JEONJU UNIVERSITY

This is a Major Selection Notice (전공선택 유의사항) 

for students applying to change or select a major.

Read the application guidelines carefully before applying.

If you misunderstand or miss important information, it is your responsibility.

Check university announcements regularly.

Important notices about major selection will be posted on the university website (student announcements section) during the application period and until registration is completed.

You may apply to only one major/program at a time.

The maximum study period includes the time before changing your major.

If you exceed the university's allowed study period, you may become ineligible to register for classes.

Any matters not covered by the university regulations, academic rules, or application guidelines will be decided separately by the university president.

In short: Read the rules carefully, watch for announcements, apply to only one major, be aware of your graduation/study period limits, and understand that the university has the final authority on any unclear situations.

This notice is about changing majors (전과) at Jeonju University.

Simple English Summary

1. Read the requirements carefully.

If you apply to change your major without understanding the rules, any problems that occur are your responsibility.

2. Check university announcements.

Important information will be posted on the university website. You must keep checking announcements until the process is completely finished.

3. You can apply to only one department/major at a time.

However, there is no limit on the number of times you can apply to change majors in the future.

4. Changing majors may delay graduation.

Some required courses may not transfer to your new major, so you should carefully review graduation requirements before applying.

5. Teaching certification warning.

If you are currently pursuing a teaching certificate (교직이수) and transfer to another department, your teacher certification program will be considered abandoned.

6. Scholarship restriction.

Students who change majors are not eligible for the academic achievement scholarship (성적장학금) during the semester immediately before and after the transfer, according to university scholarship regulations.

7. Previous semesters still count.

The time you spent in your old major counts toward your total enrollment period. If your total enrollment exceeds 8 semesters, you may:

Lose eligibility for academic scholarships.

Face restrictions related to registration and graduation requirements.

What this means for you

Before changing majors, make sure: 

✅ The new major will not significantly delay your graduation.

✅ You understand which credits will transfer.

✅ You are not relying on a teaching certification program.

✅ You are aware that scholarships may be affected.

✅ Your total semesters enrolled will still fit within your academic plan.

Major Change (Department Transfer) Application Process for Students

Step 1: Access the Application Menu

Log in to inSTAR Student Portal and follow:

Academic Affairs → Major/Department/Multiple Major Application → Major Selection Application

Step 2: Activate the Application Form

Open the Major Selection Application page and activate the application information section.

Step 3: Select Your New Major

Choose:

• The college
• The department/major you wish to transfer into

Step 4: Write Your Reason for Transfer

Enter a detailed explanation of why you want to change your major.

Tip: Discuss your reasons with both your current department and the department you wish to enter before submitting.

Step 5: Save Your Application

Click Save to store your application information.

Step 6: Print the Application Form

Print the completed Major Change Application Form. 

Step 7: Complete the Required Consultations

Fill out the printed form:

• Consult with Counseling professor from your current department (request their name printed and signed in the first box)
• Consult with a professor from the department you wish to enter (request their name printed and signed in the second box)
• Check Agree to the use of personal information and bank account information(동의함)
• Print & Sign the application form

Step 8: Upload the Signed Application

• Scan or save the signed application form as a PDF.
• Upload the completed form through the inSTAR system.
• Download and review the uploaded file to ensure everything is correct.

Final Reminder

Your major change application is not complete until the signed application form has been uploaded and all required consultations have been completed.