Seoul - Kookmin University Calendars – 2025-26 Yearlong
Program Deadlines
| May 1, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| June 15 | Fall Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| July 1 | Fall Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
| December 15 | Spring Semester Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
| December 15 | Spring Semester Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| January 15, 2026 | Spring Semester Tuition Refund Deadline | Refer to Enhanced Refund Policy |
Program Dates
| Note: | The program dates are typically confirmed on your official acceptance from the host university (issued a couple months after the USAC application deadline) and are subject to change. Please note, the host university may update program dates at any time; this is outside USAC’s control. |
| August 28, 2025 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| August 30 | Estimated arrival in Seoul | Program starts |
| August 30 | Move into program housing between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. |
| TBA | Mandatory orientation |
| September 1 | Fall – First day of instruction |
| October 3 | Holiday – National Foundation of Korea |
| October 5 - 7 | Holiday – Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) |
| October 9 | Holiday – Hangul Proclamation Day |
| December 5 | Fall – Last day of instruction |
| December 8 - 12 | Fall – Final examinations |
| December 15 - 19 | Fall – Make-up week for classes and final examinations |
| March 1 - 2, 2026 | Holiday – Independence Movement Day |
| March 3 | Spring – First day of instruction |
| May 5 | Holiday - Buddha's Birthday |
| May 5 | Holiday – Children's Day |
| June 5 | Spring – Last day of instruction |
| June 6 | Holiday – Memorial Day |
| June 8 - 12 | Spring – Final examinations |
| June 15 - 19 | Spring – Make-up week for classes and final examinations |
| June 20 | Estimated program end date |
| June 20 | Move out of program housing |
| June 20 | Optional group flight return | Individual return |
See Ready to Apply for additional information about the application process and Money Matters for more details regarding payment and cancellation deadlines. Payment of the Confirmation Deposit cannot be deferred. USAC reserves the right to make adjustments to fees or deadlines at any time.
Occasionally dates need to be changed or field trips modified. Refer back to this calendar often for the most current dates.
The host university may update program dates and/or field trips at any time; these changes are often outside USAC’s control as dates are set by the host university. USAC does its best to estimate these dates ahead of time and to keep it as up-to-date as possible. Many times, updated calendar dates are included in your host university acceptance letter. We update these as quickly as possible and as often as needed; refer back to this calendar for the most current dates.
Quick Details
2025-26 Deadlines
Kookmin University
- Summer 2025
- May 1
- Fall or Yearlong 2025-26
- May 1
- Spring 2026
- November 1, 2025
Korea University
- Summer 2025
- April 15
- Fall or Yearlong 2025-26
- April 1
- January 2026
- Application opens Dec. 1
- Spring 2026
- October 1, 2025
Yonsei University
- Summer 2025
- April 1
- Fall or Yearlong 2025
- March 15
- January 2025
- Application opens Dec. 1
- Spring 2026
- October 1
Program Type
Partnership (all programs)
Credit
Overseas credit (all programs)
Eligibility
Kookmin University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Minimum class standing: Sophomore
- Open to degree-seeking students attending a 4-year institution at the time of application
Korea University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Minimum class standing: Applicants must have sophomore standing or higher at time of application, and
transfer students must have completed at least one semester at their current institution.
- Minimum class standing: Applicants must have sophomore standing or higher at time of application, and
Yonsei University
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
- Semester programs only:
- Applicants must be degree-seeking at a 4-year institution and have sophomore standing at time of application. In addition to above, transfer students must have one semester completed at their current institution.
Program Capacity
- Kookmin University: 40 students
- Korea University: 30 students
- Yonsei University: 85 fall / 75 spring / 80 summer
Instruction
English, Korean (all programs)