I, II Kor. I, II Students proficient in Korean may select courses from theYonsei University catalog of courses taught in Korean. The academic year in Korea begins right after March 1, Independence day. After registration and orientation, the first semester runs from early March to late June, a semester of 16 weeks, including one week each of midterm examinations and final examinations. The second semester begins in late August and again runs 16 weeks to mid-December.
Graduation is in february.
Accommodation Yonsei University's international student dormitory, the International House, can house up to 240 students in double rooms. There are floors for both undergraduate and graduate students, and separate wings for men and women. A mix of Korean and foreign students live in the dormitory to provide an international atmosphere, though the primary language in the dormitory is English. Application and Selection Applicants must normally be full-time studentsat ISU, have completed one year of study at ISU prior to the year abroad,have received departmental approval for participation, and have an overall 3.00 GPA, and have an interest in experiencing korean culture. Application forms and further information are available in the Study Abroad Resource Center.