Living at SNU
• mySNU Portal & E-mail
All international students are required to have a health insurance plan. Students MUST have one of the following three options: Study-abroad Insurance from home country, Korean National Health Insurance Service, or Private Insurance in Korea.
• Bank Account
It is advised that you open a bank account in order to keep your money safe and make depositing/withdrawing your money convenient. What you will need to open an account is your passport and Foreign Registration card. You will need to provide your local address and fill out an application form. Be sure to get a bank book (통장) for keeping a record of your transactions, and a check card for using ATMs.
• SNU ID Card
The SNU student ID card gives you access to the University Libraries, the Computer Center, and other campus facilities. Your ID card can be equipped with the S-card function, which enables the use of ATMs and transportation facilities. Application is available at the Student Support Center in the Dure Cultural Center (building 67, 2nd Fl.). Note that for students, the SNU ID card application is only available after they report their alien registration number to their department office. If you are an exchange or visiting student, you should report it to the OIA Staff.
• Library
The SNU student ID card gives you access to the University Libraries, the Computer Center, and other campus facilities. Your ID card can be equipped with the S-card function, which enables the use of ATMs and transportation facilities. Application is available at the Student Support Center in the Dure Cultural Center (building 67, 2nd Fl.). Note that for students, the SNU ID card application is only available after they report their alien registration number to their department office. If you are an exchange or visiting student, you should report it to the OIA Staff.
• Academics
SNU's academic year begins at March and ends at the next February. An academic year has two regular semesters of spring and fall which are 16 weeks long, and two of six-weeks sessions during summer and winter breaks.
Immigration
If you are planning to study or work in Korea, you must apply for a relevant visa at an overseas Korean embassy or consulate. In order to obtain a visa you must submit the required documents to the embassy. The application procedure may vary according to the embassy or consulate, so it is advised that check with your local Korean embassy or consulate beforehand. The length of the visa is determined by the Korean consular officer, and the expiration date on your visa may not match the end date of your degree program or employment contract. If your visa expires before you complete your tasks, you will need to apply for a visa extension at the Korean Immigration Office.
Health Insurance
All international students are required to have a health insurance plan. Students MUST have one of the following three options: Study-abroad Insurance from home country, Korean National Health Insurance Service, or Private Insurance in Korea.