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Seoul - Yonsei University Calendars – 2025-26 Yearlong

Program Deadlines

April 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 20, 2025 Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight
August 22 Estimated arrival in Seoul | Program starts
August 22 Move into housing (refer to housing contract)
TBA Mandatory orientation
September 1 Fall – First day of instruction
October 3 Holiday – National Foundation Day
October 5 - 7 Holiday – Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
October 9 Holiday – Hangul Day
October 27 - 31 Fall – Midterm examinations
December 12 Fall – Last day of instruction
December 15 - 19 Fall – Final examinations
March 1 - 2, 2026 Holiday – Independence Movement Day
March 3 Spring – First day of instruction
April 20 - 24 Spring – Midterm examinations
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 - 19 Spring – Final examinations
June 19 Estimated program end date
June 19 Move out of housing (refer to housing contract)
June 19 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

Korea University

  • Summer 2025
    • April 15
  • Fall or Yearlong 2025-26
    • April 1
  • January 2026
    • October 15
  • Spring 2026
    • October 1

Yonsei University

  • Summer 2025
    • April 1
  • Fall or Yearlong 2025
    • March 15
  • January 2025
    • October 15
  • 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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