--If you have been admitted to Beijing Normal University and are about to come to China for study, what do you need to do?
After receiving the admission notice, applicants should begin their pre-arrival preparations for coming to China, which include but are not limited to: applying for a visa, arranging accommodation, completing registration, purchasing insurance, and so on.
For detailed information, please refer to the 《International Student Handbook for New Students》：
－Beijing Campus 2026 International Student Handbook (Beijing)
－Zhuhai Campus 2026 International Student Handbook (Zhuhai)
Should you still have questions after consulting the handbook, please feel free to contact the International Students Office.
--What is the procedure for applying for a visa to study in China?
New students should apply for a study visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate by presenting the Admission Notice and the Confirmation Form for International Students (JW201/JW202 Form) / Short-Term International Student Information Form (DQ Form) issued by our university, along with any other documents required by the Chinese embassy or consulate.
The Admission Notice can be downloaded from the BNU International Student Application System.
The Confirmation Form for International Students (JW202 Form) and the Short-Term International Student Information Form (DQ Form) will be sent via email within ten working days after the issuance of the Admission Notice. Please be sure to check your email inbox for messages from email addresses ending in @cscsc.edu.cn.
The Confirmation Form for International Students (JW201 Form) will be issued by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) via email after the scholarship has been officially confirmed.
Please print the Admission Notice and the Confirmation Form for International Students (JW201/JW202 Form) / Short-Term International Student Information Form (DQ Form) by yourself, and use them as supporting documents for your visa application
--Important Dates
Beijing Campus：
July 1, 2026 – Dormitory reservations open.
August 30, 2026 – Dormitory check-in begins.
August 31, 2026 – Airport pick-up service day.
August 31, 2026 – Registration day opens. Please complete your registration during the period from August 31 to September 11, 2026. For detailed instructions, please refer to the International Student Handbook for New Students.
Zhuhai Campus：
August 28, 2026 – Undergraduate registration day. Please complete your registration during the period from August 27 to August 28, 2026.
September 6, 2026 – Graduate registration day.
Please refer to the dates above when making your travel plans to China.
--How do I book on-campus accommodation?
Beijing Campus:
Newly admitted students will receive a dormitory reservation link from the International Students Office after admission. Please register an account and log in to the "International Student Management Service Platform" to book your on-campus dormitory. Please note that the number of on-campus beds is limited – students who do not complete the reservation will need to arrange off-campus accommodation on their own. For the specific reservation period and link, please refer to the International Student Handbook for New Students.
Zhuhai Campus:
New students at the Zhuhai Campus do not need to make a reservation – dormitory accommodation will be arranged uniformly by Phoenix School.
--How do I book the airport pick-up service?
Beijing Campus:
New students at the Beijing Campus should log in to the International Student Online Service System (https://bnu.17gz.org) to reserve the airport pick-up service during the reservation period from July 1 to August 21, 2026.
The pick-up service for this semester will be available on August 31, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
If you miss the reservation deadline, you may still board the pick-up vehicle by presenting your Admission Notice to the university volunteers at the airport. Our volunteers will be waiting near the "International Arrivals" exits at both Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport, holding a blue sign with the university's name.
Zhuhai Campus:
The Zhuhai Campus offers a pick-up service for new students at the Tangjia Airport Shuttle Bus Stop in Zhuhai. Please have your Admission Notice ready for verification when you arrive. The specific pick-up time will be announced in a separate notice.
--If I have questions about course selection, who should I contact?
If you have any questions regarding course arrangements or other academic matters, please refer to the 《International Student Handbook for New Students》and contact your school/college for consultation.
--Contacts
International Students Office – Beijing Campus
Website：http://iso.bnu.edu.cn/
Zhuhai Campus ：
Website：https://io.bnuzh.edu.cn/index.htm
