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Review the eligibility requirements and apply on or before the listed deadline by submitting all items listed under the application checklist to the appropriate location.

Program Contact


If you have questions regarding the application process, special needs, eligibility, or need assistance completing the requested forms, please contact:

Thuy Doan at thuydoan@umn.edu or call 612.626.8686.

Application Checklist

Follow this checklist to apply for the program.

Review the Eligibility Requirements
Apply by the Application Deadline. It is recommended that you apply early; complete applications are reviewed as they are submitted.
Apply for your passport
Research Scholarship Possibilities
Plan to attend the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation

Print and submit the following pieces to the Learning Abroad Center (map):

  • Print and Submit: Application Checklist
  • Learning Abroad Application
    On the top portion of the form, please indicate the following to help us identify your program:

    Program Name: University Study in South Korea
    Sponsor: LAC
    Program Track/Host Institution: Yonsei University

  • College Transcript(s)
    Submit an unofficial copy of your college transcript from each institution you have attended or are currently attending.

  • CIEE Home School Nomination Form
    Complete only the top half. The rest will completed by the Learning Abroad Center, and forwarded to CIEE on your behalf.

Complete and submit the following pieces to CIEE:

  • Application Fee
     You do not need to pay the $30 application fee. CIEE has waived this fee for University of Minnesota students. You also do not need to pay the $340 school of record fee, since this transcript processing service is already covered by your University of Minnesota program fee.


  • CIEE Application
    You must complete and submit your application online. Print the CIEE application instructions before you start. After completing your online application, print out the Home School Nomination and Evaluation forms  and forward to the appropriate people to complete. Mail your official transcript(s), completed evaluation forms, and photos directly to CIEE. You do not need to include the home school nomination form because you will submit it to the Learning Abroad Center. It is your responsibility to remain in contact with CIEE to be certain that your application is complete by the application deadline. The Learning Abroad Center's deadlines are earlier than CIEE's published deadlines to allow us time to forward the Home School Nomination form to CIEE by their published deadline.
  • Personal Statement
    This is completed and submitted online as part of the CIEE application.
  • Official Transcript(s)
    Submit an official copy of your college transcript from each institution you have attended or are currently attending.

  • Two Evaluation Forms
    Refer to CIEE application for special instructions and guidelines for selecting evaluators.

  • Ten Passport Photos
    Write your full name and program site on the back of the photos.

  • Scholarship Application/Financial Aid Administrator Form
     (Optional) If you are applying for CIEE scholarships, you must first meet with the Office of Student Finance (612.624.1111 for Twin Cities students) or your home campus' financial aid office to complete this form, and submit the completed form directly to CIEE. Under item 4, check the "CIEE Program Fee plus Administrative Fee" box. Program fees are listed on the budget estimate.  You may mail the CIEE Scholarship application separately from your program application.


PLEASE NOTE: This is a University of Minnesota sponsored program which is offered in partnership with CIEE. This is why you will complete application materials for both the Learning Abroad Center and CIEE.

Eligibility Requirements
This program is open to all individuals. Eligibility does not require student or University of Minnesota status. Students meeting the criteria below are qualified to apply for this program:

GPA

3.0
Class Standing Sophomores and above

Program Dates & Application Deadlines


Submit complete applications to the Learning Abroad Center according to the appropriate deadline:

Term Program Dates Priority Deadline*
Academic Year 44 weeks: mid-August - mid-June March 15
Fall Semester 16 weeks: mid-August - mid-December March 15
Spring Semester 16 weeks: mid-February - mid-June October 15
Summer Session 6 weeks: mid-June - mid-August March 15

*If the deadline falls on a weekend, submit your materials on the following business day.

Note: University of Minnesota students must submit their application materials by the above deadlines, even if Yonsei's and CIEE's published deadlines are later.

Next Steps

Here's what to expect after submitting your application to the Learning Abroad Center:

  1. The Learning Abroad Center sends an email notification to confirm your application has been received.
  2. The Learning Abroad Center emails you to request any missing items if your application is incomplete.
  3. Once the Learning Abroad Center has reviewed your completed application, we email you with your status. This email contains important instructions to follow after you have received your acceptance notice from your university/co-sponsor.
  4. The university/co-sponsor emails you with a final decision regarding your acceptance into the program. This can take a week to several months.
  5. If accepted, follow the instructions outlined in the Learning Abroad Center email referred to in Step #3. You need to pay a program deposit to the Learning Abroad Center. (Do not pay a deposit to your university/co-sponsor.)
  6. Submit additional information and materials if requested by the university/co-sponsor.
  7. If you choose not to participate in the program, email your Learning Abroad Center program contact and your university/co-sponsor contact.
 
Last modified on May 20, 2008