The scope of attendance management for international students of our College covers all teaching activities organized and arranged by the College. This includes classroom teaching, practical training, internships, study tours, social practice and other related activities, as well as apartment accommodation management.
I. Scope of Application
These Provisions apply to full-time international academic students currently studying at the College (hereinafter referred to as "international students"). Non-academic international students shall be governed by reference to these Provisions.
II. Leave Management
If an international student is unable to participate in the College’s teaching activities due to special reasons, he/she must go through the written procedure of asking for leave in advance and obtain approval. Applying for supplementary leave after the fact is not allowed, with the exception of cases of sudden illness or emergency where supplementary leave application is permitted within 3 days after the fact.
For sick leave, a medical certificate issued by the College Infirmary or a hospital is required. For personal leave, sufficient reasons must be provided, and such leave shall be subject to strict approval.
During their study at the College, international students must go through the procedure of asking for leave if they need to leave the urban area of Wenzhou or stay overnight off-campus. This requirement applies regardless of holidays (including weekends), and any failure to comply shall be deemed as unauthorized absence from the College.
The procedure of asking for leave for international students follows an online approval process. Specifically, leave of less than 3 days that does not involve off-campus accommodation shall be approved by the class supervisor.
For leave of 3 days (inclusive) to less than 7 days that does not involve off-campus accommodation, it shall be subject to two-level approval by the class supervisor and the international student counselor.
As for leave of 7 days (inclusive) or more, or leave that involves off-campus accommodation or leaving the urban area of Wenzhou, it shall be subject to three-level approval by the class supervisor, the international student counselor, and the relevant person in charge of the School of International Education (SIE). Additionally, a fully completed written leave application form must be provided as a necessary attachment.
The leave shall be deemed approved only when the entire approval process is completed.
After the leave period expires, the student must complete the leave cancellation procedure within one working day of the scheduled return date. If the student cannot return on time due to special reasons, he/she must submit supporting documents and go through the procedure of applying for extended leave.
Those who fail to go through the procedure of applying for extended leave or whose application for extended leave is not approved shall be treated as overstaying leave. After leaving the College upon completing the procedure of asking for leave, international students must strictly abide by all Chinese laws and regulations. They should also enhance their safety prevention awareness, and the student who has been granted leave shall bear full responsibility for his/her own actions during the leave period.
III. Teaching Attendance Management
International students shall observe classroom discipline when attending classes, listen attentively, and must not be late or leave early. They shall not leave the classroom without the teacher’s permission.
Any absence without prior leave approval, overstaying leave, or unapproved leave or supplementary leave shall be recorded as unexcused absence. For the cumulative count of the semester, 3 instances of being late or leaving early shall be counted as 1 class hour of unexcused absence. For a full day of unexcused absence, the number of unexcused class hours shall be calculated based on the actual teaching hours of the day. For teaching internships, social practice and similar activities, each day of unexcused absence shall be counted as 6 class hours.
International students with unexcused absence shall be given criticism and education or disciplinary sanctions based on the number of unexcused class hours and the specific circumstances. If a student’s cumulative absences (including sick leave, personal leave, unexcused absence and other types of absence) reach or exceed one-third of the total teaching hours of a course in one semester, he/she shall be disqualified from taking the exam for that course. If a student’s cumulative leave throughout the semester reaches or exceeds one-third of the total class hours, he/she shall not be allowed to take exams and shall be placed on academic suspension.
The statistics of teaching attendance for international students—including class attendance rate, lateness, early departure, unexcused absence and other learning-related performance—shall be the responsibility of the course instructor. These statistics shall also be included in the student’s personal usual performance record.
For students with poor performance and an attendance rate below 70%, the secondary college where the student’s major is located, the School of International Education (SIE) and the Academic Affairs Office shall be responsible for conducting criticism and education, and issuing an academic warning to the student. The College shall submit information on students with substandard attendance to the exit-entry administration department in accordance with relevant regulations.
After each class, the course instructor must carefully verify the students’ attendance and report the results to the on-campus management system in a timely manner. For students with a weekly attendance rate below 70%, the class supervisor shall conduct a heart-to-heart talk with the student and keep a written record of the conversation. For students whose unexcused absence meets the criteria for disciplinary violations, the School of International Education (SIE) shall work with the secondary college to put forward corresponding opinions on disciplinary sanctions.
IV. Apartment Attendance Management
The international student apartments of the College implement a daily attendance system, and students are strictly prohibited from returning late or staying out overnight without reason. Specific provisions shall be implemented in accordance with the Measures for the Administration of International Student Apartments of Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College. Any student who violates these provisions shall be dealt with in accordance with the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of Disciplinary Sanctions Against International Students of Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College.
The School of International Education (SIE) shall be responsible for the process management of international students’ late return and overnight absence. For one instance of returning late, the student shall be given a verbal warning and a circular of criticism. For two instances of returning late, the student shall receive a heart-to-heart talk for education and a written record shall be kept. For repeated late returns (3 or more times) or unexcused overnight stays off-campus, the student shall be given corresponding disciplinary sanctions based on the specific circumstances.
V. Others
If an international student has unexcused absence or receives disciplinary sanctions due to violating attendance regulations, he/she shall not be eligible for scholarships, grants, honorary titles or similar benefits during the current semester or the disciplinary period. For students who have already been awarded scholarships or grants, the unpaid portion of such funds shall be suspended.
Detailed Rules for the Implementation of Disciplinary Sanctions Against International Students of Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 To standardize the education and management of international students in the College, maintain sound teaching order, and create a favorable learning and living environment, these Detailed Rules are formulated in accordance with the Higher Education Law of the People's Republic of China, the Measures for the Administration of Students in Regular Institutions of Higher Education (Order No. 41 of the Ministry of Education), the Code of Conduct for Students in Institutions of Higher Education, the Measures for the Administration of Recruitment and Cultivation of International Students in Institutions of Higher Education (Order No. 42 of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Public Security), and the Quality Standards for Higher Education of International Students in China (Trial Implementation). They also take into account the actual circumstances of the College.
Article 2 These Detailed Rules apply to full-time international academic students currently studying at the College. Non-academic international students shall be subject to disciplinary sanctions with reference to these Rules.
Article 3 When imposing disciplinary sanctions on international students, the College shall adhere to the principles of fair procedure, sufficient evidence, clear basis, accurate characterization and appropriate sanctions. It shall also combine education with sanctions and ensure the protection of students’ right to appeal.
Article 4 If an international student commits a disciplinary offense during holidays or in off-campus social activities such as educational internships, study tours or social practice, he/she shall be given criticism, education or disciplinary sanctions with reference to these Detailed Rules.
Article 5 The types of disciplinary sanctions are as follows:
(1) Warning;
(2) Severe Warning;
(3) Record of Demerit;
(4) Probation;
(5) Expulsion from School.
The duration of Warning and Severe Warning is 6 months, while the duration of Record of Demerit and Probation is 12 months. Both are calculated from the date on which the disciplinary decision is made. For a disciplined student who suspends studies or retains student status for any reason, the period of suspension or student status retention shall not be included in the disciplinary duration. The probation period for international students in the graduation (completion) class shall end on the date of their graduation (completion) and departure from the College.
Article 6 If an international student violates the College’s rules and regulations but the circumstances are minor and not serious enough for disciplinary sanctions, he/she shall be given criticism and education to urge correction of the mistake.
Article 7 If a disciplined international student does not commit any new disciplinary or illegal acts during the disciplinary period, the sanction shall be lifted in accordance with the College’s procedures upon expiration of the period. If new disciplinary or illegal acts are committed, heavier sanctions shall be imposed.
Article 8 During the disciplinary period, a disciplined international student shall not be eligible for scholarships, honorary titles or similar awards. For those who have already been awarded scholarships, the unpaid portion of the scholarship shall be suspended. If economic losses are caused, the student shall make compensation in accordance with the law. If an international student cadre is given a disciplinary sanction, his/her qualification as an international student cadre shall be revoked.
Chapter II Disciplinary Acts and Sanctions
Article 9 An international student shall be expelled from school if he/she is found in any of the following circumstances:
(1) Violating the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, undermining social stability and unity, or disrupting social order;
(2) Violating Chinese laws and committing a criminal offense;
(3) Being subject to public security administration punishment due to serious and malicious circumstances;
(4) Violating the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China, the Provisions on the Administration of Religious Activities of Foreigners within the Territory of the People's Republic of China and the College’s rules and regulations, thus seriously affecting the College’s educational and teaching order, living order or public place management order;
(5) Infringing upon the legitimate rights and interests of other individuals or organizations and causing serious consequences;
(6) Repeatedly violating the College’s regulations, receiving disciplinary sanctions and refusing to correct after education.
Article 10 Those who harm social public order and the College’s educational and teaching order shall, in addition to bearing corresponding legal responsibilities, be dealt with in accordance with the following provisions based on the severity of the circumstances:
(1) Those who organize or participate in large-scale assemblies, marches, demonstrations, class boycotts, meal boycotts, meeting boycotts or other activities without approval in accordance with legal procedures and relevant provisions, and refuse to be dissuaded shall be given Probation if they are organizers. Participants shall be given Warning or Severe Warning. If the circumstances are particularly serious or serious consequences are caused, organizers shall be expelled from school.
(2) Those who fabricate or spread false and harmful information and cause adverse effects shall be given Warning or Severe Warning. If the circumstances are serious, they shall be given Record of Demerit or Probation.
(3) Those who watch or read obscene, superstitious or other illegal audio-visual products, online content, electronic materials or written works shall be given Warning or Severe Warning based on the circumstances and consequences. Those who spread, sell or produce such materials shall be given Record of Demerit or Probation based on the circumstances and consequences.
(4) Those who intentionally create or spread computer viruses and other destructive programs to affect the normal operation of computer information systems, or attack or intrude into other people’s computer information systems or mobile communication network systems to delete, modify or add functions, data or programs shall be given sanctions ranging from Warning to Probation based on the severity of the circumstances.
(5) Those who intentionally obstruct College administrators from performing their official duties, insult, threaten or assault faculty and staff, or provoke trouble against faculty and staff shall be given sanctions ranging from Warning to Record of Demerit. If the circumstances are serious, they shall be given Probation. If the act constitutes a criminal offense or violates public security administration regulations with malicious circumstances, they shall be expelled from school.
(6) Those who intentionally tear up or arbitrarily alter notices issued by the College shall be given sanctions ranging from Warning to Record of Demerit.
(7) Those who illegally detain, open or misappropriate other people’s letters, parcels, money orders or other mail shall be given sanctions ranging from Severe Warning to Probation. If the circumstances are serious or malicious consequences are caused, they shall be expelled from school.
(8) Those who engage in religious activities on campus shall be expelled from school.
(9) Those who drink alcohol, smoke, make noise or commit other acts that disrupt public order in canteens, dormitories or other on-campus public places shall be given Warning or Severe Warning. Those who get drunk or provoke trouble after drinking shall be given sanctions ranging from Record of Demerit to Probation based on the severity of the circumstances.
(10) Those who lend their valid certificates (such as student ID cards, College badges or all-in-one cards) to others and cause malicious consequences, or steal, fraudulently use or forge certificates shall be given sanctions ranging from Severe Warning to Probation.
(11) Those who forge teachers’ signatures to obtain leave approval shall be given Severe Warning. If the circumstances are serious, they shall be given Record of Demerit or Probation.
(12) Those who commit other acts that harm social public order and the College’s order shall be given corresponding sanctions based on the severity of the circumstances.
(13) Carrying or storing firearms, ammunition and other controlled instruments on campus is strictly prohibited. Those who violate this provision shall be expelled from school once found.
Article 11 Those who establish or join illegal social groups or organizations and engage in illegal activities (including but not limited to illegal operations, illegal employment, illegal pyramid schemes and other illegal activities) shall be given Probation. Those who are sentenced to criminal punishment or deported in accordance with the law shall be expelled from school.
Article 12 Those who violate the College’s safety management regulations and are found in any of the following circumstances shall, in addition to bearing corresponding legal and economic responsibilities, be dealt with in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) Those who use open flames in violation of regulations and refuse to be dissuaded shall be given Warning. If serious consequences are caused, they shall be expelled from school. The party concerned shall bear all responsibilities for personal injury or property loss caused thereby.
(2) Those who privately pull wires, modify public equipment, use electric stoves, electric heaters or other appliances in violation of regulations and refuse to be dissuaded shall be given sanctions ranging from Severe Warning to Probation. If serious consequences are caused, they shall be expelled from school. The party concerned shall bear all responsibilities for personal injury or property loss caused thereby.
(3) Those who organize students to go out for activities in the name of an organization without approval, or fail to implement safety measures during organized activities and cause accidents shall be given Record of Demerit.
(4) Students shall not swim in rivers, lakes or other waters without approval during their stay at the College. Violators shall be given Record of Demerit.
(5) Those who arbitrarily misappropriate or damage fire-fighting equipment or safety facilities shall be given sanctions no less than Severe Warning. Those who cause catastrophic accidents shall be given Probation. If the circumstances are serious, they shall be expelled from school.
(6) Those who intentionally throw wine bottles, cigarette butts, garbage or other debris from corridors, balconies or windows shall be given sanctions ranging from Warning to Record of Demerit. If personal injury is caused, they shall be given sanctions ranging from Probation to Expulsion from School.
(7) Those who enter or exit the College or apartment buildings through abnormal means (such as climbing over walls or doors, obstructing or damaging public access control systems) or climb over dormitory balconies to enter other dormitories shall be given sanctions ranging from Severe Warning to Expulsion from School based on the severity of the circumstances.
(8) Those who illegally use or park vehicles on campus and refuse to correct after repeated education shall be given Severe Warning. Those who cause traffic accidents shall be given Record of Demerit.
(9) Those who commit other acts violating safety management systems shall be given corresponding sanctions based on the severity of the circumstances.
Article 13 Students shall consciously abide by the College’s public management systems. Those who violate the systems shall be given corresponding sanctions based on the severity of the circumstances:
(1) Bringing breakfast, smoking, dressing inappropriately or committing other uncivilized acts in teaching or office places and refusing to obey management shall be given Warning.
(2) Failing to carry valid personal certificates when entering or exiting the College and refusing to obey management shall be given Warning.
(3) Littering, hindering public health and refusing to correct after repeated education shall be given Warning.
(4) Committing uncivilized heterosexual interaction acts on campus or in public places and refusing to be dissuaded shall be given Warning. If the circumstances are serious, they shall be given Severe Warning.
(5) Those who insult or defame others shall be given sanctions ranging from Warning to Record of Demerit. Those who damage others’ personality and reputation shall be given Probation. If the circumstances are particularly serious, they shall be expelled from school.
(6) Those who intentionally attack or harass others through the Internet or mobile phone text messages, or delete or modify others’ information and data to seriously affect others’ study and life or cause losses to others shall be given sanctions ranging from Record of Demerit to Probation based on the severity of the circumstances.
(7) Those who insult the opposite sex with vulgar words and deeds, harass the opposite sex by means of mobile phones or the Internet, or force others to have a relationship with them in the name of dating shall be given Record of Demerit. Those who damage the personal reputation of the opposite sex shall be given Probation. If the circumstances are particularly serious, they shall be expelled from school.
(8) Those who commit other acts that harm social public order and the College’s order shall be given corresponding sanctions based on the severity of the circumstances.
Article 14 Those who intentionally damage public or others’ property shall, in addition to making compensation at the market price, be dealt with in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) Those who intentionally damage public or others’ property with a value of less than 500 yuan shall be given Warning or Severe Warning.
(2) Those who intentionally damage public or others’ property with a value of more than 500 yuan shall be given Record of Demerit. If the circumstances are serious, they shall be given sanctions ranging from Probation to Expulsion from School.
Article 15 Those who commit acts of illegal possession, theft or fraud of public or private property shall, in addition to returning the property in full and being punished in accordance with the relevant provisions of the public security organ, be given the following sanctions respectively:
(1) Those involving an amount of less than 2,000 yuan shall be given Warning or Severe Warning.
(2) Those involving an amount of 2,000 yuan or more (including 2,000 yuan) but not constituting a crime shall be given Record of Demerit or Probation. Those who commit a crime shall be expelled from school.
(3) Those who commit multiple crimes or gang crimes shall be expelled from school.
(4) Those who steal others’ all-in-one cards, credit cards or similar items for malicious consumption or cash withdrawal with the purpose of illegally possessing others’ property shall be deemed to have committed theft. Those who fraudulently use others’ all-in-one cards, credit cards or similar items for malicious consumption or cash withdrawal after picking them up with the purpose of illegally possessing others’ property shall be deemed to have committed fraud. The above acts shall be dealt with in accordance with Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Article.
Article 16 Those who harbor stolen money or goods, conceal the truth when knowing the facts, or harbor the offenders in any way to hinder the investigation shall be given sanctions ranging from Record of Demerit to Expulsion from School based on the severity of the circumstances.
Article 17 Gambling in any form is prohibited. Those who violate this provision shall be dealt with in accordance with the following provisions once found:
(1) Those who participate in gambling or disguised gambling in any form, or provide gambling venues, funds or gambling tools for others shall be given Severe Warning or Record of Demerit based on the severity of the circumstances. Those who participate in gambling repeatedly and refuse to correct shall be expelled from school.
(2) Playing mahjong on campus is prohibited. Those who violate this provision shall be dealt with in accordance with Paragraph (1) of this Article.
(3) Those who organize, force or induce others to gamble shall be given Probation. If the circumstances are serious, they shall be expelled from school.
(4) Those who cause fights or other consequences due to gambling shall be expelled from school.
(5) Those whose gambling acts violate Chinese laws and are subject to criminal or administrative punishment shall be expelled from school.
Article 18 Those who organize, plan or participate in fights or intentionally injure others shall, in addition to bearing the liability for compensation for damages in accordance with the law, be dealt with in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) Those who intentionally injure others shall be given sanctions ranging from Severe Warning to Record of Demerit. Those who cause minor injuries to others shall be given Probation. If the circumstances are serious, they shall be expelled from school.
(2) Those who organize or plan fights shall be given Record of Demerit. Those who cause consequences shall be given Probation. If the circumstances are serious, they shall be expelled from school.
(3) Those who participate in fights shall be given sanctions ranging from Severe Warning to Record of Demerit. Those who cause minor injuries to others shall be given Probation. If the circumstances are serious, they shall be expelled from school.
(4) Those who do not participate in fights but maliciously cause fight consequences or take sides to aggravate the situation shall be given Severe Warning or Record of Demerit.
(5) Those who take improper means to "settle" fights privately shall be given Warning. Those who continue to threaten others or take retaliatory acts after the College’s handling shall be given Probation. If the circumstances are serious, they shall be expelled from school.
(6) Those who injure others with weapons and cause serious consequences shall be expelled from school.
(7) Those who cause minor injuries or more to others shall be expelled from school.
(8) Those who provide weapons for others to fight and cause injuries shall be expelled from school.
(9) Those who gather off-campus personnel to assault others shall be expelled from school.
Article 19 Those who shelter, instigate, coerce, entice, carry, smuggle, sell or take drugs (including marijuana) shall be expelled from school.
Article 20 Those who violate the College’s relevant regulations on international student apartment management shall be given the following sanctions based on the severity of the circumstances:
(1) Returning to the apartment later than the specified time without approval shall be deemed as "late return". One instance of late return shall result in a circular of criticism. Those who return late repeatedly shall be given sanctions ranging from Warning to Record of Demerit.
(2) Staying out overnight without approval shall be given Warning. Those who stay out overnight repeatedly shall be given sanctions ranging from Severe Warning to Expulsion from School based on the severity of the circumstances.
(3) Renting houses off-campus without approval and without special reasons shall be given sanctions ranging from Probation to Expulsion from School based on the severity of the circumstances.
(4) Arbitrarily changing dormitories or refusing to obey the College’s unified dormitory adjustment without approval and refusing to correct after education shall be given Warning or Severe Warning.
(5) Accommodating off-campus personnel in the student apartment or bringing off-campus personnel to stay in the apartment without approval shall be given Warning for the first offense. Those who violate this provision repeatedly shall be given Severe Warning. If theft, fraud or other illegal and disciplinary consequences are caused due to accommodating non-dormitory personnel, the responsible person shall bear all economic losses and relevant legal responsibilities and be given Record of Demerit.
(6) Staying in the opposite sex’s dormitory without approval shall be given Severe Warning. Those who accommodate others in their dormitories or stay in others’ dormitories and cause serious consequences shall be given sanctions ranging from Severe Warning to Probation.
(7) Those who use audio equipment or make noise to disrupt the apartment management order and affect others’ normal study and life, and refuse to be dissuaded shall be given sanctions ranging from Warning to Probation based on the severity of the circumstances.
(8) Those who illegally use high-power electrical appliances or keep pets in the apartment and refuse to be dissuaded shall be given sanctions ranging from Warning to Record of Demerit.
(9) Those who fail in dormitory hygiene inspections or star-rated dormitory evaluations, refuse to correct after repeated education or cause malicious effects shall be given sanctions ranging from Warning to Probation.
(10) Those who promote goods, post or hang commercial promotional materials in the apartment, or engage in commercial activities without approval shall be given Warning. If serious consequences are caused, they shall be given sanctions ranging from Severe Warning to Probation.
(11) Those who commit other acts that disrupt the College’s living order and violate apartment management regulations shall be given corresponding sanctions based on the severity of the circumstances.
Article 21 Those who violate attendance discipline shall be given the following sanctions based on the circumstances:
(1) Three instances of unexcused lateness or early departure in a single semester shall be counted as one class hour of unexcused absence.
(2) Those with a total of 20 or fewer class hours of unexcused absence in a single semester shall be given criticism and education, and the college where the student is enrolled shall issue a written warning.
(3) Those with a total of 21 to 29 class hours of unexcused absence in a single semester shall be given Warning.
(4) Those with a total of 30 to 39 class hours of unexcused absence in a single semester shall be given Severe Warning.
(5) Those with a total of 40 to 49 class hours of unexcused absence in a single semester shall be given Record of Demerit.
(6) Those with a total of 50 to 59 class hours of unexcused absence in a single semester shall be given Probation.
(7) Those with a total of 60 or more class hours of unexcused absence in a single semester shall be deemed to have abandoned their student status and shall be dealt with as withdrawal from school.
(8) Those who are absent from class again during the disciplinary period or refuse to correct after repeated education may be expelled from school.
(9) Those who obtain attendance records by fraudulent means shall be given sanctions ranging from Severe Warning to Expulsion from School based on the circumstances.
(10) Those who fail to participate in the teaching activities specified by the College for two consecutive weeks without approval shall be ordered to withdraw from school.
Article 22 Those who violate classroom discipline by using mobile phones or other electronic devices to engage in activities unrelated to teaching in class and disrupt the teacher’s normal teaching shall be given Warning. Those who refuse to correct after repeated education shall be given Record of Demerit.
Article 23 Those who violate rules and regulations or operating procedures in experiments, practical training or internships shall, in addition to compensating for economic losses in accordance with regulations, be dealt with in accordance with the following provisions if they are found in any of the following circumstances:
(1) Those who violate operating procedures and cause equipment damage or personal injury shall be given Severe Warning.
(2) Those who arbitrarily use equipment unrelated to the experiment or practical training, disassemble equipment without permission or take it out of the room, thus causing accidents or losses shall be given Severe Warning.
(3) Those who fail to report in time or intentionally conceal the facts when an accident occurs due to illegal operation shall be given Warning.
Article 24 Those who violate exam discipline or cheat in exams shall be given the following sanctions based on the severity of the circumstances:
(1) An international student who violates exam room discipline in any exam organized by the College and commits any of the following acts shall have his/her exam score recorded as zero and be given Severe Warning or Record of Demerit:
Refusing to sit in the designated seat and ignoring the invigilator’s arrangement;
Bringing mobile phones or other items not permitted in the exam into the exam room and failing to place them in the designated area;
Refusing to show valid certificates when required by the invigilator;
Entering or exiting the exam room without the invigilator’s permission during the exam;
Failing to leave the exam room in time after submitting the exam paper and ignoring the invigilator’s advice;
Looking around and ignoring the invigilator’s advice;
Other acts that violate exam room rules but do not constitute cheating.
(2) An international student who commits any of the following acts in any exam organized by the College shall be deemed to have cheated in the exam. He/she shall have his/her exam score recorded as zero and be given sanctions ranging from Probation to Expulsion from School:
Whispering to others, asking for answers, peeking at or copying others’ exam papers;
Passing notes, gesturing, exchanging exam papers (including both parties involved in the exchange), or intentionally allowing others to copy one’s own exam paper or providing convenience for others to copy answers;
Bringing books, notes, materials or similar items into the exam room for a closed-book exam, or exchanging books, notebooks or relevant exam materials for an open-book exam (including both parties involved in the exchange);
Looking at others’ answers or altering one’s exam paper after submitting it;
Violating exam room discipline for the second time;
Being found with cheating traces in the exam room after the exam, or being reported by others, or being found with cheating suspicion during paper marking and verified as true;
Other acts that shall be deemed as cheating.
If a student cheats for the first time and cheats again before the sanction is lifted, he/she shall be expelled from school.
(3) An international student who commits any of the following acts in any exam organized by the College shall be deemed to have cheated seriously in the exam. He/she shall have his/her exam score recorded as zero and be expelled from school:
Asking others to take the exam on his/her behalf or taking the exam on behalf of others;
Cheating with communication equipment or other devices;
Participating in organizing cheating;
Selling exam questions or answers to others for profit;
Snatching or stealing others’ exam papers or answer sheets, or forcing others to provide convenience for one’s own copying;
Other acts of serious cheating or disrupting exam order.
Article 25 Those who engage in fraud (such as falsifying data, having papers written by others or buying/selling papers) in scientific research, thesis writing, report writing, graduation design or social practice activities, or plagiarize others’ achievements by means of copying shall be given sanctions ranging from Severe Warning to Expulsion from School based on the severity of the circumstances and consequences.
Article 26 New international students entering China, and returning international students who have left China for holidays, internships or similar reasons, must register their foreigner accommodation information with the local police station in the place of residence within 24 hours after re-entering China. Those who violate this provision shall be given sanctions ranging from Severe Warning to Expulsion from School based on the punishment imposed by the public security organ.
Article 27 International students whose residence permits or visas expire due to violating the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China shall be given the following disciplinary sanctions by the College respectively:
(1) Expiration of 1-10 days: Record of Demerit;
(2) Expiration of 11-30 days: Probation;
(3) Expiration of more than 31 days: Expulsion from School;
(4) Those who illegally obtain others’ passports by means of deception or concealment, or fraudulently obtain residence permit extensions shall be given sanctions ranging from Probation to Expulsion from School based on the severity of the circumstances;
(5) Those who fail to obtain residence permits due to expired passports or other reasons shall be given sanctions ranging from Record of Demerit to Expulsion from School based on the severity of the circumstances.
Article 28 For disciplinary acts not listed in these Detailed Rules that indeed require sanctions, reference may be made to the College’s relevant management regulations. Alternatively, the School of International Education (hereinafter referred to as "SIE") shall jointly study and make a decision with the college where the student’s major is located, and put forward handling opinions.
Chapter III Sanction Authority and Procedures
Article 29 Departments Responsible for International Student Disciplinary Sanctions
The disciplinary sanction process for international students shall be implemented with reference to that for domestic students. For violations of Article 24 of these Detailed Rules, the Student Affairs Office shall be responsible for sanctions in conjunction with the Academic Affairs Office. For violations of other provisions, the Student Affairs Office shall be responsible for sanctions.
Article 30 Sanction Authority and Approval Procedures
(1) For sanctions lighter than Record of Demerit, SIE shall jointly put forward sanction opinions with the college where the disciplined student’s major is located. These opinions shall be submitted to the disciplinary sanction management department for review, and the College shall issue a unified document.
(2) For Probation and Expulsion from School, SIE shall jointly put forward preliminary opinions with the college where the disciplined student’s major is located. These opinions shall be submitted to the disciplinary sanction management department for review. Probation shall be approved by the College’s in-charge leader. Expulsion from School shall be further submitted to the President’s Office Meeting for approval, and the handling result shall be filed with the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education and the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Wenzhou Public Security Bureau.
(3) For incidents of violating exam discipline or cheating in exams, the college where the student’s major is located shall be responsible for investigation and confirmation. After putting forward handling opinions, it shall transfer the relevant materials to SIE for handling.
(4) When relevant departments of the College discover international students’ disciplinary acts within their management authority, they shall conduct an investigation in a timely manner. If necessary, they shall report to the Security Department for investigation. For public security incidents handled by the Security Department, the Security Department shall put forward handling suggestions and submit them to SIE for handling.
(5) For the determination of the investigation institution for the same disciplinary incident involving international students from more than two colleges, it shall be reported to SIE for communication and coordination. If necessary, it shall be submitted to the Student Affairs Office for determination. A temporary joint international student disciplinary handling team may be established among the colleges where the involved students’ majors are located to properly handle the disciplinary incident.
(6) Before making a disciplinary decision, SIE shall inform the student in writing of the proposed sanction, as well as the facts and basis. The international student or his/her agent shall have the right to state the facts and submit written reasons for defense to SIE within 3 working days after receiving the notice. If the student fails to exercise the right to defend after receiving the notice, it shall be deemed as voluntary waiver of the right to defend.
(7) After the disciplinary decision is made, the College may announce the sanction imposed on the disciplined international student in an appropriate manner on campus. The disciplinary decision document shall include the basic information of the disciplined person, the facts and evidence for imposing the sanction, the type, basis and duration of the sanction, and the channel and time limit for appeal.
(8) The disciplinary decision document shall be delivered to the disciplined student for signature. If the student refuses to sign, it shall be deemed as delivered with the signature of two witnesses. If the student has left the College, it may be delivered by mail. If it is difficult to contact the student, it may be delivered by public announcement through the College’s website, news media or similar channels.
(9) All disciplinary decisions and their lifting shall be issued by the College in a unified document.
Article 31 Appeal of Disciplined International Students
(1) If an international student has objections to the disciplinary decision, he/she may submit a written appeal to SIE within 5 working days from the date of receiving the disciplinary decision document. Appeals submitted after the time limit shall not be accepted.
(2) SIE shall review the appeal submitted by the international student. It shall make a review conclusion within 15 working days from the date of receiving the written appeal and inform the appellant. If the situation is complex and a conclusion cannot be made within the specified time limit, it may be extended by 15 days with the approval of the President. If it is necessary to change the original disciplinary decision, SIE shall request the College to study and make a decision.
(3) If the international student has objections to the review decision, he/she may submit a written appeal to the higher-level educational administrative department within 15 working days from the date of receiving the College’s review decision.
Article 32 Lifting of Sanctions
After a disciplined international student submits an application for lifting the sanction, it shall be handled in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) If an international student has a profound understanding of his/her disciplinary act and shows repentance during the disciplinary period, the sanction shall be lifted on time after the approval of the joint meeting of the Party and government of SIE and the college where the student’s major is located.
(2) If a graduating international student performs well, does not commit any new disciplinary acts and has served a disciplinary period of 6 months, the sanction may be lifted in advance. This requires the approval of the joint meeting of the Party and government of SIE and the college where the student’s major is located, followed by the review of the disciplinary sanction management department.
Article 33 An international student expelled from school shall complete the departure procedures within 7 days from the date of receiving the disciplinary decision document. He/she shall also cancel his/her student visa to China at the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Wenzhou Public Security Bureau. If the student fails to complete the procedures within the time limit, the College shall complete them compulsorily. An expelled student may apply to the College for a study certificate.
Chapter IV Supplementary Provisions
Article 34 All documents concerning the imposition and lifting of disciplinary sanctions on international students shall be truthfully and completely filed in the student’s personal file.
Article 35 The terms "above", "below" and "within" mentioned in these Detailed Rules all include the number itself.
Article 36 These Detailed Rules shall come into force on the date of issuance and shall be interpreted by SIE and the Student Affairs Office.
Measures for the Administration of International Student Dormitories of Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 International student dormitories are important places for international students to live and study, and also a key window for campus civilization development. These Measures are formulated specially to create a favorable living and learning atmosphere in dormitories and in light of the actual situation of the College.
Article 2 The School of International Education (hereinafter referred to as "SIE") shall be responsible for the daily management of international student dormitories. The Student Affairs Office, Logistics Support Office and Security Department shall participate in the management of international student dormitories in collaboration in accordance with their job responsibilities.
Article 3 These Measures apply to all international students currently studying at Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College.
Chapter II Dormitory Accommodation Management
Article 4 The College implements a full residential accommodation system for international students. All international students officially enrolled in the College shall live in the designated dormitories and beds. They shall not occupy, rent out, sublet, accommodate others in, or adjust dormitories or beds without permission, and shall not enter others’ dormitories without approval. In principle, each dormitory for international students accommodates 2 students, and the College has the right to merge and adjust dormitories that are not fully occupied.
Article 5 Once a student checks into a dormitory, adjustments to the dormitory are generally not allowed. If there are special circumstances requiring a dormitory adjustment, the student must obtain approval from SIE. Those who adjust dormitories without going through the formalities shall be treated as having adjusted dormitories without permission.
Article 6 International students who need to stay in the dormitory during winter and summer vacations must apply in advance and complete the registration formalities in accordance with the College’s relevant regulations. If the College needs to adjust dormitory arrangements due to dormitory maintenance, renovation, construction, or functional area changes, students living in the dormitories shall actively cooperate and obey the unified arrangements.
Article 7 International students shall pay accommodation fees, water and electricity fees on time. The charging standards shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant documents of the provincial and municipal government departments where the College is located. Accommodation fees for students shall be collected on an academic year basis.
Article 8 Graduating (completing) students shall complete the check-out procedures and leave the College and the country in accordance with the College’s regulations. Students who suspend their studies, withdraw from school, terminate their student status for other reasons, or are forced to withdraw from school due to violations of regulations shall complete the check-out procedures and settle financial matters in accordance with the relevant charging standards of the College’s logistics department.
Article 9 Students who check out shall remove all their personal belongings from the dormitory within 3 days from the date of completing the check-out procedures. If a student fails to complete the check-out procedures or remove personal belongings within the specified time, the College has the right to notify the relevant departments to carry out compulsory cleaning. The student shall bear full responsibility for any property losses caused thereby.
Article 10 International students shall consciously abide by the leave system and daily schedule system. During their stay at the College, students must return to the dormitory to sleep within the specified time every day. Unreasonably returning late or staying out overnight is strictly prohibited. Without approval, students who enter the student dormitory after 22:45 and before 6:00 the next morning shall be deemed as "returning late". Without approval, students who do not return to the student dormitory after 22:45 and before 6:00 the next morning shall be deemed as "staying out overnight".
Article 11 The College implements an attendance system for international student dormitories, requiring students to check in via facial recognition in the dormitory at 22:30 every evening. Those who violate the dormitory attendance regulations shall be given criticism, education or disciplinary sanctions in accordance with the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of Disciplinary Sanctions Against International Students of Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College.
Article 12 Students who return late must proactively present their valid certificates and register when entering the dormitory. Those who fail to register in accordance with the regulations or cause trouble without reason shall be given heavier sanctions in accordance with the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of Disciplinary Sanctions Against International Students of Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College.
Article 13 International students shall develop awareness of energy conservation and save water and electricity. Each student is entitled to a free monthly quota of 4 kWh of electricity and 3 tons of water for dormitory use. Any usage exceeding the quota shall be charged based on the actual consumption.
Chapter III Dormitory Safety Management
Article 14 The relevant regulations of the Security Department shall be strictly implemented. Fire-fighting facilities and equipment in international student dormitories are strictly prohibited from being used for other purposes. Those who intentionally damage them shall be given corresponding penalties in accordance with the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of Disciplinary Sanctions Against International Students of Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College.
Article 15 International students must close the doors and windows when leaving the dormitory. It is not advisable to store valuables or large amounts of cash in the dormitory. During the period of leaving the College, students must properly handle their valuables.
Article 16 A visitor registration system is implemented in international student dormitories. Visiting guests must register at the duty room, and visits shall be conducted in the reception room or lobby. Guests are not allowed to enter dormitories without permission, and accommodating others in student dormitories is strictly prohibited. Generally, visiting activities shall not be conducted after 21:00.
Article 17 It is strictly prohibited to privately connect or modify wires, use bedside lamps, or use electric heating appliances such as electric stoves, electric kettles, instant water heaters, rice cookers, electric slow cookers, hair straighteners, electric blankets, heaters, or other electrical equipment not approved by the management department. The use of all electrical appliances that do not meet national safety standards is also strictly prohibited.
Article 18 The use of open flames (such as burning paper and debris, or using kerosene stoves, alcohol stoves, candles, or other appliances with open flames) in international student dormitories is prohibited. Throwing burning objects out of windows is strictly prohibited.
Article 19 The storage of flammable, explosive, highly toxic and other dangerous goods (including fireworks and firecrackers) in international student dormitories is prohibited.
Article 20 International students who have any type of infectious disease as defined in the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, or who discover any infectious disease patients or suspected infectious disease patients, shall proactively report to the dormitory administrator or the College Infirmary. Patients with infectious diseases, pathogen carriers, and suspected infectious disease patients shall obey the medical guidance of the College Infirmary, actively cooperate with the adjustment and change of accommodation arrangements before being cured or before the suspicion of infectious diseases is ruled out.
Article 21 If any damage to water or electricity facilities in the dormitory is found, students shall register and report for repair at the duty room in a timely manner. To ensure personal safety, students shall not repair electrical facilities without permission.
Chapter IV Dormitory Order Management
Article 22 International students shall consciously maintain public order, abide by the daily schedule, develop regular living habits, and take care not to interfere with other students’ lives and studies.
Article 23 Without permission, it is strictly prohibited to move public items such as furniture in the dormitory out of the dormitory or move public area items into the dormitory.
Article 24 Without permission, students shall not arbitrarily engrave, scribble, post or distribute various types of big-character posters, notices, slogans, cartoons, leaflets, advertisements, posters, etc. in the public areas of the dormitory. They shall also not damage legitimate publicity materials.
Article 25 Without approval, any commercial activities in the dormitory building are prohibited. Otherwise, corresponding handling shall be given in accordance with the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of Disciplinary Sanctions Against International Students of Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College.
Article 26 International students shall not affect the study and rest of neighboring students when using telephones, computers, etc.
Article 27 Rebroadcasting, copying, watching, or selling reactionary or obscene books, periodicals, or audio-visual products in the dormitory is prohibited. Smoking and drinking alcohol are prohibited. All forms of gambling are prohibited. Playing mahjong, poker, or games are prohibited.
Article 28 Violent sports such as playing basketball, football, or skipping rope in the dormitory area (including dormitories, corridors, and lobbies) are prohibited.
Article 29 Keeping pets in the dormitory is prohibited.
Article 30 International students shall earnestly maintain public environmental hygiene, respect and cherish the work of staff members. Garbage shall be thrown into trash cans and disposed of at designated locations in the specified manner.
Article 31 When leaving the College or checking out of the dormitory, international students shall abide by laws and regulations and check out in a civilized manner. During the check-out period, they shall take care of public property and actively cooperate with staff to inspect public facilities and equipment.
Chapter V Management of Star-Rated Dormitory Evaluation
Article 32 International students have the obligation to keep their dormitories clean and tidy and create a favorable dormitory atmosphere. The College organizes a safety and hygiene inspection of international student dormitories once a week. Combined with the daily record-based assessment of students, the College shall promptly commend international student dormitories or urge them to rectify problems.
Article 33 The management of star-rated dormitory evaluation for international student dormitories shall be conducted with reference to the Measures for the Evaluation of Star-Rated Dormitories of Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College.
Chapter VI Reward and Punishment Management
Article 34 Specific rewards and punishments for the star-rated dormitory evaluation shall be implemented with reference to the Measures for the Evaluation of Star-Rated Dormitories of Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College.
Article 35 Students who return late without reason once in a semester shall be given a circular of criticism. Those who accumulate 2 instances of returning late shall be given an early warning interview. Those who accumulate 3-4 instances shall be given a Warning. Those who accumulate 5-6 instances shall be given a Severe Warning. Those who accumulate more than 7 instances shall be given a Record of Demerit or heavier sanctions based on the circumstances.
Students who stay out overnight without reason and accumulate 1-2 instances in a semester shall be given a Warning. Those who accumulate 3 instances shall be given a Severe Warning. Those who accumulate 4 instances shall be given a Record of Demerit. Those who accumulate 5 instances shall be given Probation. Those with particularly serious circumstances shall be given Expulsion from School.
Article 36 Classes or dormitories with serious problems of students returning late or staying out overnight shall be disqualified from various advanced evaluations such as "Advanced Class" and "Civilized Dormitory". Student cadres have the responsibility and obligation to supervise and manage students’ late return and overnight absence. Student cadres who fail to report in a timely manner or fail to report truthfully when their dormitory classmates return late or stay out overnight shall be treated as covering up. They shall be given sanctions ranging from Warning to Record of Demerit based on the circumstances, and all members of the dormitory shall be disqualified from all evaluation and selection for honors in that academic year.
Article 37 Renting houses off-campus without permission is a disciplinary offense, and students who do so shall be given sanctions ranging from Probation to Expulsion from School in accordance with the College’s relevant regulations.
Article 38 For those who violate these Provisions, the College shall give corresponding handling based on the severity of the circumstances, the attitude of admitting mistakes, and in accordance with the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of Disciplinary Sanctions Against International Students of Zhejiang Industry & Trade Vocational College.
Chapter VII Supplementary Provisions
Article 39 International students’ performance in the dormitory is an important part of the comprehensive assessment of their code of conduct, and a necessary basis for international students to serve as student cadres or obtain scholarships and grants.
Article 40 Matters not covered in these Measures shall be implemented with reference to the College's Student Dormitory Management Measures.
Article 41 These Measures shall come into force on the date of issuance and shall be interpreted by SIE and the Student Affairs Office.
