Arrival and immigration
- Moved into your confirmed accommodation.
- Completed temporary residence registration within 24 hours of moving in.
- Completed the required physical examination or verification.
- Applied for a study residence permit within 30 days of entering China, if applicable.
- Checked the validity of your passport, visa and residence permit application documents.
Registration and campus access
- Completed SJTU on-site registration.
- Activated your jAccount and SJTU email.
- Received or activated your student card.
- Completed any required laboratory safety training.
Banking, insurance and communication
- Obtained and activated a Chinese mobile number.
- Opened a Chinese bank account, where required.
- Set up WeChat Pay or Alipay, where possible.
- Confirmed that your medical insurance is active.
- Submitted your bank account details for scholarship payments, if applicable.
- Joined the TDLI international student communication group.
- Saved the contact details of your supervisor, TDLI staff and relevant SJTU offices.
Academic preparation
- Met with your supervisor and research group.
- Discussed and prepared your individual training plan.
- Completed course enrollment.
- Checked your class timetable and course requirements.
- Attended SJTU and TDLI orientation activities.
- Completed the University rules and regulations examination, where required.
Scholarship students
- Confirmed your scholarship status and conditions.
- Completed any required scholarship registration or in-person check-in.
- Confirmed the expected timing of your first stipend payment.
Please contact TDLI promptly if you are unable to complete any required procedure within the stated deadline.

