The 2026 Fall Undergraduate Overseas Exchange Student Orientation of Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM) was held on September 11, with 102 Chinese and international students – including overseas exchange students from 30 different countries and regions and their Chinese Buddy volunteers – gathering to welcome the new semester.

Tsinghua SEM holds the 2026 Fall Undergraduate Overseas Exchange Student Orientation, Sept. 11, 2026.

The event played out against a lively atmosphere, as faculty and students shared experiences and tips on course selection, campus resources and daily living, aiming to help exchange students adapt to all aspects of their life at Tsinghua University.

Zhou Yijun from the Academic Affairs Office introduced the course selection process, course categories and credit requirements and answered students' questions.

The students from all over the world talk with each other at the orientation.

He Ping, deputy dean of Tsinghua SEM, extended a sincere and warm welcome to the exchange students who had traveled from across the world. He said he hoped they would actively engage in club activities, compete alongside Tsinghua students in sports, and gain knowledge, friendship and growth both inside and outside the classroom.

The students from all over the world talk with each other at the orientation.

Fan Meiying from the Overseas Department of Tsinghua SEM's Undergraduate Student Union introduced the department's responsibilities and the basics of the exchange program, with a focus on key matters to note during the exchange to ensure a smooth and worry-free experience. The Overseas Department also prepared a bingo-style game named "Tsinghua KPI" to encourage overseas students to explore the campus and enrich their exchange experience beyond their studies.

The students from all over the world talk with each other at the orientation.

Hu Yilong from the Student Union's Sports Department and Deng Yaxuan from the Arts Department introduced Tsinghua's diverse sports and arts activities – from the Sixian Cup and Weilun Cup to the Freshman Ball and Student Festival – and called on exchange students to actively participate in extracurricular activities in order to fully experience the vibrancy of the Tsinghua campus.

The orientation participants pose for a group photo.

During the ice-breaking session, the exchange students and their buddies introduced themselves, sharing their backgrounds and expectations and deepening mutual understanding. The subsequent games of charades and bingo brought the atmosphere to a climax, with frequent interactions and endless laughter among the students. Bonds of friendship were already formed among the students.

Source: Academic Affairs Office

Editor: Ren Zhongxi