Orientation, counsellors and campus rules for international students: Articles 25 to 29
Order No. 42 tells the university what it must do for you after you arrive: educate you on Chinese laws, school rules and local customs, and appoint counsellors who handle information, consultation and activities. It also sets the campus limits on festivals, student associations and religious activity. Five articles cover this: Articles 25 to 29. Order No. 42 is published in Chinese. The English wording below is this site's translation of the Chinese text.
Orientation and counsellors (Article 25)
Article 25 says the university shall educate international students on Chinese laws and regulations, school rules and regulations, national and campus conditions, and China's fine traditional culture and customs. The purpose is to help you become familiar with your study and living environment as quickly as possible.
The same article says the university shall set up counsellor posts for international students. These counsellors find out what international students need in their studies and daily life, and they provide information, consultation, and cultural and sports activity services in good time.
Article 25 sets the number of counsellors against the number for Chinese students. The ratio of counsellors for international students shall not be lower than the ratio of counsellors for Chinese students. Counsellors for international students enjoy the same treatment as counsellors for Chinese students.
Article 25 gives no fixed ratio. It sets the ratio only against the ratio for Chinese students.
Sports, cultural and voluntary activities (Article 26)
Article 26 says the university encourages international students to take part in sports and cultural activities that are good for physical and mental health. It also says the university provides convenient conditions for them to take part.
The same article says international students may take part voluntarily in public-interest activities. It also says they may take part in celebrations of major Chinese festivals.
The university generally does not organize military training or political activities for international students.
Article 26 names no particular sport or cultural activity.
Celebrating your national festival on campus (Article 27)
Article 27 says that with the university's consent, international students may hold activities celebrating an important traditional festival of their own country. These activities take place at places and within a scope designated on campus.
The article sets two limits. The activities must not contain content that opposes or attacks other countries or nations. They must also not contain words or conduct that violate public morality.
Article 27 names no festival.
Student associations (Article 28)
Article 28 says that with the university's approval, international students may form friendship associations on campus.
The associations may operate within the scope set by Chinese laws and regulations. They accept the guidance and management of the university.
Article 28 names no procedure or time limit for the approval.
Customs, beliefs and religious activity (Article 29)
Article 29 says the university shall respect the ethnic customs and religious beliefs of international students. It also says the university does not provide venues for religious activities.
The article sets one further rule for campus. Preaching, religious gatherings and any other religious activity must not be carried out on campus.
Questions people ask
Who must the university provide for international students after they arrive?
Article 25 says the university shall educate international students on Chinese laws and regulations, school rules, national and campus conditions, and China's traditional culture and customs. It also says the university shall set up counsellor posts for international students. The ratio of these counsellors shall not be lower than the ratio of counsellors for Chinese students.
Can international students celebrate their own national festival on campus?
Article 27 says that with the university's consent, international students may hold activities celebrating an important traditional festival of their own country. The activities take place at places and within a scope designated on campus. They must not contain content that opposes or attacks other countries or nations, and they must not contain words or conduct that violate public morality.
Can international students set up their own association on campus?
Article 28 says that with the university's approval, international students may form friendship associations on campus. The associations may operate within the scope set by Chinese laws and regulations, and they accept the guidance and management of the university.
Can international students hold religious meetings on campus?
Article 29 says preaching, religious gatherings and any other religious activity must not be carried out on campus. It also says the university does not provide venues for religious activities.
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Checked 11 October 2026
This page is an unofficial summary. It is not published by or affiliated with the Ministry of Education, the China Scholarship Council or any university, and it is not legal advice. The official text and the current notice of the university or authority handling your case prevail if they differ.