1. Hanyang Online: Study from home for credit!

1. Online Courses: Definition

Online courses refer to
a. hybrid courses that combine online learning with traditional classroom instruction and assessment,
b. and courses that deliver instructional content and assessment 100% online.

2. Online Credits and GPA

Grades that are earned from online courses will be counted toward the student’s cumulative GPA.

3. Regular Courses

Online courses that are categorized as Regular Courses refer to courses that are created and managed by Hanyang University. Typically, depth courses (전공과목) or general education/liberal arts courses (교양과목) from Hanyang’s course catalog are listed as regular courses.

4. External Courses

Online courses that are categorized as External Courses refer to those managed by partner institutions under credit exchange agreements (e.g., Hanyang Cyber University or other universities in a consortium).

5. Registration Period

Students can enroll as well as modify their choices online during the regular registration period through the add/drop.

6. How to Enroll

Students can register for regular online courses through their HY-in portal under the section Online Courses. Courses offered by Hanyang Cyber University can be accessed here: http://hanyangcyber.ac.kr, where students need to log-in to enroll.

 

2. Credit Exchange: Study from a local university close to you.

a.  Partner Institutions for credit exchange

  (1) University of Seoul(limited to 5 students), Andong National University(limited to 10 students), Korea University, Konkuk university, Pusan National University, kwandong university,
        Youngsan University, SungKyunKwan University , Ulsan University, Sookmyung Women's University, Chungang University, Duksung Women's University, Korea advanced institute for
        science and technology (KAIST) (for medical, fine arts, and sports majors: limited to students enrolled in the same fields of study), Chosun University (college of engineering), Kookmin
        University, Korea National Sport University, Inha University, Korea National University of Education, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
        - Eligibility:
        - full-time enrollment and completed at least two semesters at your home campus
        - minimum GPA of 3.0 (as stated in “grades by semester” in HY-in portal)
        - no record of probationary status
        - students at their final semester before graduation are ineligible
        - number of opening: 5 for majors with more than 100 students enrolled per year (1st~ 4th year), and 3 for majors with less than 100 students.
       * Students with higher GPA will be given priority.

b.  Grades

  Grades earned by taking courses from other institutions will be marked only as Pass/Fail or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, where scores above 60 will be interpreted as Pass/Satisfactory, and
   scores lower than 60 as Fail/Unsatisfactory.

c.  Required documents

 (1) Application form
 (2) Recommendation by supervising professor: must include a list of desired courses
 (3) Transcript

d.  Application process (Spring, Fall Semesters only)

3. Study abroad programs: Transfer credits from universities abroad

Students can enjoy studying abroad and possibly transfer credits earned from those programs to their degree requirements at Hanyang upon approval.

a.  Study abroad program types:

 (1) exchange programs
 (2) language study programs

b.  Targets

  Exchange programs (일반연수) are based on agreements with partner academic institutions around the world. Participants will enroll as regular students at partner university. Language study
  programs (어학연수) are limited to the partner university’s English language program courses, including summer or winter courses.

c.  Duration

  Exchange programs are typically one year (two semesters).

d.  Application process for credit transfer preapproval

 (1) Refer to page 28 of the Campus Guide Book, Office of International Affairs section.
 (2) To transfer credits from exchange programs, students must fill out and submit the electronic application form through HY-in, print a copy and receive a seal from the student’s supervising
       professor and the department. The following documents must be submitted to the Office of International Affairs approval:

  - a. Transfer credit application form (as described above)
  - b. Acceptance letter from the partner university
  - c. Copy of flight ticket
  - d. Copy of passport
  Transfer credits for language study programs are limited to one program throughout their academic career.

e.  Approval to study abroad

 (1) Students applying for exchange programs must receive a recommendation by the dean of the college/school to be approved by the president..
 (2) Students applying for language study programs must receive a recommendation by the vice president of the Office of International Affairs to be approved by the president.

f. Requirements for Credit Recognition

(1) Students who have received approval to participate in an exchange program may apply for recognition of credits earned at the approved host institution.
(2) Credits may be recognized only toward a major in which the student is enrolled at the time of the credit recognition application, including the primary major, multiple major, and minor.
(3) Students completing a teacher education program must complete teacher education-related courses at Hanyang University.
(4) Credits earned at an institution other than the approved host institution and audited courses are not eligible for credit recognition.

g. Credit Recognition Limits and Grade Requirements

(1) A maximum of 20 credits per semester may be recognized, and a maximum of 40 credits may be recognized for one year (two semesters or more).
(2) Courses recorded as Pass, or courses with a numeric grade of 60 or higher where the host institution uses a 100-point grading scale, may be recognized for credit. Detailed requirements may vary according to departmental regulations.
(3) Grades earned at the host institution are not included in the Hanyang University GPA. Recognized courses are recorded as Pass or Fail and are included only in the total number of credits earned.

h. Classification of Recognized Credits

(1) Credits earned at the host institution may be recognized as Major Core or Major Advanced credits, General Liberal Arts credits, or General Elective credits.
(2) For students admitted in 2020 or later who are subject to the course-level system, recognized credits are generally classified as 100–300 level credits. A course may be recognized as a 400-level course if the department determines that the course is sufficiently similar to the corresponding departmental curriculum.
(3) If the credit recognition system of the host institution differs from that of Hanyang University, credits will be recognized in accordance with Hanyang University’s curriculum.

i. Documents and Review Process After Completing the Exchange Program

(1) After completing the exchange program, students must submit an official transcript issued by the host institution to the Academic Affairs Team for grade and credit review.
(2) Students who wish to have a course recognized as a major course must submit the official transcript and Course Description(s) to the relevant department of their primary major, multiple major, or minor.
(3) The relevant department reviews the similarity between each course completed abroad and the department’s curriculum. A faculty member completes the Credit Recognition Review Form and submits it to the Academic Affairs Team.
(4) Final credit recognition is processed by the Academic Affairs Team after completion of the required review procedures.

j. Exemption from Required Courses and Completion Deadline

(1) Required courses designated for the student’s corresponding year and semester during the exchange period may be exempted from completion.
(2) The credit recognition review must be completed by the end of the relevant semester specified in the University Regulations: by the end of August for the first semester and by the end of February for the second semester.

k. Language Courses Taken During an Exchange Program in China

(1) For exchange students dispatched to China, language courses completed at a language institute affiliated with the host university during the first semester of the exchange program may be recognized for up to 6 credits per regular semester.
(2) As a general rule, at least 15 instructional hours are required for one credit.
(3) If the student completes at least 9 credits of language courses at the host university’s affiliated language institute and submits a certificate of completion for a regular Confucius Institute course completed before departure, up to 9 credits may be recognized.
(4) The combined recognition of regular-semester courses and language courses under this provision applies only to the first semester of the exchange period during the student’s enrollment at Hanyang University.