ACCOMMODATIONS
LTS has three types of housing—single rooms, couple’s rooms (for
married couples, consisting of one room and a bathroom), and family quarters
(for couples with children, consisting of a combined living and dining room,
kitchen and bathroom). The priorities for the assignment of housing are as follows:
1. LTS students continuing in their original program
2. International students who apply by the semester deadline
3. First year local students who apply by the semester deadline and on a “first
come, first served” basic.
4. Part-time students
HEALTH INSURANCE
LTS requires all international students to be enrolled in a medical insurance
plan prior to arrival. LTS does not provide learners with such medical insurance.
It is the responsibility of the learner or his or her sending or supporting
institution to bear the cost of such medical insurance either purchased in the
country of origin or in Hong Kong.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES
The Fellowship Room in each dormitory as well as the second floor of the lower
dorm have laundry facilities equipped with a token-operated automatic washer
and dryer, as well as an ironing board and iron.
MAIL SERVICES
Stamps are available for purchase from a student representative. Outgoing mail
is delivered from the office to the Shatin post office regularly. Incoming mail
is placed in the dining hall.
TRANSPORTATION
During school days there is a shuttle bus running between the campus and the
Tai Wai KCR station on a schedule that includes a trip before and after each
class for the convenience of learners who attend the class. The shuttle is free
for the resident students and their direct family members. However, there is
a nominal charge for commuting students and other persons. Tickets can be purchased
in the Main Office.
PARKING
LTS has sufficient parking space for commuters who want to drive to classes.
However, overnight parking needs permission from the main office.
SECURITY
Although the LTS campus is quite safe, there is no foolproof way of preventing
loss of property through theft or vandalism. Therefore it is imperative that
all members of the LTS community contribute by being alert to the safety and
security of the campus, and promptly reporting any suspicious circumstances
to the Director of Administration. LTS is not responsible for personal property,
including vehicles and motorcycles parked on campus. Items found on the campus
will be kept in the lost and found in the Office. Unclaimed items will be disposed
of after 30 days.
STUDENT ID CARD
All students can apply for an LTS Student Identification Card. Students should
submit one passport photo on the Fall Semester Registration Day. It will be
valid for one year. If a replacement is required for any reason during the year,
it will cost HK$20. For administrative reasons, we must set a deadline (which
will be announced each year) after which an extra charge will be imposed.
COMPUTER ACCESS
LTS provides access to computers with word-processing, e-mail and the Internet
in the Library. We are planning to have Internet access in every dormitory room
around 2004.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM LTS
To save postage and increase the speed of delivery, the Seminary does not mail
material to learners’ home addresses during school terms. Instead, relevant
notices are placed in the mailboxes in the dining hall and the office. General
communications are posted on the notice boards located outside the dining hall.
The students are highly encouraged to check the LTS website (www.lts.edu) daily
during the semester.
LOCKER
Application for the assignment of a locker in the dining hall should be made
through the Main Office.
PERSONAL TELEPHONE CALLS AND FAXES
There are a courtesy telephones from which local calls can be made in the dining
hall and the fellowship lounges in the upper and lower dormitories. A pay telephone
is located outside the dining hall that accepts cards for local and international
calls. Regrettably, the office cannot send faxes or make long-distance calls
on behalf of students and only in emergencies will it accept telephone messages
or receive faxes for
students.
