Academic Program

The four-week Academic Program (AP) brings together students from around the world to take one or two engaging academic courses taught by international and DKU professors, with the opportunity to earn transferable credits. Outside the classroom, the program offers a variety of exciting after-class activities and field trips. With activities like K-pop dance, Taekwondo, and Temple Stay, participants are able to experience Korean culture and enjoy an unforgettable summer.

Important Dates

Important Dates
Dorm move-in date	July 5, 2025
Orientation	July 7, 2025
Classes & activities	July 8 - July 31, 2025
Dorm move-out date	August 1, 2025

Course Details

Course Details
Days	4 days/week, Monday through Thursday, no classes on Fridays
Times	Morning class 9:00am-12:00pm Afternoon class 1:00pm-4:00pm
Hour	3 hours/day x 15 days = 45 hours/course
Offered courses	Course list will be available from late December 2024 See 'Course Info' for the list of available courses The course selection deadline is April 30, 2025 Courses with fewer than 10 enrollments are subject to cancellation In case of course cancellation, applicants will be notified by email in early May so they can select a different course
Credit	See 'Course Info' Students can take up to 2 courses
Credit transfer	To transfer credits, students are advised to consult with an academic advisor at their home university and obtain pre-approval to receive credits for coursework from DKU.

Optional Cultural Activities

Cultural activities will follow classes almost every day and on Fridays and some Saturdays.
Detailed information about activities will be given during the program orientation.
Activities are not included in the program fee.
You'll be able to select and pay for the activities you want to participate in during the program orientation.
Activities are subject to change without notice.

On-Campus Activities