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University Admin

Use these essential phrases to navigate university administration, from registering for classes and changing courses to getting official documents.

Key Phrases

Registration · 2 ways to say it

수강 신청은 어떻게 해요?

neutral

sugang sincheongeun eotteoke haeyo?

How do I register for classes?

The standard, everyday way to ask staff or senior students.

수강 신청 방법을 알려 주시겠어요?

polite

sugang sincheong bangbeobeul allyeo jusigesseoyo?

Could you tell me how to register for classes?

Very polite; perfect for asking at the main administration desk.

Documents · 2 ways to say it

성적 증명서를 떼고 싶은데요.

neutral

seongjeok jeungmyeongseoreul ttego sipeundeyo.

I'd like to get a transcript.

The verb '떼다' (to issue/print) is the most common everyday choice for official documents.

재학 증명서 한 부 발급해 주세요.

polite

jaehak jeungmyeongseo han bu balgeuphae juseyo.

Please issue one copy of my certificate of enrollment.

'발급하다' (to issue) is more formal than '떼다'.

Course Changes · 2 ways to say it

이 과목을 다른 과목으로 바꿀 수 있어요?

neutral

i gwamogeul dareun gwamogeuro bakkul su isseoyo?

Can I change this course to a different one?

Used during the add/drop period (수강 정정 기간) to switch classes.

수업 하나를 취소해야 하는데, 어떻게 해요?

neutral

sueop hanareul chwisohaeya haneunde, eotteoke haeyo?

I need to drop a class, what do I do?

Using '-는데' gives the staff your background situation before you ask the question.

Student ID · 2 ways to say it

학생증을 잃어버려서 다시 만들어야 해요.

neutral

haksaengjeungeul ileobeoryeoseo dasi mandeureoya haeyo.

I lost my student ID, so I need to make a new one.

Use '다시 만들다' (to make again) for replacing everyday cards.

학생증 재발급 신청하러 왔습니다.

polite

haksaengjeung jaebalgeup sincheonghareo watseumnida.

I came to apply for a student ID reissue.

Very formal; a great way to state your purpose clearly when approaching a counter.

Deadlines · 2 ways to say it

등록금 납부 기한이 언제까지예요?

neutral

deungnokgeum napbu gihani eonjekkajiyeyo?

When is the deadline for tuition payment?

A crucial question for making sure you avoid late fees.

수강 정정 기간 안 끝났지?

casual

sugang jeongjeong gigan an kkeutnatji?

The course add/drop period hasn't ended, right?

Used when quickly checking important dates with a classmate.

Processing Time

서류 처리하는 데 얼마나 걸리나요?

polite

seoryu cheorihaneun de eolmana geollinayo?

How long does it take to process the documents?

Used to ask staff when your request will be ready.

Fees

발급 수수료는 얼마예요?

neutral

balgeup susuryoneun eolmayeyo?

How much is the issuance fee?

Often asked when requesting transcripts or ID replacements.

Directions

외국인 유학생 담당 부서가 어디에 있나요?

polite

oegugin yuhaksaeng damdang buseoga eodie innayo?

Where is the department in charge of international students?

Polite and clear; '-나요' sounds slightly softer than a direct '-어요'.

Submitting Forms

이거 교무처에 내야 해?

casual

igeo gyomucheoe naeya hae?

Do I have to submit this to the academic affairs office?

Checking with a friend about where a specific form belongs.

Office Hours

과사무실 오늘 몇 시까지 열어요?

neutral

gwasamusil oneul myeot sikkaji yeoreoyo?

Until what time is the department office open today?

'과사무실' is the very common everyday abbreviation for the department office.

Practice Dialogue

Student
안녕하세요. 학생증 재발급 신청하러 왔습니다.
annyeonghaseyo. haksaengjeung jaebalgeup sincheonghareo watseumnida.
Staff
네, 신분증 주시고요. 여기 신청서 먼저 써 주세요.
ne, sinbunjeung jusigoyo. yeogi sincheongseo meonjeo sseo juseyo.
Student
다 썼는데요. 언제 찾으러 오면 되나요?
da sseonneundeyo. eonje chajeureo omyeon doenayo?
Staff
3일 정도 걸리니까 목요일에 오시면 됩니다.
samil jeongdo geollinikka mogyoire osimyeon doemnida.
Student
아, 그리고 영문 성적 증명서도 하나 뗄 수 있을까요?
a, geurigo yeongmun seongjeok jeungmyeongseodo hana ttel su isseulkkayo?
Staff
네, 저기 있는 무인 발급기를 이용하시면 더 빠릅니다.
ne, jeogi inneun muin balgeupgireul iyonghasimyeon deo ppareumnida.
Student
아, 그렇군요. 발급 수수료는 얼마예요?
a, geureokunyo. balgeup susuryoneun eolmayeyo?
Staff
천 원이에요. 카드로 결제하시면 돼요.
cheon wonieyo. kadeuro gyeoljehasimyeon dwaeyo.

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