Program Overview

University Programs and Services

The university offers a wide range of programs and services to support student development, wellness, and academic success.

Fitness Training Course

The Fitness Training Course (FTC) is a two-hour elementary level course that teaches the basic principles of exercise and the proper use of equipment in the fitness room.

• Schedule: Available courses can be viewed for December 2025 and January 2026.
• Registration: Opens on a first-come, first-served basis, with specific dates for December and January sessions.
• Requirements:
  • Open to full-time students aged 15 or above.
  • Students are limited to registering for one course.
  • Registered students must attend the course punctually and in proper sportswear.
• Attendance:
  • Taken within the first five minutes of the class.
  • Students who complete the course will be registered as eligible users of the PolyU Fitness Room.
  • An E-certificate will be awarded upon completion.

Counselling and Wellness

The university provides various counselling and wellness services, including:

• Student Counselling: Offers meeting with counsellors, non-office hours hotline service, and assessment/tests.
• Sports Development: Includes PE programs, sports teams, and sports facilities.
• Wellness Centre: Provides fitness consultation, services, and resources.

Student Resources and Support

The university offers various resources and support services, including:

• Facilities: Communal facilities, regulations, and booking information.
• Scholarships: Types, application, and administration information.
• Residential Life: University-managed accommodations, hall admission, and residential education.
• Financial Assistance: Government and PolyU financial assistance schemes, deferred payment of tuition fees, and financial tips.
• Non-local Student Services: Pre-arrival, settling in, life at PolyU, living and working in Hong Kong, and programs for non-local students.
• Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs: Welcome pack, types of special needs, campus resources, scholarship and funding, and inclusion awareness enhancement.

Student Development

The university provides various student development programs and services, including:

• Holistic Student Development: Dean of Students Talk Series, EAGLE Global Youth Leadership Hub, and on-campus intercultural development programs.
• Student Organisations: Student-led orientation, student organisation directory, and election of executive committee.
• Student Participation in University Governance: PolyU Council, university committees, and list of student representatives.

News and Events

The university publishes various news and events, including:

• SAO Annual Highlights
• SAO Newsletter
• Event Calendar
• News and Achievements
• Video Corner
• External Activities
• New Student Orientation

About SAO

The Student Affairs Office (SAO) provides a welcome message, vision and mission, 6 dimensions of wellness, management team, and equality and diversity awareness information.