Eligibility

GPA	2.7
Grad credit	Not Available
Non-WIU	No
Pre-requisite	No previous proficiency required
Student Year	Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Entry Requirements

Passport:  Required. Must be valid for at least six (6) months after your study abroad program ends.  For information on how to apply for or renew a passport, see Passports 101 .
Current passport processing times are 12-18 weeks.  Plan accordingly to avoid issues obtaining your visa, airine tickets, and other necessary items for travel.  Failure to receive your passport in time can lead to postponement of your program.

Visa: Students must apply for a visa before entering Korea.
Traveling to South Korea without your student visa can lead to denied entry to South Korea, forced removal from your program, and financial consequences.

Health Insurance

It is University policy that you must have international health insurance for the time you are abroad.  Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:
  • WIU Student Health Insurance
  • A supplemental plan (Patriot Travel Medical) from International Medical Group (IMG) .

Health Precautions

COVID-19 - You are REQUIRED to follow the policies of your host school, host country, the CDC and TSA. It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies. If policies change before or during your program, it is your responsbility to comply with the new policies. Failure to do so can result in removal from your program and/or the host country, financial consequences and academic consequences at the host school and WIU.

Walking/mobility/travel - Expect more walking than on-campus.  It is more urban (pavement/concrete)terrain, including up/down flights of stairs.  Some historic sites and tourist areas have limited handicapped accessibility.  Sidewalks in these areas can be narrow with uneven surfaces.  

Vaccinations - No vaccinations are required for entry into South Korea.  Up to date vaccination recommendations are available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website .

Accessibility - Accessibility and accommodation are very different from that found in the United States.  Please contact Disability Resources for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.

PLEASE NOTE  It is your responsibility to request accommodation from DR; staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.  Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location. 

Costs (Comparative Table)

last updated 2/1//22

Summer Program

Items	WIU	SKKU
Tuition 6 summer hours, plan V	2,145.00	1,950.00
Commitment Fee		75.00
Health Insurance
Passport		165.00
Student Visa		60.00
Housing/Meals/Personal Expenses	1,520.00	1,200.00
Books and Supplies	200.00	100.00
Total	3,865.00	3,550.00*

*You are responsible for purchasing your own flights.

Various types of aid are available to help fund your experience.  Check out our Financial Aid and Scholarships pages for more details.

 

Program Details

, sans-serif; font-size: 1em;">Semester Programs:  Students can participate in a semester or academic year exchange at SKKU where they will have opportunities to take coursework in English in a variety of disciplines. Students will also have access to Korean language courses   and can participate in semester-long intensive Korean language courses.