According to the relevant provisions of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Entry and Exit, foreigners who need to extend their residence in China must go through the extension formalities at the entry and exit administration department 30 days before the expiration of their residence certificates. The 103 Office of the university will help international students to handle registration for next semester, make payment and supply visa application materials 50 days before the expiration of their visas.

The expiration date of the student visa for the spring semester is July 15 each year. Students who need to extend their residence certificates shall go to the college office for relevant procedures from May 20 to June 5 of that year.

The expiration date of the student visa for the autumn semester is January 15 each year. Students who need to extend their residence certificates must go to the college office to follow relevant procedures between November 20 and December 5 of the previous year. 

In addition, the validity period of a new student visa is 30 days, and the preparation of the visa materials takes some time, so new students should report to the college within 5 days after entering China, and it is suggested that students should not enter China too early.