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Announcement
This is a notice regarding the Fall 2016 Double Major application.
※ Article 35 of Constitution & Academic Regulations (Double Major) and Chapter 6 of Academic Operations Regulations (Double Major)
1. Application Eligibility
A. Students who have already declared their first major
B. Students who have registered for at least 3 semesters (at least 2 semesters for transfer students)
C. Students who are currently enrolled in Spring 2016 Semester
※ Article 35 of Constitution & Academic Regulations (Double Major) and Chapter 6 of Academic Operations Regulations (Double Major)
1. Application Eligibility
A. Students who have already declared their first major
B. Students who have registered for at least 3 semesters (at least 2 semesters for transfer students)
C. Students who are currently enrolled in Spring 2016 Semester
• If students take a leave of absence during the Spring 2016 Semester, the approval for double major declaration will be cancelled.
※ Attendance Period for Current Year: Spring Semester (March 1 – July 31) & Fall Semester (September 1 – January 31 of the following year)
D. Students who have already applied for a double major or major convergence (interdisciplinary major) are not eligible to apply.
• However, for those who have previously received approval for a double major (major convergence and independent major) previously but wish to re-apply, they must withdraw from the program by May 6, 2016 (Fri); 17:00. (Must withdraw through Portal System)
• Re-applying for a double major (major convergence and independent major) is allowed only once. If students fail to receive approval after re-applying, they must complete a specialized major of their first major.
2. Selection Process
• Evaluation is based on applicants’ academic performance, such as GPA, interview, and Statement of Purpose (see the attached guideline below).
(Cumulative GPA of all registered courses (including F grade) will be reflected).
3. Application Period
• May 11, 2016 (Wed); 10:00 – May 13, 2016 (Fri); 17:00
• Please submit your application ahead of time in case of system errors
• Late submissions are not permitted (late submission due to system errors will not be allowed after the deadline).
4. How to Apply and Eligibility
1) Online Application
• Application: Korea University Portal to Information Depository (http://portal.korea.ac.kr)
• Eligibility: Students who are currently enrolling in Spring 2016 and meeting qualifications for eligibility of double major
The Entering Class of ’97 and ’98 can apply for the same department (Humanities or Natural Sciences) of their first major (No restriction for Arts & Physical Education)
5. Announcement of Results
1) Date: June 17, 2016 (Fri); 14:00 (Expected)
2) KU Portal System > Bulletin > Undergraduate Schedule
6. Notes
1) Starting with the Entering Class of ‘04, students must select one of the following in accordance with obligation of the second major: intensive major, double major, or major convergence (However, completing second major is not mandatory for transfer students)
2) A specialized major of the first major is similar to the existing system of the singular major.
3) After receiving the approval, students will have qualifications of the double major starting next semester.
4) The following departments do not select double major students: College of Law, Department of Computer Sciences Education, College of Computer Science & Communication Engineering, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Cyber Defense in College of Informatics, and College of Pharmacy (Sejong Campus)
5) Discontinued Departments
• College of Health Science
- Students in the College of Health Science: The Entering Class from 2006 to 2013 are ineligible to apply for different majors within the College of Health Science, including new majors
- Students who are not in the College of Health Science: They can only apply for the new majors in the College of Health Science (cannot apply for other existing majors)
6) Students in KUBS must write and submit a study plan (answer each question in 1,000 characters – based on Korean)
7) Please read the detailed information included in the attached file below.
6) For other inquiries, please contact the corresponding department office (double major).
April 27, 2016
Academic Affairs