Program Details

The regular program consists of two academic quarters, winter quarter and spring quarter. Students should plan on arriving in Columbus no later than late December, so they can get settled in before the first day of classes.

It is also important that students avoid arriving over the Christmas holiday (December 24th and 25th) as the airport will be very busy, and many forms of transportation will be limited. Students may enter the U.S. up to 30 days prior to the start of the program, and must return to Korea within 60 days of the program's completion.

Program Orientation

During the second week of Winter Quarter there will be a program orientation in which students will be introduced to the American style of education and provided with details about the program. Students will be introduced to the faculty and provided with breakfast.  Orientation will take place on Wednesday, January 11 in Fisher 800.

Extended Study

It is possible for students to extend their stays for up to two quarters beyond the end of Spring Quarter in order to work on their thesis. Although it is very beneficial for program administrators and students to make the decision to extend prior to arrival in the United States, any student interested in extending their study can do so as late as the end of Spring Quarter.

Any student choosing to extend their study must adhere to the following guidelines during their extension:

• Stay in regular contact with their assigned faculty advisor.
• Attend monthly meetings with KAIST program administrators.
• Continue to make regular progress on their thesis and give an exit presentation in which each student reports on the progress of their thesis. Exit presentations will be scheduled during the last week of each student's final period of extended study.

Housing

Participants are expected to make their own housing arrangements. However, program administrators can make general recommendations for housing based on past KAIST students. View Ohio State's Housing website for more information.

Facilities

Students will be provided with shared office space within Fisher College of Business, as well as access to computers, libraries, and e-mail. However, because program participants will not be enrolled in an Ohio State degree program, they will not have automatic access to facilities such as parking passes and bus passes. If there are particular facilities that participants will need to use, arrangements must be made in advance.

Tuition and Scholarships

The tuition fee per student for the 2012 KAIST program at Fisher College of Business will be $12,500. The Department of Finance has $5,000 total to give in scholarships to self-sponsored students. The scholarship money can be awarded to a minimum of 2 students, at $2,500 each, or it can be divided among a number of students. The Department of Finance will distribute scholarships based on the recommendation of KAIST.

Tuition funds cover all costs related to instruction, including textbooks, which will be ordered for each student by program administrators.

Students who extend their stays in order to work on their thesis will be charged an additional fee of $1,000 for each quarter of extended study.

Arrival in the United States

It is recommended that each student arrives in the U.S. with at least $150 in American currency and/or a major credit card to cover their initial expenses, including transportation from the Columbus airport to their hotel or local residence. The Department of Finance may be able to arrange for individual and/or family pick-ups at the airport, depending on your arrival date and time. Students will be notified in advance if this service is available.

Visas

We will provide the required paperwork so students can apply for F-1 visas for the period of their studies at Ohio State. Students must provide photocopies of the photo and information page of their passports prior to arriving in the U.S., and present their original passports and visas to KAIST program administration once they arrive in the U.S. More detailed information about visas can be found at Office of International Affairs.

Medical Insurance

Every student participating in the KAIST program must have the student health insurance plan that meets the minimum requirements for students holding F-1 visas. As official Ohio State students, participants in the program are must enroll for Student Health Insurance, which can also cover family members. Students will be enrolled first, and upon arrival, students can choose to add their family members. Instructions for doing so will be provided to all students at program orientation.

For more detailed information about international student health insurance, visit the Student Health Insurance (SHI) website, or the Office of International Affairs website.

Communication During the Program

In order to allow for prompt and effective communication between KAIST students and program management, it is required that each student check their Fisher e-mail account once a day for the duration of the program. It is crucial that all students check their e-mail and maintain contact with program administrators, as they often e-mail very important information to all KAIST students about a variety of issues, such as visa requirements, registration information, course schedules, course cancellations, etc.