West China Normal University is a full-time key normal university organized by Sichuan Provincial People's Government, located in Nanchong, a famous historical and cultural city. It is the first normal university in Sichuan Province and the first batch of authorized units for bachelor's and master's degrees in China.
It was selected into the National Education and Training Plan for Excellent Agricultural and Forestry Talents, Education and Training Plan for Excellent Journalism and Communication Talents, Education and Training Plan for Excellent Teachers in Sichuan Province, Education and Training Plan for Excellent Engineers in Sichuan Province, and Sichuan 20 1 1 Plan. It is the first batch of colleges and universities in Sichuan Province to train free normal students, and the first "Selected Graduates Base for Excellent College Students in Sichuan Province" was awarded.
As of June, 20 18, the school has two campuses, Beihu and Huafeng, covering an area of more than 2,600 mu, with a school building area of 6,543,800 square meters, a green area of 690,000 square meters and a sports ground area of nearly 6,543,800 square meters. The library is the key protection unit of ancient books in Sichuan Province, with more than 3 million paper books, 2.2 million electronic books, 63 Chinese and foreign language databases, more than 5,000 kinds of ancient books and more than 70,000 volumes. Libraries are open to the public free of charge.