A1 English Course Selection/Addition
Module English Course Selection/Addition for the Fall Semester of the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Stage 1: Online Draw by Preference (For All Students)
During this stage, all students can drop courses and register their preferences to add new ones. You can register for a course Draw even if it is currently full.
- Round 1: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 (09:00) ~ Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 (12:00)
- Round 2: Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 (09:00) ~ Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 (15:00)
- Applicable Courses: A1 English Courses, Second Foreign Language courses, and Online Remedial English (for Undergraduates and Graduates).
- Important Restriction: During the online Draw, your schedule can have a maximum of one English Module course and one Second Foreign Language course.
- Note: For detailed procedures and information on when courses will appear on your schedule, please refer to the official announcements from the Registrar Division.
Stage 2: In-Person Processing for Specific Students (at the Foreign Language Center)
This is a dedicated time for students with specific needs to process requests in person.
- Time: Monday, Sept. 8 ~ Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 (09:10 - 16:00)
- Location: Foreign Language Center (FLC) Office
Eligible Requests:
1. General English Courses
- Eligible Applicants (Must present Student ID and proof of status):
- Waitlisted transfer students from the Fall 2025 (114-1) summer period (show admission/waitlist notice).
- Students approved for early readmission for the Fall 2025 (114-1) semester (show proof of early readmission).
- Ineligible Applicants:
- All other students.
- Students who previously won an English course in the Draw and then dropped it.
- Add/Drop Rules:
- In principle, you can only add courses with available slots.
- If the only open slots in your schedule correspond to full English courses, you must print your current class schedule as proof to be considered for adding a full course. Course placement will be arranged by FLC assistants.
2. Online Remedial English
- Eligible Applicants: Students unable to register online due to credit transfer issues.
- Prerequisite: You must have already completed the required 4 credits of core General Education English courses.
- For Seniors: Please refer to the Q&A for guidance on planning your course load.
3. Second Foreign Language Courses
- Procedure: Applications to add second foreign language courses will not be accepted during this stage.
Stage 3: Online Add/Drop Requests (For All Students)
This stage allows all students to request adding courses through the online system by uploading the required documents.
- Student Application Window: Wednesday, Sept. 10 (08:30) ~ Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 (13:00)
- System Review & Approval Period: Wednesday, Sept. 10 (08:30) ~ Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 (17:00)
Procedure and Rules:
- How to Apply: Submit an add request via the "NCKU Course Information & Enrollment System" and upload all required documents, as well as any additional documents (see the table below):
- Your class schedule for the current semester, taken after the 2nd lottery of the 3rd stage of course selection. (The screenshot must include your student ID, name, and class times).
- A screenshot of your Course Add Checklist. (Please use a red box to highlight the English course you wish to add).
- Additional Documents:
|
Applicant Status |
Situation |
Reason for Add/Drop Application (in Course Selection System) |
Required Additional Documents |
|
Student without a module |
Student without a module |
Application cannot be accepted |
Application cannot be accepted |
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Student who dropped the course after the lottery / Student who dropped after approval |
Dropped the course this semester after the lottery or after the add/drop application was approved |
Application cannot be accepted |
Application cannot be accepted |
|
Transfer Student, Returning Student |
Waitlisted transfer student from winter/summer break |
In-person processing |
Please go to the Foreign Language Center at the designated time to process. |
|
Early returning student |
In-person processing |
Please go to the Foreign Language Center at the designated time to process. |
|
|
Graduating Student / Early Graduating Student |
Lacking only 2 credits |
e.g., Lacking 2 credits, Module 2 |
No additional documents required. |
|
Lacking 4 credits (requires taking 2 courses in one semester) |
e.g., Lacking 4 credits, Module 2, need to take two English courses in one semester |
The official transcript must be stamped by the department and indicate "planning to graduate this semester" and "number of missing English credits." A certificate of eligibility for early graduation is also required for early graduating students. |
|
|
Student with Delayed Graduation |
Lacking only 2 credits |
e.g., Lacking 2 credits, Module 2 |
No additional documents required. |
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Lacking 4 credits (requires taking 2 courses in one semester) |
e.g., Lacking 4 credits, Module 2, need to take two English courses in one semester |
The official transcript must be stamped by the department and indicate "planning to graduate this semester" and "number of missing English credits." |
|
|
Student who enrolled in a canceled course |
The selected English course has been canceled |
Enrolled in a canceled course: "Course Name"; e.g., A1-101 Basic Academic Communication |
Proof of course cancellation, such as a notice email from the instructor, a Moodle announcement, or a screenshot of the class schedule that includes the canceled course. |
|
Student who has completed credits and wishes to take more courses |
Students who wish to take additional courses |
Took English courses in the __ semester; e.g., Took English courses in the 113-2, 114-1 semesters |
Academic records from the student information system with previously taken English courses marked in a red box. Limited to adding Module 2 and Module 3 courses that have vacancies. |
|
Adding Online Remedial English |
Students who already have four English credits but are unable to enroll due to factors such as credit waiver, transfer, or not enrolling during the online selection period |
Semester of credit waiver/exemption approval/course enrollment; e.g., Waived/Exempted 4 English credits in the 114-1 semester; Took English courses in the 113-2 semester |
Please provide proof from the student information system of either current semester enrollment in English courses or current semester waiver of English courses, clearly marked with a red box. |
|
Adding Graduate Online English |
Master's student (first year and above) who did not enroll during the online selection period |
Explanation for not enrolling during the online selection period |
Required documents (result of online add/drop application). |
|
Student with other special circumstances |
Needs to add a course due to other special circumstances |
Please specify the reason for adding the course. |
An official transcript stamped by the department indicating the reason and number of missing credits, a student statement detailing the reasons, and supporting documents related to the special circumstances. |
- Approval Process:
- English-related courses are reviewed by the Foreign Language Center.
- Second Foreign Language courses are reviewed by the course instructor.
- Applications from graduating students, early graduates, and students with delayed graduation will be prioritized for review. If any vacancies remain, they will be filled by students from other year levels or those with other special circumstances.
- To maintain instructional quality and allow for adequate instructor preparation, enrollment in writing courses (e.g., Basic English Writing, Academic English Writing) is limited to 25 students. No course add requests will be accepted once this limit is reached.
- Checking Your Status:
- The final result is based on the "Approval Status" in the "Course Add Checklist" in the system. The FLC will not send separate notifications.
- Understanding Your Status:
- During the application period, even if a course is full, vacancies will become available if students drop it. Please be sure to submit the correct documents and provide the correct reason for your application; otherwise, to ensure a fair course selection process, we will proceed to review the next applicant.
- Handling Time Conflicts:
- If an added course conflicts with an existing course on your schedule, the existing course will be automatically dropped upon approval.
- If you apply for two conflicting courses, the one that is approved first will be added to your schedule, and the other request will be automatically cancelled.
- Post-Add/Drop Responsibility:
- Once a course is successfully added, the FLC will not assist with withdrawals, drops, or swaps. To withdraw, you must do so yourself in the system within the announced period set by the Registrar Division.
Stage 4: In-Person Processing for Special Circumstances (at the Foreign Language Center)
This final stage is only for students with specific issues affecting their ability to graduate in the current academic year.
- Time: Wednesday, Sept. 17 (09:00) – Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 (17:00)
- Location: Foreign Language Center (FLC) Office
- Solely Eligible Applicants:
- Students whose ability to graduate this academic year is directly impacted by a course change (e.g., cancellation, time change, or instructor change).
- Strictly Ineligible Applicants:
- Anyone who does not meet the specific criteria above.
- Students who dropped a course after it was approved or won in the Draw.
- Students who were eligible to apply during the third stage of the online course add/drop request period.
- Course Restrictions:
- Add/drop requests for Second Foreign Language courses will not be accepted at this stage.
- Placement in English courses will be arranged by FLC staff based on availability.