[Songsim] COVID-19 Prevention Recommendations for 2024 Fall Semester (August 26, 2024)
- Writer :관리자
- Date :2024.08.26
[Songsim] COVID-19 Prevention Recommendations for 2024 Fall Semester (Effective as of August 26, 2024)
With a recent increase of COVID-19 cases throughout the country,
we ask of all university members’ active participation in following these preventive guidelines.
1. Maintain proper ventilation in lecture rooms, labs, offices, research rooms, etc.
2. Wear a mask in crowded and enclosed areas
※ COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines
< In daily life >
◌ Wash your hands with soap under running water for at least 30 seconds.
◌ Ventilate for 10 minutes every 2 hours.
◌ When coughing, cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve or a tissue.
◌ When visiting a hospital, wear a mask.
◌ Wearing a mask in crowded, confined indoor places may help avoid infection.
< If tested positive with COVID-19 >
◌ Wear a mask to protect others.
◌ Avoid unnecessary meetings and gatherings.
◌ If you have a high fever or respiratory symptoms, stay at home and return to campus the day after symptoms resolve.
(For excused absence requests related to COVID-19, please refer to the notice below dated May 22.)
< For high-risk individuals (e.g., over 60 or immunocompromised) >
◌ Wear a mask in crowded and confined areas.
◌ Avoid large indoor gatherings or events held in confined areas.
◌ If you have a fever or are having respiratory symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
Office of General Affairs
[Songsim] Notice of Changes in Class Operations Following Downgrade of COVID-19 Alert Level (Effective as of May 22, 2024 ) Updated on May 22, 2024
◯ Class Operation Details
Category | Subject | Code of Conduct |
Confirmed Patients | Faculty members | ■ When a faculty member is tested positive - Replace the class with online class during the quarantine period - If the symptom is severe, the department of the faculty member shall find a substitute lecturer (in cooperation with the Student Support Team, Academic Affairs Department) - *It is recommended to avoid returning until 24 hours after major COVID-19 symptoms have resolved (The prior 5-day quarantine guideline is no longer applicable) |
Students | ■ When a student is tested positive ► Apply for an excused absence (Fill out the Excused Absence Approval from on the university website (Academic Support - Academic Information - Forms) and submit it to the department office along with a medical certificate)
※ Faculty members will make up for missed classes for the student by assigning alternative assignments, uploading recorded lecture videos, etc. ※ Taking exams depends on the professor’s discretion (The prior 5-day quarantine guideline is no longer applicable) | |
Non-patients | ■ Termination of the excused absence for COVID-19 vaccination ■ Termination of the excused absence for PCR and rapid antigen testing as of the 2024 Spring Semester (negative results) | |
[Songsim] Class operation guide when there are COVID-19 patients
in the first semester of 2023 Updated on September 1, 2023
◯ Corona Virus (COVID-19) Response Guidelines (for Local Governments) - 14th Edition (August 31, 2023)
- Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency / Ministry of Education
* As of August 31, the infectious disease rating for COVID-19 was downgraded from Class 2 to Class 4 to be managed like the seasonal flu. - The rapid antigen test (RAT) fees are no longer covered - The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test fees are no longer covered - COVID-19 case counts have been discontinued - The mask mandate will be maintained at medical institutions, including hospitals and infection-vulnerable facilities - Confirmed patients will still be recommended “self-isolation for 5 days” |
Classification | Target | Code of Conduct |
Confirmed Patients | Faculty members | ■ When a faculty member is tested positive - Replace the class with online class during the quarantine period - If the symptom is severe, the department of the faculty shall find the substitute lecturer (in cooperation with Academic Affairs Support Team) - Self-isolation for 5 days is recommended |
Students | ■ When a student is tested positive - Apply for an excused absence due to COVID-19 (Go to our university website - Campus Life - Forms - Fill in an excused absence approval form and submit it to the relevant department office) - Faculty members will make up for missed classes for the student by assigning alternative assignments, uploading recorded class videos, etc. - Taking tests depends on the professor’s discretion - Self-isolation for 5 days is recommended | |
Non-patients | ■ Termination of the official absence for COVID-19 vaccination ■ Official absence for RAT and PCR testing - Students experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, or other related symptoms before or after school should visit a medical institution, such as a hospital or clinic, and submit documentary evidence such as their test results (positive or negative), medical reports, and diagnoses to be granted an official absence. | |
[Songsim] Class operation guide when there are COVID-19 patients
in the first semester of 2023 Updated on June 1, 2023
Before change | After change (suggestion) |
1. When a faculty member is diagnosed with COVID-19 - Replace the class with online class during the quarantine period - If the symptom is severe, the department of the faculty shall find the substitute lecturer (in cooperation with Academic Affairs Support Team) - Self-isolation for 7 days | 1. When a faculty member is diagnosed with COVID-19 - Replace the class with online class during the quarantine period - If the symptom is severe, the department of the faculty shall find the substitute lecturer (in cooperation with Academic Affairs Support Team) - Self-isolation for 5 days is recommended |
2. When a student is diagnosed with COVID-19 - Apply for an excused absence due to COVID-1 (Go to our university website - Campus Life - Forms - Fill in an excused absence approval form and submit it to the relevant department office) - Faculty members will make up for missed classes for the student by assigning alternative assignments, uploading recorded class videos, etc. - Self-isolation for 7 days | 2. When a student is diagnosed with COVID-19 - Apply for an excused absence due to COVID-1 (Go to our university website - Campus Life - Forms - Fill in an excused absence approval form and submit it to the relevant department office) - Faculty members will make up for missed classes for the student by assigning alternative assignments, uploading recorded class videos, etc. - Taking tests depends on the professor’s discretion - Self-isolation for 5 days is recommended |
3. Official absence for COVID-19 vaccination - When submitting the COVID-19 vaccination certificate, a 2-day official absence is approved for the vaccination day and the following day. | 3. Termination of the official absence for COVID-19 vaccination
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4. Official absence for PCR testing and RAT - When submitting the result (positive, negative) certificate, the official absence is approved. | 4. Official absence for PCR testing and RAT - Students with symptoms, such as a fever, cough, etc., before and after school shall visit a medical center, such as a hospital or clinic, and get tested. A document of proof, such as a result certificate (positive, negative), doctor's note, written diagnosis, etc., needs to be submitted to the school to get an official absence approved. |
[Songsim] Notice on the Course and Grade Evaluation Plan
for the Spring Semester of 2023 Updated on February 22, 2023
The Spring Semester of 2023 will be conducted through in-person classes. Please refer to the information below for details on examinations and evaluation methods.
1. Class operation method: Running in-person classes (In effect from the start of the spring semester)
2. Test and grade evaluation method
(1) Test method: In-person exam (For COVID-19 patients, it's at the discretion of the professors)
(2) Grade evaluation method: The grade evaluation method will be relative or absolute evaluation depending on the class size and course characteristics as outlined in the CUK's "Evaluation Rules for Academic Performance
Classification | Relative Evaluation | note | |
Grade | Ration | ||
Relative Evaluation I | A | 30% or less |
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A + B | 70% less | ||
C and below | 30% more | ||
Relative Evaluation II | A | 30% less |
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B and below | 70% more | ||
Relative Evaluation III | A | 40% less | School of Global Business and Accounting Adult Learners |
B and below | 60% more | ||
※ Grades may be given within the above ratio, at the discretion of each professor
[Songsim] Notice on the Course and Grade Evaluation Plan for the Fall Semester of 2022
Last updated: August 19, 2022
Please be advised that the Campus and Academic Affairs Committee (August 17, 2022) has confirmed the in-person class operation for the fall semester, announced previously on June 27, and decided to implement the following course and grade evaluation plan as below.
1. Class operation method: Running in-person classes (In effect from the start of the fall semester)
2. Test and grade evaluation method
(1) Test method: On-site test principle
(2) Grade evaluation method: In compliance with the CUK’s “Evaluation rules for academic performance” (Please refer to the attached link)
Therefore, relative evaluation and absolute evaluation in accordance with the evaluation rules are applied
Classification | Absolute Evaluation | Notes | |
Grade | Ratio | ||
Relative Evaluation I | A | 30% or less | |
A + B | 70% or less | ||
C and below | 30% or more | ||
Relative Evaluation II | A | 30% or less | |
B and below | 70% or more | ||
※ Grades may be given within the above ratio, at the discretion of each professor
☞ Go to “Evaluation rules for academic performance”
1. When a faculty member is tested positive
- During the quarantine period, the following class is held online
- If a faculty is in a critical condition, the faculty's department is required to find a substitute instructor for the class (in cooperation with the Academic Affairs Assistance Team).
2. When a student is tested positive
- Apply for the excused absence for the COVID-19 infection
- During the excused absence period, faculty members of the student’s class are required to provide him/her with alternative assignments or upload class recordings so that the student can keep up with the class progress.
[Songsim] Notice on Class Operations for Fall Semester 2022 Updated 22.6.27
The government has started implementing COVID-19 recovery policies, such as lifting social distancing measures, downgrading the disease level of COVID-19, and easing the outdoor mask mandate. In line with these policies, the Campus Academic Affairs Committee has decided on June 8, 2022, to operate classes for the fall semester of 2022 as follows.
1. Effective from: The start of the fall semester of 2022
2. Class operation method: All classes to be held in-person
※ This can change based on the government's quarantine guidelines
[Songsim] Notice on Class Operations Effective May 18 Updated 22.5.11
In expectation of the full transition to in-person classes due to take effect on May 18, we had previously considered using the Andrea Dormitory as temporary accommodation for long-distance commuting students. However, the construction company has advised against using the building as of yet. Therefore, on May 11, the Campus Academic Affairs Committee decided to allow classes to be operated based on the Level 2 rule (odd-even system) for interested students.
If you have students who tested positive for COVID-19 or students who prefer the odd-even system, please maintain the hybrid (virtual and in-person) class format for now. Students who wish to attend in-person classes may do so, regardless of the 2/3 classroom capacity limit.
[Songsim] Notice on Classes for the First Semester of 2022 Updated 22.5.6
Please be advised that the Campus Academic Affairs Committee has decided on May 4, 2022, to implement the following class operation rules starting from Wednesday, May 18 classes (week 12) in reference to the government’s 『Plans for Post Omicron Pandemic Response』
1. Classes for the spring semester of 2022 will operate based on the Level 1 rule (full in-person classes).
2. Class operation rules in case of confirmed cases
(1) When a student is tested positive: Hybrid classes are held so that students who tested positive can take the class as well
(2) When a professor or lecturer is tested positive: Classes are held virtually
3. COVID-19 absence (including confirmed or suspected cases, etc.) will be maintained as is so that it does not affect students’ attendance.
4. In order to prevent the spread of the virus due to full in-person classes, all members on campus should follow the preventive measures thoroughly and wear a mask at all times on campus, either indoors or outdoors (except for when eating).
[Songsim] Notice on Classes for the First Semester of 2022
Updated 04/20/2022
In accordance with the government’s post-Omicron recovery scheme, the Academic Board (04/20/2022) had discussed plans to adopt a phased implementation of the revised quarantine guidelines and resume 100% in-person classes. However, considering that the number of daily confirmed cases still exceeds 100,000, as well as concerns for long-distance commuters and the students’ health, we have decided to maintain the class format previously announced for the first semester of 2022 [Online and offline hybrid classes (odd or even number system). However, up to two-thirds of the lecture room capacity may attend class, pertaining to fully vaccinated individuals only] until further guidance from the government.
*Classes for the first semester of 2022 will operate according to Level 2 guidelines.
- Online and offline hybrid classes (odd or even number system)
- However, up to two-thirds of the lecture room capacity may attend class, pertaining to fully vaccinated individuals only.
(Subject to change according to the government’s quarantine guidelines.)
Notice on the Course and Grade Evaluation Plan for the Spring Semester of 2022
Last updated: February 9, 2022
Please be advised that the Campus Academic Affairs Committee has decided on Feb. 9, 2022, to implement the following course and grade evaluation methods for the spring semester of 2022 in accordance with the government's "The University Quarantine for Spring Semester of 2022 and Educational Administration in Response to Omicron."
1. Courses will run under two-stage rule during the spring semester of 2022.
[Hybrid (Virtual and in-person classes) (Odd-even system to be implemented). However, students up to two-thirds of the classroom capacity can attend in person, limiting to only those who are fully vaccinated.]
※ This can change based on the government's quarantine guidelines.
◯ Attendance management rules by attendance level on campus
Classification
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Rule
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Level 1
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Level 2
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Level 3
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Level 4
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Catholic University’s attendance guideline
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Theoretical lectures
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In-person class
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Hybrid (Virtual and in-person classes)
(Odd-even system to be implemented)
However, students up to two-thirds of the classroom capacity can attend in person, limiting to only those who are fully vaccinated.
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Hybrid (Virtual and in-person classes)
(Odd-even system to be implemented)
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Full virtual classes
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Experiment and Practice Classes
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◯ School Attendance Example(based on the last digit of the student number)
Week 1
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Week 2
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Week 3
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Week 4
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Week 5
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Week 6
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Week 7
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Week 8
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Online
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Even
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Odd
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Even
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Odd
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Even
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Odd
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Mid-terms
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Week 9
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Week 10
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Week 11
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Week 12
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Week 13
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Week 14
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Week 15
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Week 16
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Odd
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Even
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Odd
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Even
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Odd
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Even
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Make-up week
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Finals
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◯ How to respond when confirmed cases occurs in the dormitory
If local dormitory users are tested positive of COVID-19 during the semester, the ground rule is to return home to receive self-treatment. Local students who have had close contact with the confirmed cases must also return home to be quarantined.
2. Evaluation method for the spring semester of 2022: flexible relative evaluation (same as that of fall semester of 2021)
| Classification | Previous Relative Evaluation | Flexible Relative Evaluation | ||
| Grade | Ratio | Grade | Ratio | |
| Relative Evaluation I | A | 30% or less | A | 50% or less |
| A + B | 70% or less | A + B | 90% or less | |
| C and below | 30% or more | C and below | 10% or more | |
| Relative Evaluation II | A | 30% or less | A | 50% or less |
| B and below | 70% or more | B and below | 50% or more | |
※ Grades may be given within the above ratio, at the discretion of each professor
※ Absolute evaluation: no changes
Notice on Classes for the First Semester of 2022
Updated on January 5, 20221. In accordance with the guideline put forth by the Ministry of Education for the gradual recovery to normalcy in higher education, all classes on the first semester of 2022 in the main campus will be held in-person.
2. In case the coronavirus situation worsens, classes will be held in a hybrid format (online and in-person classes). However, even in such cases, all faculty members will hold their classes in the lecture rooms for the students.
◯ All hybrid classes will be held via Zoom only. Classes shall not be filmed or recorded beforehand and played for the students during class hours.
※ However, exceptions may apply for online classes that have been approved by the Online Class Management Committee.
◯ Classes that were previously held as two hours of hybrid class and an hour of online class, or vice versa, will be changed to three hours of hybrid class.
◯ Three-hour classes held in hybrid and online format every other week will also be changed to a complete hybrid format.
3. In case classes are held in a hybrid format, students will attend classes every other week.
◯ Students will attend classes every other week based on the last digit of their student number (odd or even number system). (International students may come to school after the self-quarantine is over).
◯ The system shall work as below (based on the last digit of the student number):
| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 |
| Online | Even | Odd | Even | Odd | Even | Odd | Mid-terms |
| Week 9 | Week 10 | Week 11 | Week 12 | Week 13 | Week 14 | Week 15 | Week 16 |
| Odd | Even | Odd | Even | Odd | Even | Make-up week | Finals |
4. School Attendance Principles per Stage
Classification | Principle | |||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | |
Theoretical classes | In-person classes | Hybrid classes (Odd and even system) *Including fully vaccinated individuals, up to two-thirds of the lecture room capacity may attend class. | Hybrid classes (Odd and even system) | Full Online |
Experiment and practical classes | ||||
◯ The application of each stage will be decided by the agreement made by the Campus Academic Affairs Committee and the Disease Prevention Committee.
◯ Students under self-quarantine or with symptoms may be excused from classes due to COVID-19. Faculty members shall hold classes online.
5. Classes when there is a confirmed case
◯ Classes attended by students who have tested positive will be held fully online until all their close contacts test negative.
◯ Close contacts of the students who tested positive may be excused from other classes for two days (including the date of the PCR test) until the results come out negative.
▣ Class Guidelines for Songsim Campus (Effective Monday, 1 November)
Classification | Level 1 (Less than 1 case per 100,000 people) | Level 2 (1 case or more per 100,000 people) | Level 3 (2 cases or more per 100,000 people) | Level 4 (4 cases or more per 100,000 people) | ||
Government Guidelines | Confirmed cases | Nationwide | Less than 500 | 500 or more | 1,000 or more | 2,000 or more |
Greater Seoul | Less than 250 | 250 or more | 500 or more | 1,000 or more | ||
Gathering Restrictions (Events) | 500 or more people | 100 or more people | 50 or more people | Events prohibited | ||
CUK Class Attendance Guideline | Theoretical Classes | Hybrid (virtual and in-person classes)(Less than 1/2 of the room capacity or entirely in-person classes) | Hybrid (virtual and in-person classes) (Less than 1/2 or 1/3 of the room capacity) | Hybrid (virtual and in-person classes) (Less than 1/2 or 1/4 room capacity. The number of students in each room cannot exceed 30.) | All classes online | |
Experiment and Practice Classes | In-person class | Hybrid (Virtual and in-person classes) (Less than 1/2 or 1/3 of the room capacity) | Hybrid (Virtual and in-person classes) (Less than 1/2 or 1/4 of the room capacity. The number of students in each room cannot exceed 30.) | |||
1) Classes will be held in accordance with the CUK Class Attendance Guideline for each level, which will follow the government's disease preventive measures. In case there is a change to the governmental level, classes will be held in accordance with the changed level.
2) The request for official absence related to COVID19 can be accepted once you submit one of the following documents the day after your COVID19 test: ① Screenshot of the message of your test result. ② Test confirmation document issued by the medical agency (including public health services) regarding the test results.
3) If you submit the COVID-19 vaccination certificate, you can request for 2-day official absence for the vaccination day and the following day.
(For more information, please refer to the notice to be posted on the official vaccination absence).
4) As for 3-hour classes (2+1), more than 2 hours of the class will be in a hybrid format.
5) As for 3-hour or 2-hour back-to-back classes, full-time virtual classes and hybrid classes will take place biweekly. (For example, full-time virtual class on week 1, hybrid class on week 2. Or, hybrid class on week 1, full-time virtual class on week 2)
6) As for classes with more than 100 students, they will be fully held online.
7) For classes held in Zoom, students must attend real-time.
8) In case a faculty or student tests positive for COVID19, all classes will be held online for two days, the day of the COVID-19 outbreak and the following day.
9) All classes will be held online on Monday November 22, which is the Essay Test day.
▣ Detailed guide on hybrid classes (online + in-person)
1) Recorded lectures (REC)
① The faculty will conduct their lecture to the present students in the lecture room and record the lecture with a camera.
② The faculty can use either Zoom or ReadyStream.
③ The recorded video shall be created as a file and saved in a flash memory or the PC.
④ The file will be uploaded to Cyber Campus (Recommended to carry the file in a flash memory and upload it at home - To prevent heavy traffic).
⑤ Students not present in the lecture will take the recorded lectures (for one week) at Cyber Campus.
2) Real-time lectures (ON-AIR)
① The faculty will conduct their lecture to the present students in the lecture room and live stream it with a camera.
② Live stream using Zoom.
③ Present and non-present students will take it simultaneously.
▣ Preventive Measures for Students
1) Before taking a seat, wipe it with the provided hand sanitizer and wet tissue.
2) Ventilate the room by always opening the windows and door. (Students are highly recommended to wear warm and thick clothes against the cold during the months of November and December)
3) Wear mask properly.
4) Wash hands regularly.
5) Maintain 1 - 2 meters distance with one another (all four ways).
6) Drinking or eating in the lecture room (and laboratory) is strictly prohibited.
▣ Rules on Using the Spaces for Clubs and Student Organizations
[Allowed Number of Users and Hours]
∨Rooms without windows: Maximum of 2 fully vaccinated individuals
∨Rooms with windows: Maximum of 3 fully vaccinated individuals
∨ Weekdays 09:00-18:00 (Closed on weekends and holidays)
1. Keep the doors and windows opened at all times.
2. Update user logs at all times.
3. No eating or drinking. Use hand sanitizer before entering the room.
4. Do not remove your mask during your stay in the room.
5. Maintain a certain distance, and anybody with a fever or respiratory symptoms must leave the room immediately.
6. Leave the room after cleaning up the area (Wipe the room by dabbing hand sanitizer on the wet tissue).
7. No staying in the room for prolonged hours (No more than 1 hour).
8. Never cover the glass of the door.
▣ Rules on Using the Athletic Field and K Indoor Gymnasium
∨Allowed users: Fully vaccinated students whose second dose had been administered 14 days ago.
∨How to apply: Submit the complete list of users and application form (including the proof of vaccination) to the Student Support Team at least 3 days (not counting the using date) before the date of use.
∨Available hours: Weekdays 09:00-18:00 (Closed on weekends and holidays)
※Please be informed that anybody or organization found to have falsified the proof of vaccination or application form
will be prohibited from use in the future.
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