Underwood International College

Declaring a Double major

Students may select a second major from any majors offered at Yonsei, except for a few majors such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, etc. Students who have already declared their 1st major (including students on leave) are eligible to apply for a second major. The application period is around the final examination period of each semester.

Declaring a double major within the division in UIC

• Can apply from their 4th semester without any selection process.
• How to apply for a double major within the division:
  Go to “portal.yonsei.ac.kr” → Academic Information System → Academic Management System → Majors → (UIC) Second Major
  
  

Declaring a double major outside of the division in UIC

• Can apply from their 4th semester which will go through selection process.
• How to apply for a double major outside of the division in UIC:
  Go to “portal.yonsei.ac.kr” → Academic Information System → Academic Management System → Majors → (UIC) Second Major
  
  

Declaring a Non-UIC double major

• Can apply from their 3rd semester which will go through selection process.
• How to apply for non-UIC double major:
  Go to “portal.yonsei.ac.kr” → Academic Information System → Academic Management System → Majors → Second Major → Second Major

Declaring a Minor

• The minor system is open to all majors offered at Yonsei, except for a few majors such as medicine, dentistry, nursing etc., but the number of students approved for a minor may be limited if necessary.
• Students who have completed at least 21 credits of a major (depending on the major, there may be requirements for a minor) before graduation and apply for a minor when applying for graduation will be evaluated by the Office of Academic Affairs; and if approved, successful completion of the minor will be indicated on the diploma.

Joint Major

• Joint majors provide students the opportunity to synthesize the best of multiple areas of study into a single theme, satisfying the needs of students who seek more variety in their academic experience.
• You can consult with your academic advisor to select the joint major that suits best with your current major to produce the best synergic effects.
• You can also visit and discuss with the head professor in charge of the interdisciplinary major, who will provide guidance regarding application and approval of the joint major.