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If you do not have a passport, apply for one immediately. You cannot travel to Korea without a passport. 

If you have a passport, double check the passport expiration date and it has to be valid during your stay.

Once you receive your “Certificate of Admission”, please make sure all your information (name, date of birth, nationality, intended study period, etc.) on the certificate is correct.

The next step is to apply for a Student VISA. You must obtain a Student VISA to study in Korea. It is very important that you contact your nearest Korean embassy or consulate to find out exactly what documents you need to get a student VISA. 

Many Korean embassies have their own slight variations. A couple of documents (copy of Business Registration and Certificate of Business Registration of the university) that you likely need when you apply for your VISA are sent to you by email. 

Some Korean consulates and embassies require them and some don’t. Many consulates and embassies allow you to apply for a VISA in person or by mail.

immigration office and you have to register your finger print.

International office will assist you with this alien registration process.

ID Photos

You will need to have your ID photo taken for Immigration. 

Your photo will be taken at SCH during orientation. 

It costs5,000 won (~$4 USD)and this is mandatory.

- Packing

Be sure to check with the airline regulations for international travel weight limits. 

Don’t pack too much. Closet space is limited so please pack conservatively. 

You’ll be here for only 4 months and incidentals can all be purchased here, as you need them. 

Larger size clothing (for both men and women) is difficult to find in Korea and a shopping trip to a larger city is required.

Korea has four traditional seasons –hot summer, cool fall, cold winter and warm spring. 

Look on the Internet for average temperatures during the months you will be here.

- Prescription medication

We recommend bringing prescription medication that can last the duration of the program. 

If this is not possible, bring a typed prescription form from your doctor for refillable prescription medications.

- Laptop

If you have one, it is strongly advised for you to bring it. If you don’t have one, and want one, it is suggested that you buy one 

before coming to Korea as they will generally be more expensive here. 

There are some computer labs in some campus areas (free for student use) and PC rooms (nominal cost) near campus. 

The dorm rooms are internet ready with Ethernet connections.

- Campus WIFI

We have free Wi-Fi on campus. You can log-in with your student ID and Date of Birth.

Electronic and Electrical Goods

The voltage system in Korea is 220V. A 110V item (used in many countries –US, Canada, Mexico and others) 

will burn out as soon as you turn it on (especially video game consoles). 

Laptops and some other electronic/electrical products can be used around the world with a proper plug adapter. 

Plug adapters can be purchased very cheaply here. 

Buying a full transformer is unnecessary, however if need one you can purchase it in Korea for about $50.

There will be some initial fees and costs during orientation and within the first couple of weeks. Some are mandatory and some are optional. Please have enough Korean won to pay for your required costs.

1. Room key deposit -10,000won

(Paid on the day you arrive. Reimbursed when you check out of the dorms)

2. Alien card registration -30,000won

3. ID Photo for immigration purpose–5,000won

4. Health insurance – TBA

5. Student ID card –5,000 won

6. Bedding -40,000(optional)