Legal Guide for International Students in China III
--Key Summary of the Academic Implementation Regulations for International Students (excerpted)
Core Principle for International Students
Key Points & Actionable Summary
1. Admission & Language Requirements
2. Registration & Fees (Critical!)
3. Coursework: What You Study
4. Assessment & Grading (Significant Differences)
5. Internship (For Graduation)
6. Academic Progression & Status Changes
7. Graduation, Completion & Degrees
Critical Action Checklist
Based on the provided "Academic Implementation Regulations for International Students (excerpted) ", here is a clear, structured summary of the key regulations applicable to international students. This version highlights the differences from the general student rules and focuses on practical implications.
Core Principle for International Students
These rules are specific to you and override the general university regulations where there are differences. The Faculty of International Studies (FIS) is your primary point of contact for all matters.
Key Points & Actionable Summary
1. Admission & Language Requirements
Language Proof: For Chinese-taught programs, you need HSK Level 4 or equivalent proof. If you don't have it, you must enroll in a one-year preparatory Chinese program. Failing the prep program means you will be dismissed as a regular进修生 (visiting student) with no refund.
English Programs: Non-native speakers must provide English proficiency proof.
Visa Materials: The FIS will send you the official Admission Notice and JW202 Form for your student visa (X1/X2) application.
2. Registration & Fees (Critical!)
Deadline: Pay all tuition and accommodation fees within the first week of the semester. Failure to pay within two months leads to automatic expulsion.
No Refunds: If you withdraw, transfer, suspend studies, or are expelled due to your own actions, fees are NOT refunded.
Registration: You must register on time. No payment = no registration = cannot attend classes or live in dorms.
3. Coursework: What You Study
Exemptions: You are exempt from many political/military/ideological courses (e.g., Marxism, Military Theory) that Chinese students take.
Mandatory Courses: You must take Chinese Language courses (24 credits) and "Survey of China" (2 credits).
4. Assessment & Grading (Significant Differences)
GPA System (Article 18): Familiarize yourself with the 5.0-scale GPA calculation. It's vital for scholarships, postgraduate applications, and graduation.
Score Composition:
40% Usual Performance: Attendance (20 pts) + Class performance/Homework (20 pts).
60% Final Exam.
Strict Attendance Policy:
Absence (旷课): Deducts 2 points from the final course score per absence.
Lateness/Early Leave: Deducts 1 point per instance.
Exclusion from Final Exam: If absences (for any reason) or missing homework reach 1/3 of the course sessions, you lose the right to take the final exam.
Make-up Exams:
Fail a course → Make-up exam next semester.
Fail the make-up → Pre-graduation make-up exam (before graduation).
Fail the pre-graduation exam → One final chance after graduation.
Cheating/Absence: Leads to a zero score and no normal make-up exam (only the pre-graduation chance).
5. Internship (For Graduation)
Duration: You must complete a 48-week internship in the final year.
Location: Can be in China or your home country, but the institution must be government/association-approved.
HSK-4 for University Hospitals: To intern at Jiujiang University's affiliated institutions, you must pass HSK-4 and an interview.
6. Academic Progression & Status Changes
Repeating a Year (留级): Mandatory if you miss >1/3 of a semester's classes OR accumulate 6 failed courses.
Changing Major/Transferring: Possible with approval. Jiangxi Provincial Scholarship recipients cannot transfer within the first 2 years.
Suspension (休学): Possible for health, personal, or entrepreneurship reasons (up to 3 years). Max 2 years total. Your student status and residence permit will be affected. You must leave China during suspension unless otherwise approved. You must apply 2 months before you wish to return.
Withdrawal/Expulsion (退学): Automatic reasons include:
Overstaying maximum study period (Program length + 2 years).
Absence for 2 consecutive weeks. or failing to resume studies after suspension.
Violating Chinese law (detention or above).
Serious misconduct.
Expulsion Consequences: Visa support ends immediately. You must handle your own visa cancellation and departure.
7. Graduation, Completion & Degrees
Graduation (毕业): Complete all courses, pass exams, pass the required Chinese proficiency test (e.g., HSK), and have no serious disciplinary record.
Degree: If you meet the separate degree regulations, you will receive a Bachelor's degree certificate.
Completion (结业): If you finish courses but fail some exams. You have 2 years after leaving to retake exams and exchange the Completion Certificate for a Graduation Certificate.
Study Certificate (肄业): Issued if you studied over 1 year but withdrew.
Certificate Information: Must match your passport information. Changing personal details is complex.
Diploma Authentication: Your graduation documents will be electronically registered with the Chinese Ministry of Education. This is essential for authentication in your home country.
Lost Certificates: Cannot be re-issued. You can only apply for a verification letter with equal legal effect.
Critical Action Checklist
Pay Fees Immediately: Upon arrival, prioritize paying tuition and fees in the first week.
Never Skip Class: The attendance penalty is severe and directly impacts your final grade and exam eligibility.
Meet Chinese Requirements: Focus on passing HSK-4 (or higher as required) for both graduation and internship opportunities.
Communicate with FIS: For any issue (leave, illness, academic difficulty), inform your International Student Counselor at the FIS first and in writing.
Maintain Legal Status: Any violation of Chinese law or serious university rules risks immediate expulsion and visa cancellation.
Plan for Internship Early: Start researching and applying for approved internship institutions well in advance of your final year.
Disclaimer: This is a guide based on the provided excerpt. The final authority lies with Jiujiang University's official interpretations and the specific regulations for international students issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Ref:
九江学院学生学籍管理办法.pdf
Academic Implementation Regulations for International Students en cn.pdf
Legal Guide for International Students Key Summary of the Academic Implementation Regulations for International Students.pdf
