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NCHU Collection

The NCHU Collection is located in the reading area on the 1st floor of the library and features a cozy and comfortable reading nook, as well as an exhibition area where the works of NCHU faculty are displayed. You are welcome to visit the reading room and savor every moment of your time in it.

Book Donations

The library processes book donations according to the “The National Chung Hsing University Library Guidelines for Donating Library Materials”.
Donors are asked to fill out the National Chung Hsing University Library Donated Library Materials Processing Form and List of Donated Library Materials and e-mail them to huitin@dragon.nchu.edu.tw. Alternatively, donors may hand copy of each form to staff at the Circulation Desk.

Courses and Resources

Eager to learn more about the resources and services available at the NCHU Library? Looking to improve your research skills? If so, you may want to explore the following options:- Take a self-learning course online – Sign up for a mini-instruction course – Sign up for the library instruction courses – Faculty can request Library Instruction for their classes

Leaving Procedures for Undergraduate Students

To complete the school-leaving process, graduating students must first complete all the necessary procedures required by the NCHU Library, which are different for undergraduate students and graduate students, as detailed below.

Reference service

The Reference desk provides library patrons with information about the library resources and services of the Library, whether via the Internet, telephone, email or in person. A “frequently asked questions” (FAQs) section is also available.

Email

Email accounts issued to NCHU students and faculty members may only be used for official or academic research purposes.

Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)

Wireless Internet may be accessed via an authentication webpage. NCHU faculty members and students can select the “NCHU” network and enter their email address and password to get connected.

Scholarships for International Students

The Taiwanese Government offers a variety of scholarships for international students. Please direct your inquiries to the Taiwan consular office in your home country. The University offers the NCHU International Scholarship available to both new and current students. Semesterly teaching assistant stipends are also available to graduate students who serve concurrently as teaching assistants.

Student Visas

International students must obtain an alien resident visa at the Taiwan consular office in your home country before entering Taiwan. You must then apply for an alien resident certificate (ARC) on the National Immigration Agency website within 30 days of your arrival. Regular international students should be able to obtain an ARC that is valid for anywhere from 1 to 3 years, which may be renewed upon expiry.

Work Permit (for international students)

International students who wish to work in Taiwan (including in NCHU laboratories) for additional income must apply for a work permit. Once all tuition and fees are paid for the semester, students may apply online for a work permit valid for 1 year. Each student may work up to 20 hours per week (excluding summer/winter vacation). Violators’ permits will be revoked.