Seoul - Yonsei University Calendars – 2026 January Session
Program Deadlines
| October 15, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| December 1 | Confirmation Deposit Refund Deadline |
| December 1 | Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Deferment Form Due |
| December 1 | 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. |
| Note: | Due to a variety of factors, activity dates and locations are subject to change. |
| December 26 | Departure from the U.S. on optional group flight |
| December 28 | Estimated arrival in Seoul | Program starts |
| December 28 | Move into program housing |
| December 29 | Mandatory orientation |
| December 30 | First day of instruction |
| TBA | Optional activity – Taekwondo |
| TBA | Optional tour – DMZ |
| January 1, 2026 | Holiday – New Years Day |
| TBA | Optional activity – Cooking class |
| TBA | Optional tour – Ski trip |
| January 12 | Last day of instruction |
| January 13 - 16 | Final examinations |
| January 17 | Move out of program housing |
| January 17 | Estimated program end date |
| January 17 | 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.
- 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)