<2025 Winter Session Domestic Credit Exchange Program for Seoul and Gyeongin Region Universities>

※ Check the application deadline of the exchange university, apply through Trinity, and be sure to visit in person to submit required documents.
 (Submission: Academic Affairs Services Team, Michael Hall H104, 09:00–17:00, excluding lunch 12:00–13:00)

※ Carefully read the attached credit recognition guide and the domestic credit exchange/application screen guide.

1. Eligibility for Credit Exchange Application

• Students who have completed at least the 1st year
  
  

• Students without disciplinary records according to university regulations
  
  

• Students not in their final semester (8th semester or above, graduating students not eligible)
  
  

• Some universities require a minimum GPA of 3.0 (check on Trinity application screen)
  
  

2. Credit Limits

• Up to 6 credits per semester (including Winter Session credits, credits from International Language Education Center-approved courses, overseas language program credits, and other credit exchange programs)
  
  

• Courses retaken at The Catholic University of Korea with C+ or lower grades are excluded from credit exchange (retakes must be completed at The Catholic University of Korea)
  
  

3. Tuition

• Students pay directly to the partner university according to the partner university’s Winter Session tuition
  
  

4-1. How to Apply for Credit Exchange and Recognition (Attachments must be checked)
 ① Login to Trinity → Academic Information → Courses/Grades → Courses → Domestic Credit Exchange Application (Gyeongin Region, Seoul Region)
 ② Select the exchange university → Click Credit Exchange Application → (Automatic screen transition) → Enter credit recognition application → Select recognition method and upload partner university syllabus
 ③ Click Submit/Save → Print the credit recognition application
 ④ Bring the application and syllabus to your major office for stamp and signature → Submit to Academic Affairs Services Team (must be submitted at least 3 days before the application deadline; late submissions not accepted)

4-2. How to Register for Courses (Varies by university)

• Check the credit exchange guide for each university to see if registration is direct or automatic
   ① Direct Registration: Login to each university’s information system and register during the registration period
   ② Automatic Registration: Submit desired courses to the partner university; the academic office will register automatically
  
  

4-3. Checking Available Courses

• Refer to the timetable on the partner university’s website
  
  

4-4. Cancelling After Selection as a Credit Exchange Student

• Must cancel through Trinity application screen
  
  

• Notify both the partner university and The Catholic University of Korea Academic Affairs Services Team
   *Failure to notify may result in non-refundable tuition for Winter Session and F grades
  
  

5. Precautions

• Delays in grade arrival from partner universities may affect scholarships, dormitory selection, and graduation; pay close attention
  
  

• Applications must be submitted at least 3 days before the deadline; even if applied via Trinity, failure to obtain the department head’s signature and submit in person will automatically cancel the application
  
  

• Universities with blank deadlines will be updated upon receipt of official notice; check regularly
  
  

• Only half of the total credits earned outside the university (domestic credit exchange, exchange student, overseas field training) are recognized for graduation requirements
   (Transfer students: only half of required credits after admission; 31 credits for students admitted before 2011, 32 credits for students after 2012)
  
  

• Inquiries: Academic Affairs Services Team, Credit Exchange (02-2164-4048 / ti1017@catholic.ac.kr)
  
  

Exchange Universities

October 13, 2025

Office of Academic Affairs, Academic Affairs Services Team