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Policies on Guidance and Assistance to TKU International Students<= /b>

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1.        &nbs= p; The Policies on Guidance and Assistance to TKU International Stud= ents (referred as “the Policies” thereinafter) are established based= on Article No. 15 of the “Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaki= ng Studies in Taiwan” set up by the Ministry of Education in order to facilitate international students’ studying and living in Tamkang University.

2.        &nbs= p; TKU internati= onal students include overseas students pursuing a degree in Tamkang University<= /st1:PlaceType> and exchange students from Tamkang’s sister universities.<= /p>

3.        &nbs= p; Starting from the completion of registration, TKU international students should abide by the related regulations instituted by Tamkang University and those by the Republic of China, Taiwan. The Office of International Excha= nge and International Education (referred as “the OIEIE” thereinaft= er) is responsible for the guidance and assistance to TKU international student= s, while all other sections/units in the University would assist them in relat= ed businesses of different aspects.

4.        &nbs= p; In each academic year, the OIEIE would hold orientations for new international stud= ents during the first days of a new semester. In the orientations, representativ= es from related sections/units would introduce and elaborate on all related bu= sinesses that new international students should notice. Written materials and docume= nts would also be provided for reference.

5.        &nbs= p; In each academic year, the OIEIE would initiate activities such as cultural tours for international students, familiarizing them with the soci= ety, culture and environment of the Republic of China, Taiwan.

6.        &nbs= p; A handbo= ok for international students that provides information needed for studying and living in the Republic of China, Taiwan, must be compiled and printed by the OIEIE and offered to international students for their refere= nce.<= /p>

7.        &nbs= p; The OIEIE should assist international students in applying for resident visas and ARCs (Alien Resident Certificate) while international students must submit related documents to the OIEIE at least three weeks pr= ior to the expiration date of their visas or ARCs. International students would have to be responsible for any result due to their failure to hand in docum= ents in time.

8.        &nbs= p; The OIEIE should assist international students in joining Student Insurance and the National Health Insurance programs (required for all international students four months after their arrival in Taiwan). The OIEIE may also purchase the above-mentioned insurance on behalf of international students = who have lived in Taiwan= for less than four months upon their request and application.<= /p>

9.        &nbs= p; Academic affairs including the selection, addition and withdrawal of courses for international students should be guided and facilitated by their department= s, and assisted by the OIEIE as a supplementary role.

10.      Informat= ion regarding scholarships for international students must be posted at the web= site of the OIEIE, allowing students to prepare all the required documents and submit their applications within two weeks after each semester begins.<= /p>

11.      International students who have been studying in Taiwan for at least one year = are eligible to apply for work permits, and the applications should be assisted= by the OIEIE under the prerequisite and principle of no any concern over their safety and academic performance and no violation of any related regulations. Detailed information should be posted at the website of the OIEIE.

12.      Affairs regarding rewards, punishments, leave of absence, suspension/ discontinuati= on of school must be processed according to related regulations of the Univers= ity.<= /p>

13.      Special circumstances for international students should be handled according to the following regulations:

(1)       When international students are in need of counseling, the OIEIE should refer them to the Counseling Section of the Office of Student Affairs for professional counseling and guidance.

(2)       In case of serious emergencies, international students should not= ify the military instructors in charge of their safety, as well as the OIEIE, f= or assistance. If necessary, the OIEIE may ask the military instructors and the class tutors of the international students’ departments for further assistance.

(3)       In case of accidents, injuries or deaths for international students, the Office of Military Education and Training, the OIEIE, the departments and the class tutors of the internatio= nal students should jointly attend to the matters.

(4)       Expenses in medical care and/or nursing for international students should be paid by their Student Insuranc= e. International students should be responsible for any excess over the coverage of their insurance.

14.      The Policies are approved at the University’s administrative meetings, and are thus annunciated and in effect. Any revisions of the Poli= cies will follow the same processes as such.