Overview

Location	Seoul, South Korea
Term	Summer
Dates	June 26-July 21, 2023
Areas of Study	Computer Science, Finance, Korean, Korean Studies, Management, Marketing, and Psychology
Housing	Residence Hall or self-arranged (hostel, guest house, etc.)
Passport	Required
Visa (for US citizens)	Required

Eligibility

GPA	2.5
WIU hours completed	12
Student Conduct	Good standing
Grad credit	No
Pre-requiste	Varies by course
Student Year	Freshman, 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 6-9 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 or cancellation of your program.

Visa:  You must apply for a student visa before entering South Korea. Visa requirements can be found on the website of the Republic of Korea's consulate in Chicago .
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 a mixture of urban (pavement/concrete) and natural (grass/dirt) terrain, including uneven/hilly terrain and 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 1/5/2023              

Items	WIU	SKKU ISS
Tuition and fees 3 semester hours, plan V	1070	1180
Application fee	--	80
Commitment Fee	--	75
Health Insurance	--	35
Passport	--	165
Student Visa	--	45
Housing and Meals	Housing: 380 Meals: 1400	Housing: 590 Meals: 465
Books and Supplies	120	included in Tuition and fees
Total	2970	2635*

*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.

Academics

Students in the SKKU International Summer Semester can take 1-3 classes, equaling 2-9 sh at WIU.
Courses are graded on a 100 percentage point scale.  Your SKKU ISS transcript will show Pass/Fail grading but your WIU grade will be a letter grade based on your percentage.  SKKU letter grades are A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, and F. 

Courses are taught in English.  Taking a Korean language course is strongly recommended but not required.

Courses offered Summer 2023

Housing and Meals

The Summer accommodation options at SKKU ISS are residence hall or self-arranged (hostel, guest house, hotel, etc.).  Residence halls do not offer a meal plan; all meals are your responsibility.   

More information on housing and meal options can be found on the SKKU ISS accommodation webpage .