Pre-departure Handbook

I. Preparation
Visa
International students must apply to the Chinese Embassy for Visa X.
The applicants presented to the embassy should include the following materials:
a. Admission Notice issued by LNCU;
b. Visa Application for Foreigners to study in China (Form JW202);
c. Physical Examination Record for Foreigners and and your blood test report.

Items for registration
Make sure to take all the original documents of the following items:
a. Admission notice
b. Valid passport
c. JW 202 form
d. Original High school leaving certificate, academics transcripts

What to pack
Some suggests to bring to China:
a. Clothing
Winter and summer clothes are both necessary. In winter the temperature is between minus 10 degree to Minus 20 degree. Warm clothes are needed when you stay outside while your room have air condition and warm enough. In summer the temperature is between 20 degree to 30 degree. T-shirts and skirts are necessary.
b. Electrical equipment
Electricity supply system in China is 220V. The plug and the socket may be incompatible, so please check before departure. Multi-function power cords, transformers can be used to solve the problem and you can prepare in advance.

Book room
LNCU provides private room, single room and twin room. Students should contact admission office to book room at least two days before depart for China.

Inform arrival information
Students should inform admission office the arrival details, including flight number, date and time of arrival at Shenyang two days before departure.

How much Money to bring
a. Cost of living
It would cost 1000 to 1500 Yuan per month for living, including food, telephone, transportation etc.
Currency exchange service is available at Shenyang airport and the banks closed to LNCU. At the first few days about 500 USD is necessary for daily use.

II. Direction to arrival at LNCU
Option I: Shenyang Airport pick up service
LNCU provide free airport pick up service one week ahead of class begin
Other time airport pick up service charge 300 RMB (around 50 USD)

Option II: Taking Taxi to LNCU (around 150RMB)
Please show this to the taxi driver after you find a tidy-look taxi with a taximeter and an electronic screen on the inside back at Shenyang Taoxian International Airport.
您好, 出租车司机师傅! 请帮忙把这位国际学生送到
辽宁传媒学院 留学生公寓，谢谢！
“Hello, please take me to International Students Apartment,
Liaoning Communication University.”
地址：沈阳市沈北新区沈北路30号（辽宁传媒学院）
Address: No.30 Shenbei Road Shenbei New Area, Shenyang
(After your payment of the taxi)
请给我出租车发票。
Please give me the receipt for the taxi fee.
After your arrival of LNCU，please register at reception and office221 Students’ Administration Office, International Education College.
TEL：+86-24-89745600
Mobile: +8615040329475 (William Wang) or +8618302494636 (Anderson Sun)
Registration Office Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00－12:00；13:00－17:00
For arrival after Office Working Hours, please get registration at reception
TEL: +86-24-89745600
Tips:
1. For flight information, please surf the following websites:
Taoxian Airport : http://www.taoxianairport.com
Air China : http://www.airchina.com.cn/func/av.jsp

2. For Taxi information
a.Shenyang Taoxian Airport provides taxi stops at the exit of the terminal.
b.Please take a taxi with official certification at the airport. Don’t forget your
belongings when getting off.
c.Please pay attention to the charge standards on the windows of the taxi, and
the service supervision card of the taxi driver.
d.Taxi fare from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Liaoning Communication University is around 150 RMB.
e.Road toll and bridge toll of 5 RMB will be afforded by passengers.
3.If you need airport pick up service from LNCU, please make a order and send flight
details three days before your arrival.

III. Enrollment Procedure for New Students
Step I: Apartment Registration
Check-in and pay 500 RMB for bedding then proceed for registration of finger print.

Step II: Students Registration (Student Administration Office)
1. Registration (get Chinese name and student No.)
2. Take photos
3. Fill the Registration Form. Documents needed are: i. 2 copies of front page of the passport and 1 copy of the visa page.
4. Admission Notice.
5. Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW202 Form), Transfer letter is required for transfer student.
6. Fill the application form for internet and pay 20 RMB for Dining Card. (fill the form in room 102)
7. Apply for Student ID Card.
8. Show the registration form and get the invoice for payment. (new students must pay for 1 year tuition and accommodation fee).

Step III: Class Registration
•For Majors study students(Teaching Office)
1. Buy books and get the timetable.
2. For transfer students, please submit your Transcript.
•For Chinese Language study students (Chinese Language Research Office)

1. Buy books and get the timetable.
2. For language level testing

Step IV: Fees Payment
Note: All payments must be done through Chinese bank card except for the insurance of 600 RMB which must be paid in cash.

Step V: Resident Permit
Documents needed for Resident Permit are 1 copy each of the front page and visa page of your passport.
Police Station Registration: Students must register at Daoyi Police Station with their passport within 24 hours from the time of arrival.
Note: You can show this sentence to the taxi driver and he will take you there. 您好，我想去道义派出所，谢谢！

Medical Examination:
Documents needed:
1. Passport.
2. 1 copy of Admission Letter.
3. 1 copy of the front page and the visa page of your passport.
4. 2 passport size photos.
5. 683 RMB for Medical Examination fee and about 100 RMB for transportation.

Note:
1. A night before the scheduled Medical Examination, students must not eat and drink after 10:00 pm until the examination finishes.
2. The office will arrange the date for your Medical Examination and will inform you in advance. Students should bear the transportation fee.
3. Give 1 original medical result to Mr. William Wang in Room 209 (Zhicun Building).

Requirement of registration for Resident Permit
1. Original passport
2. 1 copy of the police station registration paper.
3. 1 copy of the front page and the visa page of your passport.
4. 1 original medical result.
5. Official documents and JW202 Form
6. 400RMB for within one year and 800RMB for over one year.
7. 20 RMB for photos taken in Immigration Authorities.

Note:
1. Visa will expire 30 days after upon arrival in China. Students must apply for resident permit before visa expires.
2. Students cannot obtain the official documents for immigration unless they have completed all the payments.
3. Students can apply for courier service to send the passport back to the university from Immigration Authority to this address:
Liaoning Communication University, International Education Colege, Person to receive: Mr. William Wang Mobile: 15040329475
4. You can show this sentence to the taxi driver and he will take you there. 您好，我想去北陵正门的出入境管理局，谢谢！

 IV. Fees Refund Policy

a. Students who have been granted approval for leave of absence from their study will not receive any refund of tuition fees, accommodation and other charges during the period of leave of absence. Fees already paid to cover the period will be credited against their future study.
b. Students who have been approved to withdrawal from the university before the beginning of a semester will receive a full refund of tuition fees. Students who withdraw within 15 days of the beginning of a semester will be refunded 80% of the tuition fees paid. Students will not be refunded for any processing fees charged by the bank under any circumstances. Tuition fees will not be refunded to a student who withdraws 15 days after commencement of a semester. After registration in LNCU, students are not allowed to transfer to any Chinese universities. If anyone breaks the regulation, no fees will be refunded. The accommodation charges will be recovered on pro-rata basis. In case of the withdrawal, other costs incurred by the university for the admission/ enrollment process, such as cost of JW201 or JW202 form etc. will also be recovered from the student.
c. Students who have been expelled from the university will not be eligible to receive any refund. In addition, the accommodation charges will be recovered on pro-rata basis.