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Seoul - Korea University Calendars – 2025 Summer

Program Deadlines

April 15, 2025 Application Deadline
May 15 Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due
May 15 Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline
May 15 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 approximately one month 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.
May 19 Departure from the U.S. (if doing internship)
May 21 Estimated arrival in Seoul (if doing internship) | Internship program starts
May 21 Move into internship housing (refer to housing contract)
May 22 Mandatory internship orientation
May 27 First day of internship
June 21 Last day of internship
June 22 - 24 Move out of internship housing (refer to housing contract)
June 23 Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight (if not doing internship)
June 25 Estimated arrival in Seoul (if not doing internship) | Program starts
June 25 Move into program housing - all students
June 26 Mandatory orientation and Opening Ceremony for all students
June 27 First day of instruction
July 8 - 11 Midterm examinations
July 28 Last day of instruction
July 29 - August 1 Final examinations
August 1 Graduation Ceremony
August 2 Estimated program end date
August 2 Move out of program housing
August 2 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.

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)

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