- Starting from Academic Year 2026–2027, the English Language Area courses (formerly titled “Freshman English) will be officially renamed “College English.” To help students better understand the learning focus of each course, a subtitle will be added to the course title, such as “College English: Listening and Speaking” or “College English: Reading and Writing.” Students are encouraged to select the course that best matches their English learning needs and goals.
When registering for courses, students are also advised to give priority to the class sections and course offerings designated for their college. The scheduled time slots for College English courses have been arranged, as much as possible, to avoid conflicts with first-year required courses in each department, thereby minimizing any impact on students’ study plans and graduation timelines. In addition, some instructors may incorporate college-specific teaching materials and learning activities based on the academic backgrounds of the enrolled students, helping them apply their English skills more effectively within their own fields of study.
Students are encouraged to plan ahead and choose the course that best supports their individual learning objectives.
Note: Students who completed “Freshman English I,” “Freshman English II,” “Freshman English (with 1-hour Aural Training) I,” “Freshman English (with 1-hour Aural Training) II,” “Freshman English (with 2-hour Aural Training) I,” or “Freshman English (with 2-hour Aural Training) II” before Academic Year 2026-2027 will still have those courses and credits counted toward the General Courses requirement and credits. Students need not be concerned about the change. - According to the regulations of your department, you must choose either the English Language Area or the Foreign Languages Area to fulfill the General Courses requirement. The same language must be taken in both semesters. If your department specifies that you must take English courses, you must enroll in English Language Area courses in both semesters. Information can be found through the course information system under “Course Information” and “Academic Program Required Courses and Credits Inquiry.”
- Overseas Chinese and international students will be able to select College English classes on the Course Selection System according to the English Proficiency Test result. Those who do not take the online test will not be allowed to enroll in College English. Students who plan to take other foreign language courses instead of College English to obtain the required 6 English/Foreign Language credits can choose not to take the English Proficiency Test. For more information, please refer to the Notice of Chinese and English Proficiency Test for International and Overseas Chinese Students.
- Registration for College English Courses:
- First Semester:
Course pre-registration stage 1: Sophomores and above are not permitted to register online (except second-year students in the Department of Electrical Engineering).
Course pre-registration stage 2: Open to all students for online registration, regardless of year level or class period.
Add-drop period: All students may seek the course instructor’s approval to add a course regardless of year level or class period. After approval, students should obtain an authorization code from the instructor. - Second Semester:
During Course Pre-Registration Stage, students will automatically be enrolled in the corresponding course they took during the first semester. Online course selection is not available during this stage. Students who wish to change sections or make up a second-semester course should obtain instructor approval during the add/drop period.
