Guidance for 2022 Summer Semester Schedule and Course Registration

 

We'd like to make an announcement of 2022 Summer Semester information as below. KAIST is running course registration system based on the randomly selected method for seasonal semesters as well as regular semesters. The beginning of classes is divided into 1st and 2nd period and course schedule is operated in three types in summer semester. Therefore, please be aware of the periods regarding course registration. Also, students on a leave of absence will be able to apply for summer/winter semester courses as an auditing student.

 

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<2022 Summer Semester Schedule>

Type			Schedule
Summer Semester	* Beginning of Summer 2022 classes : June 27th * End of Summer 2022 classes : August 19th		① Week 1-8 : 6.27(Mon)~ 8.19(Fri) ② Week 1-4 : 6.27(Mon)~ 7.22(Fri) ③ Week 5-8 : 7.25(Mon)~ 8.19(Fri)
	Course registration	Before random selection	5.23(Mon)
		After random selection	5.25(Wed)~ 5.26(Thur)
	Course Add/Drop	1st Period (Week 1-8, Week 1-4)	6.22(Wed)~ 6.29(Wed)
		2nd Period (Week 5-8)	7.20(Wed)~ 7.27(Wed)
	Course Withdrawal	1st Period (Week 1-8, Week 1-4)	6.30(Thur)~ 7.8(Fri)
		2nd Period (Week 5-8)	7.28(Thur)~ 8.5(Fri)

※ In principle, face-to-face classes will be held this summer semester and hybrid-type classes will be operated on a limited basis. But class operation methods can be changed depending on the direction of government policy, 

so when registering or adding/dropping classes for the summer semester, 

please check the class method of the courses offered.

→ How to Check Types of Classes : Please check [Academic System] >‘Courses Offered’> ‘Course Title’> ‘Notice’

  

1. 2022 Summer Semester Course registration

A. Course lists : Portal(http://portal.kaist.ac.kr) ⇒ Academic System ⇒ Courses Offered

   ※ No same codes are used to offer week 1-4 classes and week 5-8 classes.

   ※ One cannot retake week 1-4 classes with week 5-8 classes.

   ※ Course evaluation, grade entry, grade posting, grade confirmation etc. are all processed by the same schedule with week 1-8 classes.

 

B. Eligible applicants and credits for the summer semester

 1) Eligibility for application : Enrolled students (except for students expected to graduate in August 2022) and students on an academic leave of absence (as an auditing student)

 2) Number of credits

  9 credits, no limit on the number of courses

   ※ A maximum of 9 credits (including research credits and AU) is allowed (applicable to undergraduate, master's and Ph.D. program students).

  6 credits limiting the number of courses to 2 courses

   ※ A maximum of 6 credits (including research credits and AU) is allowed per seasonal semester (max. 2 courses per semester (6 credits), max. 3 courses throughout the degree program (9 credits).

   ※ Guidelines for Summer/Winter Semester Course Registration Open to Students on a Leave of Absence

      → Starting from the 2021 summer semester, students on a leave of absence will be able to apply for summer/winter semester courses.

      → Students on a leave of absence may apply for summer/winter semester courses as an auditing student. Procedures and tuition fees are the same as those for enrolled students. 

      → For students on a leave of absence, auditing is allowed only for summer/winter semester courses. A student can apply for up to 2 courses per semester(6 credits) and up to 3 summer/winter courses throughout their degree program(9 credits)

      → Students should apply for credit recognition for credits earned by auditing summer/winter semester courses before they graduate (before the end of the class of their final semester)

 

C. Course registration : Randomly selected system

 1) Period : 2022. 5. 23.(Mon)~ 5. 26(Thur) 【4 days】

From 12:30 to before 23:59 on May 23(Mon) (Open enrollment without ceilings for all the courses)

   ※ May 24(Tue) : No registration is possible and random selection is processed.

   ※ Randomly selected students list for the courses will be announced before 12:00, May 25(Wed)

      → Students will be randomly selected for the courses that exceed their enrollment ceilings; Randomly selected students list for the courses will be announced. (on portal)

      → Courses of students who are not selected will be automatically deleted on their system.

From 12:30 on May 25(Wed) to before 23:59 on May 26(Thur)

(Students may register for the remaining courses on a first-come first-serve basis)

 

2) System opening hours

From 12:30 to before 23:59 on May 23(Mon)

From 12:30 on May 25(Wed) to before 23:59 on May 26(Thur)

(Students may register for the remaining courses on a first-come first-serve basis)

 

* On the first day of enrollment, students of the major can apply for classes only for the courses opened in the major.
 → Priority is given to the students of the major to take the course opened by the major courses.
 → You can apply for other major courses from the 3rd day of enrollment. (excluding courses restricted) 

3) Use : Web System(Academic System)

   ※ Web registration at http://portal.kaist.ac.kr

  

4) Procedure : Check the class lists on Web→ Register for classes on Web (not available on mobile equipment)

 

5) Matters to be attended while registering

   ① Students must apply for courses during the given period only.

   ② Students included in the randomly selected list (of the courses exceed their enrollment ceilings) cannot cancel the courses during the registration period.(However, during the Add/drop period, students may change or cancel their classes.)

   ③ Online application system requires a portal access (with PORTAL ID)

   ※ For more information regarding PORTAL ID, access https://iam.kaist.ac.kr

   ④ For students on a leave of absence who wish to apply for summer/winter semester courses.

      → Students on a leave of absence may apply for summer/winter semester courses as an auditing student.

Procedures and tuition fees are the same as those for enrolled students.

      → Students should apply for credit recognition for any credits earned by auditing summer/winter semester courses before they graduate (before the end of the class of their final semester)

   ⑤ Students who are expected to graduate this semester cannot register for seasonal semester.(Except for the students expected to graduate at 2022 Spring Semester who are eligible to take special summer semester courses .)

   ※ Course registration guide for special seasonal semester.

      → Students can graduate in the semester with seasonal semester if they meet the graduation requirements by taking seasonal semester courses that are operated within 3 weeks of the first half of the seasonal semester.(▶Refer to list of courses offered for Summer semester/ Check the Remarks column/ Limited to courses operated during 6.27~ 7.18/ If you register for a special seasonal semester course, please notify your department official who is in charge of graduation assessment so that the cours can be reflected in your graduation requirements.)

 

2. Summer Semester Course Add/Drop

A. Course Add/ Drop Period

   ※ 1st Period (Week 1~8, Week 1~4 classes) : 6. 22(Wed)~ 6. 29(Wed)

   ※ 2nd Period (Week 5~8 classes) : 7. 20(Wed)~ 7. 27(Wed)

 

B. Opening hours of course registration system

[Graduate] From 09:30 on the first day to before 23:59 on the last day of each course add/drop period

→ Course Add/Drop available all time during the period

 

C. Procedure : Log on to Portal(http://portal.kaist.ac.kr)⇒ Academic System⇒ ’Class Enrolment’ Click→ Add new classes or drop/change classes at ‘Course Registration’ or ‘Course Registration(Exceptions)’ Menu. (not available on mobile equipment)

1)‘Course Registration’menu : Select Course→ Add Courses with ‘Application’ button or Drop the courses with ‘Delete’ button

   ※ Additional function to make ‘Wish List’ for desired courses(→ Available since 2020 winter semester) : By adding a "wish" button in the list of courses offered at course registration menu, students can make and save a course wish list. The saved wish list will be displayed at the top of the list when viewing the offered courses.

2)‘Course Registration(Exceptions)’menu : Select Course→ Select Application Type & Application Reason→ Click Confirm Request

- If the approval of the course instructor is required, such as a special lecture with different subtitle or courses exceeding enrolment limit, use the Course Registration(Exception) menu.

   ※ ‘Course registration(exception)’ menu will be closed two days before the course Add/Drop period ends. Applications that remain unapproved until two days before the course Add/Drop period ends will be automatically cancelled. Students must take the necessary measures before the deadline.

  

3. Summer Semester Course Withdrawal

A. Course Withdrawal Period

   ※ 1st Period (Week 1~8, Week 1~4 classes) : 2022. 6. 30(Thur) 12:30~ 2022. 7. 8(Fri) 23:59

   ※ 2nd Period (Week 5~8 classes) : 2022. 7. 28(Thur) 12:30~ 2022. 8. 5(Fri) 23:59

 

B. System opening hours : From 12:30(daytime) of the starting day of the drop period to before 23:59(night) of the end day of the drop period 

 

C. Procedure : Same as the procedure for Add/Drop courses

   ※ Log on to Portal(http://portal.kaist.ac.kr)⇒ Academic System⇒ ‘Class Enrolment’ Click

→ Drop classes at ‘Course Registration’ or ‘Course Registration(Exceptions)’ Menu. (not available on mobile equipment)

 

4. Inquiry

Seoul Campus : College of Business_ Academic & Student Affairs Team (T. 02-958-3211)

 (※ For more information, please contact the major offices corresponding to courses offered each semester.)