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China 1+2+1 Program China 1+2+1 Program


Frequently Asked Questions
from Students and Participating Universities

 

 

What majors are open to Chinese students?
A. UW-Eau Claire is offering six majors to China 1+2+1 students for the 2008-09 academic year. Additional programs are being considered. For details about these programs and the wide range of majors and minors at UW-Eau Claire, go to www.uwec.edu/admissions/facts.htm.

Who pays for tuition and other costs at American universities?
A. Chinese students’ families pay for all the costs of study in the U.S. CCIEE will check family financial background and receive financial statements from each family before they apply. Also, all students are required to send two years’ worth of tuition, room and board, and one semester’s English language training fee, to the American universities right after students receive their visas.

Will there be any academic scholarship available to 1+2+1 students?
A. Yes, UW-Eau Claire offers scholarship to 1+2+1 students. The amount for the 2008-09 academic year is over U.S.$3,500.

What if students can’t complete their U.S. program within two years?
A. Most of the students will complete their U.S. courses in two years if they take courses during summer sessions. If the student takes English language classes longer than one semester, or the program requires longer than two academic years to meet the requirements of certain accrediting bodies, with the approval of CCIEE and Chinese partner universities, students may stay for longer periods, not to exceed a total of four years including language training.

Can students change their major while studying in the U.S.?
A. If a student wants to change majors, he/she needs to get approval from both the Chinese and American universities. Students are not encouraged to change majors after they arrive on the U.S. campus unless there is a strong reason to do so.

Can students enter graduate programs directly without going back to China?
A. No. Students MUST return to China and finish the last year of study before entering graduate programs.

Can the student apply for any other type of visa to enter the US and participate on this program?
A. No, all students must have a J visa to participate in the 1+2+1 program.

If a student needs to take English classes after the first TOEFL test and has no money, can American universities use the money wired previously to pay for the English program?
A. The money sent by students to their U.S. universities is only allowed to cover one semester of English classes. If a student requires additional English classes, they must pay for this out of separate funds.

When can American universities receive second semester transcripts for the students?
A. When students send the Application package, CCIEE will include the list of courses that the students will take for the second semester so the American universities will know what the students are taking for the first year. Since all the Chinese universities are closed for summer vacation (no summer sessions in Chinese universities), second semester transcripts will be mailed to the United States in August or brought to the U.S. by the students directly.

How do students send money to American universities?
A. Because of foreign currency management regulations in China, students need to wire two years of tuition and other costs to each university individually. American universities will need to inform CCIEE immediately after receiving the money because CCIEE will release passports and visas to students after receiving this confirmation from US universities.

If a student doesn’t have enough money or asks permission to send money to cover just one year first, how do American universities respond?
A. American universities should contact CCIEE about financial issues raised by individual students. All students and parents are aware of additional costs for language training. American universities should not answer questions from individual students before they arrive on campus or contact students for any additional information. All questions and information requests should go through CCIEE prior to the student’s arrival in the U.S.

If a student wants to pursue a second major during his/her study in the US, what are the procedures to be followed?
A. The 1+2+1 Program does not allow students to take second major in American university. In general, students can only choose one major. The graduates will receive two degrees from both Chinese and American universities in the same major.

How do American universities handle students who violate university policy or 1+2+1 regulations?
A. If a student’s behavior violates university policy or the 1+2+1 program regulations, the university should carry out proper disciplinary measures and inform CCIEE. The ultimate punishment is to send the student back to China, but universities should discuss this measure with CCIEE in advance if possible.

Can American universities charge 1+2+1 students Application Fees?
A. Yes, but the fee will not come with the Application package. It will be deducted from the amount students wire to the university later. Any costs related to student’s application will be deducted later.

If a student comes to the International Student Office asking for support letters to return to China for winter or summer vacation or requests a visas application for the parents to visit, what is CCIEE’s policy?
A. CCIEE does not encourage American universities to provide any documentation for students who want to apply for their parents to visit them during their two years of study. CCIEE also doesn’t encourage students to return to China for Christmas or summer time since they are expected to finish the program within two years.

Why are participating American universities not encouraged to contact students directly before they arrive on campus?
A. Before the students arrive on U.S. campuses, all the information is passed to individual students through CCIEE’s office. Parents will get confused if they hear different sources of information and will call CCIEE to verify what they hear. Students and parents all communicate with each other and misinformation may cause anxiety among them. Therefore, CCIEE’s policy is that all requests made to individual students before they arrive in the U.S. be channeled through CCIEE’s office.

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