Welcome to SNU 3 19 2018 1 Table of

Welcome to SNU 3/19/2018 1

Table of Contents 1. About SNU 2. OIA Intro 3. Settling in SNU 4. Settling in Korea 5. Leisure Time STUDENT AMBASSADORS

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Overview • First, and Best National University of South Korea – All Departments rank 1 st or 2 nd in Korea • Over 260, 000 Graduates • Strong Alumni Base – Almost 70% of high-ranking officials STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Students and Staff • 16 colleges, 84 departments • 4, 292 faculty members, 1, 535 staff members • 99 Graduate and Doctorate Programs • 6 Professional Schools • 31, 000 undergrad and postgraduate students • 986 International students enrolled STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Faculties & Schools • Colleges: – Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture and Life Sciences, Fine Arts, Law, Education, Human Ecology, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Music, Medicine, Dentistry • Professional Schools – Public Health, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, International Studies, Dentistry, Business Administration STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Courses • • • Total number of courses : 6, 515 Courses for major education : 4, 314 Courses for liberal education : 1, 201 English Courses (Major): 143 English Courses (Liberal Arts): 121 STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Research • 64 Professional Research Institutes • Over $100 million invested in projects • 3, 600+ publications per year STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Supporting Facilities • University Computer Center • 315 terminals, • 460, 000 people/year • Central Library • 2. 5 million+ holdings • Largest University library in Korea • Museum, Mo. A, Kyujangkak STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Notable Offices • Department Offices • Divisions of Registration and Instructional Support - Changing courses (Add/Drop) - Dropping Courses - Transcript Issuance - Maintains records of students • OIA (Office of International Affairs) - Main Office for International Student Services STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Structure of SNU President Vice President Educational Units 93 Research Institutes Colleges Graduate Schools Professional Graduate Schools Departments Offices 3/19/2018 Supporting Facilities Office of Admission Office of International Affairs SNU Library, Center for General Education, . . . Supporting Organization Corporate Bodies & Etc. SNU Museum, … Division of Academic Affairs Administrative Units Office of academic Affairs Office of Students Affairs Office of Research Affairs, … Division of Registration and Instructional Support 13

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The OIA Visit the OIA website for news and fun! http: //oia. snu. ac. kr STUDENT AMBASSADORS

일 반 행 정 Mr. Kwon Mr. Yoon Mr. Shin Ms. Kwon Hong Dean Song 학 생 관 리 Ms. Noh Ms. Kim Mr. Chang Mr. Park Ms. Lee 학사조교 Director Han 국 제 업 무 Yuree Soh 3/19/2018 Ms. Shin H. J. Ju The OIA Family 16

Student Ambassadors …embodies the spirit and values of Seoul National University …participates in various programs and events, such as -Assisting VIP protocol -Campus Tours -Providing assistance during international events -International Student’s orientation -Various publication -Other STUDENT AMBASSADORS

SNU Buddies The SNU Buddies are students selected to accompany and assist the everyday life of International Student visiting Seoul National University. STUDENT AMBASSADORS

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A. Campus Life: Creating a Portal ID How to create an ID http: //sis. snu. ac. kr -> Click 'Making a New Account’ Making a new Account STUDENT AMBASSADORS

A. Campus Life: Creating a Portal ID - Please read thoroughly, then check the box and click Apply Click here to agree, . . then Apply! STUDENT AMBASSADORS

A. Campus Life: Creating a Portal ID - For ID number: yymmdd-1000000 (m) yymmdd-2000000 (f) For example, if your date of birth is 21 st June, 1986, female, then your ID # would be 8006212000000. 1. Type ID # 2. Type Name 3. Click ‘Confirm’ STUDENT AMBASSADORS

B. Campus Life: University Facilities Libraries Computer Labs POSCO Dure Cultural Center Cafeterias STUDENT AMBASSADORS

SNU Library@ library. snu. ac. kr Working Hours v International Documents Room, Archival Collection, Multimedia Room, Newspapers, Microforms, Theses & Dissertation Monday through Friday v 09: 00 - 18: 00 Periodicals Room, Reference Room, Digital Information Services Room, Book Stacks, Circulation Desk, General Education Resources Room Monday through Friday Saturday v 09: 00 - 21: 00 09: 00 - 17: 00 Reading Rooms 1 -6 06: 00 - 23: 00 Room 3 A Open 24 hours STUDENT AMBASSADORS

SNU Library@ library. snu. ac. kr v Check-out Policy Undergraduate students 5 books for 10 days Graduate students, Research member & Completed Ph. D. or M. A from SNU 10 books for 30 days v Late Fee for each book : 100 won/day STUDENT AMBASSADORS

SNU/POSCO Sports Center Website: http: //spolex. snu. ac. kr STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Dure Cultural Center For More Information, Visit http: //dure. snu. ac. kr STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Cafeterias 8 Cafeterias On Campus Most students eat at cafeterias Choose from 2 or 3 meals Prices from 1, 700 to 3, 500 won Condiment stands are nearby STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Computer Labs STUDENT AMBASSADORS

B. Campus Life: Transportation Free shuttles From SNU Subway Station to Gwanak Campus STUDENT AMBASSADORS

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C. Campus Life: Events Club Activities Cultural Trip Wine and Cheese Party I Love SNU Event STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Club Activities v Music -JIVE -Yeominrak -Chuimsae -The Bounce Factory v Sports -Baseball team -Taekwondo -Basketball -The Green Terrors v Leisure (Outdoor) -Koinari -Alpine Association -No-Dut-Dol -SNU-mawang -Suh. Yeh. Hwe -Morphine -Monghwan v Study Groups STUDENT AMBASSADORS

KISA Korean International Students Association STUDENT AMBASSADORS

The Wine and Cheese Party OIA holds Wine & Cheese Party for Foreign faculties and International students 4 times a year. 13 October 2006 (17: 30 ~ 19: 00) Lobby of OIA Building (No. 152) STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Cultural Trip This is a program that provides international students with the opportunity of understanding Korean culture and history better by exploring historic places and landmarks. (Fall Semester, Date TBD) STUDENT AMBASSADORS

I Love SNU Event September 13 th (Wednesday) In front of Ja Ha Yeon Meet new friends, both Korean and International Korean food and drinks Win a raffle prize! STUDENT AMBASSADORS

OIA Movie Night STUDENT AMBASSADORS

International Food Festival STUDENT AMBASSADORS

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Dormitories • ON CAMPUS • Checking In: Dorms are open one week before the semester begins. After you arrive bring your receipt of payment and inform the mentor during office hours. For Inquiries contact: admin@dorm. snu. ac. kr STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Dormitories • OFF CAMPUS Try to look for a place in three of the places: Seoul National University Subway Station Sillimdong Nakseongdae (Nokdue Street) Subway Station • Most expensive • Most convenient location • Shuttle Bus Routes are close • Crowded because it is the residence of where many students are studying for the State Exams • Relatively more quiet and new. • Not included in the shuttle bus route STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Dormitories • For more information about OFF CAMPUS HOUSING: go to www. snulife. com STUDENT AMBASSADORS

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Academic Calendar 1 October 1 -7 Changing Courses (Add/Drop) 26 -27 September First day of Semester Supplementary Class 24 14 December 22 Deadline for Course Cancellation Last day of Fall semester 2006 Issuance of Scholastic Record STUDENT AMBASSADORS

it 4 u. snu. ac. kr Walkthrough WEB MAIL BULLETIN BOARD INFO CAFÉ ACADEMIC ADMIN PERSONAL SCHEDULES COMMUNITIES BLOGS ACCOUNT MNGT LIBRARY STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Academic Administration Checking registered courses - The first thing you should do after creating an ID at the portal site is to check if your course registration has successfully processed. Input your ID and password to Login. Input your ID here Input your Password here Login button Making a New ID STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Academic Administration Then, click ‘ 학사행정 (Academic Administration)’ tab Select this tab STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Academic Administration Select this tab STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Academic Administration Please follow the following procedure to check your courses: 3. Type “ 2006”, Select “ 2학기” and Click to see 1. Click 2. Select from Menu Now you can check your course registration. If you have anything questions regarding your course registration, contact Ms. Hye Joong Kim at OIA. STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Academic Administration Checking your Grades - You can check your grades online as well, on it 4 u until the end of winter vacation online. To view your grades, please select ‘수업관리’ tab and then ‘성적조회’ and then ‘학기성적조회’ STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Academic Administration Click to Evaluate Courses STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Academic Administration Reading your Grade Report Course # Course Title Total Credits GPA STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Beginning the Semester v Changing courses (Add/Drop) v Dropping courses v When your selected course is full… v Evaluation v Scholastic Report v Certificate of Registration of Courses STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Changing Courses v. May add up to 2 courses or 6 credits v. Drop as many courses as you want v. During: September 1 ~ 7, 2006 v. Online: http: //sugang. snu. ac. kr v. Offline: Fill out Request form and submit it to OIA STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Request Form STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Dropping Courses v. Unlimited number of credits v 1 September ~ 24 October 2006 v. Online: N/A v. Offline: Fill out the Course Cancellation form and submit it to OIA STUDENT AMBASSADORS

When the Course is full v Attend that class on the first day v Fill out the Registration Form v Get the instructor’s signature of the course that you want to enroll v Submit the form to OIA v Important: Not a panacea STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Registration Form STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Evaluation v Each instructor has his/her own evaluation criteria v. Mid-term and Final Exams v. Homework/Assignment v. Papers v. Attendance v. In-class Participation STUDENT AMBASSADORS

At the End of the Semester • Transcript • Scholastic Report • Leaving/Staying (what they should do) • Changing Study Period STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Transcript (Sample) STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Scholastic Report v Available by the beginning of January Exchange Students: Upon request, your transcript will be sent to your school directly from OIA in early February. For Visiting Students: v Where: Registrar’s office (Bldg. #60, first floor) v Email: doris@snu. ac. kr v Telephone: 880 -5036 v the OIA does not issue scholastic records v Korean: 300 won, English 600 won STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Scholastic Report Available by the beginning of January at the Registration Building Main Gate Administrative Building (Building No. 60) Email: doris@snu. ac. kr Telephone: 880 -5036 STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Certificate of Registration v Administrative office at each college v Certificate of registration of courses v SNU does not issue a Certificate of Enrollment to Visiting students v Use for: Alien Registration… STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Changing Study Period v Should get permission from SNU and your Home Institute also v Fill out the “Study Period Change Request Form” from the OIA’s website and submit it to the OIA (exchange@snu. ac. kr) v Decision should be informed to OIA by the end of January STUDENT AMBASSADORS

At the end of semester v For those who are leaving: ALL students MUST fill out the Clearance Form prior to departure v For those who are staying: Course registration guide will be notified v How: Procedure and forms will be posted at the OIA’s website STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Clearance Form STUDENT AMBASSADORS

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Alien Registration STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Alien Registration Documents required: Sample of Alien Registration Card -Passport - 1 photo ( 3 x 4 cm) - application form - Certificate of enrollment - Fee : 10, 000 won STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Alien Registration Card v. Required Documents: üValid Passport üCertificate of Enrollment (Certificate of registration issued by college offices) üAlien Registration form (available at the Immigration Office) ü 3 copies of applicant’s color photographs (3 cm x 4 cm) üService Fee (10, 000 won) Note: The card will be issued about one week after you submit your application. STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Alien (Foreign) Registration Card STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Banking -There are two banks located on campus. 1. Nonghyup - Location: Center of the campus, in the Jahayeon Cafeteria Building - Very easy to find branch offices and ATMs around campus! IMPORTANT: If you wish to use your student ID card as an ATM card, you must have an account at Nonghyup. 2. Shinhan Bank - Location: By the rear gate, next to the Hoam Faculty House - Fewer branch offices and ATMs on campus, but much more easily found in other parts of Seoul. ※ For more information, Seoul Survivor, p. 53. STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Phone Services • Public Phones - International phone calls can be made by using prepaid international phone cards. ** If you do not have an international phone card, you can call using International Direct Dial (IDD) or make collect calls. - Local phone calls can be made by using prepaid local phone cards, available at convenience stores and stationary stores. ※ For more information, Seoul Survivor, p. 21 & p. 31 STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Renting Cell Phones - Regular Service (Postpaid Service) : Not provided to foreign students with D-2 visas. - Prepaid Service : RECOMMENDED! : All three Korean cell phone service providers, i. e. SK, KTF, and LG, offer prepaid services for customers who have a purchased cell phone. : Secondhand cell phones with fairly low prices are available on campus, at the cell phone retailer on the 1 st floor of the Student Hall (Building No. 63). ※ For more information, Seoul Survivor, pp. 32 -34 STUDENT AMBASSADORS

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Eat/Drink/Hangout v. Restaurant & Bars Seoul offers a large variety of restaurants and bars. Hip bars and Chic restaurants can be found in popular places such as Sinchon or near Gangnam station. v. Clubs Seoul’s relatively young club scene has grown in the past few years. Clubs can be found around Hongik University (Hongdae), Gangnam station and Apgujeong. STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Shopping • With its markets and popular shopping districts Seoul is always a good place for a shopping tour. • From traditional handcrafts to international designer fashion there’s almost everything available. • Electronic consumer markets offer latest electronic products for cheaper prices. • Popular Markets: Dongdaemun & Namdaemun Market Most popular shopping district: Myeong-dong Electronic Consumer Markets: Yongsan & Techno Mart • • STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Shopping STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Popular Places STUDENT AMBASSADORS

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