockey Club Auditorium, the Lu Sin Lecture Theatre, the Chan Cheung Tak / Chan Ma Ching Heung Lecture Theatre, the Jockey Club Grand Theatre, the Wu Jieh Yee Lecture Theatre are suitable for seminars and/or conferences.
Question D4	Which office should be approached to make venue bookings?
Answer	The FMO, which can be contacted HERE.

E. Exhibition Gallery, Banners and Counter Areas

Question E1	How can permission be obtained to display banners, promotional materials, and exhibits in the University?
Answer	The University provides space and venues for events and displays that serve to support the academic activities and strategic plan of the University. All booking applications must be made in writing to the FMO for processing at least 8 working days (or 2 months for the Exhibition Gallery) before the intended event / exhibition. Banners/display items may only be posted or installed at designated locations on campus and for a defined period of time, subject to the approval of and conditions set out by the FMO. For details, please click HERE There is also an exhibition gallery located on Level 1, Block D of the JCC. For details, please click HERE The University reserves the right to prevent any event/exhibition and to remove and dispose of any banners/display items without prior notice at its discretion, for safety, hygiene, or statutory reasons, or in the case of non-compliance.

Question E1

How can permission be obtained to display banners, promotional materials, and exhibits in the University?

Answer

The University provides space and venues for events and displays that serve to support the academic activities and strategic plan of the University. All booking applications must be made in writing to the FMO for processing at least 8 working days (or 2 months for the Exhibition Gallery) before the intended event / exhibition.

Banners/display items may only be posted or installed at designated locations on campus and for a defined period of time, subject to the approval of and conditions set out by the FMO. For details, please click HERE

There is also an exhibition gallery located on Level 1, Block D of the JCC. For details, please click HERE

The University reserves the right to prevent any event/exhibition and to remove and dispose of any banners/display items without prior notice at its discretion, for safety, hygiene, or statutory reasons, or in the case of non-compliance.

F. Parking

Question F1	As a staff member, how can I apply for a parking space? As a student, can I apply for a parking space?
Answer	For staff, there is an annual parking space allocation exercise. There are also (limited) temporary parking spaces on campus, which are available for staff, tutors, or students who present a valid carparking coupon to our security officers before entering to a carpark at the following times: Monday to Friday: 18:00 to 24:00 Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays: 08:00 to 24:00 For details, please click HERE. For other campus carparks nearby, please click HERE.

Question F1

As a staff member, how can I apply for a parking space? As a student, can I apply for a parking space?

Answer

For staff, there is an annual parking space allocation exercise. There are also (limited) temporary parking spaces on campus, which are available for staff, tutors, or students who present a valid carparking coupon to our security officers before entering to a carpark at the following times:

Monday to Friday: 18:00 to 24:00

Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays: 08:00 to 24:00

For details, please click HERE.

For other campus carparks nearby, please click HERE.

G. Catering / Breastfeeding / Banking Facilities

Question G1	Are there any caterer / banks and breastfeeding facilities?
Answer	Yes. Caterer offer various cuisines on Main Campus, Jockey Club Campus and Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare. And we have mini-cafe locates on Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare Campus. please click HERE for more details. For bank services, we have one branch of Bank of China operating on Main Campus. For details, please click HERE Breastfeeding facilities are available in different campuses, please click HERE for more details.

Question G1

Are there any caterer / banks and breastfeeding facilities?

Answer

Yes. Caterer offer various cuisines on Main Campus, Jockey Club Campus and Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare. And we have mini-cafe locates on Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare Campus. please click HERE for more details.

For bank services, we have one branch of Bank of China operating on Main Campus. For details, please click HERE

Breastfeeding facilities are available in different campuses, please click HERE for more details.

H. Student Accommodation and Recreational Facilities

Question H1	Are there any on-campus student hostels at the HKMU?
Answer	Currently, there is no on-campus hostel at the HKMU. However, off-campus student accommodation services are provided to non-local Year 1 students. Please refer to Student Affairs Office's website for further details.
Question H2	What kinds of sports facilities are there at the HKMU?
Answer	There are different kinds of sports facilities on campuses, such as Sports Hall. Please refer to the sports facilities section under “Venue Booking” on our website.

I. Photography and Videography

Question I1	Are photography and videography allowed in the communal areas of the University? Do I need to apply to do wedding photography and videography on campus?
Answer	Members of the University and the public may take personal photos or film personal video clips in the open areas of the University, such as the courtyards and communal areas, provided that doing so does not disturb or offend the subject(s) and that the photos or videos are not intended for commercial purposes. The University reserves the right to stop photo-taking or video-filming on the University campuses if the FMO identifies it may adversely affect the image of the University and/or has commercial purposes. For details, please click HERE. Only HKMU alumni, current students, and current staff are eligible to application for permission to take wedding photos or film wedding videos. Please send the following details via email to hkmumc@hongyip3.com of the Main Campus and the Jockey Club Campus at least 7 working days in advance, to facilitate the application. Details to be provided in the request email: Your full name in Chinese and English, complete student ID number, degree, and year of graduation (for alumni). For current staff, please provide your full name in Chinese and English, staff number, and current school/unit. The date of your scheduled wedding photoshoot or video shoot. Please note that only Sundays and statutory holidays outside examination periods and Congregation periods will be considered for on-campus wedding photography or videography. Relevant parties are also welcome to check the availability of the proposed dates.

Question I1

Are photography and videography allowed in the communal areas of the University? Do I need to apply to do wedding photography and videography on campus?

Answer

Members of the University and the public may take personal photos or film personal video clips in the open areas of the University, such as the courtyards and communal areas, provided that doing so does not disturb or offend the subject(s) and that the photos or videos are not intended for commercial purposes. The University reserves the right to stop photo-taking or video-filming on the University campuses if the FMO identifies it may adversely affect the image of the University and/or has commercial purposes. For details, please click HERE.

Only HKMU alumni, current students, and current staff are eligible to application for permission to take wedding photos or film wedding videos. Please send the following details via email to hkmumc@hongyip3.com of the Main Campus and the Jockey Club Campus at least 7 working days in advance, to facilitate the application.

Details to be provided in the request email:

Your full name in Chinese and English, complete student ID number, degree, and year of graduation (for alumni). For current staff, please provide your full name in Chinese and English, staff number, and current school/unit.
The date of your scheduled wedding photoshoot or video shoot. Please note that only Sundays and statutory holidays outside examination periods and Congregation periods will be considered for on-campus wedding photography or videography. Relevant parties are also welcome to check the availability of the proposed dates.

J. Promotional Activities and Leaflet / Souvenir Distribution

Question J1	May students distribute leaflets / souvenirs in the communal areas of the University?
Answer	Representatives of student organisations may distribute leaflets/souvenirs in the communal areas of the University provided that they do not affect the traffic flow or cause safety problems. Prior permission must be gained from the Student Affairs Office/Students' Union for the distribution of leaflets/souvenirs in areas overseen by the Student Affairs Office/Students' Union.
Question J2	Are commercial promotion or leaflet distribution allowed on campus?
Answer	Any commercial activities, including the distribution of leaflets for commercial purposes, are NOT allowed on campus without specific and prior approval from the University.

K. Survey Activities

Question K1	May students conduct surveys in the communal areas of the University?
Answer	Students may conduct surveys approved by their school/unit in the communal areas of the University, provided that the surveys do not affect traffic flow or cause inconvenience to other users. Students are advised to inform the FMO via their school/unit of the location of the survey before it is conducted, so that the concerned security teams are in a position to help if necessary.

L. Smoke-free Campuses

Question L1	Can I smoke in the outdoor areas of the campuses?
Answer	Under the Smoking (Public Health) Ordinance (Cap. 371), smoking – which includes carrying a lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe on the University campus (all indoor and outdoor areas) – is strictly prohibited. Violation of the law may incur a maximum penalty of $1,500. And commencing from 1 January 2026, fixed penalty is revised to $3,000 and the Statutory No Smoking Areas expands to within 3 metres from entrances / exits of University campus.
Question L2	What action will be taken by the University if smokers are found on campuses?
Answer	On-duty security officers are instructed to issue immediate warnings to smokers and to document their personal information. If smokers refuse to cooperate with the on-duty security officers, the University reserves the right to report such violations to the Tobacco Control Office of the Department of Health and/or other law enforcement authorities, such as the police.

M. Pets on Campuses

Question M1	Can visitors, staff, and students bring pets onto campuses?
Answer	Licensed guide dogs brought by members of the University community, visitors, and other parties with visual impairments, or guide dogs under training by authorised organisations, are welcome on campuses. The provision of prior notice to the Facilities Management Office is highly appreciated.