Frequently Asked Questions for Alumni
The FAQs below address common alumni questions about the Reunion, and further information will be provided to alumni who register for the event.
Frequently Asked Questions for Alumni
The FAQs below address common alumni questions about the Reunion, and further information will be provided to alumni who register for the event.
Basic Information
Who is invited?
What are the dates?
What types of programming will be included in the event?
How can I access the Whova event app?
May I bring a plus-one, family, or an additional personal guest?
How do I register for the Reunion?
How will updates be communicated?
What are the deadlines?
What do I need to do now?
Basic Information
Who is invited?
What are the dates?
What types of programming will be included in the event?
How can I access the Whova event app?
May I bring a plus-one, family, or an additional personal guest?
How do I register for the Reunion?
How will updates be communicated?
What are the deadlines?
What do I need to do now?
Financial Information
What is the cost to attend?
How can I pay my deposit?
What costs will be covered by Schwarzman Scholars?
Are there any expected out of pocket costs to attend?
Is there additional financial assistance available to cover the cost to attend the Reunion?
Do I have to stay at the arranged hotel? Can I arrange my own accommodation and get reimbursed?
Since there are four hotel options, may I request a specific one or a specific room type?
Financial Information
What is the cost to attend?
How can I pay my deposit?
What costs will be covered by Schwarzman Scholars?
Are there any expected out of pocket costs to attend?
Is there additional financial assistance available to cover the cost to attend the Reunion?
Do I have to stay at the arranged hotel? Can I arrange my own accommodation and get reimbursed?
Since there are four hotel options, may I request a specific one or a specific room type?
Flight Information
Is travel funded?
When should I arrive?
When should I return home?
How many vacation/personal days do I need to request from work in order to attend?
What if I need to change my flight after I book it?
What if I need to arrive late or depart early?
Can I arrive early or depart late if I want to travel before or after the reunion?
Where should I direct questions about travel stipends and reimbursements?
Flight Information
Is travel funded?
When should I arrive?
When should I return home?
How many vacation/personal days do I need to request from work in order to attend?
What if I need to change my flight after I book it?
What if I need to arrive late or depart early?
Can I arrive early or depart late if I want to travel before or after the reunion?
Where should I direct questions about travel stipends and reimbursements?
Visa Information
Who is responsible for handling visa matters?
What is the first step for visa matters?
How do I know if I need a visa?
What if I already have a multi-entry Chinese visa for a different purpose (for example, a business M visa)?
I already have an active multi-entry Chinese visa, but I have since renewed my passport. Can I use a visa issued to my expired passport?
What kind of visa should I get?
What if I’m a dual citizen?
Where do I apply for a Chinese visa?
At Chinese immigration, what should I state as the purpose of my trip?
Visa Information
Who is responsible for handling visa matters?
What is the first step for visa matters?
How do I know if I need a visa?
What if I already have a multi-entry Chinese visa for a different purpose (for example, a business M visa)?
I already have an active multi-entry Chinese visa, but I have since renewed my passport. Can I use a visa issued to my expired passport?
What kind of visa should I get?
What if I’m a dual citizen?
Where do I apply for a Chinese visa?
At Chinese immigration, what should I state as the purpose of my trip?
Packing and Pre-Departure
What should I bring to China?
Do credit cards work in China? How do I set up WeChat payment or Alipay?
What if I need to get a phone or SIM card?
Packing and Pre-Departure
What should I bring to China?
Do credit cards work in China? How do I set up WeChat payment or Alipay?
What if I need to get a phone or SIM card?
Registration
What should I do if I have dietary restrictions or am a person with a disability?
Registration
What should I do if I have dietary restrictions or am a person with a disability?
Agenda
Are all sessions mandatory? What if I need to work remotely for part of the event?
Will there be prayer rooms provided in the hotel?
Agenda
Are all sessions mandatory? What if I need to work remotely for part of the event?
Will there be prayer rooms provided in the hotel?
Join us in Beijing
April 22 - April 26, 2026
Registration for Scholars is now open and will close on August 22, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Reach Out
Have a question? Please fill out the form below or email logistics@schwarzmanscholars10reunion.org.
Reach Out
Have a question? Please fill out the form below or email logistics@schwarzmanscholars10reunion.org.
Schwarzman College
Tsinghua University, Haidian District
Beijing 10084
