Kangwon National University
Office of International Affairs
Ⅰ.Organization of KNU···3
1. The Office of International Affairs ···3
2. Campus Organizations and Contact Information···3
Ⅱ. Academic Information ···5
1. Academic Calendar···5
2. Terms and Explanations ···6
3. Tuition Fee Payment ···7
4. Scholarships···8
5. Course Registration ··· 11
6. Course Evaluation ··· 12
7 Summer/Winter session ··· 13
8.Academic register change··· 13
9.Requirements for graduation ··· 14
10. Career Counselling··· 14
11. Korean Proficiency Test ··· 14
12.Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) ··· 15
13. Free Korean Courses ··· 17
14. Health Insurance ··· 18
Ⅲ. Campus Guide ··· 19
1. Student ID Card Issuance ··· 19
2. Certificate Issuance ··· 19
3. Campus Dormitories··· 20
4. Library··· 22
5. Baekryung Sports Center ··· 23
6. Campus Health Center ··· 23
7. KNU Student Association ··· 23
8. University Club ··· 23
9. Gender Equality Counseling Center ··· 24
10. Campus Facilities ··· 24
Ⅳ. Immigration Related Services ··· 26
1. Chuncheon Immigration Office··· 26
2. Alien Registration ··· 26
3. Visa Extension ··· 27
4. Part-time job reporting ··· 28
5. Consultations on immigration affairs··· 28
Ⅴ. International Students Support··· 29
1. Buddy Program for exchange students ··· 29
2. Korean Family Mentoring Program ··· 29
3. Global Lounge ··· 29
4. International Students Association by Country ··· 30
5. Website and SNS··· 30
Ⅵ. Adapting to Korean Life ··· 31
1. Korean Government International Students Counseling Center··· 31
2. General Cost of Living in Korea ··· 31
3. Comparison of Accommodations Types ··· 32
4. Move In/Out ··· 33
5. How to Get to Chuncheon from Incheon International Airport ··· 33
6. Chuncheon Intra-city Bus ··· 34
7. Subway ··· 35
8. Taxi··· 35
9. Insurance ··· 35
10. Kangwon National University Hospital ··· 36
Ⅶ. Useful Information for Life in Korea··· 37
1. Waste Disposal ··· 37
2. High-speed Internet ··· 37
3. Cell Phone··· 37
4. Postal Service (Overseas) ··· 38
5. Parcel Service (Domestic) ··· 38
6. Shopping Malls··· 38
7. Main Phone Number ··· 39
8. Campus Map ··· 39
Ⅰ. Organization of KNU
1. The Office of International Affairs (http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/center)
A. Location: TaeBaekGwan, 4th floor
B. Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 ~ 18:00 (Lunch time 12:00-13:00) C. Duties and Telephone Numbers
Admission, GKS Scholarship Holder (7192, 6985)
International Student Support (7193, 7194)
Exchange Student (6989, 7193)
Language Program (6986)
2. Campus Organizations and Contact Information (033-250-)
Administration Colleges
Campus Phone Number Guide 6114 College of Business
Administration 6102, 6103
Registrar's
Office Academic Affairs 6024, 6021 College of Engineering 6202, 6203
Public Health
Receive
Medicine/Medical Support
8091 College of Agricultural &
Life Science 6402, 6403
Office of Academic Affairs
Courses, Credits 6011~6015 College of Animal Life Science 8602, 8603
Certificate Issuance 8272 College of Veterinary Medicine 8201
Workforce Development Center
Career and life
Counseling Center 8054, 7210 College of Law 6102, 6103
Dormitory Dormitory 8073, 8052 College of Education 6602, 6603
Center for Teaching
& Learning
Teaching & Learning
Support 7181 College of Social Sciences 8102, 8103
E-learning 7161
College of Forestry &
Environmental Science
8702, 8703
Office of Student Affairs
Student Supports 6031, 6032 College of Pharmacy 8602, 8603 Community Service 6051 College of Art and Culture 8702 8703
Scholarship 6033, 6034 College of Medicine 8802, 8803
Employment Support 6035, 6036 College of Biomedical Science 7601, 7602 Support Center for
Students with Disabilities
6031 College of Humanities 8102 8103
Central Computerized Information Center
System Information Security
Department
7711,7712 College of Natural Sciences 8402, 8403
IT Training Certification
Center 7719 College of IT 6201~4
Graduate School Support Team 8993 Division of Sport Science 6780
Library 8019, 8009 Division of Biotechnology &
Bioengineering 6401~6403
Copy Shop
Chun Ji Gwan, 2nd
Fl 7337 International Language Institute 7152
60th Anniversary
Memorial Hall 7791 Student Union 6099
Library, 3rd Fl Association of Clubs 7310
Gender Equality Counseling Center 7502 University Newspaper Division 7174, 7176 Campus Post Office 7355 Education Broadcasting Division 7178
Shinhan Bank, KNU Branch 7354 KNU Hospital 258-2000
Stationary Shop (Chun Ji Gwan) 7358 Campus Bookstore (Chun Ji
Gwan) 7356
Ⅱ. Academic Information
1. Academic Calendar
Month Date Contents
January 2016 25th (Mon)∼27th (Wed) Spring Semester Pre-Registration
February
11st (Thu)∼12nd (Fri) Spring Semester New Students Course Registration 16th (Tue)∼19th (Fri) Spring Semester Course Registration
22nd (Mon) Graduation Ceremony
22nd (Mon)∼25th (Thu) Tuition Fee Payment
22nd (Mon)∼26th (Fri) Leave of Absence/Return to school Application
29th (Mon) Matriculation Ceremony
March
2nd (Wed) Spring Semester Begins
7th (Mon)∼9th (Wed) Add/Drop Courses
14th (Mon) Finalize Spring Semester Attendance Sheet
April 5th (Tue) 1/3 of Class Days
27th (Wed) Last Day of Midterms
May
10th (Tue)∼12nd (Thu) Summer Session Course Registration 13rd (Fri)∼20th(Fri) Minor Major Application
23rd (Mon)∼27th (Fri) Summer Session Tuition Fee Payment
June
8th (Wed)∼13rd (Mon) Make-up Class Period
8th (Wed)∼28th (Tue) Spring Semester On-line Course Evaluation
14th (Tue) University Anniversary Day
21st (Tue) End of Spring Semester, Last Day of Finals
27th (Mon) Summer Session Begins
July
5th (Tue)∼10th(Sun) Spring Semester Grade Check
13th (Wed)∼25th (Mon) Summer Session On-line Course Evaluation
19th (Tue) Spring Semester Grade Confirmation
20th (Wed) End of Summer Session
August
3rd (Wed)∼5th (Fri) Fall Semester Pre-Registration 16th (Tue)∼19th (Fri) Fall Semester Course Registration
22nd (Mon)∼31rd (Wed) Leave of Absence/Return to School Application 23rd (Tue)∼26th (Fri) Tuition Fee Payment
31st (Wed) Graduation Ceremony
September
1st (Thu) Fall Semester Begins
5th (Mon)∼7th(Wed) Add/Drop Courses
19th (Mon) Finalize Fall Semester Attendance Sheet 20th (Tue)∼22th (Thu) Dae Dong Je (University Festival)
October 11st (Tue) 1/3 of Class Days
November
1st (Tue) Last Day of Midterms
1st (Tue)∼3rd (Thu) Winter Session Course Registration 11st (Fri)∼18th (Fri) Minor, Double Major Application 21st (Mon)∼25th (Fri) Winter Session Tuition Fee Payment
24 (Thu)∼26 (Sat) New Student Interview for Admission (No Classes)
December
1st (Thu)∼7th (Wed) Change of Major Application
7th (Wed)∼29th (Thu) Fall Semester On-line Course Evaluation 8th (Thu)∼15th (Thu) Make-up Classes Period
22nd (Thu) End of Fall Semester, Last Day of Finals
26th (Mon) Winter Session Begins
January 2017
4th (Wed)∼10th (Tue) Fall Semester Grade Check
10th (Tue)∼23rd (Mon) Winter Session On-line Course Evaluation
18th (Wed) End of Winter Session
19th (Thu) Fall Semester Grade Confirmation
23rd (Mon)∼25th (Wed) Spring Semester Pre-Registration
February 22nd (Wed) Graduation Ceremony
28th (Tue) Matriculation Ceremony
2. Terms and Explanations
Terms Explanations
Course
Registration Registering desired courses before the start of each semester.
Course Evaluation Evaluating courses at the end of each semester.
Winter/Summer
Sessions Classes held for about a month during vacation periods to compensate credits.
Leave of Absence Application
Discontinuation of studies for a certain period of time with approval from the university (must depart within 15 days from the leave of absence).
Readmission
Application Readmission to the university for the student after the period of leave of absence.
Academic Probation
Academic probation for the student who gets an average grade of less than 1.75 at the end of each semester (This may cause a disadvantage for visa extension).
Expulsion Expulsion from the university for three cumulative academic probations or no tuition fee payment.
Withdrawal Withdrawing from the university as is the student’s will.
Change of
Major Changing the major to study after getting approval from the university Double
Major/Minor
Recognizing the completion of double major courses if applying/taking a given number of courses from a major different from the student’s original major.
3. Tuition Fee Payment [Finance Department, Administration Center 2
ndFL, 250-7054]
A. Payment Period
- 1stSemester: Every February - 2ndSemester: Every August B. Payment Procedure
1) Tuition fee payment plan guide (2~3 weeks before the registration period)
2) Apply for the payment in installments (for only enrolled students who wishes to pay in installments, apply through KNU Portal).
3) Print tuition bill ⇒ Transfer to an individual virtual account 4) Pay tuition fee (pay at the designated bank)
C. Apply for the payment in installments.
For the student having economic difficulties to pay in full they are eligible to pay in installments that can be made in the amount of 1/4 for each time.
※ Refer to the portal usage manual for more information on paying in installments procedures D. Tuition Fee For the 1stSemester of 2016, KRW
Admission Unit College Tuition Fee
(Incl. Admission Fee) Remarks
Undergraduate
College of Humanities 1,877,000
Admission Fee 164,000
College of Science 2,265,000
College of Engineering 2,383,000
Division of Arts & Physical
Education 2,383,000∼2,474,000
College of Medicine 2,371,000
Graduate
College of Humanities &
Social Science 2,199,000
Admission Fee 178,000
College of Science 2,695,000
College of Engineering 2,804,000
Division of Arts & Physical
Education 2,858,000∼3,047,000
College of Medicine 3,197,000∼4,267,000
E. Tuition Fee Refund Policy
Refund Effective Date (New Student)
Admission Fee Tuition Fee Before the entrance day (new student) or
semester starts Full Refund Full Refund
1st day of class ~ 30th day No Refund 5/6 Refund
31st day ~ 60th day No Refund 2/3 Refund
61st day ~ 90th day No Refund 1/2 Refund
91st day ~ No Refund No Refund
4. Scholarships
A. Campus scholarshipThe campus scholarship is granted based on the criteria provided below by the International Exchange Team without additional application procedure in each semester and it is notified in the tuition bill.
※ ACES-KNU, BEST-KNU, GKS are available for the freshmen. (Not applicable for existing students)
Eligible Students Benefits Remarks
Fresh man
Under graduate Students
·50% exemption from admission fee, tuition feeⅠ and tuition fee Ⅱ for the student with a TOPIK score of level 4 and higher at the time of entrance.
· Full exemption of tuition fee for the student with a TOPIK score of level 5 and higher at the time of entrance.
· 50% exemption from tuition fee Ⅱ for the student with a TOPIK score of level 3 and higher or completion the level 4 of higher class of the Korean language program at the KNU International Language Institute at the time of entrance.
Graduate Students
· 50% exemption from tuition fee Ⅱ in the first semester at the time of entrance.
· 2/3 exemption from tuition fee Ⅱ for the student from KNU sister universities in the first semester at the time of entrance.
· 2/3 exemption from tuition fee Ⅱ for the student from KNU International Language Institute in the first semester at the time of entrance.( the student with a TOPIK score of level 3 and higher or completion the level 4 of higher class at KNU ILI)
All new students
KNU sister university student
· BEST-KNU (Full tuition fee exemption, support for living expenses)
With a Recommenda tion from the academic advisor
· ACES-KNU (Full tuition fee exemption, support for living expenses)
With a Recommenda Tion of KNU sister university president
Enrolled Students
Under graduate Students
For the international student who took 12 credits or more in the previous semester with the GPA of 2.5 and above.
① Top 1% student: Full tuition fee exemption
② Top 5% student: Full tuition fee Ⅱ exemption
③ Top 10% student: Half tuition fee Ⅱ exemption
④ Top 30% student: Class tuition fee Ⅰ exemption
Honors Student
Graduate Students
· For the student who completed 6 credits in the previous semester with the GPA of 3.5 and above: Half of tuition fee Ⅱ exemption
· BEST-KNU (Full tuition fee exemption, insurance, support accommodations and meals)
With a Recommenda tion from the academic advisor
· ACES-KNU
(Full tuition fee exemption, insurance support accommodations and meals)
With a Recommenda Tion from the KNU sister university president
GKS
Undergra duate Students/
Graduate Students
· Full tuition fee, living expenses and air fare provided by the Korean Government.
National Institute for
International Education (KNU is the commission University)
B. External scholarship
Please check the websites of each organization regularly for the application dates as the number of selected students are subject to change.
Benefactor Eligibility Application Period
National Institute for International Education - Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Sophomore, Junior and Senior students
Refer to the notice posted in January each year on the website(www.niied.go.kr)
Overseas Koreans Foundation
Overseas Koreans: Citizens or permanent residents of the residing country
3-5 Months prior to the beginning of the semester Dream Scholarship Foundation Undergraduate students Mid. Jan ~ Mid. Feb
Daewoong Foundation Undergraduate and graduate
students March
5. Course Registration
A. Weekly Schedule (starts at 09:00)
Date of the Week Undergraduate Graduate
Mon, Thu 75 Minutes / Class
50 Minutes / Class Tue, Wed, Fri 50 Minutes / Class
B. Graduation Requirements (Undergraduate Student)
※ The student with the GPA of 3.75 and higher in the previous semester can register with three extra credits and the students with the academic probation for the GPA of 1.75 and lower must register three credits less than the required credits per semester.
C. Course Registration Method
The student should be fully aware of the class schedule, syllabus, course outline, etc. before registering through the KNU Portal.
※ Add/drop period: First three days of classes.
Credits Needed for
Graduation Number of Credits per
Semester Dream-Design Consultation Remarks 130 credits and more 18 credits 18.5 credits
136 credits and more 19 credits 19.5 credits
College of Medicine, College of Engineering 145 credits and more 20 credits 20.5 credits
150 credits and more 21 credits 21.5 credits College of
Education
160 credits and more 22 credits
(25 credits for the College of Pharmacy)
22.5 credits
(25.5 credits for the College of Pharmacy)
College of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine
170 credits and more 21 credits 21.5 credits
College of Engineering, Department of Architecture of 5 years
6. Course Evaluation
A. Objectives
- The course evaluation is a critical system to improve the quality of the lecture by suggesting the learners’ comments and requirements regarding the contents and forms of the class to the instructors and the active participation of students are needed.
- It will not cause any disadvantages for the personal information of students are not provided.
- The appropriate results will be yielded when each category are thoroughly considered and answered for this process is not to assess the preference for individual instructors but to evaluate the methods and contents of the lectures.
B. Evaluation Method and Schedule
- Evaluation participants: All enrolled undergraduate students - Evaluation period: Refer to the academic schedule
- Evaluating courses: All classes offered (except for the class of only field education and the class under five students) - Evaluation method: Online registration using KNU Portal
(Website → KNU Portal → Shortcut to Administration → Class Management → Course Evaluation)
C. Note: The student who did not complete the course evaluations for every class that he/she took will be restricted in checking his/her grade during the grade check period (before grade confirmation) and the grade will be available after the grades are confirmed.
※
Grade Check
Undergraduate Graduate
Grade Credit Score Grade Credit Score
A+ 4.5 95~100 A+ 4.5 95~100
A0 4.0 90~94 A0 4.0 90~94
B+ 3.5 85~89 B+ 3.5 85~89
B0 3.0 80~84 B0 3.0 80~84
C+ 2.5 75~79 C+ 2.5 75~79
C0 2.0 70~74 C0 2.0 70~74
D+ 1.5 65~69 F 0 0~69
D0 1.0 60~64 I Evaluation Reserved -
F 0 0~59 P Pass -
FA Fail -
※ Go to the KNU Portal for the course evaluation and grade check methods
7. Summer/Winter Session
A. Purpose
-To provide an opportunity of acquiring credits, for students hoping for early graduation, minor, double major, course retake
B. Schedule & instruction
1) Schedule : winter/summer vacation period 2) Course period : 15days during each vacation
3) Admission qualification : Students who have taken at least two semesters 4) How to register : Online registration (Through website-KNU portal) 5) Number of credits : 6 credits per semester
6) Course Fee : course fee (1credit=23,000 KRW), research or practice course (1credit=26,000 KRW)
8. Academic register change
A. Leave of absence
1) Leave of absence will be possible without tuition fee payment only during the designated period.
(After semester starts, for leave of absence he/she must make a payment tuition fee)
2) Application for leave of absence after the tuition fee payment, caused by family emergencies, disease, pregnancy etc should be sent to KNU OIA before administration office within 1/3 of the class days.
3) Note
- You will be recognized as expelled if you do not return after the expiration of the term of absence - After 1/3 of the class days, enrolled students will not be able to apply leave of absence.
- Freshmen are able to apply leave of absence after their first semester.
- The first of leave of absence will be possible for two semesters, if it's not possible, like returning to school due to proper problems, you must submit a document to extend your leave of absence within the designated period.(or you will be expelled)
- If he/she want to apply leave of absence before the payment of tuition fee, documents regarding leave of absence should be submitted during the designated period.
B. Return to school ( steps through 1-3 must be followed )
1) Pre-registration, course registration (Please ask his/her department)
2) Tuition fee payment (students who made their payments before their leave of absence can skip this step) 3) Register after the tuition fee payment according to registration schedule
4) If you want to return to school due to the expiration of your leave of absence, proceed your registration through his/her department and KNU OIA
9. Requirements for graduation
A. Language requirements for graduation 1) Undergraduate
- The international student admitted to the undergraduate course should acquire either the level 4 or more on TOPIK or the English score above TOEFL (PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80), IELTS 5.5, TEPS 600, or TOEIC 700 before graduation.(The level 3 TOPIK is required for the KGSP student and the student studying on foreign government scholarship.)
- The new student admitted to the departments of Arts & Sports or Global Business, and the students from native English speaking countries (US, Canada, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland) are considered to have acquired the language requirements.
2) Graduate
- The international student admitted to the graduate school should acquire either the level 4 or more on TOPIK or the English score above TOEFL (PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80), IELTS 5.5, TEPS 600, or TOEIC 700 before submitting a dissertation written for the degree online. (The level 3 TOPIK is required for the KGSP student and the student studying on foreign government scholarship.)
B. Completion of research ethics education course(Only graduate course student)
- The international student admitted to the graduate school from 2014 should submit a confirmation form for completion of research ethics education course to his/her department before submitting a dissertation written for the degree. ※ research ethics education homepage : http://www.kelc.or.kr
10. Career Counselling (undergraduate)
A. Summary
- To be assigned with a professor who will help you to specify a student’s career throughout the semester.
B. Credits : 0.5 credit (Evaluation : pass or fail) C. Instruction
1) The course will based on consultation
2) 2 credits (4semester) of this class must be taken
* According to school policy, this course should be taken during first and second year 3) The classroom and appointments will be made with students from your major department
11. Korean Proficiency Test (LEVEL TEST) [Department of Korean Language and Literature, College of Humanities #1, 250-8120]
All international students are required to take the Korean Proficiency Test conducted by the Department of Korean Language and Literature; the undergraduate student must complete it with the Korean Ⅲ and the graduate student must complete it with Korean Ⅱ. (But, it may be waived depending on the test results.)
A. Test Schedule: Twice within two weeks (14 days) after the start of each semester (Take only one test between the two tests)
B. Test Subjects: Reading, Writing and Interview in Korean C. Available Courses (3 credits are required)
Level Undergraduate Graduate
1st semester 2nd semester 1st semester 2nd semester
Good Korean Ⅲ
or Korean Studies Waiver
Waiver
(Applicants can take the course)
(Applicants can take the course)
Fair Korean Ⅱ Korean Ⅲ
or Korean Studies Korean Ⅱ Waiver
Poor Korean Ⅰ Korean Ⅱ Korean Ⅰ Korean Ⅱ
※ The level of the course to take in the next semester or waiver of the course will be determined upon taking the Korean Proficiency Level Test after the completion of one semester.
12. Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)
The TOPIK of level 4 is required for graduation for the students that entered after the second semester of 2011 (It applies to both undergraduate and graduate students.)
A. Test Schedule
Period Korea US․ Europe․ Africa. Oceania Asia․
First-half
January Sunday - -
March Sunday Saturday Sunday
April Sunday Saturday Sunday
Second-half
July Sunday - -
October Sunday Saturday Sunday
November Sunday Saturday Sunday
B. Test Level and Structure
1) Test Class: Beginner(TOPIKⅠ) , Intermediate, Advanced(TOPIKⅡ) 2) Level: Level 1~6 <On a scale of 1 to 6>
3) Test Structure: 3 areas < Writing, Listening, and Reading>
∘Distribution of Each Test Area
Test TOPIK 1 TOPIK 2 Re
marks
1st Test 1st Test 2nd Test
Area Listening Reading Listening Writing Reading
Type Multiple-
choice
Multiple- choice
Multiple-
choice Supply type Multiple- choice Number of
Questions 30 40 50 4 50
Point
Distribution 100 100 100 100 100
∘Pass and Fail Criterions for Each Level
Class Test Level Pass Total Remarks
Beginner(TOPIKⅠ)
Level 1 80 points or higher
200 points Level 2 Higher than 140 points
Intermediate(TOPIKⅡ)
Level 3 120 points or higher
300 points Level 4 Higher than 150 points
Advanced(TOPIKⅡ)
Level 5 190 points or higher Level 6 Higher than 230 points
※ For more information, visit http://www.topik.go.kr or contact at 02-3668-1331 C. TOPIK support program
1) TOPIK fee payment support ∘ Support : TOPIK Application Fee
∘ Requirements : submit certificate of topic score to the KNU OIA
2) Preparatory class for TOPIK fee support(under the management of the KNU ILI) ∘ Support : Course Fee of Preparatory class for TOPIK
∘ Requirements : above 70% of attendance
13. Free Korean Courses
KNU Baekryung Volunteers offers free Korean courses for foreign students to improve their communication skills in Korean and their understanding of Korean culture.
A. Course period: 1stsemester (March~June), 2ndsemester (September~December) B. Class: Beginner / Intermediate
C. Contents: Speaking Korean, experiencing Korean culture, etc.
※ Free Online Course (Korean)
Education Institute (free) Website (Tel.) Remarks
ㆍNational Institute for
International Education www.kosnet.go.kr(02-3668-1300)
ㆍKBS world.kbs.co.kr/learn_korean/lessons/e_index.htm ㆍOverseas Koreans
Foundation study.korean.net
ㆍMigrant's Network TV www.mntv.net(070-8670-8506) ㆍThe National Institute of the
Korean Language www.korean.go.kr
14. Health Insurance
Every international student studying in Korea must have health insurance. It is not an option but required and please be advised that the student who does not have insurance will be canceled from the university registration.
Option①
When getting insurance personally
- A student who does not want to get the accident insurance recommended by KNU must get the desired insurance and submit the certificating document.
- Submit a copy of the insurance policy certificate to the KNU Office of International Affairs within 7 days after the beginning of the semester
- It must be effective not in the native country but in Korea.
- One or two pages containing the personal information and covering period are enough, and it must be in ‘English.’
Option②
When getting accident insurance recommended by KNU
(www.foreignerdb.com/kangwon)
- A student who want to get the accident insurance recommended by KNU must pay insurance premium within 7 days after the beginning of the semester.
- Insurance designated by KNU is an accident insurance so it only covers costs when a student has an accident or is in a hospital. It doesn’t include a little and personal treatment like a dental treatment so if you don’t want it, you may purchase other insurance by yourself.
- It may cost approximately 130,000 KRW for 1 year and 80,000 KRW for 6 months.
Ⅲ. Campus Guide
1. Student ID Card Issuance [Shinhan Bank, 1
stFL Tae Baek Gwan, 257-8715]
The KNU student ID card is also available as a credit card. This card can be used as a debit card, a rechargeable transportation card (T-money) and allows access to the campus library and buildings approved by the security company (SECOM).
A. How to issue:
First, apply for an alien registration card at the Chuncheon Immigration Office and then visit the Shinhan Bank on campus with the issued alien registration card, your passport and a photo (3x4). The student ID card will be issued within 2 weeks.
※ For more information, call Shinhan Bank Call center (☎.1577-8380, Foreign Language Service)
※ The freshmen will be informed at the international students orientation in the first semester.
B. How to re-issue:
If you lose the card, report immediately to the security company (SECOM) and Shinhan Bank.
1) ID Card: Contact Office of Student Affairs (☎033-250-6031)
2) Banking: Call Shinhan Bank call center (☎1577-8380 or 033-257-8715) or visit Shinhan Bank KNU Branch with the alien registration card and passport
※ No refunds will be made for the use of a lost card.
2. Certificate Issuance [Office of Academic Affairs, 1
stFL Na Rae Gwan, 250-8272]
The certificates are issued at the Office of Academic Affairs on the 1stfloor of Na Rae Gwan (☎033-250- 8272) in Korean and English. There are various ways to request via an in person visit, e-mail, or post. Also, the automatic certificate issuing machines are available on the 1st floor of Na Rae Gwan and the 2ndfloor of 60th Anniversary Hall. The service charge is 300 won for Korean and 600 won for English.
A. Certificate Type
Certificate of Enrollment / Transcript / Proof of Tuition Fee Payment / Certificate of Scholarship Award/
Certificate of Graduation/ Others
B.The certificates can be issued anywhere on-line at home and abroad Certificate Issue System: http://certi.kangwon.ac.kr/
※ For more information, call the Office of Academic Affairs (☎033-250-8272) or contact at cert@kangwon.ac.kr
3. Campus Dormitories [Administrative Office on the 1
stfloor of Yul Gok Gwan, 250-8073]
(http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/~dorm)
A. Facilities
Dormitory Type Bedroom Area(㎡) Occupancy Cost (won) Remarks
BTL Male,
Female Two-bedroom 20.4 1,892 Approx. 1,200,000 Incl. meals Yul Gok Gwan/
Toe Gye Gwan Male Four-bedroom 24.0 616 Approx. 950,000 Incl. meals
Nan Ji Won, Guk Ji
Won Female Four-bedroom 20.5 506 Approx. 950,000 Incl. meals
International dormitory
Male,
Female Two-bedroom 19.8 192 Approx. 600,000 Excl. meals
※ Amenities: cafeteria, computer lab, laundry room, parcel service room, fitness center, etc.
※ Key events: play movies, rent bicycle/sporting goods, picnic, sports festival, dormitory photo exhibition, etc.
B. Schedule
Period Event Remarks
End of February 1st semester move-in It is possible to move in one day before the matriculation ceremony.
Beginning of March Dormitory orientation For freshman
Middle of May Apply for the summer session residence End of May Pay for the summer session residence
Middle of June 1st semester move-out Next day of the final day of the 1st semester
June Apply for the 2nd semester residence Announce, pay at the end of July
End of August 2nd semester move-in
It is possible to move in 2~3 days before the first day of the 2nd semester.
Middle of November Apply for the winter session residence End of November Pay for the winter session residence
Middle of December 2nd semester move-out Next day of the final day of the 2nd semester
C. Application Procedure
- Freshman: Check the ‘dormitory application’ in the university application form in the first semester of entering the school.
- Existing student: Individually apply online through the dormitory websites from the second semester D. Contact: Tel.) 033-250-8073, 8052 Fax) 033-259-5691 Website) knudorm.kangwon.ac.kr
E. Dormitory Administration Office: 1stFL Yul Gok Gwan
F. Submit a medical report: Submit a medical report to the dormitory administration office to have a medical examination for a group life.
(Provide the results of a chest X-ray examination performed within three months of entrance once a year)
4. Library [250-8019]
A. Type: Central library, Annexed library, Library of College of Law, Library of College of Medicine B. Facility Floor Information
Fl Facility Remarks
5F Room for collection of books Borrowing/returning books
4F Reading room, multimedia room, rest area Study room, watch movie/DVD, vending machines
3F Periodicals room, international academy support
center, copy room Material copying, read newspapers
2F Information desk, computer lab, study room 1F Dissertation materials room
C. Library Hours
Fl Mon ~ Fri Sat Sun
Borrowing Books 5F 09:00～20:30 09:00~12:30 -
Data Research 3F 09:00～18:00 -
Study Room 4F
05:00 ～ 24:00 (Mar.~Oct.)
06:00 ～ 24:00 (Nov.~Feb.)
D. Borrowing Limits and Renewals
Position Maximum number of books Number of days
Undergraduate 5 books 10 days
Graduate /Researcher 10 books 30 days
Professor 30 books 90 days
※You can extend the term of the loan on the website only once for each book.
E. Website: http://library.kangwon.ac.kr
5. Baekryung Sports Center (
http://sports.kangwon.ac.kr/) A. Hours: Weekdays 06:00~22:00B. Registration :☎ 033-250-7185
6. Campus Health Center
The medication for a mild cold or headache is available at the Health Center on the 1stfloor of Na Rae Gwan. (Free, provide a student ID or ID number)
A. Hours: Weekdays 09:00~18:00 (except 12:00~13:00)
※ Psychological counseling: Every Thursday 14:00 ~ 16:00 (Reservation: 250-8091) B. Location: 1stfloor of Na Rae Gwan
C. Inquiry: 033-250-8079, 8080
7. KNU Student Association(www.knuch.com)
The KNU Student Association represents students leading the community at the university. It takes the role of collecting students’ complaints and comments and proposing improvements to the university.
Furthermore, it conducts various businesses concerning welfare, culture, communication, education, and others that the fellow students wants. Please feel free to contact the Student Association (☏ 250-6099, 3rd FL Chun Ji Gwan) for any comments or concerns. Full attention will be taken for any opinions of the fellow students.
The KNU Student Association will create the perfect university environment for the fellow students.
8. University Club
A. Objective: It is a sound organizational activity of the students to enjoy the extracurricular activities sharing the same hobbies or ideals. The purpose is to form a personal character and enhance the formation and understanding of broad human relations through such activities.
B. Applying club: Apply for the desired club at the new semester of each year C. Clubs
Item Volunteer
Activity Athletic
Activity Academic Activity
Entertainment and Arts
Activity
Religious
Activity Amateur
Exhibition Total Number of
Clubs 16 19 18 15 13 10 91
D. Inquiry: Association of University Club (250-7310, 3rdFL of Bae Rok Gwan)
9. Gender Equality Counseling Center(http://gequal.kangwon.ac.kr)
Gender Equality Counseling Center was established and is currently in operation to actively and rapidly prepare the countermeasures to campus sexual harassment, assault and discrimination and preventive education.
A. Hours: Weekdays 9:00 ~ 18:00 (Lunch 12:00 ~13:00)
B. Location: College of Agriculture and Life Science Hall 1, Room 205, 033-250-7502 / 080-750-7502 C. E-mail counseling: gequal@kangwon.ac.kr
10. Campus Facilities
A. Cafeterias
Cafeteria Location Location Phone Number
Chun Ji Gwan
Cafeteria Chun Ji Gwan 1F Korean food, Western food,
Chinese food , Snacks 033-250-7342 Baek Rok Cafeteria Baek Rok Gwan 1F Korean food, Western food,
Chinese food, Snacks 033-250-7347
Seok Jae Cafeteria Seok Jae Center 4F Korean food, Western food,
Chinese food, Snacks 033-242-6682
Dormitory Cafeteria
BTL Cafeteria Korean food Yul Gok Gwan
Cafeteria Korean food
B. Lounges
Lounge Location Location Phone Number
Chun Ji Gwan Lounge Chun Ji Gwan 2F Fast food, coffee, ice cream 033-250-7344
Cafe Mountain
60th Anniversary
Memorial Hall 1F Coffee, beverage, ice cream, bakery 033-250-7792
Back of library 033-251-2380
Seok Jae Lounge 60th Anniversary
Memorial Hall 1F Coffee, Korean tea 033-242-6632
Outdoor Lounge Baek Rok Gwan 2F Outdoor area 033-250-7310
C. Shops
Shop Location Merchants Phone Number
Bookstore
Chun Ji Gwan 1F
Textbooks, general books 033-250-7356
Stationary Store Stationary 033-250-7358
Travel Agency National and international travel 033-250-7789
Post Office Domestic/overseas postal and parcel
services 033-250-7355
Optician's Shop Glasses, sun glasses, contact lens 033-257-3283
Copy Shop
Chun Ji Gwan 2F
Copying, book binding, dissertation,
publishing 033-250-7337
General Store Keys, stamps, rubber stamps, records 033-255-0993
Beauty Salon Haircut, dry, dye, etc. 033-252-7784
Ⅳ
Ⅳ. Immigration Related Services
1. Chuncheon Immigration Office Location
A. Address: Sa-Am-Gil 12, Dong-Nae-Myeon, Chuncheon-Si, Gangwon-Do B. Contact: TEL) 033-269-3209, FAX) 033-269-3297
C. How to get there (Intra-city bus)
To From
No. 20/21 No. 111 No. 33-1
(KNU front gate) In front of the court → Seoksa APT → University of Education → Samik 2 Cha → Hakgokri last stop → (walk 5 mins) Immigration Office
KNU front gate → Seoksa Jugong APT (Sekyung 5 Cha) →
Chuncheon National University of Education → Seoksa Samik &
Kukdong APT → Hakgokri last stop → (walk 5 mins) Immigration Office
Immigration Office (walk 5 mins) → Hakgokri last stop → Samik 2 Cha
→ Seongrim Elementary School → Toigye Humansia 2 Cha APT → (KNU front gate) Court, Public Prosecutors' Office
2. Alien Registration
A foreigner who wishes to stay in Korea more than 3 months must visit the Immigration Office and apply for an alien registration card within 90 days of arrival. (The alien registration card is required to open a bank account and cell phone.)
3. Visa Extension
The visa extension application is received from 4 months prior to the expiration date at the Chuncheon Im migration Office. (Limitations may apply in extending the visa if participation in activities uncertified for the current sojourn status is found).
◦ List of Required Documents for Visa Extension
Forms Foreigner
Registration
Visa Extension Change of
Visa Type
D-4 D-2 D-2 (Bachelor
→ Master) (Master→
Ph.D.)
Thesis Preparation on
D- 2→
D- 10
D-4→
D-2
·Application form ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
· Passport ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
· Certificate of Enrollment ○ ○ ○
· Passport Photo (3.5 × 4.5) ○ ○ ○
· Residence Confirmation ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
· Alien Registration Card ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
· Transcript ○ ○ ○
· Proof of Tuition Fee (Scholarship) Payment
○ ○ ○ ○
· Bank Statement (over 10 million Korean won)
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
· Certificate of Course Completion
○ ○
· Recommendation Letter from an Advisor(Future plan)
○
· Job Search Plan ○
· Certificate of Graduation ○ ○
· Standard Admission Letter ○ ○
· Attendance Sheet of the Training Institute (above 80%)
○ ○
· Certificate of the Highest Level of Education, Household register (China)
○
· Fee 30,000 50,000 120,000
4. Reporting a part-time job
An enrolled international (D-2) can work up to 20 hours a week during semester (Graduate students in the masters and PhD program can work up to 30 hours) in two different locations (There are no restrictions in working during the holidays and vacation)
A. Required documents: Part-time job employment declaration form (signature of the employer and university staff)
B. How to report: E-government (www.hikorea.go.kr)
※ Refer to the portal manual for reporting a part-time job
5. Consultations on immigration affairs
Ⅴ. International Student Support
1. Buddy Program for Exchange Students
It is a program for matching each intentional student with KNU students in the first semester to help foreigners to adapt to the Korean culture and campus life.
A. Subject: Exchange students from sister universities
B. How to apply: Email the application during the announced application period , e -mail (supportu@kangwon.ac.kr)
C. Activities (Example): guide course registration, lecture halls, and public transportation, introduce the university, share hobbies, assist assignments, counsel, etc.
2. Korean Family Mentoring Program [Office of International Affairs, 4
thFl Tae Baek Gwan, 250-7194]
It is a program where an international student forms a relationship with a Korean family and carries out various programs to learn about Korean culture and completes successful studies in Korea.
A. Application period: March (once a year) B. Inquiry: intn1947@kangwon.ac.kr
3. Global Lounge
It is a community space that international students can use in different purposes such as meeting, counseling, relaxing, etc. and is equipped with TV, computer, meeting table, various books, etc.
A. Global Lounge: 4thFl Tae Baek Gwan <Next to the Office of International Affairs>
4. International Students Association by Country
Association Country Number of
members Representative Contact Email Chinese
Student Association
China About 200
Contact : intn1947@kangwon.ac.kr Mongolian
Student Association
Mongolia About 30 Vietnamese
Student Association
Vietnam About 30
Muslim - About 20
5. Website and SNS
Category URL How to participate
KNU Website
(English) http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/english -
KNU Website (Chines) http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/chinese - Chinese
Student Association http://knu.my-forum.net -
Q.Q 47856611 Search Group ID and
request approval to join
http://www.facebook.com/groups/170600732995607/
Search ‘KNU Foreign students’
and
request approval to join http://www.facebook.com/groups/knumongolia/ Kangwon National University -
Mongolia
http://www.facebook.com/groups/259041034111558/Kangwon National University - Vietnamese
Ⅵ . Adapting to Korean life
1. Korean Government International Students Counseling Center
The center provides various information for international students and help them to achieve successful studies in Korea through counseling.
A. Counseling hours and contact (call or visit)
1) English, Chinese: Mon~Fri 9:00 ~ 18:00 ※ Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 2) Vietnamese: Mon 13:00 ~ 18:00
3) Mongolian: Wed 13:00 ~ 18:00
B. Counseling phone number and email (FAX: 02-764-1327) 1) English: ☎ 02-3668-1490, studyinkorea@moe.go.kr 2) Chinese: ☎ 02-3668-1491, counseling@moe.go.kr 3) Vietnamese/Mongolian: ☎ 02-3668-1492
※ Help Center: 02)3668-1441
※http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr
2. General Cost of Living in Korea
Category Expected Costs(KRW) Period Note
Dormitory Cost
Management 350,000 ~ 500,000 Per semester (15 weeks)
Double occupancy, Four occupancy
Meal 750,000 A meal ticket is 4,000 won
Rented Room Monthly Rent 250,000 ~ 350,000 Per month Private Boarding House
Monthly Rent 400,000 ~ 500,000 Per month Incl. meals
Internet Fee 30,000/ mo Per month Contract for a certain period
Taxi Fare 2,800 Basic rate
Bus Fare 1,300 Basic rate
A. Daily Necessities
Water (500ml) Ramen Milk (500ml) Hamburger meal
600~1,000 700~1,000 1300 ~ 1600 4,000~6,000
Book Coke Cigarettes Regular Korean meal
10,000 ~ 30,000 700 4,500~ 4,000~7,000
B. Currency Unit: Won (\)
Paper Money Coins
50,000 10,000 5,000 1,000 500 100 50 10
3. Comparison of Accommodation Types
Type Expected Cost Advantage Disadvantage
Dormitory
About 500,000 /semester · Low cost
· Group living and curfew (Use cafeteria: choose
individually) · On campus
Rented Room
About 300,000 /month · No limitation on time and space
· High cost (additional costs beside monthly rent)
(Excl. meal) ·Self-cooking · Security deposit is needed (at
least the amount of 6 months) Private
Boarding House
About 450,000 /month · Provides meals
· High cost (Incl. meal) · Learn Korean by living with a
Korean
A. Private Boarding House: A type of accommodation where the house owner prepares meals.
2) Meal: Twice a day (breakfast, dinner)
B. Rented Room: A type of accommodation where the student takes care of meals and laundry.
2) Room type: Studio, villa, townhouse, etc.
C. Rent Payment Type
1) Monthly pay: Pay rent on a monthly basis with a certain amount for a security deposit.
2) Lease: Pay a lump-sum of a security deposit to reside for the period of the contract and refund the total amount after the termination of contract usually in two years.
※ The wisest way to rent a room is through a real estate agency.
◦ Things to consider when choosing a house - Is it furnished? (Air conditioner, desk, bed, etc.) - Is there a washing machine?
- Are the utilities included or not?
- How much is the monthly maintenance fee?
- Is the internet available for free?
- How is the waste disposed?
- Is there hot water available in the kitchen and bathroom?
- Are the wall paper and floors clean?
4. Move In/Out
A. Call Van: It is economical when there is not much luggage to move.
B. Regular: It is the cheapest way and a student must pack and arrange by oneself.
C. Packing: Depending on the company, 2~3 workers pack, move and arrange luggage at a certain contractual amount.
5. How to get to Chuncheon from Incheon International Airport
There is a limousine bus to Chuncheon from Incheon International Airport and the ticket is available at the ticket office (outside (9C)) on the 1stfloor of the bus terminal (arrival level).
※☎ 033-254-3676, Kangwon Express
A. Interval: 60 mins (First bus 7:00, last bus 22:00) B. Duration: 150 mins
C. Fare: about 21,300 KRW D. Route
6. Chuncheon Intra-City Bus
A. Fare
- Fare card: 1,150 won
(Free/discount fare is available for using the transportation card called T-money card.) - Cash: 1,300 won
B. Route map
7. Subway
A. Fare
Category Fare
Adult Youth Child
Fare card 1,250 720 450
※ Basic Fare is 1,250 won within 10Km, additional charge is 100 won for every 5Km, Chuncheon ↔Seoul: 2,500 korean won
B. Route map
8. Taxi
People prefer taking a cab over the complicated intra-city bus routes of Chuncheon.
(Basic Fare: 2,800 won, additional charge of 100 won for every 144m)
9. Insurance
A. National Health Insurance(http://www.nhis.or.kr/portal/site/eng) 1) Insurance Premium & Payment : contact 1577-1000
B. Accident Insurance
The insurance is purchased in an annual basis from an insurance company for a certain amount. The medical treatment costs for diseases or injuries are to be requested for the reimbursement to the insurance company. (Pay after deducting a certain amount.)
1) Insurance Premium: 180,000KRW ~ 250,000KRW (It is different depending on gender, age and company.) 2) Company: LIG Indemnity Insurance Company, CHATIS, Hanhwa Indemnity Insurance Company,
Dongbu Insurance, etc.
C.University Manager’s Liability Insurance
[Office of Student Affairs, 2
ndFL Na Rae Gwan, 250-6039]
Every KNU student is automatically insured and will be compensated in case of accidents that occurred on campus.
10. Kangwon National University Hospital
A. Kangwon National University Hospital 1) Map
2) Contact: ☎ 033-258-2000, http://www.knuh.or.kr
Ⅶ. Useful information about Life in Korea
1. Garbage Disposal
All waste must be disposed using the designated waste plastic bags and the recyclable waste must be sorted separately. A fine will be incurred for throwing out waste illegally.
∘ Types and prices of waste plastic bags
Type Color 2ℓ 3ℓ 5ℓ 10ℓ 50ℓ
General waste plastic
bag White, Purple - - 20-sheet
2,800won 10-sheet
2,300won 1-sheet 1,140won Food waste plastic bag Green 20-sheet
1,000won 20-sheet
1,600won 10-sheet
1,400won - -
2. High-speed Internet
A. Major provider
Provider URL Inquiry
KT QOOK http://www.olleh.com 1588-8448(English)
LG U+ http://home.uplus.co.kr 1644-7000
SK Broadband http://www.skbroadband.com 106
B. Service Fee: The service fee is charged in every month and the discount benefit is available for package deals usually with the cell phone.
3. Cell phone
A. Major carrier
Carrier URL Inquiry in English
KT http://www.olleh.com 1588-8448, 100
LG U+ http://www.uplus.co.kr 1544-0010(English)
SKT (T-world) http://www.sktelecom.com 080-252-5011
B. Service Fee: Each carrier provides different plans to meet the diverse life patterns of customers and the monthly service fee is charged combining the base rate and additional charge per second.
4. Postal Service (Overseas)
Company URL Inquiry
DHL Korea http://www.dhl.co.kr 1588-0001
Federal Express http://www.fedex.com/kr 080-023-8000
Hanjin Express http://hanex.hanjin.co.kr 1588-1612
EMS http://www.epost.go.kr 1588-1300
5. Parcel Service (Domestic)
Company URL Inquiry
Korea Express Co., Ltd http://www.doortodoor.co.kr 1588-1255
Hanjin Express http://hanex.hanjin.co.kr 1588-0011
Logen Express http://www.ilogen.com 1588-9988
ePOST http://parcel.epost.go.kr 1588-1300
※ The charge vary depending on the weight.
6. Shopping Mall
There are large markets such as Lotte Mart, E-Mart, Home Plus, etc. in Chuncheon together with the M Department Store in Chuncheon Myeongdong and Two-Top City in Toegye-dong.
Lotte Mart (240-2500) E-Mart (240-1234) Home plus (269-8000)
7. Main Phone Number
Organization Phone Number Remarks
· HI KOREA(Immigration, Stay consulting) 1345
· Crime Reporting 112
· Emergency Service and Fire Department 119
· Directory Assistance 114
·Emergency Medical Information Center 033-1339
·National Health Insurance Corporation (for foreigners) 02-390-2000
