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 from DeepSeek

Reference:

 九江学院学生学籍管理办法.pdf

Provisions on the Administration of Students in Regular Institutions of Higher Education (2017Revision) (Ministry of Education Decree No. 41).

Administrative Measures for the Enrollment and Cultivation of International Students by Schools (Joint Decree No. 42 of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Public Security).

Higher Education Quality Standards for International Students in China (Trial).

Academic Regulations for Students of JJU.

Implementation Measures for Conferring Bachelor's Degrees at JJU.

Law of the People's Republic of China on Academic Degrees.