Dates to Note
Registration
July 20－August 26
Complete online registration and dormitory application during this period.
Payment
August 28
Deadline for tuition and other fee payment.
Arrival & Classes
September 7
International student arrival and first day of classes.
Course Selection
September 7－24
Online and paper-based course add/drop period.
Important Dates
Please review the following important dates and complete each item within the required period. Some items may affect registration, dormitory application, tuition payment, course enrollment, and arrival arrangements.
Reminder: Dates, times, locations, and procedures may change according to official announcements. Please check emails, freshman groups, and announcements from the Office of Global Affairs regularly.
Important Dates Overview
| Date | Event Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20－8/26 | Fill Out Freshman Online Registration System | Complete the Freshman Online Registration System at: https://recruit.tcu.edu.tw/WebRegister/Login.aspx Available from 8:00 AM, July 20 to 5:00 PM, August 26, 2026. |
| 7/20－8/26 | Dormitory Application | Fill out the Dormitory Application Form and the Student Dormitory Consent Form in the Freshman Online Registration System. Available from 8:00 AM, July 20 to 5:00 PM, August 26, 2026. |
| 8/15－9/7 | Mandarin Proficiency Test for International Students | Online test. Test notifications will be sent via email, so please check your inbox regularly. |
| 8/28 | Deadline for Tuition and Other Fee Payment | Senior students will assist in guiding you to pay at CTBC Bank, Taiwan Cooperative Bank, or at convenience stores. Download payment slips at: https://goo.gl/uld9Ub International remittance is available but may take about 10 business days. Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) takes 3－4 business days; Mail Transfer (M/T) takes 10－14 business days. Kindly make the payment via Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) to prevent any impact on your course registration. |
| 9/2 | Uniform Measurement | Please follow the time and location assigned by the Office of Student Affairs for uniform measurements. For missed measurements, refer to the Office of Student Affairs’ announcements on Uniform Reissues. |
| 9/7 | International Student Arrival | Ensure communication with the Office of Global Affairs (OGA) to receive proper guidance upon arrival in Hualien. |
| 9/7 | First Day of Classes | Classes begin. |
| 9/7－9/24 | Course Add/Drop Period | Online course add/drop: From 7:00 AM, September 7 to 12:00 AM midnight, September 18, 2026. Paper-based course add/drop: From 8:00 AM, September 21 to 5:30 PM, September 24, 2026. |
| 9/15 | Deadline for Submission of Freshman Health Examination Data Non-Group Check-ups | Please refer to the Tzu Chi University Freshman Health Examination page: https://health.tcu.edu.tw/?page_id=810 |
| 9/21－10/9 | Online Confirmation of Course Selection Results | Check official course enrollment information by logging into the iCan system: http://ican.tcu.edu.tw/login.aspx |
| 10/2 | Welcome Event for International Freshmen | Details of the event, including time and location, will be announced in the freshman group. Please stay tuned for announcements from the Office. Attendance is mandatory for international students. |
Tip: Tuition payment, course add/drop, and course confirmation are closely related. Please complete tuition payment on time and confirm your course enrollment result in the iCan system during the confirmation period.
Quick Checklist
Before August 26
- Complete Freshman Online Registration.
- Complete Dormitory Application.
- Check email for Mandarin test notifications.
Before September 7
- Pay tuition and other fees by August 28.
- Complete uniform measurement on September 2.
- Keep in touch with OGA before arriving in Hualien.
After Classes Begin
- Complete course add/drop within the required period.
- Submit health examination data by September 15 if needed.
- Confirm course selection results in iCan by October 9.