The orientation students of Shandong University of Science and Technology are mainly college students recruited by the state and entrusted by major state-owned mining bureaus and coal mining enterprises. The source of students is mainly for students who go to work in designated units directly after graduation. There is no special difference in training between students of the same major and those of ordinary unified recruitment. The main differences between the two are: part of the tuition and living expenses of the targeted students can be exempted (mainly borne by the entrusted training enterprises); You must work in a designated enterprise after graduation; Without the permission of the enterprise entrusted with the training, the targeted students are not allowed to apply for graduate students or find jobs in other units after graduation, otherwise they will bear the liquidated damages according to the contract.

The school is strict with the graduates. However, with the support and training of enterprises, targeted students spend less money at school and are suitable for students with poor families.