FAQs
What is SSA
SNU Student Ambassadors (SSA) is an official student organization under the Office of International Affairs (OIA). We exist to serve as a bridge between for international students and aid foreign dignitaries and guests who visit SNU. We manage a wide range of activities from providing protocol and campus tour services for guests to organizing events in which foreign and local students in SNU can get socially engaged. SNU Student Ambassadors (SSA) consists of undergraduate students qualified to represent SNU, equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the campus, communication skills, and professional etiquette. With the SSA, visitors will be able to understand the essence of Seoul National University, Korea’s leading educational institute in today’s global community.
What is a Campus Tour?
A campus tour is one of the services officially provided by SSA for guests visiting SNU. It is different from conventional guided tours, since the campus tour focuses on educational purposes, neither on entertainment, nor on tourism. With detailed explanations provided by SSA, guests will visit important spots of SNU during the campus tour, gain up-to-date information and take a look at our campus life.
By when can visitors sign up for a campus tour?
If you wish to visit SNU, please register 1 week prior to the day of visit. Since our campus tour is based on the volunteering system of ambassadors, it requires time to be arranged. Therefore, please understand that you will not be able to sign up for campus tours if there is less than 1 week left until your tour date.
How can visitors register for a campus tour?
Please complete and submit the Campus Tour Application Form provided below. Be sure to fill in all required information and include any special requests or accommodations, if applicable.
After reviewing your application, we will contact you to confirm whether your requested tour date and schedule are available.
What if visitors want to visit specific places other than the places arranged in the tour? (Example: Kyujanggak, University Museum)
The Office of Global Affairs (OGA) provides general walking campus tours only. If you wish to visit a specific college, department, laboratory, institute, museum, library, or other facility beyond the campus tour route, please contact the relevant administrative office directly to arrange your visit.
If there are changes in the visitor’s schedule, how can they change or cancel their campus tour schedule?
If you have changes to your schedule or if you have to cancel the tour, please let us know at least two days before the designated date or cancel the tour on the registration page. We will try to accommodate your needs as best as we can. Please be sure that on the tour day, if you are late for more than 15 minutes without any early notice, the tour will automatically be cancelled.
Is there a limit to the number of people who can take the campus tour at the same time?
We do not set a limit to the exact number of visitors in principle. However, please know that since we have a limited number of student ambassadors who can guide the tour, there might be a limit to the number of people each time. If you are visiting SNU in a large group (more than 60 people), your groups will be divided into smaller groups for smoother facilitation. Please contact us via email(ssasnu@gmail.com) one or two months beforehand if you are visiting in a large group (more than 60 people) or if you have any questions regarding this issue.
Are campus tours available on weekends, public holidays, and during university vacations?
SSA campus tours are available only on weekdays (Monday through Friday). Please note that campus tours are not available on weekends or public holidays.
During university vacation periods, the availability of student ambassadors may be limited. As a result, it may be difficult to accommodate large groups of more than 30 visitors during these periods. We appreciate your understanding.
Are there dining facilities on campus?
Various dining facilities are located near each college in Seoul National University. Please note that access to the university’s official cafeterias may be restricted for external guests, and visitors may go to the school restaurants on campus for both students and guests.
Restaurants that are close to the Office of Global Affairs (OGA) include an montrerchef(Italian restaurant), Pho Pho In (Vietnamese cuisine), and Preppers (Salads). For more information about dining facilities on campus, please refer to the link below.
Are early preparations needed for visitors before participating in the campus tour?
Since we only offer walking tours, visitors should be aware that our hour-long campus tour can be tough for children or the handicapped. In that case, some facilities may be difficult to visit. It will help the student ambassadors to arrange the campus tour route if you inform us about your difficulties in advance. We will try our best to provide you with a fulfilling tour so please feel free to ask any questions.
Where should I go on the day of the tour?
When you sign up for the tour, an email will be sent to notify you on the meeting location and time for the tour. Usually, the tour starts near the CJ International Center (Building #152), which is the main building of the Office of International Affairs (OIA). However, this can be changed upon your requests. If you have trouble finding the pre-arranged meeting location, please feel free to call us for help. The student ambassadors will be waiting for you at the pre-arranged meeting location.
What happens if it rains during the campus tour?
Some locations may be excluded from the tour routine, but other than that, the tour will be conducted normally. If the weather is severe, we will provide an indoor presentation about the campus and arrange time for networking.
Are there campus tour services in other languages other than English?
All campus tour services are provided in English. Under special circumstances where none of the guests is comfortable with English, please notify us ahead and we would try our best to provide services in other languages available. (i.e. Chinese, Spanish, etc.) Please understand that the alternative may not always be provided.
How long does the campus tour usually take?
The tour should take about 1 hour and 15 minutes. However, our tour course is quite flexible that for most of the time it can be altered to meet the needs of the visitors.
What should the visitors do if they cannot arrive on time?
If you cannot arrive on time, you need to contact us in advance via email or phone. Please know that the tour will be cancelled if you are late for more than 15 minutes.
Will there be any costs during the campus tour?
Campus tours provided by SSA is free of charge. If you are willing to make purchases at the souvenir shops, there would be additional expenses.
Are there other forms of campus tours besides walking tours?
SNU Student Ambassadors only provide walking tours for guests as many of the important sites on campus can be approached only by walking tours. Indoor tour sessions are also available for guests if you request in advance via email. Nevertheless, indoor tour sessions are mainly for those who are more interested in international programs held in Seoul National University.
What can visitors do if they want to keep in touch with SSA members after the campus tour?
If you have any additional questions regarding Seoul National University, please contact us via email (ssasnu@gmail.com). However, personal email addresses of any student ambassador will not be disclosed.
Are there dining facilities on campus?
Various dining facilities are located near each college in Seoul National University. Please note that access to the university’s official cafeterias may be restricted for external guests, and visitors may go to the school restaurants on campus for both students and guests. Restaurants that are close to the Office of International Affairs include Tenkaippin (Japanese cuisine), Pho Pho In (Vietnamese cuisine), and Preppers (Salad).
Do guests have to apply or be permitted to visit SNU individually?
Seoul National University is publicly open for all non-affiliated guests. No early notices for individual visits are needed.
How can one purchase souvenirs from SNU?
Souvenir items can be purchased at the Student Center (Building 63) or the Asia Center (Building 101). The tour will contain a stop in one of the two locations.