Information for Muslims
The University provides dedicated prayer rooms for Muslim students and faculty members. There is also a Muslim Student Association on campus where members will gladly help you navigate life in Taiwan as a Muslim.
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Commencement
A solemn yet intimate occasion, each year, the University’s commencement ceremony is based on the NCHU motto–integrity, austerity, refinement, and diligence–which has inspired generations of graduates to serve their community and give back to society. Through the commencement ceremony, we hope to strengthen graduates’ ties with their teachers and alma mater, bless them with wonderful memories and best wishes, and launch them towards their goals in life.
Academic Ethics
1. Target:nn1) Full-time faculty members and research fellows must complete six hours of academic ethics training during their term of employment. Newly appointed personnel must complete training within one year of reporting for duty.nn2) Part-time faculty members and full- and part-time research fellows must provide proof of at least six hours of training at the time of their appointment.nn3) Personnel not described above who are part of an NCHU research project must provide proof of at least six hours of training at the time of their appointment or the commencement of the project.nn2. Recognized academic ethics training courses:nn1) Courses offered by the Center for Taiwan Academic Research Ethics Educationnn2) Academic research ethics courses offered by the Universitynn3) Academic research ethics courses offered by regional learning resource centersnn4) Epigeum–Research Integrity and CITI Program coursesnn5) Other academic research ethics courses approved by the UniversitynnFor items 2) to 5) above, a certificate of completion issued by the organizing institution is required.
NCHU-Funded Grants:Book and Instrument Grant
1. In principle, each full-time faculty member of the University may receive the grant up to three times in their first 10 years of employment.nn2. This grant is intended only for the procurement of instruments, books, and electronic resources. faculty member must first attempt to secure funding from external sources (such as the Ministry of Education, National Science and Technology Council, Council of Agriculture, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Economic Affairs) before they apply for this grant.nn3. In principle, faculty member that have requested full funding from external agencies but are subsequently granted only partial funding will be given priority. The grant amount may not exceed NT$500,000 or the amount of funding provided by the external agency, whichever is smaller.
NCHU-Funded Grants:Academic Development Grant
1. Pursuant to the NCHU Directives for the Management of Revenues and Expenditures from Industry-Academia Collaboration Projects, the purpose of this grant is to enhance the quality of research and the University’s general development.nn2. The following units and individuals are eligible for the grant:nn1) NCHU units organizing an international or national scholarly conferencenn2) Organizers of scholarly activities that are attended by NCHU faculty members and students and/or individuals not affiliated with the Universitynn3) International experts/scholars who are engaged in academic research at the Universitynn4) NCHU faculty members whose papers are accepted by a scholarly journalnn5) NCHU faculty members and students who are going abroad to present research findings, give lectures, or participate in academic exchangesnn6) Organizers of training workshops for faculty members and students from NCHU and foreign academic institutions
NCHU-Funded Grants:Outstanding Academic Performance Grant
1. Eligibility: NCHU faculty members who have had their writings (including papers in SCIE-/SSCI-/A&HCI-indexed journals and academic books and book chapters) officially published or cited in the previous calendar year are eligible to apply.nn2. Application deadline: Around March each year; exact dates to be announced by the Office of Research and Development.nn3. Application method: Please fill out the online application form on the NCHU R&D Portal, print out the application form, have it signed by your supervisor, and submit it to the Academic Development Division, Office of Research and Development.nn4. Results will be announced following a review process in June.
Pre-Graduation School-Leaving Procedures
Look here for information on school-leaving procedures.
Life at NCHU (Introduction to NCHU Student Clubs)
Our school’s student clubs and autonomous organizations are divided into nine categories: autonomous, musical, technical, academic, artistic, religious, sports, service, and fellowship.
In the 113 academic years, there were 90 formal clubs,48 autonomous organizations, and 7 preparatory clubs.
Updated Date 2025.02.13
Class Counseling Service
1. Introduction:
Each counseling session is led by a professional counselor who guides participants to better understand themselves and their ideas, thoughts, and attitudes toward life through a series of explorative, topic-based activities. If you and your classmates are interested, sign up for a session or ask your academic advisor to do it.
2. Application procedures:
(1) Download the application form from the Health and Counseling Center website.
(2) Email the completed form to counsel@nchu.edu.tw.
(3) Applications must be submitted at least 20 days in advance. A staff member will call or email you within 3 business days of receiving your application to confirm the appointment details.
(4) Three days before the appointment, the staff member will call you again to confirm the contents of the counseling session and the necessary preparations on your part.
(5) After the counseling session, participants are required to fill out a feedback questionnaire.
Updated Date 2025.02.17
Student Research Paper Award
Currently enrolled NCHU students who have had academic papers published under the auspices of the University are eligible.nnApplicants must be the first or corresponding author of the thesis.The thesis must be a full academic journal article published in SCIE (Science Citation Index Expanded), SSCI (Social Sciences Citation Index), or A&HCI (Art & Humanities Citation Index).nnPlease submit a photocopy of the published paper as it appears in the journal (or a copy of the final draft along with the proof of acceptance/publication), obtain the signature of your advisor, and submit the application to the head of your department, the dean of your college, and the Chief of the Student Life Division for approval.