New student guide
New students: September 2026
Registration dates, reception locations and welcome portal.
On this page
On-campus registration for the 2026 intake: 11–12 September, 08:00–22:00.
Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| On-campus registration | 11–12 September |
| Opening ceremony | 13 September, 08:00 |
| Undergraduate military training | 13–26 September |
Original welcome notice · Military training dates · Opening ceremony notice
Reception locations
| Campus | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Xipu | Yanghua Avenue by the West Gate, between the southern residences and sports hall |
| Jiuli | Passage between Juanchengzhai blocks 1–2 and 9–10 |
| Eastern (International) | Badminton hall, Sports Hall E |
| Emei | Covered sports ground |
During new-student reception, Xipu uses the west gate and Jiuli uses the south or west gate. Both campuses provide free internal shuttle buses. Original welcome notice
The 2026 undergraduate intake of the School of Smart City and Transportation and the SWJTU–Leeds Joint School reports to the Eastern (International) Campus. Chengdu Fabu campus report
Welcome portal
WeChat account access: “西南交通大学学生工作部” for undergraduates; “西南交通大学研工部” for postgraduates. Original welcome notice
Getting to campus · Residences · Party and Youth League affiliation transfers · Parcels
Useful services after arrival
| Task | Guide |
|---|---|
| Sign in, connect to campus internet or access resources off campus | Network and SWJTU ID |
| Use a campus card or connect WeCom | Campus card and WeCom |
| Attend your school’s library orientation | Library orientation |
| Plan exercise | September sports venue changes |
| Explore university history | University History Museum |
| Register email or find licensed software | Email · Software |
| Buy dormitory electricity or request a repair | Student residences |
| Seek medical care, emergency help or student insurance | Campus health and student insurance |
| Use the green channel or apply for emergency aid | Student aid and the green channel |
| Find certificate, security or counselling services | Service directory |
| Find Eastern Campus inter-campus shuttle notices | Shuttle notices |
Registration, welcome shuttles and this schedule apply to the 2026 intake. Reception hours follow the welcome notice published on 2026-07-17 and do not describe ordinary campus entry or other cohorts. Also follow your school’s procedures and meeting arrangements.