Spring 25

Continuing/returning students will be selected based on the proximity of their residences to the campus and their student classification. Priority will be given to those living farther from campus and lower-class students.

For the selection process, all applicants must submit supporting documents as per the guidelines outlined below:

• Korean citizens & residents: Your Certificate of Household Register (본인 주민등록등본)
  The certificate must include the following information
  • Your recent address and date of address change 
  • Record of everyone in your household and your relationship to them
• Foreigners without permanent residency in Korea: Alien registration card (ARC)

All documents for the application must be issued within 30 days of the application submission date. Determination of one's eligibility and priority will be conducted based on the records available at the time of the application. Within the same priority group, early applicants will have a higher priority.

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Room Type

Students will be asked to choose between double and single room as a part of the housing application process. When it comes to selecting the room type, it is important to note that availability is limited, and therefore, it is possible that you may not be assigned to the room type you chose during the application.

Preferences

Students are encouraged to leave their preferences on lower/higher floor, kitchen, roommates, and etc. in a comment section. It is essential to understand that due to limited resources, it may not be possible to accommodate all students' preferences.

Because IGC Housing only accepts domestic wire transfers, international students are allowed a grace period of one month after moving in to complete their payment. IGC Housing will send out payment instructions shortly after check-in. Once you have payment information for the IGC, follow one of the methods below to complete the housing payment.

Method 1: Wire Transfer Using Korean Bank Account

This is the method especially recommended for students planning on staying in Mason Korea longer than one semester. If you choose to create a bank account, you must visit a local bank near campus with the following legal documents:

1. Passport
2. Alien Registration Card or Certificate of Alien Registration
3. Certificate of Enrollment (issued within the last 30 days by the MK Academic Affairs Office, mkaa@gmu.edu)
4. Proof of Residency (issued by IGC Housing, housing@igc.or.kr)

Once you have created your bank account, you may pay your required housing fee amount through wire transfer. You will need the following additional documents to make the remittance.

1. Housing Fee either in cash or deposited to your IBK account
2. Housing Virtual IBK Bank Account Number (Virtual Account Payment Guide)

Method 2: Wire Transfer Without Bank Account

This is the method recommended for students staying not more than a semester in Mason Korea. Due to various complications and limitations in banking for international students in Korea, we recommend short-term students pay for housing using cash without creating a bank account in Korea.

If you choose not to create a bank account, you can withdraw cash with your international credit card. The most accepted credit cards in Korea are Mastercard and Visa. You can also use one of Korea's Western Unions before you arrive in Korea to access cash from your international bank and pick up cash upon arrival. The closest WU branch to campus is the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK). 

Once you have withdrawn your required housing fee amount in cash to the bank and make your payment there. You will need the following documents to make the remittance.

1. Passport
2. Certificate of Enrollment (issued within the last 30 days by the MK Academic Affairs Office, mkaa@gmu.edu)
3. Proof of Residency (issued by IGC Housing, housing@igc.kr)
4. Housing Fee in cash
5. Housing Virtual IBK Bank Account Number (Virtual Account Payment Guide)

IBK Songdo Branch 

12 Gaetbeol Ro 
Songdo Techno Park Branch 
Yeonsugu, Incheon 21999 
+82-32-260-1237 
Direction

It is crucial that you adhere to the designated check-in period. IGC Housing enforces a strict check-in policy, and failure to check in during the assigned time without prior notice may result in the cancellation of your residency application. If you are unable to check in on time, you must submit a late check-in application in advance.

To apply for late check-in, send an email to IGC Housing directly at housing@igc.or.kr with your G number, name, and reason for late arrival.

If you are an international student and having difficulty getting chest x-ray testing done in your home country, we recommend taking the test in Korea. Please refer to the following webpage for more information.
 >> https://masonkorea.gmu.edu/international-students/resources-for-living/medical-resources

All bed sizes in Housing A and B: 

Size: Single
Width: 940mm
Length: 1940mm
Height: 220mm

Students are responsible for bringing bedding (pillow, pillow case, duvet, duvet cover, bed sheet.)