2026 YunTech⁺ New Student Orientation: YunTech’s Welcome Camp Opens a World of Dreams
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) will hold the “2026 YunTech⁺ Orientation Camp” from August 31 to September 2 for incoming students of the 2026 academic year. Centered on “Cultivating a Strong Learning Culture and Navigating Academic and Professional Development,” the camp incorporates innovative teaching and industry engagement, aiming to help new students grow and thrive in a safe and supportive environment throughout their university journey.
Guided by the theme “Smart AI, Technology Pioneers,” this year’s camp transforms YunTech into a dream-filled candyland. New students from across Taiwan become explorers, while representatives from each college take on the role of “Candy Guides,” leading freshmen through the campus and its many opportunities for discovery. Through exploration, students accumulate knowledge and experience while creating their own “dream candy” as a symbol of their aspirations for the future.
YunTech President Professor Chuan-Yu Chang stated that university is a crucial stage for self-discovery and turning dreams into reality. In response to the rapid development of AI and changes in industry, YunTech embraces a five-dimensional educational philosophy—“academic excellence, smart technology, internationalization, distinctive strengths, and industry-academia integration”—to cultivate the next generation of talent. He encouraged new students to step beyond their comfort zones, actively explore interdisciplinary learning, and make full use of the university’s abundant resources to find their own “dream candy” in the YunTech candyland. The university will accompany students throughout their journey, with the hope that every new student will become a pioneer equipped with intelligence and the ability to turn ideas into action, unlocking unlimited possibilities for the future. In the 2026 Global Views Monthly university rankings, YunTech rose to third place among universities of science and technology, demonstrating how the university’s educational resources can create opportunities for students.
In the face of the rapid development of AI, industrial transformation, and global competition for talent, university education is not only about teaching professional skills needed today. More importantly, it enables students to develop the abilities to continue learning, collaborate across disciplines, and communicate internationally through exposure to real equipment, real-world problems, actual industry settings, and cross-cultural environments. The true strength of a university lies not simply in the resources it possesses, but in whether those resources can ultimately become a strong support system for students. Rooted in Yunlin while connecting with the world, YunTech provides students with a starting point from which they can move toward a broader future.
The three-day program features a rich and diverse range of activities. The first day, “Exploring the Campus,” begins with the opening ceremony and a university anthem session. In the afternoon, Associate Professor Chih-Wei shiu leads the “First Mile” course, helping students transition from high school learning to the self-directed learning model of university. In the evening, student department associations organize activities to build connections and a sense of community among new students. The second day, “Professional Navigation,” features college and department sessions covering curriculum maps, course registration, laboratory visits, and alumni talks, followed by a university-wide welcome party in the evening. The third day, “Setting Sail for the Future,” features Yunlin County Deputy Magistrate Pi-Chun Chen introducing local attractions and cuisine, while the deans of YunTech’s five colleges present the university’s industry-academia achievements. The Youth Dreams Forum will feature alumnus and artist Cheng-Tsung Fan and Hui-Hui Huang, Deputy General Manager of the R&D Center at Aeon Motor, who will share insights into career development. The program will also include an in-depth “A Conversation with the President” session, before concluding with a completion and launch ceremony marking the official beginning of the students’ university journey.
YunTech’s Welcome Camp Opens a World of Dreams – Vice President Shyh-Huei Hwang Leads Faculty Members into the Venue
YunTech’s Welcome Camp Opens a World of Dreams – Vice President Shyh-Huei Hwang, Faculty Members, and All New Students Pose for a Group Photo
YunTech’s Welcome Camp Opens a World of Dreams – Vice President Shyh-Huei Hwang and the Deans of the Colleges Hold Special Event “Star Coins” Designed by Students
YunTech’s Welcome Camp Opens a World of Dreams – Vice President Shyh-Huei Hwang and the Deans of the Colleges Hold the Event’s Special “Star Coins” to Officially Kick Off the Camp
YunTech’s Welcome Camp Opens a World of Dreams – New Students Cheerfully Pose with the Event’s Signature Hand Gesture
Organizing Unit: Extracurricular Activities Section
Section Chief: Hui-Ping Lai
Contact Person: Tien-Ming Wu
Telephone: (05) 534-2601 ext. 2323
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