Arrival Dates and General Information
What You Need to Know
Welcome to The Tianjin Juilliard School! We are pleased that you will be joining the Tianjin Juilliard community this fall. This web page will provide you with important information. All new-to-Tianjin Juilliard students are required to attend New Student Orientation in August 2024. During New Student Orientation, we share information essential to your transition to graduate student life and Tianjin Juilliard. The Office of Student Development will also distribute information throughout the summer.
*Please check this web page regularly for updates and new information.
- All new students will receive their new email addresses and instructions to access their email in late May or early June. Once you receive your Tianjin Juilliard email, please check it regularly.
- New students will receive several communications to their Tianjin Juilliard email during the summer. These emails will contain important information from various departments at Tianjin Juilliard regarding Orientation and fall activities.
- Student Academic Calendar 2024-2025
- For more information about other departments, services, and programs, please visit the Students section of the Tianjin Juilliard website.
- If you have any questions regarding the New Student Orientation, please contact the Office of Student Development at OSD@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn.
Required Arrival Dates and Check-in Times for Orientation
- Monday, August 12, 2024 – Wednesday, August 14, 2024
New international students may move into the residence hall and check in for International Student Orientation.
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024 – Wednesday, August 14, 2024
New domestic students may move into the residence hall and check in for Domestic Student Orientation.
Orientation Schedules
- Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 5pm
Housing Orientation and Welcome Dinner
This is a required workshop for all new students.
- Thursday, August 15, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024
International Student Orientation
This is a required workshop for all new international students.
- Thursday, August 15, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024
Domestic Student Orientation
This is a required workshop for all new domestic students. (TBD by the Dean’s Office)
- Monday, August 19, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024
New Student Orientation
This is required for all new students. New students will be scheduled for required workshops and information sessions, placement assessments, and other activities throughout the week. Detailed schedules will become available in early August.
Deadlines
Residence Hall Housing Application Due by June 30
In mid-June, the Office of Residence Life will send detailed information to new students regarding the Residence Hall housing application process. Housing applications submitted after this date will be considered on a space-available basis.
Disability-Related Accommodations Preferred deadline July 1
The Tianjin Juilliard School will make reasonable disability accommodations for students with disabilities. For information on the disability accommodation request process, please visit, please visit the Office of Academic Support and Disability Services (OASDS) webpage. To ensure timely accommodation for the academic year, students should submit semester requests as soon as possible, preferably by July 1, 2024. However, students can submit a request anytime during the semester. Accommodations are not retroactive.
Students in need of a disability housing accommodation should complete the housing application process and concurrently request disability accommodations by contacting OASDS via email at oasds@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn.
Health Record Form Due by July 26
All domestic students are required to submit the Health Record Form by July 26, 2024. Students can either use the Health Record Form provided by the School, or a form with all Required Physical Check Items provided by a hospital or a health check center. Please submit your Health Record Form to OSD@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn.
All international students are required to complete the physical examination after entering China at the Tianjin International Travel Health Care Center by the Enter and Exit Administration Bureau. The international student health check will be organized by Office of Student Development during Orientation.
Tianjin Juilliard Immunization Record Form by July 26
All students are required to receive the Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccines (麻风腮三联疫苗) vaccines before enrollment. Students should submit the digital copy of your immunity record documentation no later than July 26, 2024.
The proofing documentation can be one of the followings:
- a Certificate of Vaccination issued and signed by a healthcare provider; or
- a copy of signed and authorized school record; or
- the completed and signed Tianjin Juilliard Immunization Record Form
Please submit your proofing documentation to OSD@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn.
Housing
All incoming Tianjin Juilliard graduate students are encouraged to live in the Residence Hall on a bed available basis. The School cannot guarantee housing for all students as a result of limited capacity. Priorities will be given to housing assistantship recipients. All international students are required to live in the Residence Hall.
- In mid-June, the Office of Residence Life will send detailed information to new students regarding the Residence Hall housing application process.
- The housing application deadline is June 30, 2024. Housing applications submitted after this date will be considered on a space-available basis.
- You can review the choice of rooms on the Residence Life webpage at: https://www.tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn/residence-hall.
- Questions about the housing application process may be sent to Residence Life at reslife@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn.
Information for Specific Student Populations
International Students
- All new international students are required to attend a specialized orientation from Thursday, August 15, 2024 to Friday, August 16, 2024.
- A Physical Examination will be organized by OSD during Orientation.
- International students will receive specific information from Zhishan Li, Student Services Manager, regarding the Chinese visa application in late May or June.
- A Student Phone Plan is provided to those students who need to apply for new Chinese SIM Card. The package rate of the plan is 39 RMB per month with 40GB data and 1000 minutes domestic call time. After a confirmation of joining the plan, a SIM Card will be purchased and activated under the student. More information will be sent by email in July.
- International students will be assisted to apply for a Chinese bank account before International Student Orientation starts. More information about banks, international transfer, and other concerned information will be shared on the online Town Hall in July.
Domestic Students
- New domestic students are required to attend a specialized orientation organized by Dean’s Office from Thursday, August 15, 2024 to Friday, August 16, 2024.
- All new domestic students are required to complete the health check by themselves and submit the Health Record Form by July 19, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access my Tianjin Juilliard email?
All new students will receive their new email addresses and instructions to access their email in late May or early June. Students who are having trouble accessing their email should email helpdesk-it@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn.
When will I receive the bill of tuition and housing fee? When will be the payment due？
The Tuition Bill will be sent on June 19 and the payment due is July 26. The Housing Bill will be sent on July 19 and the payment due is August 12. More details, please check the Student Academic Calendar 2024-2025.
What is the Residence Hall mailing address going to be?
Tianjin Juchuan Yuansheng Hotel & Services Apartments
33 Jizhi Rd. Xiang Luo Wan, Binhai New Area, Tianjin 300452, China
Tel: +86 22 66888888
Here is the Chinese version:
天津巨川远圣酒店及服务公寓, 天津市滨海新区响螺湾集智道33号
邮编：300452 Hotel TEL： +86-22-66888888
Does Tianjin Juilliard provide airport/ train station pick-up service?
The office of Residence Life arranges airport pick up at designated time slots if you provide your arrival information, such as flight number, date and time, etc. The survey form will be sent in August.
I am an international student. When is the earliest time for me to start applying for the Chinese visa？
You will receive the visa application materials by the end of June or early July. Please contact Zhishan Li at zhishan.li@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn if you have any questions regarding the visa.
As an international student, how much money should I prepare for personal and living expenses to China？
Estimated costs for living in China includes:
- Physical Examination Fee 510RMB
- Residence Permit Application Fee 800RMB
- Student Phone Plan per month 39RMB
- Meals and personal expense per month 1500-2500RMB
More information, please visit
When can I access the Tianjin Juilliard Building?
New students may access the Tianjin Juilliard Building upon receipt of their student ID card at Orientation check-in.
What are placement assessments, and will I need to take them?
Placement assessments are evaluation tools intended to reveal your knowledge and skill level so that you will be placed in the proper classes. Students will receive specific information about required placement assessments from Academic Affairs.
When do I register for classes?
New students will register for classes during Orientation week.
Who do I contact if I have more questions about…?
Office of Student Develpment, OSD@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn
Office of Academic Affairs, academic.affairs@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn
Residence Hall or Housing Application Process
Office of Residence Life, reslife@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn
International Student Orientation, or Chinese Visa application concerns
Student Services Office, zhishan.li@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn
Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid, bob.borden@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn
Tuition, Fees, Billing
Finance Office, Finance@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn