Q1: When can I get the diploma?

A1: If you completed all the Clearance procedures and received all the grades from the Teachers on June 6th, you can go to the Division of Registration after 2 PM to get the diploma. 

If you haven't received all the grades, you will need to email the teachers to remind them; after receiving the grades, you can go to the Division of Registration to get the diploma.

Q2: When is the last day to compete the Clearance procedures ?

A2: The the start of the new semester (September 2025).

Q3:What will happen to my visa after completing the clearance procedures?

A3:You will not have a residenc reason to stay, and need to leave Taiwan within 14 days.

Q4-1~4 About  Changing Visa

Q4-1: I want to stay in Taiwan to find a job. How can I change my visa? 

A4-1: Change to seeking job visa. 

After completing the Clearance procedures for graduation, the school will report the student's graduation status. From that point onward, the ARC will become invalid after its expiration date.

Therefore, it is essential to apply for an extension at the National Immigration Agency within 15 days of obtaining the graduation certificate. The first extension will be valid until December 31 of the same year, and the second extension will be valid until June 30.

The required documents are:

• Application form

• Passport (original and a copy)

• Alien Resident Certificate(ARC) (original and a copy)

• Graduation certificate (original and a copy)

• Photo

• Statement (must include name, passport number, ARC number, nationality, reason for the extension, and signature)

• Housing lease agreement (if the address has changed)

• Fee: NT$1,000

Q4-2: I found a job. How can I change a student visa to a work visa? 

A4-2: To apply for a work visa and permit, most of my students use the method “Apply by New Scoring Criteria for Foreign and Overseas Chinese Students to Work in Taiwan.” Please refer to the Ministry of Labor’s website for more information and consult the HR department of the company that offered you the position for assistance.

Q4-3: I would like to stay in Taiwan for an internship. What should I do?

A4-3: To apply for an internship to stay in Taiwan after graduation, you must submit an application to the Ministry of Education. Please make sure to prepare all required documents and submit them to the school's Office of Global Affairs (OGA) within the designated application period. For details, please consult the OGA.

Q4-4: I got accepted into a graduate program in Taiwan. What should I do? 

A4-4: If you are admitted to a program at NTHU, please contact the Office of Global Affairs (OGA) at NTHU. For other universities, please contact the International Office of the respective institution.

Q5: If I leave Taiwan, can I come back?

A5: Once you leave Taiwan before you change visa, and no longer hold student visa, then will need apply for new visa to come back.

Q6: May I continue to stay in the summer dormitory after graduation?

A6: No, Dormitory residents who apply for suspension, withdrawal, or graduation during the semester must complete the dormitory withdrawal within 7 days after completing the school Clearance procedures.

Q7: Will my National Health Insurance be transferred out by the university after I complete the school Clearance procedures?

A7: Yes, students who graduate, withdraw, or take a leave of absence will be removed from the National Health Insurance (NHI) system by the university at the end of that month. After that, they must pay the NHI premium themselves (currently NT$826 per month, subject to official updates).

-For overseas Chinese students staying in Taiwan, NHI coverage should be arranged through their employer. 

-Those without a job should bring their ARC (or ID card) to the local township/city/district office of their registered residence or to a regional NHI service center to enroll in the insurance.

*Additionally, those leaving Taiwan for over six months must provide their flight itinerary to apply for NHI suspension. This exempts them from paying the monthly premium during their time abroad and avoids retroactive charges upon returning.