Congratulations on your acceptance to the PLU Gateway Program in Chengdu, China! As you prepare for study away, use the resources here to make sure you have submitted all the necessary forms and done your pre-departure research.
Paperwork checklist - PLU students
Paperwork checklist - ISEP-D students
Paperwork checklist - L & C students
Although you have been accepted to the Chengdu, China program by PLU, you must apply to Sichuan University (SCU) and pre-select your courses. The acceptance letter from SCU is necessary for the Visa application.
You MUST type and sign the SCU application. Please use the SAMPLE application for reference to application components that are not intuitive.
Course Selection - updated version coming soon.
SAMPLE Application (items in yellow should be duplicated on your application)
Submit the SIGNED SCU application and Course Selection forms to Tanya Ulsted no later than April 19, 2013.
In order to study in China you MUST have a Visa. The Wang Center processes the visa applications on behalf of the students in the PLU program.*
When filling out the visa applications, TYPE in ALL CAPS. Passport photos MUST have a white background in order to obtain a visa. Do not forget to SIGN your applications (both A & B are required for your studies in Chengdu). You must also give your PASSPORT to the Wang Center to be sent with your application.
Please refer to the Visa Application Sample A and Sample B to serve as a guide for your application; not all sections of these applications are intuitive. The yellow sections should be the same on your application.
*ISEP-D students typically process their own visa at their nearest Chinese Embassy. Please communicate with Tanya Ulsted if you prefer to have your visa processed with the PLU students' applications. This option is only available if you meet the paperwork submission deadline.
Meals are included in the program fee for PLU and Lewis & Clark students only. In order to have funds deposited into your personal debit card, you must submit the Direct Deposit Form to the PLU Business Office. The Wang Center can not collect this form. Fill it out, print, sign and send to:
Pacific Lutheran University Business Office Tacoma, WA 98447-0003Please be sure to notify your bank that you will use your card in China for the duration of your travels. Otherwise, your bank will freeze your card for fear of fraud.