Student Handbook

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Content

2 PART A Before Leave for Taiwan Introduction of NCU Preparation before depart for Taiwan Activities Life at NCU

9 PART B When Arrival Check List for Admission Visa Course Selection * Important Remind 1 * Important Remind 2

13 PART C Before Leave for Home Country Process of Leaving School Process of Transcript Application Process of Check-out Dorm

15 Appendix Location of NCU and Famous Spots Units in NCU NCU Map Form 1-Airport Pick-Up Form Form 2-Dormitory Application Form

21 Useful Link

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PART A BEFORE LEAVE FOR TAIWAN

Introduction of NCU

Location (www.ncu.edu.tw) National Central University is founded in Nanjing in 1915 and became one of Chinas top universities. In 1962, NCU war reinstated in Miao-Li, Taiwan as the National Central University Graduate Institute of Geophysics. Six years later, NCU was relocated to Jhongli. After more than forty years of vigorous and diligent development, there are now 7 colleges, 11 research centers, and additional teaching centers.

Quick Facts

National Central University (NCU), Taiwan, has involved itself into the student exchange programs for several years; there are more than 100 foreign students indulging themselves in their professional fields since the year of 2000. With rich resources in all fields supported by the government, NCU contains 7 colleges, 19 departments, 42 graduate institutes, 25 PhD programs and 10 Research Centers, totaling 10,803 students on campus. On weekends, people who want a short gateway for a nice weekend come to NCU. This is really a wonderful institute to stay and learn. NCU Insignia

The symbol was designed by Professor Chen Tze-Fu in 1930showing the majestic main gate and auditorium of the Nanjing campus in the Stone Fortress of the ancient city. The wavy lines symbolize water and remind us of the schools previous close proximity to the Yangtze River.

NCU Motto: Sincerity and Simplicity

NCUs attitude towards higher education is best summarized by its school motto-sincerity and simplicity. Priority is always given to fundamental principles and responsibilities. For many of our faculty and students, this motto is also their philosophy of life.

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Preparation before Depart for Taiwan

Data and Fares (NT$) Items Fares

(NT$) Note

1 Resident Visa Application 3,000

2 Alien Resident certificate (ARC) Application

1,000

3 Prolongation of Resident Visa 1,000

8 2-inch photos with white background are needed see(#1)

4 National Health Insurance 4,494/6months see(#2) 5 Student Insurance 125/semester see(#3) 6 Accommodation Fare Dormitory 5,000-13,000/semester7 Deposit of Dormitory 1,000

For applicants only see(#4)

8 Beddings Set 1,500 Can be prepared in Taiwan(#5)

9 Dormitory Internet 800/semester see(#6) 10 Transcript from Host University 11 Copy of Passport 12 Cathay Insurance 3,000/6 months see(#2) 13 Student Fee 1,000/semester

All of the exchange students must apply for resident visa or visitor visa. If the students take visa wavier to enter Taiwan, those students must go to another country to apply for visa again.

(#1) Office of International Affairs will assist exchange students for Resident Visa and Alien

Resident Certificate application after their arrival in Taiwan. Exchange students should pay attention to the expired date of visa, and keep in contact with Office of International Affairs. Exchange students who study at NCU for one academic year should apply for Resident Visa and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC). Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) must apply in National Immigration Agency, Taiwan. The Photo Format in Taiwan A thin half-length color photo with a glossy finish taken with a white background within the last six months that should be 4.5cm X 3.5cm with an image of the head that should not be shorter than 3.2cm or longer than 3.6cm from the top of the head to the chin, without wearing a hat or a pair of color glasses, with clear facial features not covered and identifiable, and should not be modified or composed. http://www.immigration.gov.tw/immig_eng/aspcode/showimmignews.asp?id=15

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(#2) Buying an international medical insurance is requested: A. Stay in NCU for one academic year (two semesters): These students have to buy international medical insurance for six months in home country. For the rest six months of the stay, they must attend the National Health Insurance, costing NT$749 per month. B. Stay in NCU for one semester: These students have to buy international medical insurance for six months. Remarks: Students must submit the international health and injure (medical) insurance or students are required to enroll in Cathay insurance in Taiwan, which costs NT$3,000 for 6 months medical insurance.

Office of International Affairs is the substitute office for charging the fare.

Stay for one semester (6 months) Stay for one academic year (12 months)

Submit at least six-month international

health and injure (medical) insurance or

Cathay insurance: NT$3,000.

First six months:

Have bought national medical insurance in your country

before come to Taiwan or Cathay Insurance: NTD3,000

Last 6 months:

NT$4,494 ($749*6)

from Bureau of National Health Insurance

(#3) Student insurance will be charged for the semester (NT$125/semester). (#4) For those exchange students who apply for accommodation in school

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dormitory, the application form of dormitory should be sent together with the registration application form and pay NT$5,000-13,000 per semester. The deposit (NT$1,000) will be charged only once. For those who dont apply for the dorm, they will not be charged of this fee, but should please find other places to live near the campus by themselves.

(#5) Beddings set should be prepared after students arrival. NCU Student Ambassador

or volunteering students can help with this whenever needed. The fee might be different according to students preference of beddings.

(#6) NCU provide exchange students with computer use on the campus. Its also

allowable that students bring their laptop to Taiwan and use it in the dorm. The dormitory internet is charged about NTD800 per semester.

All the charges listed above is about NT$25,000 that exchange students

should prepare once they arrive at NCUexclusive of personal daily living expense, which is about NT$150 to 300 each day, and differs from person to person.

Arrival and Airport Pick-Up Office of International Affairs will pick students up at the Taoyuan International Airport only when receiving the Airport Pick-up Form (see form 1) from exchange students either by email or by fax. Students should send the form at least 20 days before leaving for Taiwan. Orientation There will have an orientation before the class begins. Foreign students are required to attend this orientation. Introduction about studying at NCU includes: Admission Process Course Selection Process

Introduction of units at NCU. VISA application Life around NCU

Activities

Many kinds of activities will be held during the semesterwelcome, farewell, folk festivals parties, and cultural trip.

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Life at NCU

Dormitory Application Form http://oia.ncu.edu.tw/files/Dormitory%20Application%20Form.pdf Facilities: Room equipment: 4 beds, desks, chairs, closets, bookshelves, Internet cables in

one room. Besides, a computer hookup is also equipped. (Voltage in Taiwan: 110V)

Public area: There are bathrooms, toilet, washing machines, whizzer, drinking machine and TV in each the dorm (both male and female dorm). Newspaper, gym and reading room are also offered.

Dormitory Notice:

1. Please confirm with OIA (by filling in the dorm application form before you come to

Taiwan) once you decide to apply for the on-campus dormitory at NCU as soon as possible, so that she can inform the Dormitory Service Center for arranging the room.

2. Please refer to the Dormitory Service Center, if you have any problem about the

accommodation. 3. Please note that each room will be shared by other two or three NCU students or foreign

students. The coordinator from the Dormitory Service Center is in charge of the arrangement.

4. After paying the fee, remember to take the receipt (given by the First Bank) to the

manager of the on-campus dorm for reference. 5. Please inform OIA or the Dormitory Service Center ONE MONTH before your

departure. 6. Fill out the application form for withdrawing dormitory (available from OIA or the

Dormitory Service Center) so that you can get NTD1,000 deposit back. 7. Submit the application form to the Dormitory Service Center. 8. Please confirm with OIA (by filling in the dorm application form before you come to

Taiwan) once you decide to apply for the on-campus dormitory at NCU as soon as

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possible, so that she can inform the Section of Student Conduct and House Service for arranging the room.

9. Please refer to the Section of Student Conduct and House Service, if you have any

problem about the accommodation. 10. Please note that each room will be shared by other two or three NCU students or foreign

students. The coordinator from the Section of Student Conduct and House Service is in charge of the arrangement.

11. After paying the fee, remember to take the receipt (given by the First Bank) to the

manager of the school dorm for reference. 12. Please inform OIA or the Dormitory Service Center ONE MONTH before your

departure. 13. Fill out the application form for withdrawing dormitory (available from OIA or the

Dormitory Service Center so that you can get NTD1,000 deposit back. 14. Submit the application form to the Dormitory Service Center. Weather Central Weather Bureau http://www.cwb.gov.tw/eng/index.htm

Taiwan is located at the subtropical climate area. The temperature in Jongli area is 30-35 in summer, and about 10-15 in winter. Spring and Autumn are the most enjoyable seasons during the year, but the Plum Rain Season lasting for about one month in May and June is an exception.

Food Campus Restaurant: The 7th Canteen: Taiwanese style local food like beef noodles, sweet and sour

soup, dumplings, set combination meals (vegetarian meals are also available), fruits, and drinks.

Mos Burger: Delicious fast food is provided here. Campus Caf: it offers combination meals, coffee, tea and sandwiches. Restaurant out of Campus When it comes to the satisfaction of daily needs, in addition to the many cafeterias

on campus, you may want to check out the Midnight Snack Alley and Back Gate

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area, both located right outside the university parameter, where many faculties and students enjoy alternative food choices.

Transportation

Transportation to Jhongli Downtown: By bus: Bus is available on the campus. It costs about NT$18 from NCU campus

to Jhongli Downtown (near Jhongli Train Station)

Transportation to Taipei: By bus: It costs about NT$65 from Jhongli Downtown directly to Taipei (near

Taipei Train Station). By train: The fare varies depending on different kinds of train. It costs

NT$57-NT$89. Estimate Living Cost The cost of living depends on what kind of accommodation you live in. The total

monthly budget is between NT$10,000~15.000. The following prices should also help:

McDonalds Big Mac: NT$79 Lunch Box: NT$50~80 600 ml mineral water: NT$15 A glass of coke/juice (350ml): NT$20~25 Other Notifications

NCU provides all students with email address after they finish procedures of admission. On-campus dormitory also offers extension number to each room. If students need to use cell phone in Taiwan, they can bring their own cell phone with them, and buy SIM card in the airport (Taoyuan International Airport) during arrival.

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PART B WHEN ARRIVAL Check List for Admission

Before Start Please make sure the items below are prepared. Passport 2-inch ID photos with white background 8 Step 1 Office International Affairs

Pick up the payment slip. Get student number and password for using NCU email.

Personal information confirmation. Pay student fee (NTD1,000/semester). Fill in Personal information form for foreign students & hand in two 2-inch ID

photos. Medical insurance.

Step 2 Banking (Open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday only; 9:45am~11:45pm)

Pay for dormitory, student insurance fee, faculty equipment fee and miscellaneous charges.

Step 3 Office of International Affairs Poresses needed to go through

The registration payment receipt Hand in two 2-inch ID photos

Step 4 Registration Section Pick up student ID.

Congratulations!! Youve finished the Registration Procedures! Welcome to National Central University!

Name: Date: Department:

Note: After enroll in NCU and pick up your student ID at Registry Office (Location: Administration Building 3F), you can start for the application of Resident Visa and ARC. To do this, please have everything needed with you for the application.

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* Important Remind ----------------------------------------------

Please offer your email address, cell phone

number (if have) to Office of International Affairs.

Course Selection

https://course.ncu.edu.tw/Course/main/query/byUnion

Visa

Resident Visa Application (for one-year exchange students only) Requirements 1. A passport valid for at least six months.

2. A duly completed and signed original application form with two photographs.

3. The photographs should have a size of 2 inches. The photographs must have been taken within the last six months. The photographs may be either in black and white or in colors with

white background. 4. Supporting documents or official letters of approval from the relevant

authority of the ROC: e.g. Letter of Acceptance 5. Other relevant documents. (student ID card, payment receipt) 6. Health certificate issued within the last three months.

Duration of Stay

Resident Visa holders are required to apply for the Alien Resident Certificate and Re-entry Permit at local service centers of the National Immigration Agency within 15 days starting from the next day of their arrival. They may stay in the ROC as long as the Alien Resident Certificate remains valid.

Fees NT$2,200visa application fee NT$4,200 for U.S. passport holders. An additional handling charge of NT800 shall be required of visitor visa holders applying for a change or replacement of their visitor visas or resident visas.

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After you get the Resident Visa.

Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) Application (for one-year exchange students only)

Requirements 1. A completed application form. 2. A passport with resident visa 3. Student ID card and certificate of dormitory or off-campus housing

contract. 4. Verified documents to explain the reason for obtaining residence status.5. One photo

Note: Photo Format: A thin half-length color photo with a glossy finish taken with a white background within the last six months that should be 4.5cm X 3.5cm with an image of the head that should not be shorter than 3.2cm or longer than 3.6cm from the top of the head to the chin, without wearing a hat or a pair of color glasses, with clear facial features not covered and identifiable, and should not be modified or composed.

Application Fees

NT$1,000 for a one-year ARC.

Processing Time

10 days

Remarks 1. Resident visa holders who are expecting to live in Taoyuan County should apply at the National Immigration Agency (NIA) Taoyuan county Service Center for an Alien Resident Certificate within 15 days after arriving in Taiwan.

2. An ARC applicant with Taiwanese citizenship must provide a copy of their original Household Registration for a first-time application.

3. An alien resident who wants to leave Taiwan should bring his/her passport, valid ARC and/or Re-entry Permit to pass through Immigration at the airport or harbor. However, to reenter Taiwan you should apply at NIA for a Re-entry Permit prior to your departure.

4. Alien residents may receive visits for the purpose of census checks from officers of a precinct police station between January and March of each year.

5. An applicant may authorize a third person to file his/her application. 6. The fee for renewal of an Alien Resident Certificate that has been

damaged or lost is NT$500. Note: If you change the address of living, please modify it at NIA, or you will be charged the other fees by NIA.

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For Resident Visa Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 3-5 Fl., 2-2 Chi-Nan Rd, Sect 1, Taipei 2-2 3-5 http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=2 Transportation: Taipei MRTXindian Line (Red) (Taipei Train Station NTU Hospital) For Alien Residence Certificate (A.R.C.) National Immigration Agency (Taoyuan County) 1F. 106 Hien-Fu Rd, Taoyuan City 106 1

http://www.immigration.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1092844&ctNode=32289&mp=2

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PART C BEFORE LEAVE FOR HOME

COUNTRY Process of Leaving School

This is must-do, please follow the steps for signing away. Step 1 Office of International Affairs Pick up the application form Step 2 Dormitory Service Center Step 3 Relevance Departments

(Department Office, Library, PE Office, General Affairs Office, etc.) Step 4 Office of International Affairs Step 5 Registry Office return student ID

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Process of Check-Out Dormitory

For withdrawing dormitory, please remember to:

1. Apply one month before your departure.

2. Make sure you have cleaned up your room before you withdraw from the dormitory.

3. Fill in the application form.

4. Submit the application form together with one photocopy of your passport to the Dormitory

Service Center.

Wait for 14 days, and then you will

5. get a check

6. be able to cash it at the First Bank on the campus with your passport, student ID card and

ARC (if you have it). (The Bank opens on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:45~11:45 in the

administrative building 1F)

7. be ready to go anytime

* The application form is available at the Office of International Affairs.

Notice: this is must-do for dorm dwellers, you will get at most NTD1,000 deposit back after this application.

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APPENDIX

Location of NCU and Famous Spots

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Units in NCU

These are some units at NCU you should know:

Unit When you may need it Location Office Hour

Office of International Affairs

exchange affairs, exchange students courses selection, living assistance

1st floor, Center of Innovative Incubator

8:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday

http://oia.ncu.edu.tw/index.php Cashier pick up payment slip

(for admission only) 1st floor, Administration Building

8:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Registry Office register and receive student ID (for admission and apply for proof of enrollment)

3rd floor, Administration Building

8:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Library borrow books, use computers

Library Sunday~Friday 8:00~23:00 Sat.:8:00~17:00

http://www.lib.ncu.edu.tw/e/ewelcome.php Computer Lab use computers Computer Lab Monday~Friday

8:00~23:00 weekends and holiday: 9:00~16:00

Health Center emergent medical treatment, outpatient service, and traumatic medical treatment

1 st floor, Chung-Cheng Library

8:00am-5:00pm,

Monday to

Friday

Post Office deposit and withdraw money

Post Office 8:00am-5:00pm,

Monday to

Friday

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NCU Map

http://oia.ncu.edu.tw/files/campusmap-s.jpg

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FORM 1

National Central University Foreign Exchange Student Airport Pick-up Form

Personal Information

Name First name Last name

Email Address

Home School

Arrival Information

Arrival Date

(dd/mm/yy)

Arrival Time

(pm/am)

Flight Number

Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________________

Notice: 1. Students who need Airport Pick-up must complete this form. 2. The pick-up time is only available from 9 AM to 17 PM. 3. The pick-up service is free of charge. 4. This form should be submitted at least 10 days before departure by email or fax. 5. Contact Information:

Lotus Hsu Office of International Affairs Tel:+886-3-4227151 ext. 57084 Fax:+886-3-4276543 Email: [email protected]

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FORM 2 National Central University

Dormitory Application Form *For Exchange Students Only

** To be completed while applying for Exchange Program **

Date _____M /______D /__________Y Name _______________________________________ Nationality ____ ______________________ Study Period Fall /Year ________ Spring /Year _______ Date of birth _____M /_____D /_________Y Sex Male Female Passport # _____________ Expiration Date ____M /____D /________Y Field of Studies at NCU ()_________________________ Year ________ E-mail _________________________________________ Person to Contact in Emergency _______________________________________ Relationship ________________________ Phone # ___________________

(To be completed by National Central University, ) Dormitory __________ Room ____________ Dorm Fee NTD______________ Appliance NTD________________ Deposit NTD_______________ Total NTD_______________ Coordinators Approval ___________________________ (To be completed and kept by applicants after arrive in Taiwan )

Name Student ID Dorm Number Amount

Dorm Fee NTD_________ Appliance NTD _________ Deposit NTD ___________ Total NTD ______________

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Regulation

1. Please keep the voice down and be respectful of the rights of other students.

2. Drinking, gambling, fighting, and smoking are strictly prohibited.

3. Students should not tamper with electrical fixtures and built-in furniture, other than the ones allowed such as lamp, hair-dryer, fan, radio, shaver, computer, etc.

4. Re-renting the room does not allowed.

5. Cooking, burning or bringing in cooking utensils in dormitory is prohibited.

6. The student will be asked to repair or replace any damaged items at his/her own expense.

7. It is prohibited to entertain or accommodate visitors in your room.

8. No party and pet allowed in dorm.

9. () At the time of withdrawal, the resident is responsible for returning the room in the same condition that it was when he/she entered the residence. If for any reason this is not possible, a charge will be made for cleaning.

10. Please do not violate the dormitory rules stated or intentionally, carelessly destroy dormitory properties.

11. Keep the payment receipt carefully, you may need it anytime in any case.

12. Please apply for check-out procedure ONE MONTH before your departure.

1,000 1,000 * Upon check-in, I have paid the key deposit of NTD1,000. I understand that the deposit shall be

refunded to me only after completing the check-out procedure. If I am unable to complete the

check-out procedure, I acknowledge the loss of the deposit.

Signature _______________________ Date _____ M/______ D/________ Y

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Useful Link

Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=2 National Immigration Agency http://www.immigration.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=2 Tourism Bureau http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/ Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport http://www.taoyuan-airport.com/english/index.jsp Taoyuan County Police Bureau http://www.tyhp.gov.tw/english/english.htm Bureau of National Health Insurance http://www.nhi.gov.tw/English/webdata/webdata.aspx?menu=14&menu_id=527&webdata_id=3236&WD_ID=527 Taiwan Railways Administration http://163.29.3.96/TWRail_EN/index.aspx Taiwan High Speed Rail http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/?lc=en Taipei Metro http://english.trtc.com.tw/MP_122032.html National Palace Museum http://www.npm.gov.tw/en/home.htm Information for Foreign http://iff.immigration.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=T002