** The content and order of questions and answers are the same as in the Korean section.
Q: What should I do if I need the Dean's signature for matters such as credit approval?
A: If you need the Dean's signature, please email the DIS office (hufsdista@hufs.ac.kr) with the reason for your request. We will coordinate the Dean's schedule and respond accordingly.
Q: Can I obtain a certificate stating that all undergraduate courses were conducted 100% in English for graduate school applications?
A: There is no official certificate available. However, the Dean can provide a letter including the relevant details. If you would like to request this letter, please contact the DIS office (hufsdista@hufs.ac.kr) with detailed information about your request.
Q: Is early graduation possible for transfer students?
A: Transfer students are not eligible for early graduation.
Q: I passed the graduation exam last semester, but the graduation exam section in the web information system is marked as "Incomplete."
A: Please note that the system will only update after you submit the [Graduation Confirmation Document], along with all required graduation documents, including language proficiency test scores. The record of your graduation exam pass is kept at the department office. Once you submit the Graduation Confirmation Document and express your intent to graduate, we will assist you with the graduation process.
Q: I want to transfer my major credits to liberal arts credits. How can I do that?
A: Please refer to the guidelines on credit reclassification in the notice below.
Q: I would like to transfer to the DIS. What are the selection criteria for transfers?
A: If you wish to transfer to the DIS, the selection criteria are as follows (based on the 2025 guidelines):
ㅇ Academic performance: 75%
ㅇ Interview with the Dean (major suitability): 25%
Please note that the selection criteria may change annually. Be sure to check the transfer notice for the specific year.
You can check the previous transfer-related notices; DIS website → Notice → DIS Office Notice, and search for "전과"
Q: I couldn't register for the DIS course I wanted during the registration period. Is there an additional registration period?
A: Yes, there is. The first week of every semester is the "Course Add/Drop Period." During this time, you can modify your schedule by replacing registered courses with others that have available seats.
If you wish to enroll in a DIS course that is full, please refer to the "Course Capacity Increase Procedure(증원 절차 안내)" announced at the beginning of each semester. You will need to complete the attached "Course Capacity Increase Request Form(증원신청서)" and contact the course instructor directly to obtain their approval. Once the instructor grants permission, the DIS Office will assist you in enrolling in the course. For more detailed information, please check the "Course Capacity Increase Procedure(증원 절차 안내)" announcement at the start of the semester.
Q. Can I fulfill the Korean language proficiency graduation requirement by taking the Korean Special Course instead of submitting a TOPIK score? Is it possible to take the graduation exam first and then complete the requirement during the break through this course? Also, is the course guaranteed to be offered every semester or break? Lastly, are there cases where students fail the course and have their graduation delayed?
Yes, instead of submitting a TOPIK score, you may fulfill the Korean language graduation requirement by completing the Korean Special Course. This course is not limited to your final semester—it can also be completed earlier. It is possible to take the graduation exam first and then fulfill the requirement by completing the course during the break.
However, to enroll in the course, you must pass a placement test conducted before the course begins, and you must also pass the final exam at the end of the course to complete it. Merely registering for the course does not guarantee graduation. If you do not successfully complete the course, graduation may not be possible in that semester.
The Korean Special Course has consistently been offered during both the summer and winter breaks, but since it is operated in cooperation with the HUFS Korean Language Center, future offerings are not guaranteed and are subject to semester-based announcements.
All matters related to the course’s operation—such as grading and pass rates—are managed solely by the HUFS Korean Language Center. For specific information, please contact the language center directly: http://www.korean.ac.kr/
Q: My transcript from the exchange university only includes grades based on a 10-point scale, not ECTS grades. In this case, how will my grades be converted?
A: While this specific case is not directly addressed in the DIS grade conversion table, grades are generally converted based on either the ECTS grading system or the official grading scale of the host university (see sample below).
The conversion will reflect the grades earned at the foreign institution but may be subject to adjustment at the discretion of the Chair of DIS, in accordance with standard conversion practices.
You are strongly advised to obtain the official grading scale from your host university and bring it with you when meeting the Chair of DIS to discuss the credit transfer process.
※ The grading scale below is provided as a general example only. Since grading systems vary by institution, please ensure that you refer to your host university’s official documentation.
