Please complete each of the following steps in preparation for your Study Abroad in China program. As always, feel free to contact CLI anytime at +1 888-781-8383 or email your Admissions Manager, Mira Vance, at mira@studycli.org.
Immediately after acceptance
Click the link below to submit your $300 USD deposit via CLI's secure payment system (powered by Stripe). Be sure to select your chosen program: China Study Abroad (Standard) or China Study Abroad (Intensive).
Secure Your Space →Please complete this form as soon as possible. It's important that we have information regarding any medical allergies or considerations, as well as any dietary restrictions you may have.
Complete Form →Within one week of submitting your program deposit, please complete this basic introduction form. Your CLI homestay family is curious to learn about their guest and excited to welcome you in Guilin!
Complete Form →3+ months before departure
Please use CLI's secure Passport Form to submit a clear scan of your passport's main information page. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned return date.
Upload Passport →Start by completing CLI's Invitation Letter Form at your earliest convenience. Then follow the visa guide that matches your program length:
Programs under 180 days (Summer, Winter, Fall/Spring Semester): Consult CLI's short-term student visa guide (X2).
Programs over 180 days (Academic Year): Consult CLI's long-term student visa guide (X1).
Schedule a health examination with your family physician using GXNU's official Health Examination Form. Email the completed form to your Admissions Manager at mira@studycli.org.
Complete GXNU's Application Form and submit it to your Admissions Manager at mira@studycli.org.
1–3 months before departure
Every summer, CLI offers an English-taught elective on Chinese history, culture, or literature. All students must complete CLI's Study Abroad in China Course Interest Form.
Complete CLI's pre-departure questionnaire about your Chinese language journey and future goals. Answer in Chinese to the best of your ability — but if you're just beginning, English is perfectly fine!
Complete Questionnaire →CLI has put together a comprehensive pre-departure packet covering everything from what to pack to daily life in Guilin. Please review all information carefully and reach out to natalie@studycli.org with any questions.
Read Pre-Departure Packet →A great selection of free Mandarin learning resources is available online. Take time to review and familiarize yourself with each — the more Chinese you practice before arriving, the smoother your transition will be.
Browse Resources →Watch video testimonials from CLI alumni who share their experiences studying Chinese and living in Guilin. It's the best way to see what your upcoming adventure will look like.
Watch Testimonials →2–3 weeks before departure
Within one week of submitting your $300 deposit, you'll receive an email from your Admissions Manager with instructions for your remaining tuition balance.
CLI provides complimentary airport, train station, or bus station pickup and drop-off for all students. Complete this form so we know exactly where and when to meet you.
Plan to arrive in Guilin the Saturday or Sunday before your first day of classes. CLI's orientation is held Monday morning. From early September through April, if a guest room is available, you may arrive before Saturday for an additional 150 RMB per night.