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PRE-DEPARTURE HANDBOOK
WELCOME TO SOGANG UNIVERSITY
ABOUT SOGANG UNIVERSITY
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Located in the heart of Seoul, Sogang University was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1960. Since itsfoundation, Sogang has grown into one of the most prestigious universities in Korea. Sogang seeksscholastic excellence by providing world-class education through its outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art research, quality educational programs and rigorous academic management system based on theJesuit education philosophy.
Sogang University in its efforts to achieve internationalization on campus, strives to offer the besteducational environment for our domestic and international students Around 4,500 internationalstudents study annually at Sogang in various academic programs. More than 550 exchange studentscome to study at Sogang every year from 338 partner institutions in about 63 countries all across theworld.
We invite you to come and experience the Korean yet-globalized education that we offer. The Office ofInternational Affairs is ready to assist in making your visit to Sogang University as comfortable andmemorable as possible.
We would like to give you a very warm welcome at Sogang University!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Academic Calendar 3
Pre-departure Preparation 4
Immigration 5
Applying for Visa 5
Alien Registration 7
Insurance 8
Course Information & Registration 9
Full Time Study and Credits 9
Courses Offered 9
How to check courses and syllabi 10
Course Registration 11
How to use SAINT portal system 12
How to Register for courses online 14
Korean Language Course 17
Housing 19
On-Campus Housing 19
Off-Campus Housing 20
Living in Korea 21
Cost of Living 21
Climate 22
Banking 22
Mobile Phones 22
Buddy Program / H.U.G 23
Arrival Information 24
Airport Reception Request 24
Pick-up Instructions 25
Airport Pick-up service (Paid) 25
Directions to Sogang Univ. 25
Campus Map 28
Contact Us 29
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Month Date
July TBD Course Registration (Online)
AugustTBD Dormitory Move-in
TBD Incoming Exchange Student Orientation
September
1 Classes begin
4 - 7 Course Change Period
1 - 7 Course Registration for GSIS & GSB courses
October
3 National Foundation Day (Holiday)
4 - 10 Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) Holidays
23 – 28 Mid-Term Exams
December15 - 22 Final Exams
23 Dormitory Move-out (4 months)
February 9 Dormitory Move-out (6 months)
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Month Date
January 24-25 Course Registration (Online)
February23 -25
Dormitory Move-in February 23 1pm -8pmFebruary 24 9am-5pmFebruary 25 9am-5pm
27 Incoming Exchange Student Orientation 2:30pm
March
1 Independence Movement Day (Holiday)
2 Classes begin
3 - 8 Course Change Period
2 - 8 Course Registration for GSIS & GSB courses
April13 - 14 Easter Holidays
17 - 22 Mid-Term Exams
May3 Buddha’s Birthday (Holiday)
5 Children’s Day (Holiday)
June
6 Memorial Day (Holiday)
15 - 21 Final Exams
22 Dormitory Move-out (4 months)
August 19 Dormitory Move-out (6 months)
2017 Fall Semester
2017 Spring Semester
It is mandatory for exchange students to attend the Orientation that will be held on February 27, 2017 at 2:30pm. Please make sure to arrive before the Orientation day. If you plan to stay at Gonzaga Hall, please move in on the designated move-in dates.
※ Please note that the above dates are subject to change 3
Receive Acceptance Package from Sogang University
Spring semester: Nov/DecFall semester: May/Jun
Acceptance package will include….- Certificate of Admission- Letter of Acceptance- Copy of Certificate of Business Registration (Sogang Univ.)
PRE-DEPARTURE PREPARATION
CHECKLIST
Apply for Visa
Find Housing
Register for courses
Purchase Health Insurance valid in Korea
Submit Arrival Information
Check Airport Pick-up Information and Contact Information before departure
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IMMIGRATION
APPLYING FOR VISA
Exchange students must obtain exchange student visa BEFORE entering Korea. Please apply for your visa assoon as you receive the acceptance package. Entering Korea with a tourist visa and then changing to D-2-6 visa in Korea is NOT permitted.
Visa type D-2-6 (Exchange Student Visa)
EligibilityD-2-6 visa is designed for exchange students who are preparing to study at Sogang University for one or two semesters
Where to apply
Korean consulate or embassy in your home country
Number of days required
for Visa issuance
Varies from country to countryAsk Korean consulate or embassy in your home country
D-2-6 VisaEntry type
Single-entry Visa
You can enter Korea only ONCE.You cannot travel outside of Korea until you obtain an Alien Registration Card (ARC), which may be issued around 2nd week of April. If you apply for single-entry visa, do not make travel plans outside of Korea in February –beginning of April.
Multiple-entry Visa
You can enter and re-enter Korea multiple times.You can travel outside of Korea even before you obtain ARC. You still need to obtain ARC after entering Korea as all foreigners staying in Korea for more than 90 days are required to have it. Multiple-entry visa does not exempt you from the obligation to obtain ARC.
NOTE ON VISA ENTRY TYPE1. Check with the Korean consulate or embassy in your region if it is possible to get a
multiple-entry visa if you wish to travel before your Alien Registration Card (ARC) isissued. In some countries, only single-entry visas are granted due to agreementbetween the countries. In case you travel outside of Korea before your get your ARC,you will need to get a new D-2-6 visa from abroad to enter Korea.
2. If you enter Korea with a single-entry visa and transit to other countries, your D-2-6visa will expire and you will need to get another D-2-6 visa from abroad before thesemester starts. Make sure not to transit in Korea.
3. If you have no plans to travel outside of Korea until around the 2nd week of April, asingle-entry visa is fine. You can travel later on when you receive your ARC.
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Acceptance package includes the following documents which you can use to apply for your visa.• Certificate of Admission• Letter of Acceptance• Certificate of Business Registration
When you receive your acceptance package, please check if your personal information (name, birthdate,etc.) is correctly stated on the Letter of Acceptance and Certificate of Admission.
Sogang University (Meaning Admission approved by Sogang)
NOTICE FOR KOREAN DESCENDANTS• If your nationality is non-Korean but if you are a Korean descendant, then you must inquire the nearest
Korean consulate or embassy ASAP regarding your nationality and the type of visa you must obtain.
• According to the Nationality Act of Korea, although your nationality is currently not Korean or never hasbeen to your knowledge, if your parents’ nationality is Korean at the time of your birth, you areconsidered to have a dual citizenship and a Korean within the Korean territory.
1) If you were born BEFORE Jun 14 1998: If your father’s nationality is Korean at the time of yourbirth, you are considered to have a dual citizenship.
2) If you were born AFTER Jun 14 1998: If your father’s or mother’s nationality is Korean at thetime of your birth, you are considered to have a dual citizenship.
• If you have a dual citizenship, you may be required to make a Korean passport and enter Korea with it.
• Clarifying your dual citizenship may be complicated and time-consuming, and therefore you shouldinquire the Korean consulate as soon as possible. Make sure to have information on your parents’citizenship at the time of your birth and date of your parents’ naturalization (if any) before asking theKorean consulate. Note that this process is entirely in the hand of the Korean consulate as Office ofInternational Affairs has no information on your family background.
• When you enter Korea, make sure to bring photocopies of all the documents that you have submittedto Korean consulate since the Immigration Office in Korea may also ask for these documents again.
SAMPLE OF D-2-6 Visa
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NOTICE FOR STUDENTS FROM HIGH TUBERCULOSIS RISK COUNTRIESThe Ministry of Justice Korea requires international students from high Tuberculosis risk countries to taketuberculosis test at hospitals designated by the Korean embassy or consulate in your country and submit thetest results when applying for your visa.Students from the following 18 countries must submit the TB test results when applying for your visa:Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Mongolia, Indonesia, India, Nepal, Vietnam,Thailand, Russia, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, China, Sri Lanka, East Timor, Kirgizstan.
When to applyWithin 90 days of EntryIt is strongly recommended that you apply within 1-2 weeks of entry in Korea.
How to apply
Group Application
After the semester begins, OIA will receive ARC application from exchange students and apply on your behalf.- For collecting ARC, you must visit Immigration office individually to
get your fingerprints registered as well.
Individual Application
You must visit Immigration Office individually and apply for ARC.- If you wish to apply on your own- If your family name is similar to a Korean family name (e.g. Kim,
Lee, Park, Go, etc.)
Where to apply Immigration Office with jurisdiction over your residence in Korea
How long Alien Registration
Process takes
It takes about 4 weeks.You must visit Immigration Office with jurisdiction over your residence to collect your ARC. Your fingerprints will be registered when you collect your ARC from immigration Office. Details will be explained at the Orientation.
RequiredDocuments
• Alien Registration Application Form (will be provided upon arrival)• Passport (Original)• A photocopy of passport• A photocopy of Visa• A certificate of enrollment (issuable at OIA around the end of February, 2017)• 1 color ID photo (3.5cmx4.5cm, background must be pure-white in color)• Process fee KRW30,000
Re-entry Permit
D-2-6 visa holders are permitted multiple entries to Korea for as long as the visa is valid on the condition that he/she is a registered foreigner in Korea through the Korea Immigration Service. This enables international students to travel to other countries and re-enter Korea without applying for re-entry permits each time he/she re-enters Korea. In other words, you can go abroad and re-enter Korea only after you have obtained your Alien Registration Card. Make sure that you do not go abroad until you obtain ARC if you hold a Single-entry visa.
ALIEN REGISTRATION
Alien Registration is a legal registration with the immigration authorities in Korea. All foreigners intending to stay in Korea for more than 90 days are subject to Alien Registration. All exchange students coming to Sogang University must apply for Alien Registration Card after entering Korea as one semester is about 16 weeks long.
NOTICE FOR KOREAN DESCENDANTSKorean descendants must apply for either “Overseas Korean Report of Domestic Residence” (F-4 visa holder)or Alien Registration (D-2-6 visa holder) depending on your visa type.
Make sure to bring the following documents from home:• A photocopy of your parents’ naturalization certificate (if available)• A photocopy of your birth certificate• Any other document that verifies your parents’ and your nationality• Photocopies of all documents you have submitted to Korean consulate at the time of applying for
visa• A photocopy of your parents’ passport
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INSURANCE
Students should have already uploaded a copy of their health insurance certificate when submitting theonline application form. Students who have not yet submitted their insurance certificates must purchasean insurance plan that is valid in Korea during the entire period of their exchange and send a scanned copyof the insurance certificate to [email protected] by January 16, 2017.
When submitting insurance certificate, students must make sure that the document they upload containsthe following information:
- Name of the student- Insurance coverage area (worldwide or Korea)- Insurance coverage period (must be valid during the total period of stay in Korea)
An insurance card that only states the student’s name is not sufficient to prove that the student haspurchased an insurance plan for his/her exchange semester. Above three elements must be clearly statedin the documents that students submit.
Students who do not have valid insurance must get the health insurance (Joongang INS Korea) designatedby Sogang University. It is however, strongly recommended that you purchase an insurance from yourcountry before coming to Korea. If you cannot purchase insurance in your home country, you mustinform the Office of International Affairs by sending an e-mail to [email protected] will give you instructions on how to purchase the insurance that we have.
You can visit Joongang INS Korea website for more information on the insurance plan, coverage, etc.
http://www.foreignerdb.com/student/student_apply.asp?sn=sogang1
All students must be responsible for their own health and safety. It is very important that you take note
of your own insurance claims and the coverage as well as the important contact numbers that you might
need during your stay in case of any emergency. Take note of basic safety precautions since it may be
your first time living on your own away from home for a long period of time.
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COURSE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Courses are offered in both Korean and English at Sogang University. About 20~30% of all courses areoffered in English. Exchange students can take courses in English that are open to exchange students.Some students who are proficient in Korean can take courses offered in Korean but this would require avery high level of Korean proficiency (higher than TOPIK 4).
Exchange students can take minimum 9 credits to maximum 19 credits per semester. A typical course atSogang University is given 3 credits.• 3-credit course = 45 contact hours per semester• Minimum and maximum workload per semester includes the Korean language course (either 3 credits
or 12 credits) offered at Korean Language Education Center.• Students taking the intensive Korean language course (KAP200) must register for at least one academic
course from the University to maintain status as an exchange student.
FULL TIME STUDY AND CREDITS PER SEMESTER
RESTRICTED COURSESSome courses are restricted to incoming exchange students. These restrictions are determined by therespective academic department/faculty. Therefore, students must select “courses for exchange students”when viewing the course list.Courses from our Law School, special graduate schools and professional graduate schools except forSogang Business School (MBA) and Graduate School of International Studies are restricted to exchangestudents. Courses from our Art & Technology department are restricted to exchange students fromuniversities that do not have a direct bilateral agreement with our Department of Art & Technology. Ifyour university does not have an agreement with our Art & Technology department, you will only be ableto take Art & Technology courses if there are spots available during the course change period when thesemester starts.
Undergraduate students:• Undergraduate students can only take courses from the Undergraduate School.• Undergraduate students cannot take courses from any of the Graduate Programs.
Graduate students:• Graduate students can take courses from Undergraduate and Graduate programs.• Graduate courses from the Graduate School, Graduate School of Business and Graduate School of
International Studies are only available to graduate students. Courses from other graduate programs arenot open to exchange students.
COURSE LISThttp://sis109.sogang.ac.kr/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/zcmw9016?sap-language=EN
Course lists are usually available 1 month and half prior to the start of the semester.• 1st semester (Spring semester): mid January• 2nd semester (Fall semester): mid July
Although most of the course syllabi will be available before the course registration period, there could besome courses that take longer for the course syllabus to be uploaded online. In that case, please see if thesame course has been offered in previous semesters and use the course information of the previoussemester for your reference.
COURSES OFFERED
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HOW TO CHECK COURSE LIST AND SYLLABUS
Please go to http://sis109.sogang.ac.kr/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/zcmw9016?sap-language=ENWhen opening this site, it is strongly recommended that you use Internet Explorer as errors might occur onother browsers.
1. Select appropriate Academic Year and Semester• 1st semester = Spring semester (Mar-Jun)• 2nd semester = Fall semester (Sep-Dec)
2. Select Position tab. You can only choose courses from the following schools:• Undergraduate School• Graduate School• Graduate School of Business• Graduate School of International Studies※ Undergraduate students can only take courses from the Undergraduate School.
3. Click on the “Courses for Exchange Students” tab.4. Press “search” button.
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COURSE REGISTRATION
COURSE REGISTRATION PERIODOnline Course Registration (Undergraduate School & Graduate School)Exact dates will be notified through e-mail and the notice board on the application site.• Spring semester: January 24 ~ 25• Fall semester: around end of JulyOffline Course Registration (Graduate School of Business & Graduate School of International Studies)Courses from the Graduate School of Business and Graduate School of International Studies cannot beregistered online. Course registration for theses courses will be done when the semester starts. Students willhave to attend the courses that they wish to take and receive approval from the professors on the courseregistration form that will be provided at the orientation upon arrival.
※ Students will have a chance to change their courses during the course revision period when the semesterbegins. However, since popular courses are filled up quickly, it is imperative that students do their courseregistration during the registration period before the start of the semester.
Course registration is done online through Sogang University’s SAINT Portal system. However, courseregistration for courses from the Graduate School of Business and Graduate School of International Studiesis done offline when the semester begins.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE COURSE REGISTRATION• Check your student ID number and SAINT password (This will be provided by a separate e-mail later)• Make a list of courses that you wish to take considering the course schedule. Write down the course title,
subject code and academic session. Courses that clash in time cannot be registered.• Double check the course registration period and time since course registration is on first-come first-served
basis. It is rather competitive to get into some of the popular courses, so it is highly recommended that youlog in promptly when the registration begins.
• Please have additional 2 or 3 courses in mind in case you do not get the courses you wish to take.• Please note that some courses might get cancelled or class schedules might change. There is a course
revision period when the semester starts, so do not worry too much.• For those students who wish to take courses offered in Korean (not Korean language courses), please
contact [email protected]• Check that you have Internet Explorer on your computer. You must use Internet Explorer as your browser
when viewing and registering courses. Other browsers will not work.
GETTING FAMILIAR WITH SAINT PORTAL SYSTEMIn order to do the online course registration, students must learn how to use Sogang’s SAINT Portal system.You will be using this system throughout the semester for your academic management such as checkingclass schedules, attendance, grades, etc.
Students will receive an e-mail with the course registration dates and their log-in information to SAINTportal. Students must log into SAINT Portal before doing their course registration. Please make sure thatyou do not log into SAINT for the first time on the day course registration begins. Please log in couple ofdays prior to the registration so that you do not panic in case you face problems in logging in.
Use Internet Explorer as your browser at all times.
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HOW TO USE SAINT PORTAL SYSTEM
Please go to http://www.sogang.ac.kr/English/ and click on SAINT portal tab.
CLICK
Your ID and Password for SAINT Portal
ID: Student ID number G2017XXXXPassword: sguYYMMDD!(sgu followed by YYMMDD of your birthday with an ! mark)
You must change your preset password after first log-in.
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A page asking you to change your password will appear.
1. Enter the initial password. sguYYMMDD! (sgu followed by YYMMDD of your birthday with ! mark)2. Enter new password. Password must meet the requirements of the password policy indicated on the
page. 3. Re-enter the new password and click on change button.
If the setting is not in English, please click on the “English” tab on the upper right corner.
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HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES ONLINE
Go to Sogang University website http://www.sogang.ac.kr and click on “Course Registration” banner.
CLICK
When you click on Course registration banner below page will appear. Enter your SAINT ID (Student IDnumber) and password. Please make sure that you are not logged into SAINT Portal when logging in forcourse registration. The site will block log-in in this case.
※ Please note that you can access the Course Registration site only during the course registrationperiod. If you try to log-in before or after the course registration period, the system will reject your log-in.
ID: Your Student ID NumberPW: SAINT portal password that you changed after your initial log in
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After log-in, below page will appear. Make sure to change the settings to English by clicking on the “English” button in the upper right corner.
Enter the characters and click on “Enter” button.
1. Before you begin, prepare a list of subjects you wish to take. You should remember the subject codeand title of the courses. Double check that the courses do not clash in time.
2. Select “Subject No.”3. Enter the subject code of the course list e.g. AMC3055 and click on search.4. If you do not know the subject No. of the course, you can skip steps 2 and 3 and search for the course
by selecting the “Position” tab.5. Check course title and session of the course. There may be several different sessions of the same
course so make sure to select the correct session.6. If the course status is green, it means that there is available space in the course so you can register.7. If the course status is red, you cannot register for the course since the quota is already full.8. Click on the Subject name of the course you wish to register and it will be added to your course list on
the bottom of the page.9. If you wish to delete a course from the list, you can do so by simply clicking on the delete button that
looks like a trash can. Please note that when you delete a course, the quota will be given to otherstudents so please double check before you delete a course.
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After you finish registering for the courses you wish to take, please log out and go to your SAINT portal tocheck if courses have been registered correctly.http://saint.sogang.ac.kr
CLICK
You can see the courses that have been registered in the system. Make sure that you select the correct academic year and semester.
You can view your course schedule by clicking on “My Course Schedule” on the left hand column. You can also download your time table in Microsoft Excel format.
Please make sure to save a copy of your registered course list after your course registration. You will not be able to see your course list for a while until the semester begins so please remember to save a copy.
Click on "Academic Management” tab and select “Course rgstr”
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KOREAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
PROGRAM DETAIL
Exchange students can take Korean language program at our Korean Language Education Center (KLEC).
Office of International Affairs offers scholarships to exchange students who wish to take Korean language
course at our KLEC. The scholarship covers the tuition fee for the Korean language course and the amount
differs depending on the course that students choose to take. It is not mandatory for exchange students to
take the Korean language course. Students must take the heavy workload into consideration before applying:
only students who are dedicated to learning Korean and completing this course should apply.
Korean Language Education Center (KLEC) offers ten-week language sessions 4 times a year. However, Office
of International Affairs subsidizes the language course tuition only during the regular semesters (fall and
spring). Students who wish to take Korean language course during the summer and winter vacation must
register directly through KLEC and pay full tuition.
INTENSIVE KOREAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM (KOREAN FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES KAP200)
This course is designed to facilitate the natural acquisition of the necessary grammar, vocabulary, writing
skills, knowledge of Korean culture, and other useful information through the study of academic subjects.
Through this course, students will prepare for and learn about university life in Korea. The course is four
hours per day, broken down into 1 hour of writing (academic writing from level 3 onward), 2 hours of
speaking, and 1 hour of listening and reading. (The exact breakdown of the course varies according to level.)
Course Korean Language for Academic Purposes (KAP200)
Schedule Mon-Fri (5 times per week) for 10 weeks
Levels 1-6
Fee Tuition waived through scholarship, Textbook KRW50,000 - KRW65,000
Credit 12 credits
Only students majoring or minoring in Korean Language or Korean Studies will be allowed to register
for the intensive program (KAP200). Transcripts that student submit upon application will be used to
determine the area of study. Students who study East Asian Studies or International Studies with a focus
on Korea must submit a recommendation letter stating that the student needs to take KAP200 for the
student’s academic plan.
However, there is a deposit payment –USD 300 (which will be returned when students meet the
minimum requirement of 80% attendance with passing grade of 70%) that all students need to pay in
order to register for the Korean language course.
If students with other majors wish to take KAP200, they are not subject to our scholarship and thus will
have to pay 100% tuition to our KLEC directly.
Students taking KAP200 must register for at least one regular course(3 credits) from the university
undergraduate or graduate program in addition to the language course in order to maintain their status as
an exchange student. If a student intentionally fails the university course by receiving an FA (Failure due
to absences) and only attends the language course, the student will not be able to maintain his/her
status as an exchange student and thus encounter visa issues.
Scholarship• Intensive Course (KAP200): 100% scholarship, tuition fee waived but deposit payment required• Evening Course (KGP60): about 50% scholarship, USD300 tuition fee charged
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EVENING KOREAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM (KOREAN FOR GENERAL PURPOSES KGP60)
This course particularly reflects the demands of students who are working in Korea or exchange students, andincludes language that is frequently used in the workplace and in schools to help those students achieve theirgoals. Courses are held three times a week, and the materials are light, enjoyable, engaging, and helpful tostudents.
Course Korean Language for General Purposes (KGP60)
Schedule Mon, Thu, Fri (3 times per week) for 10 weeks
Levels 1-6
Fee Tuition fee USD 300, Textbook KRW50,000 - KRW65,000
Credit 3 credits
Students taking KGP60 will be offered around 50% scholarship and will thus only need to pay USD300
to register for the course. There is no deposit payment required for students taking KPG60.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Students must inform the OIA if you wish to cancel your registration for Korean language program. Pleasesend an e-mail to [email protected] stating that you wish to cancel your registration. Please indicatewhich course you have registered for. You will then receive a confirmation mail. Please note that yourcancellation is not finalized if you do not receive this confirmation mail. If students wish to cancel theirregistration before the registration deadline, they can simply do so by modifying their application formonline.
Cancellation fee for Korean language course will be as follows.Cancellations fees will be deducted from the tuition or deposit students have paid, according to the chartbelow.
Refunds will only be made to your Korean bank account in Korean Won, after you arrive at Sogang.
If you happen to cancel your exchange term at Sogang, you will then be able to receive the amount youpaid to your home account but please note that you will have to bear international transfer fees andother transaction costs incurred.
Korean Language Education Center (KLEC)website: https://klec.sogang.ac.kr/index.php?
For any questions regarding the Korean language program, please contact [email protected]
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Case 1 Case 2 Case
KLEC Orientation Present Present Not Present
Placement Test Taken the Test Did not take the Test Did not take the Test
Cancellation notice before KLEC term begins
Cancellation feeKRW 160,000
No cancellation fee No cancellation fee
Cancellation notice after KLEC term begins
Cancellation fee KRW 350,000
HOUSING
Students who have applied for on-campus housing will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Office ofInternational Affairs in January. Exchange students will be placed in Gonzaga Hall.
ABOUT GONZAGA HALL
http://gonzaga.sogang.ac.kr/home/main.jsp
ROOM FACILITIESSingle bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bathroom with a shower, telephone, air conditioner, internet access, 220volt outlets (bring adapter for appliances)There is no kitchen in Gonzaga Hall so students must purchase meal plan and use the cafeteria.※ Students must bring their own bedding (blankets and sheets) and pillows.
ROOM TYPEDouble room (2 persons in 1 room, only one room type available)
OTHER FACILITIESCafeteria, laundry room, gym, prayer room, computer zone, communal refrigerator etc.
FEESRoom rates differ depending on the number of months students choose to live in Gonzaga Hall. Students caneither choose between 4 months plan and 6 months plan.It is not possible to cook at Gonzaga Hall. Therefore, students also have to purchase meal plans if they wish toeat at Gonzaga Hall.
Period of Stay Room Rate Meal Plan Deposit Total
4 Months KRW 1,411,000 KRW 535,000 KRW 100,000 KRW 2,046,000
6 Months KRW 2,205,000 KRW 832,000 KRW 100,000 KRW 3,137,000
Above rates are based on year 2016. Dormitory fee for 2017 is subject to change and will be announcedwhen the fees have been decided.
PAYMENTDormitory fee must be paid upon arrival at Sogang University through a local bank transfer. Students willreceive dormitory bill upon arrival at the exchange student orientation.Gonzaga Hall only accepts local bank transfers. International transfer, checks, credit cards or any other formsof payment are NOT accepted. Students either have to open a Korean bank account and make a transferthrough the Korean account or withdraw cash and make a transfer at a local bank in Korea. Students will begiven approximately a week after arrival to pay for the dormitory. Please make sure that you have enoughcash to pay for your dormitory bill. Sometimes you are only allowed to withdraw a certain amount of moneyfrom ATMs each day so you will need to check the daily limit of your debit card in advance.
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CANCELLATION POLICY• Students who wish to cancel their dormitory application must notify the Office of International Affairs
before January 30, 2017. Any cancellations after the date will be subject to cancellation charges accordingto the regulations of Gonzaga Hall.
• If a student moves out of the dormitory after check in, student will have to pay the penalty charge as wellas the fees for room and meal plan that the student has consumed during his/her stay at Gonzaga.
• In case a student refuses to pay the billed cancellation charge/penalty charge/room & meal plan,transcripts will not be issued after the end of the semester.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUTStudents are allowed to check into Gonzaga Hall only during the designated move-in hours. Gonzaga has avery strict move-in policy so if you arrive earlier or later than the designated move-in period, please makesure to find temporary accommodation where you can stay until the move-in hours.
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
UR Seoul ResidenceStudents can also choose to live off-campus at UR Seoul Residence. It is a residence for internationalstudents located near Seoul Station which is about 20 minutes (by subway) away from campus. There aredifferent room types that students can choose from and monthly rent ranges from KRW450,000 toKRW1,150,000 depending on the room type (Single, Twin, Triple, Private suite)
Dormitory Move-inFebruary 23 1pm -8pmFebruary 24 9am-5pmFebruary 25 9am-5pm
Dormitory Move-out (4 months) June 22, 2017
Dormitory Move-out (6 months) August 19, 2017
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Room FacilitiesFully furnished with a bed, desk, closets, chair, refrigerator, TV, Wifi, air conditioner, bathroom with ashower, and a kitchenCleaning Service & 24-hour security service offered
There are other types of housing that you can consider• Studio• Shared Apartments• Homestay• Guesthouse• Gosiwon: very small room barely big enough to fit a single bed and a desk
Below are a list of some off-campus accommodations that you can refer to.http://shareplus.co.kr/http://seoul.craigslist.co.kr/roo/http://ko.airbnb.comwww.borderless-house.kr/kr/http://www.homestaykorea.com/http://edae.24guesthouse.co.kr/
There is a mandatory orientation for all incoming exchange students on February 27, 2017 at 2:30pm.
Building FacilitiesFitness Center, Cafeteria, Restaurants, Cafes, Rooftop Garden, Community Lounge, Study room, Self-catering Parcel service, Storage Service
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Reservation and Inquirieshttp://urseoul.com/ or [email protected]
LIVING IN KOREA
COST OF LIVING
Below is a table with the estimated cost of living in Korea. Please note that it is only an estimate and theactual costs will depend on your lifestyle.
CLIMATE
Korea has four distinct seasons: spring (March-May), summer (June-August), fall (September-November),and winter (December-February). Spring is the transition period between winter and summer. Averagetemperatures in spring range between 7.1℃ and 17.8℃. The weather remains chilly in March due to the lastcold snaps, but begins warming up at the end of the month. Summer is the hottest season. Receiving themajority of annual rainfall, it is also the wettest season. In fact, summer begins with the rainy season called‘jangma’, which generally lasts from mid-June until the end of July. During jangma, umbrellas and raincoatsare essential. Fall, referred to as the season of ‘cheongomabi’*, is the transition period between summerand winter. Humidity subsides and cold snaps return. As in late-May, the weather in early September iswarm. Then, it turns colder and drier starting late-September, contributing to the changing of colors ofleaves throughout October. Winter is the coldest season. The northern region, largely comprised ofGangwon-do and Gyeonggi-do Provinces as well as Seoul and Incheon Metropolitan Cities, is generally colderthan the southern region including Busan Metropolitan City and Jeju Island.
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Housing (on-campus) KRW 350,000 per month
Food & Meals KRW 400,000 per month
Transportation KRW 50,000 per month
Books & supplies KRW 50,000 per month
Miscellaneous KRW 150,000 per month
TOTAL KRW 1,000,000 per month
BANKING
It can be difficult to use foreign banks in Korea. There are branches of foreign banks in Seoul but many ofthem handle corporate customers only. Please make sure to bring a debit card or credit card that can beused in Korea. You must check before your departure whether the card that you will bring can be used inKorea.
MOBILE PHONES
Students can purchase prepaid SIM cards. Students must remember to unlock the “COUNTRY LOCK” in theirphones BEFORE coming to Korea. Phones cannot be unlocked in Korea, so it is imperative that you unlockyour phone in your country if you wish to use it in Korea.
If you are planning to purchase a SIM card in Korea, one of the places that you can consider is EG SIM athttp://www.egsimcard.co.kr/eng/main/index.aspYou can apply for your SIM card before you arrive in Korea and collect it from any of the designated centersfor pick-up.
KOREAN CURRENCYKorea’s official monetary unit is the won.
EXCHANGING MONEYWhen you need to exchange your foreign currency into Korean won, visit a bank exchange service center oran authorized exchange. (Bank business hour: 09:00-16:00, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)www.xe.com/currencyconverter
PAYMENT METHODSDebit cards and credit cards are widely used as payment methods in Korea. Most credit cards, including Visa,MasterCard, American Express, etc are widely accepted. If you plan to use the debit card from your homecountry, please check with your bank at home and use the card that is accepted in Korea. There are ATMsin convenience stores and subway stations which may accept international debit cards but please note thatno all ATMs will accept international cards.
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OPENING A BANK ACCOUNTIt is not mandatory for students to create a Korean bank account. However, students taking the Koreanlanguage course (KAP200) must open a Korean bank account in order to get their deposits back at the endof the semester. Office of International Affairs will help you create a Korean bank account and explain theprocedure at the orientation, so you do not need to worry.The campus bank is Woori Bank, so students will be opening a Woori Bank savings account when they createa bank account upon arrival.
If you want to rent a cell phone during your stay in Korea, you will have to do so after you get your AlienRegistration Card.
Sites SIM cards can be purchased:Convenience stores: Seven Eleven, CU and GS25KT M mobile: koreasim.krEG SIM Card: www.egsimcard.co.krSIM Card Korea: www.simcardkorea.com
BUDDY PROGRAM
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H.U.G is Sogang University’s biggest student organization founded in 2004, hosting numerous fun activitiesfor international students and Korean students to understand and adjust to the Korean culture and learn theKorean language. Such events include field trips, tutoring events, buddy events, MT (2 day getaway outsideof Seoul) and much more! All exchange students are welcome to join H.U.G and participate in variousactivities. H.U.G highly recommends you to pay a participation fee at the beginning of the semester toparticipate in H.U.G events without restraints. Details regarding the planned activities and the payment willbe explained by H.U.G later when you arrive!
HANDS UP FOR GATHERING (H.U.G)
Office of International Affairs works closely with student organization Hands Up for Gathering (HUG) to runthe buddy program and various other activities throughout your exchange semester.All students will be matched with a buddy from HUG and are welcome to participate in the events HUGorganizes.
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H.U.G
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
AIRPORT RECEPTION REQUEST
Students should submit “Arrival Information Form” through the online application site after purchasing flightticket to Korea. Students can request for airport reception that is offered by our student organization H.U.G.HUG will meet you at the airport and bring you to campus. Please note that airport reception is only offeredon designated arrival dates and students are responsible for their own transportation costs (Airportlimousine bus). Students who request airport pick-up will receive an e-mail from H.U.G regarding pick-updetails before departure.
Please submit the arrival information form even if you do not need airport pick-up service.
CLICK
e.g. Korean Air e.g. KE631
Deadline: February 1, 2017
Students must arrive in time for Exchange student Orientation. Students who will be living on campus must arrive in accordance with the designated dormitory move-in dates.
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Airport pick- up service will be offered on February 23 and 24. Students with flights arriving earlier than 7am might have to wait a few hours before you meet our greeters. There will not be pick-up service offered for flights arriving after 5pm on February 23 and after 3pm on February 24. Airport pick-up details will be sent to you in February by our students who will be greeting you at the airport!
PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS
Incheon International Airport is the primary international airport serving Seoul. Most international flights,except for a few from Tokyo Haneda and Shanghai Hongqiao, come through Incheon airport. If you haverequested HUG pick-up service, make sure you exit through the designated exit and meet H.U.G students atthe designated meeting spot. You will receive an e-mail from H.U.G regarding the meeting spot. If you donot find your greeter, don’t panic. Wait at the meeting spot for a few minutes and try calling the greeter. Ifyou do not have a cell phone, please go to one of the Information Desks with a big “I” sign above. There isone between Exits A and B and another between Exits E and F.Make sure to ask your greeter (H.U.G member) for his/her mobile number in advance so that you cancontact him/her in case you get lost. Please give the telephone number and the name of your greeter to theperson at the Information Desk and ask the person to call your greeter. If you cannot get in touch with yourgreeter, please call the Office of International Affairs at 02-705-8118 or 02-705-8316.
AIRPORT PICK-UP SERVICE (PAID)
Students who have not requested for airport reception offered by H.U.G can consider the chauffeuredairport pick up service. You can visit the following website and reserve for arrival pick-up. Please note thatthis is a paid service so you must pay the fees to the chauffer. Make sure to check the fares in advance andbring enough cash.
http://www.airhelp.co.kr/english/index.html
Make sure to follow the instructions below when making reservation.Drop-off Location: Other area – MapoguAddress: 35 Baekbeom-ro (Sinsu-dong) Sogang University back gate- Gonzaga Hall
DIRECTIONS TO SOGANG UNIVERSITY
Sogang University35 Baekbeom-ro (Sinsu-dong), Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107Tel. 02-705-8316 / 02-705-8118
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There are two ways you can get from Incheon International Airport to Sogang University if you do notrequest for airport reception by HUG or use the chauffeured airport pick-up service.
1. AREX (Airport Railroad)http://www.arex.or.kr/main.do
Find the Airport railroad station at the airport and take either the Express train or All stop train to GongdeokStation. It takes less time if you take the Express Train.
Get off at Gongdeok Station and transfer to subway Line 6 (Eungam direction) and get off at DaeheungStation. Find your way to Exit 1 of Daeheung Station and walk to the back gate of Sogang University. It takesapproximately 5 to 7 minutes.If you do not wish to walk, you can simply take a taxi from Gongdeok Station to Sogang University. ExitGongdeok Station through Exit 2 and take a cab from there. It takes about 5 minutes to get to campus andthe fare is around KRW3,500.
Exit 2
1Exit
Sogang Univ.
If walking
If taking Taxi
Distance 1.3 km Max 5 min by taxi
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2. Airport Limousine Bushttp://www.airportlimousine.co.kr/eng/lbr/lbr02_1.php
Sogang Univ.
Sogang Univ.
BUS 6002Ewha Womens Univ. Station
BUS 6015Lotte City Hotel Mapo
Go to above website and check the airport limousine bus routes and schedule.You can either take Bus 6002 and get off at Ewha Womens University Station or take Bus 6015 and get off atLotte City Hotel Gongdeok Station. The two stops are about 15-20 minutes walk from Sogang University. Youcan either walk to campus or take a taxi to Sogang University back gate. The fare is about KRW3,500.
Distance 1.1 km
Distance 1.3 km
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CAMPUS MAP
Office of International Affairs
Back Gate
Gonzaga Hall
Incoming Exchange Student OrientationFebruary 27, 2:30pm Jeong Ha Sang Hall (J Hall) J302. All students are required to attend the orientation so please make sure to arrive before the orientation.
OrientationJeong Ha Sang
Hall (J Hall) J302
Main Gate
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CONTACT US
Office of International Affairs has a Facebook page for exchange students where announcementsand useful information are posted. You can also use the page to ask any questions that you mighthave. There will be a closed group for Spring 2017 exchange students so please find us onFacebook and add us as Friends so that we can add you in that group!
Office of International AffairsBerchmans Woojung Hall 20135 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-guSeoul 04107Tel. +82-2-705-8118 / Fax. +82-2-705-8119
Name Contact
Prof. Doseong Kim Vice President for International [email protected]. +82-2-705-8603
Mr. Kangyong (Timothy) Chung
[email protected]. +82-2-705-8974
Ms. Eun Young SuhOutbound Exchange Program, Agreements andCollaboration (North & South America)
[email protected]. +82-2-705-7804
Mr. Wan Rai (David) ChoOutbound Exchange Program, Agreements andCollaboration (Africa, Asia, Oceania)
[email protected]. +82-2-705-8041
Ms. Shiin ParkOutbound Exchange Program, Agreements andCollaboration (Europe)
[email protected].+82-2-705-8045
Ms. Seonmee Kye Outbound Programs [email protected]. +82-2-705-8048
Ms. Jung Min (Minnie) Lee
Inbound Programs [email protected]. +82-2-705-8316
Ms. Ji Hye Sophia ParkInbound Exchange/ Study Abroad Program and Services
[email protected]. +82-2-705-8316
Mr. Hyun Su Kim International Student Recruitment and Services [email protected].+82-2-705-8311
Mr. Dowon Kim Faculty Services, Degree students and Visa matters
[email protected]. +82-2-705-8118
※ For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Sophia Park at [email protected] .
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