Welcome to Taichung, Taiwan

Welcome to Asia University

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Orientation for International Students

Speaker: Tsing Zai Wu, Ph.D.

Dean, International College

Sep. 23, 2014

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• In response to recent trends in the globalization of higher education, AU started recruiting international students in 2004.

Introduction

• As of Sept 2014, AU has admitted more than 207 international students from countries such as Indonesia, Mongolia, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Russia, France, German, etc.

• To better serve for international students, AU established its International College (IC) in September, 2010.

• IC aims to provide a better coordination and integration in-campus teaching and research resources for our international students.

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Vision:

To become an prestigious international university.

Core Competencies:

1. Health

2. Caring

3. Innovation

4. Excellence

5. Chinese Literacy

6. English Literacy

7. Information Literacy

8. Professional Domain Knowledge & Skills (department)

University Vision & Core Competencies

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8+1+1 International Programs

College of HealthMaster in Healthcare Administration Master in Biotechnology

College of Computer ScienceMaster in Computer Science &Information Engineering1.Semiconductor Track 2. Computer Science TrackMaster & Ph.D Program in Department of Biomedical Informatics

College of Management International Masters Degree in Business Administration (IMBA) Ph.D in Business Administration Undergraduate Program of International Finance

Dual Degree Bachelor Program in Finance (Taught in English)Dual Degree Bachelor Program in Finance (Taught in Chinese)

College of Humanities & Social SciencesMaster in Psychology

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SOP

International Dormitory Check-in Procedure International Student Course Enrollment

Procedure International Undergraduate Course

Enrollment Procedure International Student Registration Procedure International Student Dual-Degree Course

Enrollment Procedure International Student Emergency Help Procedure International Student Insurance Claim Procedure

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Department Assistant Academic Advisor Department Chair

Questions Related to Academic Studies

Department/Office OfficeExt.Biotechnology Technology H301 6353Business Administration M404 5541

Finance M417 5481

Healthcare Administration I 302 5261

Information Technology I 502 6101 8

Academic Affairs Office General Affairs Office Library International College Center for Language Education College of Management College of Computer Science

I Speak English Desk

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Fill out the following forms and submit them to

the International College (IC).

1. Asia University Scholarship Affidavit

2. Emergency medical Authorization Form

Pay the following fees to the Cashier

Tuition fee (or sign for the waive)

Dormitory fee (or sign for the waive)

Registration

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Receipts of tuition/dormitory/national health insurance

fees.

Starting from this academic year, the university has

designed a new & multipurpose Student ID Card.

Once you’ve completed the registration process, you will

be able to obtain your Student ID card.

You need to use it to apply for your ARC(Alien Resident

Certificate ).

Student ID

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For students who are awarded a monthly stipend, the money will be deposited into your bank account every month on the10th. Please visit IC to sign the monthly stipend form in 20th - 30th of previous month.Service Requirement: You need to choose from the following options to meet your service requirement for a total of 30 hours:1.TA in your own program2. TA at Center for Language Education (TOEFL 550)3. TA at International Language Corner (TOEFL 550)4. Working at the University Library5. Working at IC, other Administrative & Academic Units6. Help with pick-up service at the airport or HSR station7. Help Organize University anniversary or International week activities.

Scholarship

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Requirements to keep Scholarship:1. Undergraduates with an average grade of 75

and above in their previous academic year;2. Graduate students with an average grade of 80

and above in their previous academic year; Otherwise, cancelled. Students who have demerit record, such as

inviting opposite sex to their rooms, drinking alcohol, cooking in the dorm, and other misbehaviors,

Downgraded and/or cancelled....

Scholarship (continue)

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English Language Placement Test

for English Program: TOEFL 500,

(otherwise, free make-up courses)

Chinese Language Placement Test

for Chinese Program: Chinese TOP 80,

(otherwise, free make-up courses)

Language Placement Test

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Chinese Language Programs

  Basic Chinese1. Chinese Grammar (I, II)

中文文法 ( 一 ) 、 ( 二 )2. Chinese Conversation and Listening (I, II)

華語文會話與聽力 ( 一 ) 、 ( 二 )3. Chinese Conversation and Reading (I, II)

華語文會話與閱讀 ( 一 ) 、 ( 二 )4. Hanyu Pinyin

漢語拼音5-1 TOP- Practice Online

TOP 線上練習5-2 Multi-media Material and Applications

多媒體教材與科技應用6. Taiwanese/Chinese Culture and Arts (I)

臺灣 / 中國文化導讀 ( 一 )

For English Program Students

N.B. (1) Courses are available upon request. (2) At least 10 students are required to open a course.

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Why: Health Management

When: October 18 (Saturday)

8:00AM~11:30AM

Who: All New Students

Where: Gym

Fee: NT$600.

If you do not show up that morning for physical check-up, you have do it yourself in China Medical Hospital.

Physical Check-up

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It lists emergency

contact phone number

and other information.

Please put the

emergency contact card

in your wallet.

Emergency Contact Card

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No opposite sex friends (or pets) are allowed in your

room.

Do not raise your voice in the Lobby.

No cooking (no electrical appliances) in the dorm.

No smoking or drinking in the dorm area .

You must stay-in during the curfew hours

(23:30~05:30).

You must not sleep out from Sunday to Thursday.

You must present for the roll-call at 23:30(Sun-Thur).

RESTRICTIONS IN DORMITORY

Any violation or misconduct will lead to a

maximum penalty of expelling from the

dorm without refund.

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Undergraduate international students must

attend compulsory 0-credit course “Service

Learning Education” offered by General

Affairs Office.

Students who are awarded the part of

monthly stipend are required to participate

in some voluntary services, which are

coordinated by the International College.

OBLIGATIONS

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Q & A

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