Summer 25
Eligibility Requirements
Students must meet the following eligibility requirements, or they may not be eligible to apply for housing.
- Conduct Record: Students may need to have a satisfactory conduct record with Mason Korea and IGC Housing to be eligible for on-campus housing.
- Enrollment Status: Students who have registered for the 2025 Spring semester. Students who were on leave of absence for Spring 25/graduates are not eligible.
Key Terms of Residency
IGC Notice Board: Summer Housing 25 Announcement
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Residency Type |
Check-In Period |
Residency Period |
Check-Out Period |
Rate (KRW) |
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Extending Residents (Currently living in IGC Housing for Spring 25) |
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June 23 - August 10, 2025 ** Moving Days: June 23 - 29, 2025 |
August 4 - August 10, 2025 |
* Single 787,500 KRW (7 weeks) |
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New Residents |
June 30, 2025 10 AM - 5 PM (Break: 12 PM - 1 PM) |
June 30 - August 10, 2025 |
August 4 - August 10, 2025 |
* Single 675,000 KRW (6 weeks) |
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** Students currently(Spring 25) residing in 1) Building A or 2) above the 14th floor in Building B need to relocate to a new room within the designated period. If they are unable to do so on the scheduled date, they must coordinate with the IGC housing office in advance.
Calendar
| Item | Date |
| Housing Application |
10 AM, May 19 - 11:59 PM, May 29, 2025 ** First-come, first-served |
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Payment Period |
10 AM, May 19 - 11:59 PM, May 29, 2025 ** Strongly suggested to complete payment before 11 PM, May 29 |
| Application Result |
Rolling basis ** Make sure you've paid for housing to complete the application process. |
Important
- During this period, only single rooms (Building B) will be available for accommodation.
- To complete the application, payment must be made promptly after submitting the online application. If not paid, the application is considered incomplete.
- Since the room availability is on a rolling basis, we highly suggest students apply as soon as possible once the application starts to avoid any issues.
Regarding Fall Semester Extended Stay (Extension Period: August 11, 2025 - August 17, 2025)
- This option is only available if you apply for AND obtain residency for the same room (single room) for the Fall 25 semester. Students approved for this extension will be able to stay in the same room for the Fall 25 semester.
- The application period for stay extension will be announced later by IGC Housing.
Before Submitting Application
Applicants must have accounts both with Mason and IGC. Make sure you have online accounts with both before submitting your application.
* [User Guide] How To Create IGC Account
Application Process
| Application Type | First-come, first-served |
| Application Period | 10 AM, May 19 - 11:59 PM, May 29, 2025 |
| Step 1: Apply Online |
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| Step 2: Pay for Housing |
After applying online, finish your housing payment to complete the application process. (Virtual Account Payment Guideline)
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Application
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- Only single rooms (Building B) are available for summer 25 residents.
Application Result and Payment
Students approved for the housing residency will be notified individually by IGC Housing. The notification will be sent to your university email account. Students selected to live on campus for the term must log in to the IGC Housing website using their IGC account credentials and access My Page to check the following details;
- Approved room type (single)
- Payment process
IGC Housing only accepts domestic wire transfers. There are two ways to do domestic wire transfers. Please read below.
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:
- Passport
- Alien Registration Card or Certificate of Alien Registration
- Certificate of Enrollment (issued within the last 30 days by the MK Academic Affairs Office, mkaa@gmu.edu)
- 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.
- Housing Fee either in cash or deposited to your IBK account
- 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 prior to your arrival 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, make your payment at the bank. You will need the following documents to make the remittance.
- Passport
- Certificate of Enrollment (issued within the last 30 days by the MK Academic Affairs Office, mkaa@gmu.edu)
- Proof of Residency (issued by IGC Housing, housing@igc.or.kr)
- Housing Fee in cash (KRW)
- 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
Check-In
All residents must check in to the IGC Housing office before moving into their room. Check-in is available during the designated period. During check-in, IGC Housing will inform you of your room number and grant you access to the residence hall.
| Check-In_Summer 25 |
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Check-In (New Residents): 10 AM - 5 PM, June 30, 2025 (Break Time: 12 PM - 1 PM) Moving Day (Extending Residents): June 23 - June 29, 2025 Required Documents
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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.
Packing Information
- Provided Furnishings: Desk, chair, wardrobe, single-size mattress bed, stand, LAN cable, wifi router, and waste bin
- Suggested to Bring: Pillow, bedding, hangers, shower caddy, towels, slippers, hair dryer, detergent, laundry bag, umbrella, nail clippers, medications, personal electronics, study materials, etc. The aforementioned items may also be purchased in Korea. Adapters and converters (see notes below).
- Restricted Items: Electric pads and blankets, heaters, irons, stoves, cooling fans, rice cookers, hot plates, pots, and coffee makers.
For more information, please read here: IGC Housing – Packing Information.
*The standard voltage in South Korea is 220V. Make sure your items are usable (e.g., dual-voltage if bringing electronics from the United States).
*Be sure to pack any adapters and converters your devices may need, with extras to spare. It is much more difficult to obtain these items from within the country.
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.)