Welcome & Orientation

International Student Registration Flowchart

Pre-Arrival Preparation

  • Step1 Online Pre-qualification
    Log in to the International Student Management System at apply.sysu.edu.cn to upload your X1/X2 visa and academic certificates for pre-qualification review.
  • Step2 Fees Payment
    Buy your insurance at www.lxbx.net and pay your tuition and accommodation fees at pay.sysu.edu.cn.
  • Step3 Self-service Registration
    Activate your NetID, visit the Freshmen Orientation Service at freshman.sysu.edu.cn, download the WeCom app, register and join the SYSU group.

Centralized Verification

Guangzhou South Campus

  • Step4 Formal Verification
    Bring all original documents to the School of Foreign Languages, South Campus, for admission and visa verification.
  • Step5 Claim Documents
    After passing verification, claim your original Admission Notice and the Verification Form for Visa Status.

School Registration & Check-in

  • Step6 School-Level Registration
    Register, claim your Campus Card, and obtain the Information Form at Room 113, Building 415, Guangzhou South Campus.
  • Step7 Dormitory Check-in
    Present your Verification Form and passport at your designated dormitory reception desk to check in.

Post-Registration Legal & Financial Steps

  • Step8 Police Registration
    Within 24 hours of check-in, obtain the Registration Form of Temporary Residence at the local police station.
  • Step9 Medical Exam & Residence Permit
    Book a physical exam and residence permit appointment via the WeChat account “China International Travel Health Care Center”, and update your information on the Management System at iss.sysu.edu.cn.
  • Step10 Financial Registration
    Apply for a domestic bank card and register your account details at the Finance Office Centralized Accounting Center.

 

Guide to Campus IT Services & Account Activation

1. Activate Your NetID

✦ Entry: Visit the Freshmen Orientation Service (https://freshman.sysu.edu.cn) or the Central Authentication Service (https://cas.sysu.edu.cn), and click "NetID Activation".

✦ Information Fill-in: Enter your name exactly as it appears on your passport. If you do not have a surname, enter "Null". For the ID number, enter the last 6 characters of your passport number.

✦ Security Binding: Complete the activation. It is highly recommended to bind your Chinese mobile number for easy password recovery and QR code login.

2. Access SYSU Student Email

✦ Account Format: Your default email address is NetID@mail2.sysu.edu.cn (automatically activated after official enrollment).

✦ Login: Visit the SYSU Email Portal (https://mail.sysu.edu.cn) and log in using your NetID and password.

✦ 2-Step Verification: For security reasons, follow the system prompts to bind your mobile number for SMS verification during your first login.

3. Obtain & Use Your Campus Card

✦ Physical Card: Claim it at your school/department during on-site registration. If your photo is missing, you can get a replacement at the University Service Center (USC).

✦ Virtual Card: Open the SYSU WeCom app, go to the Workspace, and click the "Yat-sen Card" (逸仙卡) Mini Program to claim your virtual card.

✦ Initial Password: For international students registered with a passport, the default initial password is: 888888.

 

Pre-arrival Checklist

Core Documents & IDs (Carry-on ONLY)

☐ Original valid Passport & at least 5 photocopies

☐ Original Admission Notice & photocopies

☐ Original Confirmation Form for Study in China (Form JW201/JW202) & photocopies

☐ Valid X1 or X2 Visa (Affixed in your passport)

☐ Original Diploma/Degree Certificate (Graduate students need certified copies)

☐ Original Transcripts for educational attainment

☐ Original HSK certificate or language proficiency certificate

☐ Physical Examination Record for Foreigners & blood test reports

☐ ID Photos: 8-10 recent color photos (35mm x 49mm, white/blue background)

☐ Cash: Approx. 2000-3000 RMB for initial expenses (transportation, SIM card, etc.)

Living & Study Essentials

☐ Universal Power Adapter (China uses 220V, two-flat-pin or three-angled-pin sockets)

☐ Personal Electronics: Laptop, smartphone, chargers, power bank

☐ First-aid/Meds: Cold medicine, stomach meds, band-aids, and any personal prescriptions (with English labels)

☐ Clothing: Guangdong is hot and humid. Pack mostly summer/autumn wear, plus 1-2 warm coats for winter. Bring 1 set of formal wear.

☐ Toiletries: Travel-sized essentials for the first few days. You can buy full sizes on campus.

⚠️ Important Reminders: Bedding (mattress, quilt, pillows) is NOT provided in the dorms. Please bring your own or buy on campus upon arrival. All documents verified during registration must be in Chinese or English. If not, a notarized Chinese or English translation is strictly required.