☆ Semester arrangement

The academic year of Dalian Maritime University is divided into two semesters: spring and autumn.

Generally, each semester lasts about 20 weeks, with the last two weeks being the time for review exams. The end of August or early September each year marks the beginning of a new academic year and also the beginning of the autumn semester; The spring semester usually starts from the end of February or early March.

Summer vacation starts in mid July every year, lasting about five weeks. The winter vacation starts in mid January every year, usually about 7 weeks. For more detailed and specific semester arrangements, you can refer to the school calendar.

☆ Registration

Students on campus should register on the designated date every semester.

Registration must be completed by the individual carrying their student ID and cannot be entrusted to others. Before registration, the tuition fee must be paid in full. Those without a record of payment will not be registered. Registration is usually completed within the first week after the start of school.

New students register at the Admissions Office of the International Student Education Center, while old students register at the Archives and Statistics Office of the International Student Education Center.

If you are unable to register on time for any reason, you must take leave in advance. Those who do not take leave or fail to register on time without approval will be considered absent from class. Those who fail to register on time for more than two weeks without reason will be automatically expelled, and the school will cancel their enrollment according to regulations.

☆ Course selection

Chinese language trainees who are absent for more than one-third of the total class hours cannot obtain a graduation certificate. Preparatory students who are absent for more than a quarter of the total class hours cannot obtain a graduation certificate. The International Students’ Education Center arranges compulsory and elective courses for Chinese language trainees and preparatory students.

Professional continuing education students who are absent from classes for more than one-third of the total class hours cannot obtain a graduation certificate. The International Students’ Education Center assists students in selecting courses and guides them in filling out the "Course Selection Application Form" based on the category and requirements of their major, as well as the scheduling situation of their respective majors. Students can attend classes after obtaining the signature and consent of the course teacher for the selected courses.

☆ Attendance and Leave

Chinese language training, preparatory and professional further education students should choose courses and attend classes according to regulations. If they are unable to attend classes or study on campus due to personal reasons, they should apply for leave from the Student Affairs Office of the International Students’ Education Center. Chinese language training and preparatory students who request leave for less than 3 days should apply for leave from their homeroom teacher, fill out the leave form, have it approved and signed by the homeroom teacher, keep the leave form, and report the situation to the Student Affairs Office. Leave of absence for more than 3 days (including 3 days): Apply for leave from the homeroom teacher, fill out the leave form, and have it approved and signed by the homeroom teacher and the Student Affairs Office. The leave form will be retained by the comprehensive management office.

☆ Documents and proof of enrollment

• Student ID

After registration, international students will receive a student ID from Dalian Maritime University. The student ID of international students is issued by the Academic Affairs Office of the International Students’ Education Center. If lost, please go to the Academic Affairs Office to apply for a replacement. The student ID is an important identification document for international students, which should be carried with them and cannot be lent. If lost, it must be promptly reissued.

• Proof of enrollment

Dalian Maritime University International Students’ Education Center can provide proof of enrollment in Chinese or English.

☆ Departure procedures

When Chinese language trainees, preparatory students, and professional students finish their studies at Dalian Maritime University, please go to the Academic Affairs Office of the International Students’ Education Center within the specified time to collect the "Departure Procedure Form" and apply for transcripts and certificates. The following procedures should be completed:

(1) Handle relevant financial settlement procedures;

(2) Handle the cancellation procedures for student ID cards;

(3) Handle check-out procedures according to regulations;

(4) Apply for transcripts and certificates;

(5) International students must leave the school within two weeks from the date of graduation and completion;

(6) Those who do not complete the departure procedures will not be provided with academic transcripts and certificates by the school.

(7) International students who will continue their studies in the next semester will not be issued completion certificates temporarily. Completion certificates will be issued only after completing their studies.