PRE-DEPARTURE HANDBOOK

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PRE-DEPARTURE HANDBOOK

WELCOME TO SOGANG UNIVERSITY

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ABOUT SOGANG UNIVERSITY

Located in the heart of Seoul, Sogang University was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1960. Since its foundation, Sogang has grown into one of the most prestigious universities in Korea. Sogang seeks scholastic excellence by providing world-class education through its outstanding faculty, state-of-the- art research, quality educational programs and rigorous academic management system based on the Jesuit education philosophy.

Sogang University in its efforts to achieve internationalization on campus, strives to offer the best educational environment for our domestic and international students Around 4,500 international students study annually at Sogang in various academic programs. More than 500 exchange students come to study at Sogang every year from over 130 institutions in more than 30 countries all across the world.

We invite you to come and experience the Korean yet-globalized education that we offer. The Office of International Affairs is ready to assist in making your visit to Sogang University as comfortable and memorable as possible.

We would like to give you a very warm welcome at Sogang University!

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Month Date

January TBA End of Jan

Online Course Registration

* Exact dates will be announced later by email

February 25 -27

Dormitory Move-in 25 : 1pm - 8pm 26 : 9am - 5pm 27: 9am - 5pm

29 Incoming Exchange Student Orientation (2:30pm)

March

1 Independence Movement Day (Holiday)

2 Classes begin

3-4, 7-8 Course Revision Period

2 - 8 Course Registration for GSIS & MBA courses 24 - 25 Easter Holidays

April 18 - 23 Mid-Term Exams

May 5 Children’s Day (Holiday)

14 Buddha’s Birthday (Holiday) June 13 - 18 Final Exams

18 Dormitory Move-out (4 months) August 20 Dormitory Move-out (6 months)

2016 Spring Semester

Month Date

August

26 Dormitory Move-in

27 Incoming Exchange Student Orientation

29 Classes begin

September

Aug 29 - 2 Course Revision Period

Aug 29 - 2 Course Registration for GSIS & MBA courses 14 - 16 Chuseok (Thanksgiving Holidays)

October 3 National Foundation Day (Holiday) 17 - 22 Mid-Term Exams

December 12 - 17 Final Exams

17 Dormitory Move-out (4 months) February 18 Dormitory Move-out (6 months)

2016 Fall Semester

It is mandatory for exchange students to attend Orientationheld on February 29, 2016 at 2:30pm, Jeong Ha Sang (J) Hall #302.

※ Above dates are subject to change.

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Receive Acceptance Package from Sogang University

Spring semester : Nov/Dec Fall semester: May/Jun

Acceptance package should include….

- Certificate of Admission - Letter of Acceptance

- Copy of Certificate of Business Registration (Sogang Univ.)

PRE-DEPARTURE PREPARATION

CHECKLIST

Apply for Visa

Find Housing

Register for courses

Purchase Health Insurance valid in Korea

Submit Arrival Information

Check Airport Pick-up Information and Contact Information before departure

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IMMIGRATION

APPLYING FOR VISA

Exchange students must obtain exchange student visaBEFOREentering Korea. Please apply for your visa as soon as you receive the acceptance package. Entering Korea with a tourist visa and then changing to D-2- 6 visa in Korea is NOT permitted.

Acceptance package includes the following documents which you can use to apply for your visa.

• Certificate of Admission

• Letter of Acceptance

• Certificate of Business Registration

Visa type D-2-6 (Exchange Student Visa)

Eligibility D-2-6 visa is designed for exchange students who are preparing to study at Sogang University for one or two semesters

Where to

apply Korean consulate or embassy in your home country Number of

days required for Visa issuance

Varies from country to country

Ask Korean consulate or embassy in your home country

D-2-6 Visa Entry type

Single-entry Visa

You can enter Korea only ONCE.

You cannot travel outside of Korea until you obtain an Alien Registration Card (ARC), which may be issued around 2^ndweek of April. If you apply for single-entry visa, do not make travel plans outside of Korea in February – beginning of April.

Multiple- entry Visa

You can enter and re-enter Korea multiple times.

You can travel outside of Korea even before you obtain ARC. You still need to obtain ARC after entering Korea as all foreigners staying in Korea for more than 90 days are required to have it. Multiple-entry visa does not exempt you from the obligation to obtain ARC.

NOTE ON VISA ENTRY TYPE

1. Check with the Korean consulate or embassy in your region if it is possible to get a multiple-entry visa if you wish to travel before your Alien Registration Card (ARC) is issued. In some counties, only single-entry visas are granted due to agreement between the countries. In case you travel outside of Korea before your get your ARC, you will need to get a new D-2-6 visa from abroad to enter Korea.

2. If you enter Korea with a single-entry visa and transit to other countries, your D-2-6 visa will expire and you will need to get another D-2-6 visa from abroad before the semester starts. Make sure not to transit in Korea.

3. If you have no plans to travel outside of Korea until around the 2nd week of April, a single-entry visa is fine. You can travel later on when you receive your ARC.

Any inquiries regarding visa, please contact Ms. Eun Young Suh at [email protected]

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NOTICE FOR KOREAN DESCENDANTS

• If your nationality is non-Korean but if you are a Korean descendant, then you must inquire the nearest Korean consulate or embassy ASAP regarding your nationality and the type of visa you must obtain.

• According to the Nationality Act of Korea, although your nationality is currently no Korean or never has been to your knowledge, if your parents’ nationality is Korean at the time of your birth, you are considered to have a dual citizenship and a Korean within the Korean territory.

1) If you were born BEFORE Jun 14 1998: If your father’s nationality is Korean at the time of your birth, you are considered to have a dual citizenship.

2) If you were born AFTER Jun 14 1998: If your father’s or mother’s nationality is Korean at the time of your birth, you are considered to have a dual citizenship.

• If you have a dual citizenship, you may be required to make a Korean passport and enter Korea with it.

• Clarifying your dual citizenship may be complicated and time-consuming, and therefore you should inquire the Koran consulate as soon as possible. Make sure to have information on your parents’

citizenship at the time of your birth and date of your parents’ naturalization (if any) before asking the Korean consulate. Note that this process is entirely in the hand of the Korean consulate as Office of International Affairs has no information on your family background.

• When you enter Korea, make sure to bring photocopies of all the documents that you have submitted to Korean consulate since the Immigration Office in Korea may also ask for these documents again.

SAMPLE OF D-2-6 Visa

Sogang University (Meaning Admission approved by Sogang)

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When to apply Within 90 days of Entry

It is strongly recommended that you apply within 1-2 weeks of entry in Korea

How to apply

Group Application

After the semester begins, OIA will receive ARC application from exchange students and apply on your behalf

- For collecting ARC, you must visit Immigration office individually to get your fingerprints registered as well

Individual Application

You must visit Immigration Office individually and apply for ARC - If you wish to apply on your own

- If your family name is similar to a Korean family name (e.g. Kim, Lee, Park, Go, etc.)

Where to apply Immigration Office with jurisdiction over your residence ( It will be explained after you arrive in Korea)

How long Alien Registration Process takes

It takes about 4 weeks

You must visit Immigration Office with jurisdiction over your residence to collect your ARC. Your fingerprints will be registered when you collect your ARC from immigration Office. Details will be explained after your arrival in Korea.

Required Documents

• Alien Registration Application Form (will be provided upon arrival)

• Passport (Original)

• A photocopy of passport

• A photocopy of Visa

• A certificate of enrollment (issuable at OIA around the end of February, 2016)

• 1 color ID photo (3.5cmx4.5cm, background must be pure-white in color)

• Process fee KRW30,000

Re-entry Permit

D-2-6 visa holders are permitted multiple entries to Korea for as long as the visa is valid on the condition that he/she is a registered foreigner in Korea through the Korea Immigration Service. This enables international students to travel to other countries and re-enter Korea without applying for re-entry permits each time he/she re-enters Korea.

In other words, you can go abroad and re-enter Korea only after you have obtained your Alien Registration Card. Make sure that you do not go abroad until you obtain ARC if you hold a Single-entry visa.

ALIEN REGISTRATION

Alien Registration is a legal registration with the immigration authorities in Korea. All foreigners intending to stay in Korea for more than 90 days are subject to Alien Registration. All exchange students coming to Sogang University must apply for Alien Registration Card after entering Korea as one semester is about 16 weeks long.

NOTICE FOR KOREAN DESCENDANTS

Korean descendants must apply for either “Overseas Korean Report of Domestic Residence” (F-4 visa holder) or Alien Registration (D-2-6 visa holder) depending on your visa type.

Make sure to bring the following documents from home:

• A photocopy of your parents’ naturalization certificate (if available)

• A photocopy of your birth certificate

• Any other document that verifies your parents’ and your nationality

• Photocopies of all documents you have submitted to Korean consulate at the time of applying for visa

• A photocopy of your parents’ passport

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INSURANCE

Students should have already uploaded a copy of their health insurance certificate when submitting the online application form. Students who have not yet submitted their insurance certificates must purchase an insurance plan that is valid in Korea during the total period of their exchange andsend a scanned copy of the certificate [email protected] January 10, 2016.

When submitting insurance certificate, students must make sure that the document they upload contains the following information:

- Name of the student

- Insurance coverage area (worldwide or Korea)

- Insurance coverage period (must be valid during the total period of stay in Korea)

An insurance card that only states the student’s name is not sufficient to prove that the student has purchased an insurance plan for his/her exchange semester. Above three elements must be clearly stated in the documents that students submit.

Students who do not have valid insurance must get the health insurance (Joongang INS Korea) designated by Sogang University. If you cannot purchase insurance in your home country, you must inform the Office of International Office by sending an e-mail [email protected]

You will need to bring about KRW100,000 (4-month plan) or KRW180,000 (12-month plan) in cash on the orientation day. This is only an estimated amount since the actual insurance fee depends on the student’s age. Therefore, please make sure to bring enough cash.

You can visit Joongang INS Korea website for more information on the insurance plan, coverage, etc.

http://www.foreignerdb.com/student/student_apply.asp?sn=sogang1

All students must be responsible for their own health and safety. It is very important that you take note of your own insurance claims and the coverage as well as the important contact numbers that you might need during your stay in case of any emergency. Take note of basic safety precautions since it may be your first time living on your own away from home for a long period of time.

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COURSE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Courses are offered in both Korean and English at Sogang University. About 20~30% of all courses are offered in English. Exchange students can take courses in English that are open to exchange students.

Some students who are proficient in Korean can take courses offered in Korean but this would require a very high level of Korean proficiency (higher than TOPIK 4).

Exchange students can take minimum 9 credits to maximum 19 credits per semester. A typical course at Sogang University is given 3 credits.

• 3-credit course = 45 contact hours per semester

• Minimum and maximum workload per semester includes the Korean language course (either 3 credits or 12 credits) offered at Korean Language Education Center.

• Students taking the intensive Korean language course (KAP200) must register for at least one academic course from the University to maintain status as an exchange student.

FULL TIME STUDY AND CREDITS PER SEMESTER

RESTRICTED COURSES

Some courses are restricted to incoming exchange students. These restrictions are determined by the respective academic department/faculty. Therefore, students must select “courses for exchange students”

when viewing the course list.

Courses from our Law School, special graduate schools and professional graduate schools except for Sogang Business School(MBA) and Graduate School of International Studies are restricted to exchange students.

Undergraduate students:

• Undergraduate students can only take courses from the Undergraduate School.

• Undergraduate students cannot take courses from any of the Graduate Programs.

Graduate students:

• Graduate students can take courses from Undergraduate and Graduate programs.

• Graduate courses from the Graduate School, Graduate School of Business and Graduate School of International Studies are only available to graduate students. Courses from other graduate programs are not open to exchange students.

COURSE LIST

http://sis109.sogang.ac.kr/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/zcmw9016?sap-language=EN Course lists are usually available 1 month and half prior to the start of the semester.

• 1^stsemester (Spring semester): mid January

• 2^ndsemester (Fall semester): mid July

Although most of the course syllabi will be available before the course registration period, there could be some courses that take longer for the course syllabus to be uploaded online. In that case, please see if the same course has been offered in previous semesters and use the course information of the previous semester for your reference.

COURSES OFFERED

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HOW TO CHECK COURSE LIST AND SYLLABUS

Please go tohttp://sis109.sogang.ac.kr/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/zcmw9016?sap-language=EN

When opening this site, it is recommended that you useInternet Explorer as errors might occur on other browsers.

1. Select appropriate Academic Year and Semester

• 1^stsemester = Spring semester (Mar-Jun)

• 2^ndsemester = Fall semester (Sep-Dec)

2. Select Position tab. You can only choose courses from the following schools:

• Undergraduate School

• Graduate School

• Graduate School of Business

• Graduate School of International Studies 3. Click on the “Courses for Exchange Students” tab.

4. Press “search” button.

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COURSE REGISTRATION

COURSE REGISTRATION PERIOD

Online Course Registration (Undergraduate School & Graduate School)

Exact dates will be notified through e-mail and the notice board on the application site.

• Spring semester: around end of January

• Fall semester: around end of July

Offline Course Registration (Graduate School of Business & Graduate School of International Studies)

Courses from the Graduate School of Business and Graduate School of International Studies cannot be registered online. Course registration for theses courses will be done when the semester starts. Students will have to attend the courses that they wish to take and receive approval from the professors on the course registration form that will be provided at the orientation upon arrival.

※ Students will have a chance to change their courses during the course revision period when the semester begins. However, since popular courses are filled up quickly, it is imperative that students do their course registration during the registration period before the start of the semester.

Course registration is done online through Sogang University’s SAINT Portal system. However, course registration for courses from the Graduate School of Business and Graduate School of International Studies is done offline when the semester begins.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE COURSE REGISTRATION

• Check your student ID number and SAINT password (This will be provided by e-mail)

• Make a list of courses that you wish to take considering the course schedule. Write down the course title, subject code and academic session. Courses that clash in time cannot be registered.

• Double check the course registration period and time since course registration is on first-come first-served basis. It is rather competitive to get into some of the popular courses, so it is highly recommended that you log in promptly when the registration begins.

• Please have additional 2 or 3 courses in mind in case you do not get the courses you wish to take.

• Please note that some courses might get cancelled or class schedules might change. There is a course revision period when the semester starts, so do not worry too much.

• For those students who wish to take courses offered in Korean (not Korean language courses), please [email protected]

• Check that you have Internet Explorer on your computer. You must use Internet Explorer as your browser when viewing and registering courses. Other browsers will not work.

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH SAINT PORTAL SYSTEM

In order to do the online course registration, students must learn how to use Sogang’s SAINT Portal system.

You will be using this system throughout the semester for your academic management such as checking class schedules, attendance, grades, etc.

Students will receive an e-mail with the course registration dates and their log-in information to SAINT portal. Students must log into SAINT Portal before doing their course registration. Please make sure that you do not log into SAINT for the first time on the day course registration begins. Please log in couple of days prior to the registration so that you do not panic in case you face problems in logging in.

Use Internet Explorer as your browser at all times.

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HOW TO USE SAINT PORTAL SYSTEM

Please go to http://www.sogang.ac.kr/English/and click on SAINT portal tab.

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Your ID and Password for SAINT Portal ID: Student ID number G2016XXXX Password: sguYYMMDD!

(sgu followed by YYMMDD of your birthday with an !mark) You must change your preset password after first log-in.

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A page asking you to change your password will appear.

1. Enter the initial password. sguYYMMDD! (sgu followed by YYMMDD of your birthday with ! mark) 2. Enter new password. Password must meet the requirements of the password policy indicated on the

page.

3. Re-enter the new password and click on change button.

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HOW TO REGISTER FOR COURSES ONLINE

Go to Sogang University website http://www.sogang.ac.krand click on “Course Registration” banner.

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When you click on Course registration banner below page will appear. Enter your SAINT ID (Student ID number) and password. Please make sure that you are not logged into SAINT Portal when logging in for course registration. The site will block log-in in this case.

※ Please note that you can access the Course Registration site only during the course registration period.

If you try to log-in before or after the course registration period, the system will reject your log-in.

ID: Your Student ID Number

PW: SAINT portal password that you changed after your initial log in

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After log-in, below page will appear. Make sure to change the settings to English by clicking on the “English”

button in the upper right corner.

Enter the characters and click on “Enter” button.

1. Before you begin, prepare a list of subjects you wish to take. You should remember the subject code and title of the courses. Double check that the courses do not clash in time.

2. Select “Subject No.”

3. Enter the subject code of the course list e.g. AMC3055 and click on search.

4. If you do not know the subject No. of the course, you can skip steps 2 and 3 and search for the course by selecting the “Position” tab.

5. Check course title and session of the course. There may be several different sessions of the same course so make sure to select the correct session.

6. If the course status isgreen, it means that there is available space in the course so you can register.

7. If the course status isred, you cannot register for the course since the quota is already full.

8. Click on the Subject name of the course you wish to register and it will be added to your course list on the bottom of the page.

9. If you wish to delete a course from the list, you can do so by simply clicking on the delete button that looks like a trash can. Please note that when you delete a course, the quota will be given to other students so please double check before you delete a course.

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After you finish registering for the courses you wish to take, please log out and go to your SAINT portal to check if courses have been registered correctly.

http://saint.sogang.ac.kr

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You can see the courses that have been registered in the system. Make sure that you select the correct academic year and semester.

You can view your course schedule by clicking on “My Course Schedule” on the left hand column. You can also download your time table in Microsoft Excel format.

Please make sure to save a copy of your registered course list after your course registration. You will not be able to see your course list for a while until the semester begins so please remember to save a copy.

Click on "Academic Management” tab and select “Course rgstr”

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HOUSING

Students who have applied for on-campus housing will receive a confirmation e-mail from the Office of International Affairs early January. Exchange students will be placed in Gonzaga Hall.

ABOUT GONZAGA HALL

http://gonzaga.sogang.ac.kr/home/main.jsp

ROOM FACILITIES

Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, bathroom with a shower, telephone, air conditioner, internet access, 220 volt outlets (bring adapter for appliances)

※ Students must bring their own bedding (blankets and sheets) and pillows.

ROOM TYPE

Double room (2 persons in 1 room)

OTHER FACILITIES

Cafeteria, laundry room, gym, prayer room, computer zone, communal refrigerator, etc.

FEES

Room rates differ depending on the number of months students choose to live in Gonzaga Hall. Students can either choose between 4 months plan and 6 months plan.

It is not possible to cook at Gonzaga Hall. Therefore, students also have to purchase meal plans if they wish to eat at Gonzaga Hall.

Period of Stay Room Rate Meal Plan Meal Fee Deposit Total

4 Months KRW 1,372,000

A 0

KRW 100,000

KRW 1,472,000

B KRW 332,800 KRW 1,804,800

C KRW 492,800 KRW1,964,800

6 Months KRW 2,243,000

A 0

KRW 100,000

KRW 2,243,000

B KRW518,400 KRW 2,761,400

C KRW772,800 KRW3,015,800

Type Details Price/Meal Staying Period # of Meals Total

A Students can buy meal tickets

individually whenever they wish to eat KRW 3,800 4 months No meals No meals 6 months No meals No meals B 50% of the total # of meals provided

during period of stay KRW 3,200 4 months 104 KRW332,800

6 months 162 KRW518,400

C 85% of the total # of meals provided

KRW 2,800 4 months 176 KRW492,000

Meal Plan

*Above Fees based on year 2015 and are subject to change. Fees for year 2016 will be announced in January.

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PAYMENT

Dormitory fee must be paid upon arrival at Sogang University through a local bank transfer. Students will receive dormitory bill upon arrival at the exchange student orientation.

Gonzaga Hall only accepts local bank transfers.International transfer, checks, credit cards or any other forms of payment are not accepted. Students either have to open a Korean bank account and make a transfer through the Korean account or withdraw cash and make a transfer at a local bank in Korea. Students will be given approximately a week after arrival to pay for the dormitory.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• Students who wish to cancel their dormitory application must notify the Office of International Affairs beforeJanuary 20, 2016. Any cancellations after the date will be subject to cancellation charges according to the regulations of Gonzaga Hall.

• Please note that meal plan change will not be accepted after January 20, 2016. Changes in the period of stay will also be declined after the date. Therefore, make sure to be prudent before you choose your meal plan and period of stay.

• If a student moves out of the dormitory after check in, student will have to pay the penalty charge as well as the fees for room and meal plan that the student has consumed during his/her stay at Gonzaga.

• Any left over meals will be refunded at the end of the semester according to Gonzaga’s refund policy.

• In case a student refuses to pay the billed cancellation charge/penalty charge/room & meal plan, transcripts will not be issued after the end of the semester.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT

Students are allowed to check into Gonzaga Hall only during the designated move-in hours. If you arrive earlier than the designated move-in period, please make sure to find temporary accommodation where you can stay until the move-in date.

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

Sogang University does not provide off-campus housing assistance, so if students choose to live off-campus, they will have to find housing on their own.

There are different types of housing that you can consider

• Studio

• Shared Apartments

• Homestay

• Guesthouse

• Gosiwon : very small room barely big enough to fit a single bed and a desk Below are a list of some off-campus accommodations that you can refer to.

http://www.homestaykorea.com/

http://seoul.craigslist.co.kr/roo/

http://ko.airbnb.com

http://www.kimcheeguesthouse.com http://www.housemori.com/

http://edae.24guesthouse.co.kr/

Dormitory Move-in

February 25, 2016 1pm - 8pm February 26, 2016 9am - 5pm February 27, 2016 9am - 5pm Dormitory Move-out (4 months) June 18, 2016

Dormitory Move-out (6 months) August 20, 2016

※ Incoming Exchange Student Orientation 2:30pm, February 29, 2016 Jeong Ha Sang (J) Hall Rm302

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LIVING IN KOREA

COST OF LIVING

Below is a table with the estimated cost of living in Korea. Please note that it is only an estimate and the actual costs will depend on your lifestyle.

Housing (on-campus) KRW 350,000 per month Food & Meals KRW 400,000 per month Transportation KRW 50,000 per month Books & supplies KRW 50,000 per month Miscellaneous KRW 150,000 per month TOTAL KRW 1,000,000 per month

BANKING

It can be difficult to use foreign banks in Korea. There are branches of foreign banks in Seoul but many of them handle corporate customers only, so it might be easier for you to open a local account for your own convenience.

OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT

It is not mandatory for students to create a Korean bank account. However, students taking the Korean language course must open a Korean bank account in order to get their deposits back at the end of the semester. Office of International Affairs will help you create a Korean bank account and explain the procedure at the orientation, so you do not need to worry.

The campus bank is Woori Bank, so students will be opening a Woori Bank savings account when they create a bank account upon arrival.

PAYEMENT METHODS

• Currency used in Korea is Korean Won.

• Students can withdraw cash using debit cards from their home country at various ATMs around campus, convenience stores and stations. Some ATMs do not accept international debit cards, so make sure to bring a credit card as well in case of emergency.

• Credit cards such as Visa/Mastercard/American Express/Diners Club/Maestro/Plus are widely accepted.

MOBILE PHONES

Students can purchase prepaid SIM cards. Students must rememberto unlock the “COUNTRY LOCK” in their phones BEFORE coming to Korea. Phones cannot be unlocked in Korea, so it is imperative that you unlock your phone in your country if you wish to use it in Korea.

If you are planning to purchase a SIM card in Korea, one of the places that you can consider is EG SIM at http://www.egsimcard.co.kr/eng/main/index.asp

You can apply for your SIM card before you arrive in Korea and collect it from any of the designated centers for pick-up. Please note that this is only an option, not mandatory. If you know or can find other places to purchase SIM cards you are free to do so elsewhere.

Pre-paid SIM cards can be recharged anytime you wish to recharge them.

If you want to rent a cell phone during your stay in Korea, you will have to do so after you get your Alien Registration Card.

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ARRIVAL INFORMATION

AIPORT RECEPTION REQUEST

Students should submit “Arrival Information Form” through the online application site after purchasing flight ticket to Korea. Students can request for airport reception that is offered by our student organization HUG.

HUG will meet you at the airport and bring you to campus. Please note that airport reception is only offered on designated arrival dates and students are responsible for their own transportation costs (Airport limousine bus). Students who request airport pick-up will receive an e-mail from HUG regarding pick-up details before departure.

Please submit the arrival information form even if you do not need airport pick-up service.

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e.g. Korean Air e.g. KE631

Deadline: February 5, 2016

Students must arrive in time for Exchange student Orientation. Students who will be living on campus must arrive in accordance with the designated dormitory move-in dates.

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PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS

Incheon International Airport is the primary international airport serving Seoul. Most international flights, except for a few from Tokyo Haneda and Shanghai Hongqiao, come through Incheon airport. If you have requested HUG pick-up service, make sure you exit through the designated exit and meet HUG students at the designated meeting spot. You will receive an e-mail from HUG regarding the meeting spot. If you do not find your greeter, don’t panic. Wait at the meeting spot for a few minutes and try calling the greeter. If you do not have a cell phone, please go to one of the Information Desks with a big “I” sign above. There is one between Exits A and B and another between Exits E and F.

Make sure to ask your greeter (HUG member) for his/her mobile number in advance so that you can contact him/her in case you get lost. Please give the telephone number and the name of your greeter to the person at the Information Desk and ask the person to call your greeter. If you cannot get in touch with your greeter, please call the Office of International Affairs at 02-705-8118 or 02-705-8316.

AIRPORT PICK-UP SERVICE (PAID)

Students who have not requested for airport reception offered by HUG can consider the chauffeured airport pick up service. You can visit the following website and reserve for arrival pick-up. Please note that this is a paid service so you must pay the fees to the chauffer. Make sure to check the fares in advance and bring enough cash.

http://www.airhelp.co.kr/english/index.html

Make sure to follow the instructions below when making reservation.

Drop-off Location: Other area – Mapogu

Address: 35 Baekbeom-ro (Sinsu-dong) Sogang University back gate- Gonzaga Hall

DIRECTIONS TO SOGANG UNIVERSITY

Sogang University

35 Baekbeom-ro (Sinsu-dong), Mapo-gu, Seoul 04107

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There are two ways you can get from Incheon International Airport to Sogang University if you do not request for airport reception by HUG or use the chauffeured airport pick-up service.

1. AREX (Airport Railroad) http://www.arex.or.kr/main.do

Find the Airport railroad station at the airport and take either the Express train or All stop train to Gongdeok Station. It takes less time if you take the Express Train.

Get off at Gongdeok Station and transfer to subway Line 6 (Eungam direction) and get off at Daeheung Station. Find your way to Exit 1 of Daeheung Station and walk to the back gate of Sogang University. It takes approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

If you do not wish to walk, you can simply take a taxi from Gongdeok Station to Sogang University. Exit Gongdeok Station through Exit 2 and take a cab from there. It takes about 5 minutes to get to campus and the fare is around KRW3,500.

Exit 2 1

Exit

Sogang Univ.

If walking

If taking Taxi

Distance 1.3 km Max 5 min by taxi

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2. Airport Limousine Bus

http://www.airportlimousine.co.kr/eng/lbr/lbr02_1.php

Sogang Univ.

BUS 6002

Ewha Womens Univ. Station

BUS 6015

Lotte City Hotel Mapo Go to above website and check the airport limousine bus routes and schedule.

You can either take Bus 6002 and get off at Ewha Womens University Station or take Bus 6015 and get off at Lotte City Hotel Gongdeok Station. The two stops are about 15-20 minutes walk from Sogang University. You can either walk to campus or take a taxi to Sogang University back gate. The fare is about KRW3,500.

Distance 1.1 km

Distance 1.3 km

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CAMPUS MAP

Office of International Affairs Back Gate

Gonzaga Hall

Incoming Exchange Student Orientation:

February 29 J Hall Rm302 2:30pm

Orientation J Hall #302

Main Gate

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CONTACT US

Office of International Affairs has a Facebook page for exchange students where announcements and useful information are posted. You can also use the page to ask any questions that you might have. There will be a closed group for Spring 2016 exchange students and we will send you invitations to your e-mails, so please accept them and join the page. If you do not receive an invitation mail from us, please find us on Facebook and add us as Friends!

Office of International Affairs Berchmans Woojung Hall 201 35 Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu Seoul 04107

Tel. +82-2-705-8118 / Fax. +82-2-705-8119

Name Contact

Prof. Doseong Kim Vice President for International Affairs [email protected] Tel. +82-2-705-8603 Mr. Kangyong (Timothy)

Chung Manager [email protected]

Tel. +82-2-705-8974 Ms. Jin ok Ahn Outbound Exchange Program, Agreements and

Collaboration (North & Latin America)

[email protected] Tel.+82-2-705-8045 Ms. Seonmee Kye Outbound Exchange Program, Agreements and

Collaboration (Europe)

[email protected] Tel. +82-2-705-7855 Mr. Wan Rai (David) Cho Outbound Exchange Program, Agreements and

Collaboration (Africa, Asia, Oceania)

[email protected] Tel. +82-2-705-8041 Ms. Ji Hye Sophia Park Inbound Exchange Program and Services [email protected]

Tel. +82-2-705-8316 Ms. Eun Young Suh Faculty Services, Degree students and Visa

matters

[email protected] Tel. +82-2-705-7804 Mr. Hyun Su Kim International Student Recruitment and Services [email protected]

Tel.+82-2-705-8311 Ms. Dasom Chung Visiting Student Program & Short-term

Program

[email protected] Tel. +82-2-705-8118

※ For any inquiries, please contact Ms. Sophia Park [email protected]

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