This is to inform about the KUBS TNT (Tutor & Tutee) Program, designed for undergraduate students. 

Recognizing that many students engage in part-time tutoring outside of school, we have established this program to enable students to provide academic support to their fellow undergraduate and international students on campus who may be facing challenges with ther major coursework. In reture, participating tutors can receive scholarships. 

We are currently seeking tutors who can assist their peers with their major studies and tutees who require academic assistance. This program's primary objective is to not only enhance students' academic performance but also forster meaningful interactions among students. 

Staring this semester, the TNT Program will offer in-person meetings. 

1. Qualification 

a. Tutors 

1) Applicants must maintain a CGPA of 3.75 or higher throughout the entire semester, including the last semester. 

2) A GPA of 4.0 or higher in the subject they wish to tutor is required.  

3) Only 3rd and 4th-year students are eligible to apply. 

4) Tutors may apply to tutor a minimum of 2 subjects, up to a maximum of 4 subjects. 

5) Selection will be based on considering GPA and the applicant's study plan. 

- Once selected, applicants must submit their transcript and a signed pledge. 

b. Tutees 

1) Eligible candidates are currently enrolled students at KUBS who are facing challenges in major subjects. This includes including international students, exchange students, dual degree students, and students from Interdisciplinary Studies) 

2) There is no GPA limit, and even students who have received academic warnings can apply. 

3) There is no grade limit, with priority given to international students. 

4) Each tutee may apply for a maximum of 2 subjects. 

5) Selection will be based on GPA and the tutee's study plan. 

- Once selected, applicants must submit their transcript and a signed pledge. 

2. Application Period : September 7th ~ September 14th, 2023 

3. Application Method: KUchive (https://kuchive.korea.ac.kr/) 

4. Number of Selections 

a. For tutors: up to 15 

b. For tutees: up to 45 

5. Program Operation Period: September 25th to December 14th, 2023 (excluding weekends, national holidays, and mid-term/final exams). 

6. Program Operation Details 

a. Each tutor can be assigned up to 3 tutees. 

b. Tutoring hours can be either 24 hours or 48 hours during the semester, equating to 2 hours or 4 hours per week. 

c. Tutees can receive up to 2 tutorings per semester (Major Required) 

    ※ Both tutors and tutees can participate in 2 subjects per semester, but the commitment should be either 24 hours or 48 hours.  

d. At the program's commencement, a tutor, tutees, and a TA will collaboratively plan schedules within the timeframe of 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays. 

    ※ If a schedule change is necessary, the TA must be notified at least 3 days in advance. Please be aware that schedule changes are allowed only onece per semester. 

e. Tutors are required to submit a monthly report and report their tutoring hours on the last day of each month. 

f. Both tutors and tutees must submit a final report and participate in a survey at the end of the program. 

7. Notes for Tutees 

  a. If a tutee withdraws from the tutoring program during the semester, they will be ineligible to apply for the program from the next semester. Moreover, there may be penalties when applying for scholarships and/or Student Exchange Programs. 

  b. Each tutee can participate in tutoring for a maximum of 4 courses throughout the entire semester. 

8. Benefits for Tutors 

  a. Tutors will receive a scholarship, which will be awarded after the submission of their weekly report on the last day of the month (25,000 won per hour). 

  b. Upon submitting the final report, tutors will receive a certificate.  

  c. If tutees excel in the tutoring subject, and the tutor receives positive assessments from both the TA and tutees, the tutor will be granted a 'Cetificate of Great Results as a Tutor'. 

    ※ If the tutor demonstrates inapproproate behavior, such as cancelling tutoring withour prior notice, leading to tutee withdrawarl, failure and/or delay to submit the final report, both the scholarship and certificate will be withheld. 

9. Contact : haeunchoi@korea.ac.kr or 02-3290-1301