Important Sources of Information at NTUST (1)

• 2015 International Student HandbookBE SURE TO READ IT AND CONSULT IT OFTEN!!

• NTUST English Website, esp. OIA website

• Your NTUST email account---check it often for bilingual announcements (Note: Subject line may not be bilingual)

Important Sources of Information at NTUST (2)

• Administrative Staff in various offices responsible for international students

• Department office staff• Come to OIA if you need help finding info or

interacting with other university staff

Be sure to ask the BEST and MOST RELIABLE source of information!! Info from classmates is often NOT accurate!!

Points to Emphasize (1)

• Choosing Courses Online: Computer software can handle routine situations. If what you need is NOT routine, be sure to check with Academic Affairs/your department office.

• Graduation Requirements:Requirements are established by faculty committees in your department according to university regulations. A professor CANNOT change or waive the requirements on his own.

• Choosing Courses at Other Universities:See 2015 International Student Handbook

Points to Emphasize (2)

Taking Care of Your Health:• On-Campus Health Clinic: See International Student

Handbook• After-Hours Health Emergencies: Dormitory

Management Center is staffed 24/7 and can arrange to have students taken to a doctor when the Health Clinic is not open.

• NHI Card: See instructions in Student Handbook on how to use it.

Points to Emphasize (3)

Dorms and Dining:• No Cooking Allowed in Dorm Rooms!! (Why??!?)• Small kitchen available behind Dorm Management

Center• Special Food Needs:

Halal and vegetarian food is provided in the NTUST cafeterias. If you have other special food needs, please contact the OIA. We can arrange for a guide to explain ingredients in food available in the cafeteria, so you will know what you can eat and what you should avoid.

• Housing for Students with Families: Must live off-campus, but the university can assist in finding housing.

Points to Emphasize (4)

• Using Library Resources at Other Universities: See International Student Handbook

• E-Resources at NTUST Library: Our library subscribes to many international professional and scientific databases to aid you in your research. Please go to the Library’s English website and click on “E-Resources.”

Points to Emphasize (5)

• University Internet Resources:See International Student Handbook. Also Note: Illegal downloading of any kind is forbidden!

• Taipei City Free Wireless Network:For info on how to sign up and use this network, please see International Student Handbook.

Working in Taiwan After Graduation

• The Taiwan government strongly encourages international students to consider looking for a job in Taiwan after they graduate.

• Taiwan Tech’s Job Fair in March has such opportunities available.

• The OIA also sends notifications of job openings from local companies to our international students.

• If you hope to work in Taiwan, it is best to LEARN MANDARIN!!

Remember!!!

• The OIA staff (IB-402) and Dr. Lloyd (IB-407-2) are always glad to answer questions and help you with any problems!!

Thank you for your attention!!