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義守大學
2014 Fall Semester
Incoming International Students
Handbook
Office of International Affairs
Address: No. 1, Sec. 1, Syuecheng Rd., Dashu District 84001, Kaohsiung City,
Taiwan, Republic of China
Telephone Number: (886) 7-657-7711, ext. 2093-2098 (OIA)
Fax：(886) 7-657-7472
E-mail : oia@isu.edu.tw
Website：http://www.isu.edu.tw/international
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Table of Contents
A. Important Information……………………………………………………….1
B. Reminders……………………………………………………………………2
C. Important Dates……………………………………………………………...3
D. School Calendar……………………………………………………………..4
E. Entry Visa and Resident Certificate (ARC)…………………………………5
F. Tuition & Other Required Fees, Accommodation Fees, Insurance Premiums,
Possible Miscellaneous Fees and Tuition Calculation………………………5
G. Scholarship, Work Permit and Service Education………………………….11
H. Payment…………………………………………………………………….13
I. Course Registration………………………………………………………...14
J. Airport Pick-up Services…………………………………………………...15
K. Currency Exchange and SIM Card Application……………………………15
Appendix
[Appendix 1]
[Appendix 2]
[Appendix 3]
[Appendix 4]
[Appendix 5]
Photos of Dormitory
Maps of Main Campus and Yanchao Campus
Transportation Information
Housing Regulations (Summarized)
Authorization of Credit-card Payment
Forms Submitted When Arrival
[Form 1]
[Form 2]
Housing Check-in (submit to dormitory administrator when arrival at ISU)
Consent to Authorize for Emergency Medical Treatment to I-Shou
University (submit to OIA on New Student Orientation Day)
Information Replied Online (http://www.isu.edu.tw/pickup)
[Info 1] Admission Acceptance Confirmation & Housing Reservation
[Info 2] Arrival Information (Pick-Up Request)
[Info 3] Hotel Reservation for Parents/Relatives
[Info 4] Parents Meeting Attendance
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A. Important Information
Welcome on board. Once you register and become a student at ISU, you ought to follow the
laws of Taiwan (R.O.C.) as well as the regulations and policies of ISU. If you have any questions,
please consult the Office of International Affairs (OIA) or pertinent units on campus.
1.
Address of Main Campus: No. 1, Sec. 1, Syuecheng Rd. Dashu District 84001, Kaohsiung
City, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2.
Fax：(886)7-657-7472
3.
E-Mail：oia@isu.edu.tw
4.
OIA Facebook Page：https://www.facebook.com/isuoia
5.
ISU International Student Association：http://www2.isu.edu.tw/site/304/5
6.
ISU Info for Incoming International Student：http://www.isu.edu.tw/international
7.
Phone Numbers you can call：
(a) When you are not in Taiwan
Office Hours
(Mon.-Fri：08：00 - 17：00)
Office Close Hours
Please call：(886)7-657-7711,
ext. 2093-2098
Please call OIA staff at
(886)-978-244-113
(b) When you are in Taiwan（Please use the pay phone in Taiwan）
Office Hours
(Mon.-Fri., 08：00 -17：00)
Office Close Hours
Please call：07-657-7711,
ext. 2093-2098
Please call OIA staff at
0978-244-113
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summer temperature is around 28-38℃, and winter temperature is around 10-25℃
9.
Adapter (Taiwan standard：110V, 60Hz)
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B. Reminders
Table 1 - Important Documents to be taken with you
Submit to
No.
Items
OIA upon
Registration
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1
Passport (original copy)
2
Identification card from your original country
3
Visa entering Taiwan
4
Flight ticket
5
Diploma & transcript verified by ROC overseas office
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4 ~ 6 passport-size photos (at least 3.2cm from head to chin, with
white background)
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Health certificate (Form B)
Consent to authorization for emergency medical treatment to
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I-Shou University (see Appendix 5, must be signed by one
Guardian)
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Contact information of relatives or friends in Taiwan
Table 2 - Personal Items
No.
Items
1
Personal Medicine
2
Personal Hygiene Products
2
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C. Important Dates
No.
Events
Dates
Confirm within 1 Week upon receipt of the
Admission Letter
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Online:
※ Please reply Admission Acceptance
Confirm Admission Acceptance
Confirmation & Housing Reservation online and
upload photo for making student ID card.
(http://www.isu.edu.tw/pickup)
Apply for an entry visa by August 31st, 2014. See
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Apply for an entry visa
more details about visa application at
http://www.boca.gov.tw/
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Book Airline Ticket
Please pay Tuition and Other
Required Fees, Language Lab Fee,
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Computer Lab Fee,
Accommodation Fee, Student
Accident Insurance Premium, and
Health Insurance Premium.
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Course Registration
Please fly directly to Kaohsiung International
Airport between September 9th -10th.
Please pay by either of the following methods:
1. Wire by September 11th (refer to page 12 for
detailed information)
2. Pay on site on International Student
Registration Day on September 11th.
Please register course by September 7th (refer to
page 14 for detailed information)
Reply by August 31st, 2014.
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Online:
※ Please reply Arrival Information, Hotel
Request Pick-up Service on Arrival
Reservation for Parents/Relative, and Parents
(including students and parents)
Meeting Attendance online.
(http://www.isu.edu.tw/pickup)
Airport Pick-up Services
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Available only at ：
September 9th (Tue.) to September 10th (Wed.),
(a) Kaohsiung International
2014
Airport(Arrival Lobby)
(b) Taiwan High Speed Rail
※ Please check into Dormitory with
[Form 1] Housing Check-in
Zuoying Station (in front of
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Starbucks Coffee)
(c) see Appendix 3 for detailed
information.
Date：September 10th (Wed.), 2014
Time：10:00 AM
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Parents Meeting
Location：Office of International Affairs
(OIA, 1F, International College
Building, Main Campus)
Date：September 11th (Thu.), 2014
Time：8:30 AM
Location：Office of International Affairs (OIA, 1F,
9
International College Building, Main
International Student Registration
Campus)
※ Please turn in to OIA staff
[Form 2] Consent to Authorize for Emergency
Medical Treatment to I-Shou University
Date：September 12th (Fri.), 2014
Time：8:30 AM
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New Student Orientation Day
Location：Office of International Affairs (OIA, 1F,
International College Building, Main
Campus)
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Term begins / school opens
ED September 15th (Mon.), 2014
（TBA on ISU OIA website）
D. School Calendar
To be abbounced on ISU OIA website.
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E. Entry Visa and Resident Certificate (ARC)
1. Please apply for “Resident Visa” for entering Taiwan before leaving for Taiwan. If you are a
student of Language Center transferring to a degree program, please change your status from
“Visitor Visa” to “Resident Visa”, and renew your present Resident Certificate (ARC). See
more details at http://www.boca.gov.tw/
2. Please submit your ARC application materials, along with NTD 2000 fee, to OIA staff
within 7 days after arriving in Taiwan.
3. ARC Extension: The ARC expires after one year of its application. Please submit the
extension materials, along with the NTD 1000 fee, 3 days after the school starts to OIA staff,
or go apply at the National Immigration Agency (NIA) on your own.
F. Tuition and Other Required Fees, Accommodation Fees, Insurance Premiums,
Possible Miscellaneous Fees and Tuition Calculation
I-Shou University adopts the semester system, enrolling students (including transfer students) of
fall and spring semesters. There is no course offered during summer vacations. However, some
summer courses are available for students to register when enough students sign up to the course
after surveying, and the fees will be charged individually based on the University’s announcement.
The 2014 Fall Semester begins on September 15th, 2014 and ends after the final exam in January,
2015. Students who enroll for the spring semester of 2015 will join the class with fall semester
students of 2014 without having separate courses offered.
ISU scholarship recipients should note that if the scholarship is awarded for one academic year,
it will be divided into two equal portions to be granted in two semesters, and the payment will be
received from the first enrollment semester. The scholarship will be canceled according to the
regulations if the recipient drops out or has been suspended for any reason.
1. Tuition and Other Required Fees, Accommodation Fees, Insurance Premiums, &
Possible Miscellaneous Fees
All fees for the 2014 Fall Semester announced by the University are expressed in New
Taiwan Dollars. Students should calculate in New Taiwan Dollars accordingly. Please see the
following tables for more details.
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Table 3 - Tuition & Other Required Fees (Language Lab & Computer Lab Fees Excluded)
Fall Semester
Departments/Institutes (Master’s & PhD Programs Included)
(Per Semester)
(in New Taiwan Dollars)
Dept. of Electronic Engineering (Master’s & PhD Programs Included), Dept. of
Electrical Engineering (Master’s & PhD Programs Included), Dept. of
Information Engineering (Master’s & PhD Programs Included), Dept. of
Industrial Management (Master’s & PhD Programs Included), Dept. of
Materials Science & Engineering (Master’s & PhD Programs Included), Dept. of
Chemical Engineering, Dept. of Mechanical & Automation Engineering
(Master’s Program Included), Dept. of Biomedical Engineering (Master’s
Program Included), Dept. of Communication Engineering, Institute of
Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering (Master’s & PhD Programs Included),
Dept. of Civil & Ecological Engineering (Master’s Program Included), Dept. of
Culinary Art, Dept. of Digital Media Design, Dept. of Film & TV, and Dept. of
Creative Product Design
55,373
Dept. of Business Administration (Master’s Program Included), Dept. of Finance
(Master’s Program Included), Dept. of Accounting, Dept. of Information
Management (Master’s Program Included), Dept. of Healthcare Administration
(Master’s Program Included), Dept. of International Business, Dept. of Public
Policy and Management (Master’s Program Included), Dept. of Health
Management, Dept. of Leisure Management, Dept. of Tourism, Dept. of
Hospitality Management, and Postgraduate Programs in Management (College
of Management)
47,994
Dept. of Applied Mathematics and Dept. of Biological Science & Technology
(Master’s Program Included)
54,232
Dept. of Nursing, Dept. of Medical Imaging & Radiological Sciences, Dept. of
Physical Therapy, Dept. of Occupational Therapy, and Dept. of Nutrition
55,495
Dept. of Applied English (Master’s Program Included), Dept. of Mass
Communication, and Dept. of Applied Japanese (Master’s Program Included)
45,405
MBA Program of College of Management (IMBA)
72,500
Dept. of International Business Administration (International College), Dept. of
International Finance (International College), Dept. of International Tourism &
Hospitality (International College), and Dept. of Entertainment Management
(International College)
72,500
School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate
145,000
Language Lab Fee (for sophomores of the daytime division)
530
Computer Lab Fee (for freshmen and sophomores of the daytime
division and new transfer students)
830
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Table 4 - Accommodation Fees
Room Types
Fees (in New Taiwan Dollars)
$26,600 (includes a deposit of $3,800 and the first-period housing fee of
Triple Bed Room at
Main Campus
(en-suite)
Electricity Fees are
Charged quarterly
based on the electricity
meter.
$22,800, $3,800 per month.
Deposit will be refunded when the contract
for the second period is terminated.
Contract for First Period (6 months): September 1st, 2014 ~ February
28th, 2015.
Contract for Second Period (5 months): March 1st, 2015 ~ July 31st, 2015
(at a housing fee of $19,000, $3,800 per month.)
※ The residential period can be extended until the end of August, 2015
upon application. No extra accommodation fee will be charged for the
extension, only resident needs to pay electricity fee for the month.
$12,400 (No deposit is required and electricity fee is included. The
Room for 4 beds at
Main Campus
(shared bathroom)
dormitory is closed during winter and summer vacations. Extra fees will
be charged when residents move to triple rooms during vacations.)
Contract Period: September 9th, 2014 ~ January 16th, 2015.
※ The accommodation fee for the spring semester (February, 2015 ~
June, 2015) is $12,400 as well.
$19,000 (No deposit is required and electricity fee is included.
Triple Bed Room at
Yanchao Campus
(for students of College
of Medicine)
Contract Period (5 months): September 1st, 2014 ~ January 31st, 2015.
※ The accommodation fee for the spring semester from February 1st,
2015 to June 30th, 2015 (5 months) is $19,000 as well, $3,800 per
month.
※ Extra accommodation fees for summer vacation will be charged,
$3,800 per month (July and August).
Remarks:
(a) Bedding (pillows, mattress, summer quilts, etc.) can be bought from suppliers at the dormitory
management office when you move in. The price range is between NT$1,200~NT$1,500.
(b) The dormitory will be able to deliver the housing items to students during the office hours from 8
am to 6 pm. For those who check in the dormitory after office hours, the dormitory management
office will provide free blankets for temporary use.
(c) Please hand in the housing check-in form to the dormitory administrator on duty when arrival at
ISU.
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(d) All the scholarship recipients have to stay in the dormitory for the 1st year. Otherwise,
scholarships will be canceled according to the policy
(e) Please refer to Appendix 4 for important summary of Dormitory Regulations.
Table 5 - Insurance Premiums
Items
Student Accident
Insurance
Fees(in New Taiwan Dollars)
$240 (upon open tendering price)
$3,000
1. Students who have stayed in Taiwan for 180 days and have left Taiwan
only once for less than 30 days are qualified for applying for the
Health Insurance
(After staying in Taiwan
for 6 months, students
may apply for the
National Health
Insurance program.)
National Health Insurance program. When booking airplane tickets for
going home during the summer vacation, students must pay attention
to the total days of the trip (not to exceed 30 days) in order to be
eligible to apply for the National Health Insurance program.
2. From the 2015 spring semester, students who are ineligible for the
National Health Insurance program should pay the Health Insurance
premiums according to the regulations.
3. The National Health Insurance premiums will be charged from the
2015 spring semester for a period of 6 months. The monthly premium
is about $749 and the total amount for one semester is about $4,494.
Remarks:
The University may collect the insurance premiums along with the tuition of the 2014 fall semester
and apply for the insurance for students. Please refer to the website for more details on the National
Health Insurance (http://www.nhi.gov.tw/english/index.aspx).
Table 6 - Possible Miscellaneous Fees after Enrollment
Items
Fees (in New Taiwan Dollars)
$2,000. The University helps students to apply for the Alien Resident
Alien Resident
Certificate
Certificate to the National Immigration Agency. (If the 2-inch photo fails
to meet the photo requirements, s/he needs to pay for taking new photos.
The photographer contracted with the OIA can be hired on the day of
registration. Photo-taking fee is about $350.)
Health Examination
$500
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About $500~$1,000 per textbook. The price depends on each instructor’s
Textbooks
choice.
1. Living expenses vary with individual situations. The lowest living
expenses are about $6,000 per month, and the general living expenses
Living Expenses
are about $10,000 per month.
2. Please prepare $3,000 extra in advance to buy daily necessities and
bedding during the first week of arrival.
Stamp Engraving
About $50 (for opening a bank account)
Prepaid SIM card
About $500 per card
Materials and Intern’s
Uniform
1. Material Fee: About $5,000 ~ $8,000 per semester
2. Intern’s Uniform: About $7,500 (Required by Dept. of Tourism, Dept. of
Hospitality Management, Dept. of Culinary Art, etc.)
Accommodation during
Winter and Summer
About $3,800~ $4,500 per month
Vacations
2. Calculation of Tuition and Other Required Fees (for 2014 Fall Semester)
Please pay the following fees during the specified period: Tuition and Other Required Fees,
Language Lab Fee, Computer Lab Fee, Accommodation Fee, Student Accident Insurance
Premium, and Health Insurance Premium.
Table 7 - Examples of Calculating the Tuition and Other Required Fees
Tuition and Other Required Fees + Language Lab Fee + Computer Lab Fee +
Calculation Accommodation Fee + Student Accident Insurance Premium + Health Insurance
Formula
Premium = Total Amount for Fall Semester – Scholarships = Total Payables (in New
Taiwan Dollars)
Student A: a freshman of the Dept. of Electronic Engineering lives in a room for four
Example A
people at the Main Campus without any scholarship.
Total Payables: 55,373 + 0 + 830 + 12,400 + 240 + 3,000 = 71,843
Student A: a freshman of the Dept. of Electronic Engineering lives in a room for four
Example B
people at the Main Campus, and is awarded the scholarship of 120,000/year. The
scholarship awarded in the 2014 spring semester is 60,000.
Total Payables: 55,373 + 0 + 830 + 12,400 + 240 + 3,000 = 71,843 – 60,000 = 11,840
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Student A: a freshman of the Dept. of Electronic Engineering lives in a room for four
Example C
people at the Main Campus, and is awarded the scholarship of exemption from the
tuition and other required fees for two semesters.
Total Payables: 55,373 + 0 + 830 + 12,400 + 240 + 3,000 = 71,843 – 55,373 = 16,470
Student A: a freshman of the Dept. of Electronic Engineering lives in a room for four
Example D
people at the Main Campus, and is awarded the scholarship for 60,000/year. The
scholarship awarded in the 2014 spring semester is 30,000.
Total Payables: 55,373 + 0 + 830 + 12,400 + 240 + 3,000 = 71,843 – 30,000 = 41,840
Student A: a freshman of the Dept. of Electronic Engineering lives in a room for four
people at the Main Campus, and is awarded the scholarship of exemption from 50% of
Example E
the tuition and other required fees for 2 semesters.
Total Payables:
55,373 + 0 + 830 + 12,400 + 240 + 3,000 = 71,843 – 55,373/2 =
44,157
Student A: a sophomore of the Dept. of Electronic Engineering lives in a room for four
Example F
people at the Main Campus without any scholarship.
Total Payables: 55,373 + 530 + 830 + 12,400 + 240 + 3,000 = 72,373
Please contact OIA for further inquiries: Tel: (886) 7-657-7711 ext. 2092~2098; email:
oia@isu.edu.tw; Website: http://www.isu.edu.tw/international.
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G. Scholarship, Work Permit and Service Education
1. Scholarship
(a) The total amount of scholarship per year will be divided by two and granted in two
respective semesters.
(b) All scholarship recipients are required to live on campus during the first year studying at
ISU, and participate in OIA organized activities. Scholarship will not be granted if you
decide not to live in the dormitory.
(c) The exemption of Tuition and Other Required Fees, Language Lab Fee, Computer Lab
Fee, Student Accident Insurance Premiums, and Health Insurance Premiums will be
automatically conducted. If your billing shows a balance, please pay upon registration. If
there is any remaining amount of money from your scholarship, it will be refunded to
you.
(d) Graduate Programs：
 If you are granted with 1st year scholarship only, you are not qualified to apply for the
International Student Scholarship from the second year on.
 For those who are granted two years or three years scholarship, you shall receive the
scholarship only when you complete your first academic year with an 85-point GPA.
The score on moral conduct shall be above 80 with no violation of ISU regulations
and policies.
(e) Undergraduate Programs：Scholarship recipients are responsible for re-applying the
scholarship from the second year on. Applicants MUST meet the following criteria：
 You must enroll as a 16-credit-hour full time student. GPAs of the previous academic
year must be top 20% in the class.
 Your score on moral conduct shall be above 80 with no violation of ISU regulations
and policies.
(f) Time and Dates for Scholarship Re-application：Students who enrolled in the fall
semester MUST re-apply through OIA in the first week of June; those who enrolled in
the spring semester MUST re-apply in the last week of December.
(g) The scholarship will be revoked if the recipient：
 fails to complete registration for the semester when scholarship is awarded;
 retains enrollment eligibility for later;
 or transfers to another university.
(h) The scholarship recipient will be requested to return the full amount of scholarship
awarded if he/she drops out or has been suspended from ISU for any reason.
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(i) Scholarship will be discontinued for a student who returns to ISU after semester(s)- long
hiatus, or with moral conduct score less than 80, or with records of violating ISU
regulations and policies.
(j) See scholarship information and applications at http://www.isu.edu.tw/international
2. Work Permit
International students who wish to work in Taiwan (either on campus or off campus) are
required to apply for and obtain a work permit before starting a job. International students are
qualified to apply for work permit after registration. OIA will assist qualified students with
the application of work permit. Please note that if you hold a job without applying for a work
permit, you may be fined for NT$30,000 to NT$150,000. Please mind your own safety when
considering a job.
3. Service Education
Service education is a compulsory course and required for all the ISU students either native or
foreign students. Students have to take it for two semesters to graduate. Students should
report to Office of Student Affairs on the first floor of Administration Building at the
first week of semester to check the meeting points and the periods they have to do the
service. Students should meet up at the meeting points with the team leaders who will let
them know what to do.
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H. Payment (all the payments should be made in New Taiwan Dollars)
1. Overseas wire transfer:
(a) Name of Bank/Branch：Land Bank of Taiwan, Kang Shan Branch.
(b) Address：285 Kang Shan Rd., Kang Shan District, Kaohsiung City 82041,
Taiwan, R.O.C.
(c) TEL：+886-7-6216102
(d) FAX：+886-7-6213119
(e) SWIFT：LBOTTWTP034
(f) Beneficiary：I-Shou University
(g) Account No：034-051-03613-3
 Currency exchange rate will be calculated on the date of the transaction, and full payments
in New Taiwan Dollars will be transferred to the account of I-Shou University. Also
students themselves have to pay the service fees charged by bank.
 Please write down student’s name and major on the wiring order, and fax or email the
wiring order to IOA for confirmation. OIA’s Tel：+886-7-6577711 ext. 2093-2098；E-mail:
oia@isu.edu.tw；Fax: +886-7-6577472.
2. On-site credit card payment:
Cashier, 1st flr., Administration Building, I-Shou University.
3. Credit card payment by fax：
(a) Fill out payment authorization form (in NTD) in the attachment shown as Appendix 5.
(b) Write down student’s name and major on “Appendix 5” and fax or email “Appendix 5”
to OIA. OIA’s Tel：+886-7-6577711 ext. 2093-2098；E-mail: oia@isu.edu.tw；Fax:
+886-7-6577472.
(c) All credit card payments should be made in New Taiwan Dollars, and currency
calculation depends on the issuer bank.
4. On-site cash payment：
(a) Cash in New Taiwan Dollars：Cashier, 1st flr., Administration Building, I-Shou
University.
(b) Cash in US Dollars：Cashier, 1st flr., Administration Building, I-Shou University.
Currency exchange rate is calculated on the date of the transaction.
5. Services for cash safekeeping：
If students carry a great amount of cash, Cashier of ISU will provide temporary services for
safekeeping, please contact to OIA if you need a safekeeping of cash before opening a bank
account.
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I.
Course Registration
1. Students are expected to take 16-25 credits at the first three academic years. Students
enrolled at the School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate may take 16-28 credits in
each semester. For graduate students, the maximum is 16 credits.
2. When students enter the information system of ISU, they will notice all required courses
for the 1st year students are already added. Please do not make any change.
3. For selective courses, please refer to the following instruction:
 The log-in ID and password are the same as those of a student’s ISU webmail. Please
change password after signing in for the 1st time. (ID and Password will be notified before
school starts.)
 ID : isu10201007d (all the letters are undercase)
 Password : 10201007D (uppercase)
4. Online course registration schedule: from 9 am to 11:59 pm, September 1st ~ September 7th ,
TBA on ISU Website: Academic Affairs.
5. For Course Registration, please refer to
http://www2.isu.edu.tw/interface/showdoc.php?dept_id=4&levelid=598&dept_mno=03
6. For the English version of Laws and Regulations of the Curriculum, please refer to
http://www.isu.edu.tw/interface/showdoc.php?dept_id=9&levelid=4533&dept_mno=031
Should students have any questions, they may consult their program/department assistants
during the course registration introduction section on the 12th during New Student Orientation.
can add or drop courses during the 1st week after school starts.
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You
J.
Airport Pick-up Services
1. By August 31st, 2014, please reply Arrival Information (Pick-Up Request) on line at
http://www.isu.edu.tw/pickup, or via email at oia@isu.edu.tw, or fax to (886)7-657-7472.
(a) You are advised to arrive at I-Shou University (ISU) between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, from
September 9th (Tue.) to September 10th (Wed.), 2014. If you cannot arrive at ISU
during the above time, please also notify us so that your housing could be arranged
accordingly.
(b) Airport Pick-Up Services are only available from September 9th (Tue.) to 10th (Wed.),
2014. Other than these dates, please come to ISU on your own. Taxis and public
transportations are available at the Kaohsiung International Airport and Taiwan High
Speed Rail Zuoying Station (please refer to Appendix 3).
(c) Meeting Points (please refer to Appendix 3):
(1)Kaohsiung International Airport: Arrival Lobby. You shall see OIA Volunteers with
yellow jacket and welcome sign.
(2)Taiwan High Speed Rail Zuoying Station: In front of the Starbucks Coffee stand, You
shall see OIA Volunteers with yellow jacket and welcome sign (please refer to
Appendix 3).
(d) If you arrive before September 9th and check in to the dormitory, extra fees would be
applied.
(e) If you have any questions concerning pick-up services we provide, please contact OIA at
(886) 7-657-7711, ext. 2093-2098.
K. Currency Exchange and SIM Card Application
1.
It is recommended that you exchange New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) in the banks at the airport.
Or you can exchange currency at the E-Da Mall service counter located on Zone A. Please
notice that the rates might be different from the banks.
2.
After obtaining your ARC or ROC Uniform ID No., you can open a savings account in the
post office on campus.
The post office only accept NTD cash. No foreign currencies
accepted.
3.
ISU provides temporary safe deposit box before you open a savings account.
4.
You may also withdraw cash from ATM machines on campus or near campus with your credit
cards or ATM cards.
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5.
Apply a cell phone SIM card：You may apply online before leaving for Taiwan at
https://123.cht.com.tw/webecss/sn157.htm or you can apply at the cell phone service counter
when arriving in the airports of Taiwan. OIA will also assist you with the application of a
SIM card on New Student Orientation Day, yet longer period of waiting time is expected.
6.
Important References：
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C.
Kaohsiung International Airport
(Taiwan)
website: http://www.kia.gov.tw/
website: http://www.boca.gov.tw/
phone: (886) 7-805-7631
phone: (886) 2-234-32885
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Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)
website: http://www.taoyuan-airport.com
website: http://www.thsrc.com.tw
phone: (886) 3-398-2143
phone: (886) 2-406-63000
Cellphone service counters in the airports
Location
Service Hours
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Everyday, 08:00-21:00
(Terminal 1 Inbound Lobby)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
08:00-21:00 (open year round)
(Terminal 2 Outbound Lobby)
Kaohsiung International Airport
Monday-Friday, 08:30-12:30;
(Outbound)
13:00-17:00
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[Appendix 1] Photos of Dormitory
*Dormitory 1 (4-bed room)
*Dormitory 3 (3-bed room)
*Yanchao Campus Dormitory (3-bed room)
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Accommodation
ISU dormitories are fully equipped. Access is monitored and controlled by security guards. Fees
are subjected to minor adjustments yearly or bi-yearly.
 Environment
1.
Dormitory 1：Facilities include recreation area, laundry room, periodical room, study room,
indoor exercise room, and coin-operated laundry machines and dryers. Each room has
internet access and air conditioner, in addition to the basic necessities. Four students share
one room of approximately 288 sq. ft. (total number of beds for male students: 1616; for
female students: 1756)
2.
Dormitory 3：Facilities include large common indoor area for reading, small-group
gathering, and meeting visitors;. Each room has internet access and air conditioner, in
addition to the basic necessities. Three students share one room of approximately 288 sq. ft.
 Dormitory Allotment
Foreign students who apply for on-campus living are given priority.
 Dormitory Management
1.
Student dormitory management regulations are enumerated at the website of the Office of
Student Affairs.
2.
Male and female dormitories are physically separated and have separate entrances. Services
are provided by the personnel who include an administrator, security guards and work-study
students.
3.
Male students are not allowed to enter female students’ dormitories or floors. Female
students cannot enter male students’ dormitories or floors, either. Students who break
the rules will be punished.
4.
The curfew period is from 23:30 to 06:00. Students who plan to stay overnight outside or
come back late must formally notify the administrator in advance.
 Apartment Rental：
Some apartments or rooms are available for rent in nearby residential communities. Students
with off-campus living in mind should pay close attention to the terms specified in the contract
before signing, particularly with regard to (a) reasonableness of rent, (b) length of rental period, (c)
amount of deposit, (d) time and method of payment, (e) penalties for contract violation, (f) options to
extend rental period. Personal identification document(s) of the landlord should be examined and
recorded, preferably with the help of an accompanying Taiwanese friend.
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Third Dormitory
Office of International Affairs
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I
International House
First Dormitory
E-Da Bus stop/
E-Da mall Zone A
[Appendix 2] Map of Main Campus
Map of Yanchao Campus
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[Appendix 3] Transportation Information
If you cannot arrive in Kaohsiung on the dates when pick-up services are available, please come
to ISU on your own. Notification to OIA will be appreciated in order to confirm the arrangement of
your accommodation. Please contact OIA at 07-6577711, ext. 2093-2098 or 0978244113.
I.
Flights to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)：

Arrive at KHH→ ISU main campus or Yan Chao campus
By Taxi：It takes about 30 minutes and the fare is about NT$500-700.

Arrive at KHH → Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) Zuoying Station→ ISU main campus
or Yan Chao campus
1. Take the rapid transit (metro-RED line) to THSR Zuoying Station. It takes about 30 minutes
to travel from the airport to Zuoying. The fare is about NT$50 per person.
2. By E-Da Bus (Route 8501) (THSR Zuoying Station → ISU main campus)：from Station Exit
1, go to Platform 5 for E-Da Bus, which costs about NT$50-70. And the ride is about 30
minutes.
3. By E-Da Bus (Route RED 52) (THSR Zuoying Station → ISU Yan Chao campus)：from
Station Exit 1, go to Platform 5 for E-Da Bus, which costs about NT$50-70. And the ride is
about 30 minutes.
II. Flights to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE):
Ideally, you should fly to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH). However, if you are unable to
do so, please follow the information below to get to ISU：

Step 1：Arrive at Taoyan International Airport→ THSR Taoyuan Station
When arriving at the airport, please take the shuttle bus to THSR Taoyuan Station. There is a
bus stop outside Terminal 1(B1) and Terminal 2(1F) respectively. It takes about 15 minutes to
travel from the airport to THSR Taoyuan Station. The fare is NT$30 per person.

Step 2：THSR Taoyuan Station → THSR Zuoying Station
It takes about 90 minutes to travel from Taoyuan to Zuoying. The fare is approximately $1,500
per person.

Step 3：THSR Zuoying Station →ISU main campus or Yan Chao campus
1. By Taxi：The fare is about NT$500.
2. By Bus：Take E-Da Bus (Route 8501) (Route RED 52) to main or Yan Chao campus, which
cost about NT$50-70. And the ride is about 30 minutes. Please refer to above instructions.
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Please provide the ISU address to the taxi driver.
To Main Campus
司機先生您好，請送我到：
義守大學-校本部 大門口警衛室
地址：高雄市大樹區學城路一段 1 號
To Yanchao Campus (Medical school)
司機先生您好，請送我到：
義守大學-燕巢分部校門口警衛室
地址：高雄市燕巢區角宿村義大路 8 號
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THSR Zuoying Station: Exits 1 & 2
Exit 2
Exit 1
Bus Platform 5
E-Da Bus
Starbucks Coffee at Zuoying Station
ISU
Pick up point
Bus Platform 5
Volunteer in uniform for pick-up services
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E-DA Bus: Route 8501 & Route Red 52
ISU Main Campus
(service available
for certain hours)
THSR
Zuoying
Station
To ISU
Main
Campus
E-Da Mall
Zone A Stop
ISU
Yanchao Campus
Medical School
THSR
Zuoying
Station
To ISU
Main
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Kaohsiung International Airport Arrival Lobby
ISU Pick-up
point
Taoyuan International Airport Arrival Lobby
Shuttle
bus to
THSR
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R16 - Zuoying Station
(KMRT / THSR / Taiwan Railway)
R4 - Kaohsiung
International
Airport
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[Appendix 4] Housing Regulations (Summarized)
1.
During their stay at the dormitory, residents are banned from exchanging or transferring the
dorm vacancy with others or moving into other dorm rooms unless with prior consent from the
University. Violators will be punished in accordance with relevant regulations and rules.
2.
Residents shall check dormitory properties and supplies distributed to them after moving in and
before moving out. They are held liable for compensation in case of any damage to or loss of
dormitory properties.
3.
Residents shall clean the dormitory area under the guidance and supervision of dormitory cadre
members. Those who refuse to do the cleaning will be punished in accordance with relevant
regulations and rules.
4.
Dormitory Curfews: Residents shall make registration or file an application at the dormitory
management office if they want to enter or leave the dormitory during dormitory curfews (11:30
p.m. ~ 06:00 a.m.). Those who refuse to do so will be banned from entering or leaving the
dormitory and punished in accordance with relevant regulations and rules.
5.
Nighttime Roll Call: Nighttime roll calls are made once or twice every month. Residents shall
file an application for leave of absence in advance if they want leave the dormitory or stay
elsewhere overnight.
6.
Those who miss the roll call and haven’t filed an application in advance will be punished in
accordance with relevant regulations and rules. Moreover, those who have missed the roll call
for three times within one semester or five times within one academic year will be disqualified
from reapplying for dormitory accommodation or drawing lots for dormitory vacancies for a
period of one year.
7.
Residents who have been registered as returning late for three times will be punished in
accordance with relevant regulations and rules. Moreover, those who have been registered as
returning late for six times within one semester will be disqualified from reapplying for
dormitory accommodation or drawing lots for dormitory vacancies for a period of one year.
8.
Meeting Guests: Residents are allowed to meet guests from 08:00 a.m. through 08:00 p.m.
Guests are required to complete due procedures before entering the dormitory.
9.
Residents must not bring guests of the opposite sex into the dormitory, enter areas where
residents of the opposite sex live, or allow non-residents, relatives or friends to stay overnight.
10. Dormitory Security: It is strictly prohibited to:
 use personal electrical appliances which may endanger fellow residents;
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 keep illegal or dangerous substances, explosives, firecrackers or fireworks;
 smoke, drink, cook or gamble (including possessing mahjong tiles or other gambling
paraphernalia); and
 keep pets (such as cats, dogs, fishes, snakes, guinea pigs and lizards).
11. Residents who repeatedly violate relevant regulations and rules and show no sign of
improvement will receive severer punishment or even be evicted from the dormitory.
12. Dormitory Cleanliness: Residents who have failed the dormitory cleanliness inspection for three
times will be punished in accordance with relevant regulations and rules. Moreover, those who
show no sign of improvement after being notified or fail the recheck of the dormitory cleanness
competition will be banned from reapplying for dormitory accommodation.
13. Residents must dispose of waste according to relevant rules and must not place waste in public
spaces (such as hallways, bathrooms, stairways or drinking fountains) to create a healthy and
clean living environment. Those who show no sign of improvement after being reported or
exhorted will be punished in accordance with relevant regulations and rules. Repeated offenders
or those involved in a serious violation will be evicted from the dormitory, and at the same time
be banned from reapplying for dormitory accommodation or drawing lots for dormitory
vacancies.
14. Residents who are found to have violated any provision of the Housing Regulations or
dormitory-related rules will be punished depending on severity. Those involved in a serious
violation will be evicted from the dormitory or become disqualified from reapplying for
dormitory accommodation for the coming academic year.
 gambling or playing mahjong at the dormitory;
 bringing guests of the opposite sex into the dormitory without prior consent or
 sneaking into the dormitory where residents of the opposite sex live;
 transferring a dorm vacancy to a third party without prior consent;
 seriously violating government or university regulations regarding garbage disposal;
 having been found to commit theft, or be involved in activities which are illegal or
jeopardous to public security and order at the dormitory; or
 having received warnings and demerits which constitute one major demerit.
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[Appendix 5] Authorization of Credit-card Payment
(Filled by Cardholder)
□VISA □MASTER □JCB
Issuer Bank：______________________________
CVV2：□□□ (the last 3 digits behind your card)
Cardholder’s Name：______________________________
Cardholder’s Identification No./Passport No.：______________________________
Cardholder’s Birthday：□□□□/□□/□□(YYYY/MM/DD)
Cardholder’s Phone No.(Office)：______________________________
Cardholder’s Phone No.(Home)：______________________________
Cardholder’s Address：
Credit-card No.：□□□□-□□□□-□□□□-□□□□
Expiration Date：□□/□□(MM/YY)
(Filled by Merchant / ISU)
Merchant’s No.：______________________________
Purchase Date：□□□□/□□/□□(YYYY/MM/DD)
Purchase Amount：
(New Taiwan Dollars)
Authorization Code：□□□□□□
Merchant’s Name：______________________________
Merchant’s Identification No.：□□□□□□□□
____________________
Merchant’s Address：
Merchant’s Holder：______________________________
Merchant’s Phone No.：______________________________
Merchant’s Fax No.：______________________________
The information mentioned above is important. Please fill in each column about credit card instead
of leaving them blank. According to the statement, Cardholder agrees that if he/she purchases or uses
the goods, he/she must pay all the amount on this sheet to the Issuer Bank.
Cardholder’s Signature：
Land Bank in Taiwan
Student’s name: _____________________________ major: ____________________________
(Please write down student’s name and major, fax or email this form to OIA, ISU.
OIA’s Tel：+886-7-6577711 ext. 2093-2098；E-mail: oia@isu.edu.tw；Fax: +886-7-6577472.)
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[Form 1] Housing Check-in (submit to dormitory administrator)
1. Personal Information and housing application (個人資料與住宿房型)
Major
Student #
系級
學號
Chinese
name
中文名
English name
外文名
Room
□
3-bed room (International House III on Main Campus)
3 人房 (校本部國際三館)
□
3-bed room (Dormitory on Yanchao Campus)
3 人房 (燕巢分部宿舍區)
□
4-bed room (Dormitory I on Main Campus)
4 人房 (校本部第一宿舍區)
房型
2. Housing Check-in 住宿報到 (Dormitory administrator will deliver the following items to
students when they check in at the dormitory.)
Item
Content
Administrator
項目
內容
管理員簽章
Room
equipment
□ Key
鑰匙
寢室設備
(宿舍管理員)
Suppliers
□ Mineral water
生活用品
礦泉水
□toilet paper
衛生紙
□paper cups
紙杯
(宿舍管理員)
3. Housing Check-in after hours or at night 下班時間或夜間住宿報到
Item
Content
Administrator
項目
內容
管理員簽章
bedding
for lending
□ Blanket
毛毯
免費寢具
借用
(宿舍管理員)
We are able to deliver the housing items to you during the office hours from 8 am to 6 pm. We
will provide a special service for that you can borrow a free blanket for temporary use. Please hand
in the housing check-in form to the dormitory administrator on duty. If you have any questions,
please contact the dormitory administrator on duty. 請務必攜帶本報到單至宿舍管理員處報到，入
住後如有任何問題，請向值班住宿管理員反映。
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[Form 2] Consent to Authorize for Emergency Medical Treatment to
I-Shou University
Dear Family Members:
The University is devoted itself to creating a superior environment for learning and physical &
mental health of international students who are far away from home to study in Taiwan. During
his/her stay in Taiwan, in case of emergency, he/she will not receive medical treatment unless the
hospital obtains an Admission Agreement or a Surgery Consent Form signed by his/her direct lineal
ascendant. If you don’t manage to cope with this situation in time, you may authorize the University
to grant authorization to escort medical personnel of the University in signing relevant
agreements/consent forms. As the University cares about students’ health and safety and has full
respect to your decision, a consent form is enclosed herewith in response to a potential emergency.
Please kindly check the appropriate box to express your decision and affix your signature to the
consent form, and then have the student to return the signed consent form to the University to clarify
responsibilities.
Faithfully yours,
I-Shou University
I, the undersigned, am the legal guardian/direct lineal ascendant of
with the
Department of
in I-Shou University. In case of emergency medical treatment, I
hereby
□
agree to authorize the University to grant authorization to escort medical personnel of the
University in signing the Admission Agreement and Surgery Consent Form, and I shall bear all
liabilities for any consequence caused thereof.
□
disagree to authorize the University to sign the Admission Agreement and Surgery Consent
Form, and I shall bear all liabilities for any consequence caused thereof.
To I-Shou University
Legal Guardian ( for a minor): _________________________(Signature)
Direct Lineal Ascendant (for a grown-up):_______________________(Signature)
Mobile: _______________________
Contact Person in Taiwan: _______________________
Telephone for Immediate Contact: _______________________
Date: _________ / _________ /_________ (YYYY/MM/DD)
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Please fill out the following admission information online:
http://www.isu.edu.tw/pickup
Dates
Reply
Remarks

1
Please Confirm
◎ Admission Acceptance
Within 1 Week
Confirmation &
Upon Receipt of the
Housing Reservation
Admission Letter
Card and to reserve
dormitory space.

All students should fill out
arrival information even if
they do not request pick-up
services.

OIA will provide hotel
reservation services to
parents and relatives upon
◎ Arrival Information
(Pick-Up Request)
2
Reply by
August 31st, 2014.
◎ Hotel Reservation for
Parents/Relatives
◎ Parents Meeting
Attendance
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Remember to attach an
e-photo or digital photo
(at least 3.2cm from head
to chin) for Student ID
requested.