Adverse Weather Arrangements

  • When Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 or Red Rainstorm Warning is in force, all classes and examinations will continue to be held as scheduled, unless otherwise announced by GCC.
  • When the Hong Kong Observatory announces that Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above will be issued within the next 2 hours, special arrangement (in particular cancellation of classes) may be required based on the prevailing weather situation.
  • When Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 (or above) or the Black Rainstorm Warning is in force, the following arrangements shall apply:

Class Arrangements

For Morning ClassesWarning signal is in effect at or after 7:00 amAll morning classes will be cancelled
For Afternoon ClassesWarning signal is in effect at or after 12:30 pmAll afternoon classes will be cancelled
For Evening ClassesWarning signal is in effect at or after 4:00 pmAll evening classes will be cancelled

Examination Arrangements

Warning is in effect before 7:00 amAll morning examinations will be postponed
Warning is in effect at or after 12:30 pmAll afternoon examinations will be postponed
Warning is in effect at or after 4:00 pmAll evening examinations will be postponed
  • Cancelled examinations will be re-scheduled to a specific date according to the contingency arrangement.
  • If students are already at GCC when Black Rainstorm Warning or Signal No.8 or above is hoisted, arrangements will be made by the College to release them to go home as soon as weather and traffic conditions are safe.
  • If a Black Rainstorm Warning or Signal No.8 is hoisted during the examination, examination will be continued unless otherwise announced by the College.