University Admin
Use these essential phrases to navigate university administration, from registering for classes and changing courses to getting official documents.
Key Phrases
수강 신청은 어떻게 해요?
neutralsugang sincheongeun eotteoke haeyo?
How do I register for classes?
The standard, everyday way to ask staff or senior students.
수강 신청 방법을 알려 주시겠어요?
politesugang sincheong bangbeobeul allyeo jusigesseoyo?
Could you tell me how to register for classes?
Very polite; perfect for asking at the main administration desk.
성적 증명서를 떼고 싶은데요.
neutralseongjeok 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.
politejaehak jeungmyeongseo han bu balgeuphae juseyo.
Please issue one copy of my certificate of enrollment.
'발급하다' (to issue) is more formal than '떼다'.
이 과목을 다른 과목으로 바꿀 수 있어요?
neutrali 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?
neutralsueop 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.
학생증을 잃어버려서 다시 만들어야 해요.
neutralhaksaengjeungeul 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.
politehaksaengjeung 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.
등록금 납부 기한이 언제까지예요?
neutraldeungnokgeum 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?
casualsugang jeongjeong gigan an kkeutnatji?
The course add/drop period hasn't ended, right?
Used when quickly checking important dates with a classmate.
서류 처리하는 데 얼마나 걸리나요?
politeseoryu cheorihaneun de eolmana geollinayo?
How long does it take to process the documents?
Used to ask staff when your request will be ready.
발급 수수료는 얼마예요?
neutralbalgeup susuryoneun eolmayeyo?
How much is the issuance fee?
Often asked when requesting transcripts or ID replacements.
외국인 유학생 담당 부서가 어디에 있나요?
politeoegugin 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'.
이거 교무처에 내야 해?
casualigeo gyomucheoe naeya hae?
Do I have to submit this to the academic affairs office?
Checking with a friend about where a specific form belongs.
과사무실 오늘 몇 시까지 열어요?
neutralgwasamusil oneul myeot sikkaji yeoreoyo?
Until what time is the department office open today?
'과사무실' is the very common everyday abbreviation for the department office.