Introduction
[Career · Entrepreneurship] Freshman Seminar
[Career · Entrepreneurship] Freshman Seminar is a General Studies Required course designed to help Korea University students adapt to university life and develop their potential.
It is designed to support incoming and current students of our university—an institution evolving from the nation's top private university into a world-class university—by helping them address various challenges and difficulties they may encounter in their academic journey and extracurricular activities.
<[Career · Entrepreneurship] Freshman Seminar I> is offered in the first semester while <[Career · Entrepreneurship] Freshman Seminar II> opens in the second semester. Students must complete both before graduation. The course is jointly operated by the enrolled students (mentees) and the academic advisors. Students must complete both before graduation. The course is jointly operated by the enrolled students (mentees) and the academic advisors. It is composed of University Seminar – "Online Integrated Lectures," and Department Seminar – "Academic Advisor Sections" and "Department-Specific Programs" (which may vary by department).
Course Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits (Hours) | Semester Offered | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEKS007 | [Career · Entrepreneurship] Freshman Seminar I | 1(1) | 1st Semester |
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| GEKS008 | [Career · Entrepreneurship] Freshman Seminar II | 1(1) | 2nd Semester |
The "Academic Advisor Sections" and "Department-Specific Programs" vary by department and will be guided separately by their department administration team after students are assigned (in April and October). Each mentee (assigned student) will participate in various on- and off-campus programs, receive individual guidance, or attend mentoring sessions under the supervision of their assigned academic advisor for the [Career · Entrepreneurship] Freshman Seminar.
The "Online Integrated Lectures" include videos and quizzes. For further details, please refer to the notice on the KU portal.
<[Career · Entrepreneurship] Freshman Seminar> is part of the journey to becoming a "cultivated student of Korea University." Cultivation may signify more than just manners—it may also encompass dignity in relationships, intellectual depth, and the foundation of linguistic competence. Above all, cultivation is a personal pursuit that shapes an individual into a complete human being.
The university, as a historic bastion of learning, serves as a space that nurtures young people's creativity and imagination while expanding their sense of freedom and cultivation. To fully realize our intellectual potential, we must understand that knowledge is not for personal gain, but something to be shared with and contributed to society as a whole.
Korea University strives to cultivate future leaders who are compassionate and possess a deep sense of gratitude, aiming to bridge hearts and minds across boundaries. Through this seminar, students will be supported in adapting to university life and developing a strong foundation for both their academic and personal growth. Ultimately, they will grow into thoughtful, responsible, and intellectually mature individuals who can pursue a path of self-awareness and authentic cultivation.