2026 Spring Semester Convergence Major Selection

 

※ In accordance with Article 35 of the University Regulations (Convergence Major), Chapter 6, Section 2, Subsection 2 of the Academic Affairs Operation Rules (Convergence Major), and the Convergence Major Operation Guidelines

 

A Convergence Major is a program that allows students to combine two or more departments (or academic disciplines) or integrate multiple subjects around a central theme while pursuing their first major. Students who complete the required credits (between 36 and 81) will be recognized as having completed a second major and will be awarded two degrees upon graduation.

 

1. Selection Method

A.    Candidates will be selected by the relevant host college (department) and the Convergence Major Committee, considering academic ability and educational environment (see Attachment 1).

B.     The evaluation of documents will be based on the total GPA (including F grades) of all courses completed up to the previous semester.

 

2. Eligibility

A.    Students who wish to pursue a Convergence Major may apply from their third semester (students who have not yet been assigned a first major are not eligible to apply) onward in the designated period. (Students who take a leave of absence after acceptance (during the semester) will have their admission canceled or withdrawn)

<Academic enrollment periods: 1st semester (March 1 – July 31), 2nd semester (September 1 – January 31 (following year))>

<Students cannot take a leave of absence during the application semester; however, a leave is permitted from the following semester (the semester of entry)>

2. Transfer students are eligible after completing at least one semester at this university
3. Students currently on leave of absence are not eligible (applications will be canceled if a student takes a leave after applying)
4. Students already admitted to a Convergence Major, Double Major, or those enrolled in the Engineering Accreditation Program are excluded. However, previously admitted students who wish to reapply must submit a withdrawal form no later than October 13, 2025 (Monday).

 

3. Application Period

: October 15 (Wednesday) – October 17 (Friday), 2025 (10:00 – 17:00)

 

4. Application Procedure

A.    Apply via KU Portal (KUPID) → Registration/Graduation → University Registration → Application for Secondary Major (Be sure to click ‘Save Draft’ before final submit)

B.     Study Plan must include: Motivation for application/areas or subjects of interest/academic plan/other relevant details (Each section must be within 1,000 Korean characters)
※ Please ensure that the login session and draft save status are maintained during submission
※ As system errors may occur, students are strongly advised to submit at least 1–2 hours before the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.

 

5. Important Notes

A.Since the 2004 academic year, completing a second major has been mandatory. Students must complete one of the following: Intensive Major in the first major, Double Major, Convergence Major, Student-Designed Major. For transfer students, the second major requirement is optional.

B. Students who have previously been accepted to a second major and wish to reapply must withdraw from the previous acceptance first. Only one reapplication is permitted. If not accepted again, the student must complete the Intensive Major in their first major.

C. The Intensive Major is similar to the previous single-major system.

D.Students accepted through this semester’s selection process must maintain eligibility until the end of the semester and complete all necessary procedures (semester registration, course approval, course registration, etc.) to begin the second major in the following semester.

E. Some Convergence Majors are limited to specific campuses or departments, so please check the curriculum notes carefully.

F.  Convergence Majors related to Law (e.g., Public Office and Social Norms, Humanities and Justice, Public Governance and Leadership, Software Technology Venture, Information Security, Medical Humanities) are hosted by the School of Law.

G.    For details on required credits and designated courses, contact the administrative office of the host college (department).

 

6. Announcement of Results

: November 10 (Monday), 2025, 17:00 (KU Portal (KUPID) → Bulletin Board → Notice → Academic Schedule)