I. Relevant Regulations:

Refer to Article 9 of the《Hostel Regulations of Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University》

Article 9:Hostel Access Management

9.1. The hostel's opening hours are from 06:00 to 24:00 daily.

9.2. Residents shall access the hostel exclusively through the facial recognition system, campus card authentication, or other authorized methods. Unauthorized access attempt is strictly prohibited.

9.3. The hostel's closing hours are from 00:00 to 06:00 daily. In principle, residents shall not leave the hostel during the period.

9.3.1. Residents returning late shall present valid identification (such as student ID card, national ID card, or campus card) to the hostel management staff and complete the late-return registration.  

9.3.2. SAO will take corresponding administrative measures based on the records of late returns, including, but not limited to, the following measures:

9.3.2.1. Issuing reminders;

9.3.2.2. Conducting meetings with the resident concerned;

9.3.2.3. Notifying the resident's parents or guardians.

Special Circumstances (e.g., medical treatment for illness, flight or train delays, club activities, or academic reasons):

Examples:

A medical certificate is required for hospital visits due to illness.

Train delay requires providing the ticket as proof.

Late return due to club activities or academic reasons requires verification by a faculty member as a witness.

II. Appeal Process: (Applicable only to the following special circumstances, with relevant proof or witness required)

Examples:

For hospital visits due to illness, a medical certificate must be provided.

For train delays, the ticket must be provided as proof.

For late return due to club activities or academic reasons, a faculty member must act as a witness for verification

Appeal Steps:

1. log in to the Student Affairs Management System→ Dormitory Life → Student Discipline and Behavior → Late Return Records, and follow the system instructions to submit an appeal for review.

Website:https://sa.bnbu.edu.cn/

Please complete the above appeal steps within 5 days of receiving the notification email. Failure to submit an appeal within the deadline will result in the late return being counted toward the semester's total.

Refer to Article 10 of the《Rules on Student Hostel Management》

10.1 Residents are not allowed to sleep outside. With permission, he should not be absent more than three days a week. If a resident would like to sleep outside for more than three days a week, he shall submit an application at the Learning Community Development Team for SAO approval.

10.2 Residents who have no record at the hostel for more than three days a week according to the door control system shall be deemed as sleeping outside and shall be given disciplinary action of verbal reprimand, or warning or above.

For any questions regarding staying out overnight, please email: slcdt@bnbu.edu.cn