September 1, 2019 | Application Opens, Early Admission Begins |
October 15, 2020 | Spring Early Admission Ends ($500 confirmation deposit is non-refundable) |
November 1 | Application Closes (Late application may be possible - contact USAC) |
December 15 | Spring Balance Due Deadline | Financial Aid Disbursement Form Due |
January 15, 2021 | Spring Tuition Refund Deadline (No refunds after this date) |
February 13, 2021 | Departure from the U.S. corresponds with your scheduled 14-day quarantine |
February 14 | Arrival in Seoul corresponds with your scheduled 14-day quarantine |
February 14 - March 1 | 14 day quarantine; exact dates vary based on students housing and quarantine selections |
TBD | Mandatory orientation |
February 28 - March 1 | Move into housing after quarantine is complete |
March 1 | Independence Movement Day - No classes |
March 2 | Courses begin |
May 5 | Children's Day - No Classes |
May 19 | Buddha's Birthday - No Classes |
June 6 | Memorial Day - No Classes |
June 7 | Courses end |
June 8 - 21 | Final examinations |
June 8 - 21 | Program end date coincides with date of last final exam |
June 21 | Move out of program housing |
Open return | Students establish their own date of 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.
Summer (3 weeks): Open
Fall/Yearlong: Open
Spring: Open
Summer (6 weeks): Open
Fall/Yearlong: Open
January programs: Open
Spring: Open
Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
Semester programs only:
Minimum class standing: Sophomore
Open to degree-seeking students currently attending a 4-year institution
Minimum GPA: 2.5 (all terms)
Semester programs only:
Minimum class standing: Sophomore
Degree-seeking students currently attending a 4-year institution
Overseas credit
Kookmin: 40 students
Yonsei: 40 students
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