Legal Guide for International Students at FIS_JJU IV
--Key Summary of the Implementation Regulations on Bachelor's Degree Conferral for International Students (Trial) – Jiujiang University (JIU)
1. Purpose & Scope
Formulated based on relevant national laws and regulations, with reference to JIU’s specific conditions.
Applies to international students formally enrolled at JIU in bachelor’s degree programs.
2. Degree Conferral Conditions
Conduct: Good moral character, compliance with Chinese laws and university regulations, respect for Chinese culture.
Academic: Completion of prescribed courses, internships, thesis/project, and demonstration of basic theoretical knowledge and preliminary research/professional skills.
Chinese Proficiency:
Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 5 or above, or pass JIU’s Chinese test (≥60%).
Foreign language-taught programs: HSK Level 4 or above, or pass JIU’s Chinese test (≥60%).
Alternatives: Proof of ≥800 hours of Chinese study after graduation, or one academic year of Chinese training at JIU after graduation.
3. Application & Review Process
Applications accepted only before June and December each year.
Preliminary review by Faculty of International Studies (FIS) with the relevant school’s Academic Degree Evaluation Sub-committee.
Final decision made by the JIU Academic Degree Evaluation Committee.
4. Situations Where Degree Is Not Conferred or Is Revoked
Failure to meet graduation or Chinese proficiency requirements.
Serious disciplinary sanctions (e.g., for cheating, violations) not lifted.
Academic misconduct in thesis/project (plagiarism, data falsification).
Fraudulent admission/graduation.
Other circumstances deemed inappropriate by the Committee.
5. Revocation & Review Procedures
Investigation and verification by the relevant Sub-committee, with right of defense for the student.
Committee makes final decision on revocation/non-conferral.
Students may apply for a review within 10 days of receiving the decision.
6. Certificate Management
Degree certificates are produced by FIS according to Ministry of Education standards.
Once reported and electronically registered, degree information cannot be modified.
Lost certificates may be replaced with a certification letter from FIS.
Revoked degrees will be deregistered and reported as invalid.
7. General Notes
FIS is responsible for interpretation of the regulations.
The Chinese version is the authoritative text; English translation is for reference only.
Effective from date of promulgation (December 2025).
Key Departments:
FIS (Faculty of International Studies): Handles applications, preliminary review, certificate issuance, and archives.
Academic Degree Evaluation Committee (University & School-level): Responsible for final deliberation and decision-making.
Reference:
Provisions on the Administration of Students in Regular Institutions of Higher Education (2017Revision)
Administrative Measures for the Enrollment and Cultivation of International Students by Schools
Higher Education Quality Standards for International Students in China (Trial).
Law of the People's Republic of China on Academic Degrees.
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