East China Normal University Application and Acceptance Timeline
Action |
Fall Semester |
Winter Semester |
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Apply to study abroad in the GVSU Study Abroad Application Portal (ViaTRM) |
Deadline for COMPLETED Application: FEB. 1 |
Deadline for COMPLETED Application: SEPT 1 |
PIC sends Host University application instructions to student |
1-2 weeks after Feb. 1 deadline |
1-2 weeks after Sept. 1 deadline |
ECNU application materials due back to PIC |
Mid-March |
Late September |
Student attends required PIC pre-departure orientation |
Select one session to attend from February to April |
Select one session to attend from September to November |
ECNU sends email notification of acceptance to be followed by official acceptance letter by mail to GVSU. Once students receive acceptance, they can purchase their flight. |
April/May |
October/November |
Apply for housing through online through ECNU |
April/May |
October/November |
Student applies for student visa with official acceptance letter from ECNU (visa application can only be submitted within 90 days of program start date) View the China Visa Guide for more information. |
June/July |
November/December |
Tuition payment due to GVSU (see regular tuition payment deadline schedule) |
Late August |
Mid-December |
Travel to China |
Early September |
Early February |
Return to US |
Late December |
Early July |
ECNU sends transcript to GVSU |
March |
September |