Accommodations
Students will stay in single rooms at the residence at CUEB. The total cost of accommodation for this program is TBA.
There is a meal plan available. Students also have the option of purchasing meals in the university dining halls. Students should budget approximately CAD$500 for purchased meals.
Group Flight
No group flight is available for this program; students must make their own travel arrangements. Please note that if you choose to arrive earlier or leave later than the available dates for the accommodation option you have selected, you will be responsible for arranging your own housing for the extra day(s).
Entry Requirements
All students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary travel documents to enter China as visitors. Information on the entry requirements for China is available visiting the Global Affairs Canada website. Please note that most governments have implemented special entry and exit restrictions and requirements for their country due to COVID-19.
If your flight plans include a stopover in another country (even if it is just a few hours long), you should also check that country's visa requirements in case you require a transit visa for the stopover.
Information on entry requirements is available from the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Toronto
Health and Safety
Beijing have relatively high levels of air pollution, which may affect students with respiratory difficulties. If you are under medical care or may be affected by the pollution, you are advised to consult both a physician and the Professional & International Programs office before applying.
EDIA and China
As you plan your Summer Abroad journey, it is important to take the steps to decide whether this program is the right fit for you, and fits your individual needs related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). Summer Abroad has put together an online webpage for EDIA resources and information in China, which contains information regarding how to navigate South Korea with your unique lived identities, as well as relevant accessibility information.
Health and safety information: all students admitted to the Summer Abroad program are required to successfully complete an online Safety Abroad Workshop, which will provide information and advice on international health and safety issues. Students are also required to attend the online China Pre-departure Orientation in April (details shared with students after admission).