In the spring semester of 2026, Chongqing University welcomed over 80 international students from 27 countries, including South Korea, France, and Thailand. Having traveled across mountains and seas, they gathered on the university campus with dreams of learning and exploration, officially embarking on a new journey as international students in China. To help international freshmen quickly integrate into campus life and adapt to their academic environment, the University’s International Student Affairs Center meticulously planned and organized a series of orientation activities, providing comprehensive services and support to ensure a smooth start to their studies in China.
One-Stop Orientation Services: Efficient, Convenient, and Warm
On March 3, staff from the International Student Affairs Office and student volunteers arrived early to provide “one-stop” registration services for new students, including information verification, visa processing, housing registration, tuition payment, insurance enrollment, and student ID card distribution. The entire process was orderly and efficient, offering great convenience to the international students arriving on campus for the first time. To create a warm and ceremonial welcome atmosphere, the venue featured creative photo backdrops incorporating campus cultural elements, attracting many new students to stop and take photos. Many new students remarked that the university’s meticulous and thoughtful arrangements made them feel a deep sense of warmth and genuine care from the moment they arrived on campus, filling them with anticipation and hope for their future study abroad experience. Swipe left or right to view more
Orientation Workshop: Integrating into Campus Life, Embarking on the Journey of Dreams
On March 5, the International Student Affairs Center held a freshman orientation session in Room 504 of the Main Academic Building on Campus A. Chen Ying, Deputy Director of the Center, extended a warm welcome to the new students, expressing her hope that they would not only master their academic disciplines at Chongqing University but also embrace multiculturalism and strive to become friendly ambassadors for cultural exchange and inter-university cooperation. Following this, staff members from the Center provided detailed explanations on attendance requirements, housing management, campus activities, medical insurance, and other matters, helping new students gain a comprehensive understanding of campus life and laying the groundwork for a smooth transition into their academic journey. Swipe left or right to view more
After the session, international student volunteers led the new students on a campus tour. From the library and gymnasium to the dining halls and dormitories, the volunteers provided detailed explanations along the way, allowing new students to gain a firsthand familiarity with the various functional areas of the campus and further bridging the gap between them and the university community. Swipe left or right to view more
Legal and Safety Education Lecture: Strengthening Defenses to Safeguard Your Study Abroad Experience
On March 12, the International Student Affairs Management Center organized a legal education lecture for all new international students, featuring a guest speaker from the Exit-Entry Administration Detachment of the Shapingba District Public Security Bureau. During the lecture, the officers systematically explained visa management regulations and key precautions for studying abroad by referencing relevant laws, regulations, and typical cases. They provided detailed guidance on practical procedures such as visa extensions and residence permit applications, while also issuing risk warnings regarding common safety hazards like telecommunications and online fraud. This helped enhance the new students’ understanding of laws and regulations and strengthened their awareness of legal compliance and safety precautions. Following the lecture, the officers conducted on-site visa interviews for the students to ensure that each student’s visa application was compliant and valid, thereby clearing the way for a smooth start to their studies. Swipe left or right to view more
With this, the series of orientation activities for international students for the Spring 2026 semester at Chongqing University has successfully concluded, and all international freshmen have officially embarked on their academic journey. Students from all corners of the globe will now dedicate themselves to their studies and forge lasting friendships on this fertile ground, experiencing firsthand the profound heritage and unique charm of China’s outstanding culture in Chongqing, the City of Mountains and Rivers. The International Student Affairs Management Center will continue to provide comprehensive and personalized services and support to international students, helping them successfully complete their studies, shine on the Chongqing University campus, and write their own brilliant chapters of their study abroad experience.
