Korean Exchange Program

Semester Abroad - Soonchunhyang University (South Korea)

Soonchunhyang University in the Winter.

Shasta College's Semester Abroad Program allows Shasta College students to study at Soonchunhyang University​ in South Korea. This program is a forward-looking international program that explores individual and cultural differences by providing an opportunity for students to interact both personally and academically in an open and unique environment.

For more information, please visit Soonchunyang University's Application Process website.

Become a Mentor

Shasta College will be hosting students from Soonchunhyang University for three weeks during the summer and are looking for Shasta College students to be mentors during their stay. This is a great opportunity for those that want to attend an upcoming semester abroad in South Korea or for those interested in making international connections. This is a paid mentorship with all room and board, travel and field trip costs covered. Those accepted into this mentorship will receive the following:

  • Free field trips, travel and adventure excursions
  • Free housing at Shasta College Residence Halls
  • Free Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Minimum Requirements:

  • Current GPA of 2.0 or higher (above 3.0 is preferred)
  • Enrolled in at least 6 units at Shasta College during the Spring 2025 Semester
  • Deadline to apply to become a mentor is Monday, May 12th, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

If you are interested in participating in this program, please fill out the Global Exchange Paid Mentorship Application (Summer 2025) form.

Apply Now

Interested in Studying Abroad? Applications will open in the Fall 2025 semester to apply to attend Soonchunhyang University for their Spring 2026 Semester. Please check back in then. 

How to Apply to Spend a Semester Abroad at SCH

  • Meet the Minimum Requirements
    • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
    • Must have attended Shasta for at least one semester AND be currently enrolled at time of application
    • Be in academic good standing (no current/former student code of conduct violations)
  • Submit Shasta College’s Student Life application for Spring 2025
  • Start your application for SCH, the deadline to submit is November 1st, 2024
    • Review the application
    • Prepare your responses
    • Once you have been selected to participate, the Office of Student Life will present each student with a Nomination Letter, that will be required in the application to SCH.
  • Ensure that your Passport is valid
    • A passport is not considered valid if it will expire 6 months after the trip’s start date
    • Passports can take time up to 13 weeks to process (just over 3 months time) to process
  • Apply for a D-2 VISA
    • This VISA is for students attempting to receive their Associate’s Degree
    • You can apply through the Korea Visa Portal

If you have questions, please contact the Global Education Center at (530) 242-7743, by visiting the Student Life office in 2318, or via email at globaled@shastacollege.edu.

If you are looking for a study abroad experience in a location or subject matter other than what Shasta College offers, please visit External Study Abroad Opportunities​.

Covid-19 Information

For campus-wide information regarding the coronavirus, please visit: shastacollege.edu/covid-19.​​

Shasta College is committed to student safety and actively monitors Covid-19 travel information provided to us by the U.S. State Department, Centers for Disease Controls, and academic partners. Currently, it is recommended that travelers to South Korea be fully vaccinated, and all travelers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of departure. Additionally, most travelers must quarantine for 14 days upon arriving in country. Please note that in the event that the Travel Advisory Level for South Korea is increased to Level 4 (Do not travel), students will be recalled back to Shasta College.

Study Abroad - At a Glance

  What to Expect
Duration One to three semesters
Tuition​ Full Waiver
Room Full Waiver
​Academic Courses A wide variety of courses are conducted in English each semester. These courses have been designed by experienced SCH faculty​, specifically for native English speaking international students. Please visit the Soonchunhyang University courses webpage for most updated course list.

For more information regarding our Semester Abroad Program please contact the Global Education Center at (530) 242-7743, by visiting the Student Life office in 2318, or via email at globaled@shastacollege.edu.