Guidelines

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Guidelines for Applicants

- KNU's Exchange Program -

Fill-out Method

1. You may fill-out the application form either in Korean or in English.

2. Please put an “O” mark into the box that corresponds to your answer in the fields.

3. Please fill-out this form by typing in the required information.

(no handwritten entries/answers are allowed except for your signature)

And then please print your duly accomplished application form and attach a passport picture and affix your signature.

◐ Checklist for the required documents

For

Application

An application

A copy of proof of enrollment A copy of transcript

A recommendation letter from a supervisor from your study field

A recommendation letter from the International Office of the Home University A copy of Passport

A letter of self-introduction including study plan

Advance Preparation

Certificate of Health * Only required for Chest X-ray, taken within 3months

Insurance certification (One main page in English version)

* Only for students who purchase insurance themselves in their home country

Copy of your passport and three photos for Alien registration card and etc.

* Only recent photo with a white background taken within 3months will be accepted,

* In case you attach an old photo or unrelated one, your application will be refused.

Email of your arrival information (Flight schedule)

◐ Academic Calendar

Contents 1^stsemester (Spring)

2^ndsemester (Fall) Beginning of the semester date Mar. 2 Aug. 31

End of the semester date June 17 Dec. 18

List of the courses taught in English Early Feb. Early Aug. Attached list only for reference.

Registration for classes Mid February Mid-August Undecided

Pick-up service Feb. 26~27 End of Aug. Designated time during two days

Dormitory check in Feb. 26~Mar. 1 End of Aug. Keep the designated periods!

Dormitory check out June 18 Dec. 19 Undecided

Orientation Mar. 2 Early Sep. First week of each semester

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◐ Spelling MUST be exactly the same as in your passport.

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As there are countries such as Germany, Czech Republic, and Russia that have different

alphabets, when filling out the application, please be sure to use the same name as the

one written at the bottom part of your passport. Please pay attention to the symbol for

the spacing of words ( << ), also, be careful not to include the three-letter country code

(e.g. KOR) written before your name.

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Why KNU?

•Started in 1947 as agricultural college and expanded to a comprehensive university having more than 130 academic fields and over 20 colleges in three (3) campuses in 2013, KNU strives to utilize this crisis as an opportunity to prove its inherent excellence.

•Around 17,000 students and 500 Faculties in Chuncheon Campus

•144 sister universities in 39 countries

•One of the top 10 National Universities in Korea

•Top ranked in graduates employment for 3 consecutive years.

•Within Top 20 in Education & Research Capability

Why Chuncheon City?

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1. KNU - Chuncheon Campus

• 70 minutes from downtown Seoul by train or express bus

• The Nearest National University from Seoul/ Standard Language

2. Field of Study and Registration of classes

• List of Degree Programs ☞ http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/english/menu3/sub_03_01_01.php • List of classes taught in English ☞ Attached excel file for bachelor course

※ To join classes taught in English: Students whose major at his/her home university is related to more than 1 course from the list of courses taught in English.

※ Most English classes are for Bachelor’s degree students, but graduate students can also take it if the home university will allow and give credits for it.

• Please be aware that you may not able to register some classes because of limited numbers for them.

• Tuition at KNU will be waived for all exchange students of KNU’s partner Universities.

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3. Dormitory

◐ Buildings and Housing fees

* Prices indicated are only estimates.

◐ Cafeteria

* Prices indicated are only estimates.

◐ Health Examination (Medical report)

• Newly admitted international students have to submit Chest X-ray examination(Tuberculosis) result to the dormitory office within ten days of your arrival.

• Chest X-ray result written in English issued by your home country is acceptable.

◐ Forbidden dormitory rules

• Smoking, cooking and drinking alcohol in the dormitory are forbidden.

• Breaking the curfew (01:00～05:00) - Except for graduate students

• Allowing strangers to sleep inside and Accessing the room and building of the opposite gender

• Generally, exchange students could pay the dormitory fee within a week after arriving in Korea.

• You can buy bedding and daily necessities from a convenience store inside the campus.

• Events of Dormitory Students Council: Rental bicycles and sports goods, monthly showing films etc.

• Equipped furniture: bed(included a mattress), closet, desk and chair

Location Dormitory Occupancy Features Fees / Semester (4months)

Housing Food

On campus

YulGokGwan(M) ToeGyeGwan(M) NanJiWon(F) GukJiWon(F)

4 people

Room Communal

restroom and shower room on each floor

300,000 Won Option for using cafeteria

(Meals) Off

campus

UiAmGwan(F) HanSeoGwan(M)

2 people

Room 360,000 Won

※ Public Facilities: Cafeteria, Computer lab, Laundry room, Study room, Fitness Center, etc.

Meal Options Meal Semester (4months)

①

3meals Everyday for a semester Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 700,000 Won

②

2meals Everyday for a semester Lunch, Dinner 560,000 Won

③

3meals on weekdays for a semester Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 560,000 Won

④

2meals on weekdays for a semester Lunch, Dinner 490,000 Won

⑤

No meals buying a meal ticket for each meal (Around 4$)

Operating Hours Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Weekdays 07:00~09:00 11:30~13:30 17:30~19:00

Weekend, Holidays 08:00~09:00 12:00~13:00 17:30~18:30

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4. Free Korean Language Program

• Exchange students who can complete more than 80% of the attendance rate are eligible to apply for a free Korean class only for the first semester at KNU. (Two times a week for 3months)

• It’s for beginners who hardly speak Korean and has nothing to do with regular courses of credits.

5. Buddy Program

• Korean students, called buddy, who can speak English, Chinese or Japanese will be assigned to all exchange students for one semester to help your campus life.

6. Additional Information

• Visa information ☞ http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/english/menu5/sub_05_01_01_02.php

• Free shuttle bus from KNU campus to Chuncheon bus terminal and subway station on weekdays.

• The electricity voltage is 220V with two rounded prong plug.

• There are three more cafeterias in the campus, besides the ones that are in dormitories.

• Preparing warm clothing is recommended because the daily temperature range between mornings and nights is big.

7. Chuncheon City

• GongJiCheon Park (10min by taxi) and promenade following a little stream • Vicinity mountains and temples

• Various festivals: Mime Festival, Puppet show, International theater festival, Art festival etc.

• Chuncheon National Museum (10min by walk) and Animation Museum (40min by bus)

• SongAm Sports Town (30min by bus) for sports climbing, inline track, ice link, water sports etc.

• Shopping street ‘MyungDong’ (25mit by walk)

• More information about Chuncheon ☞ http://tour.chuncheon.go.kr/eng/page/sub04_01.asp

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8. Campus Map

YounJeokji Pond Food Festival for International Students

Central Library & Mirae Square Main Stadium

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9. Academic Calendar for 2015

Month Date Contents

February

2015

3rd (Tue) ~ 6th (Fri) Spring Semester Pre-Registration 10th (Tue) ~ 13th (Fri) Spring Semester Course Registration 16th (Mon) ~ 27th (Fri) Leave of absence/re-admission Application 23rd (Mon) ~ 25th (Wed) New Students Course Registration

23rd (Mon) ~ 26th (Thu) Tuition Fee Payment

27th (Fri) Matriculation Ceremony

March

2nd (Mon) Spring Semester

3rd (Tue) ~ 5th (Thu) Add/Drop Courses

13th (Fri) Finalize Spring Semester Attendance Sheet

April

24th (Fri) Last Day of Midterms

May

5th (Tue) Children’s Day (National Holiday) 6th (Wed) ~ 8th (Fri) Summer Session Course Registration 18th (Mon) ~ 22nd (Fri) Summer Session Tuition Fee Payment

25th (Mon) Buddha’s Birthday (Holiday)

June

3rd (Wed) ~ 24th (Wed) Spring Semester E-learning Course Evaluation 8th (Mon) ~10th (Wed) Make-up Class Period

14th (Sun) University Anniversary Day

17th (Wed) End of Spring Semester, Last Day of Finals

22nd (Mon) Summer Session Begins

30th (Tue) ~ July 5th(Sun) Spring Semester Grade Check

July

June 30th (Tue) ~ 5th(Sun) Spring Semester Grade Check 14th (Tue) Spring Semester Grade Confirmation

15th (Wed) ~ 27th (Mon) Summer Session E-learning Course Evaluation

15th (Wed) End of Summer Session

August

4th (Tue) ~ 7th (Fri) Fall Semester Pre-Registration 18th (Tue) ~ 21th (Fri) Fall Semester Course Registration 24th (Mon) ~ 27th (Thu) Tuition Fee Payment

24th (Mon) ~ 28th (Fri) Leave of Absence/Re-admission Application

28th (Fri) Graduation Ceremony

31st (Mon) Fall Semester Begins

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September

1st (Tue) ~ 3rd(Thu) Add/Drop Courses

11th (Fri) Finalize Fall Semester Attendance Sheet 22nd (Tue) ~ 24th (Thu) Dae Dong Je (University Festival)

October

9th (Thu) Hangul Day (National Holiday)

28th (Wed) Last Day of Midterms

November

3rd (Tue) ~ 5th (Thu) Winter Session Course Registration 12th (Thu) ~ 20th (Fri) Minor, Double Major Application

19th (Thu) ~ 21st (Sat) New Student Interview for Admission (No Classes) 23 (Mon) ~ 27 (Fri) Winter Session Tuition Fee Payment

December

1st (Tue) ~ 7th (Mon) Change of Major Application

4th (Fri) ~ 28th (Mon) Fall Semester E-learning Course Evaluation 7th (Mon) ~ 11th (Fri) Make-up Classes Period

18th (Fri) End of Fall Semester, Last Day of Finals

21st (Mon) Winter Session Begins

January

2016

1st (Fri) New Year’s Day (National Holiday)

4th (Mon) New Year Kick-off Ceremony

4th (Mon) ~ 10th (Sun) Fall Semester Grade Check

13th (Wed) End of Winter Session

15th (Fri) Winter Session Grade Confirmation

15th (Fri) ~ 26th (Tue) Winter Session E-learning Course Evaluation

February

22nd (Mon) Graduation Ceremony

29th (Mon) Matriculation Ceremony