| University of Suwon | |
| Native Name: | 수원 대학교[1] |
| Established: | 1977[2] |
| Faculty: | 938[3] |
| President: | Lee In-soo[4] |
| Students: | 12,415 (2013) |
| Undergrad: | 11,437 (2013) |
| Postgrad: | 978 (2013) |
| Website: | www.suwon.ac.kr |
| Address: | 경기도 화성시 봉담읍 와우리 산2-2 (San 2-2, Wau-ri, Bongdam-eup, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea) |
| Hangul: | 수원대학교 |
| Rr: | Suwon Daehakgyo |
| Mr: | Suwŏn Taehakkyo |
| Korean name | |
The University of Suwon is a university in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
The university was founded by the Kowoon Foundation in 1977 and authorized in 1981 with nine departments. The sister university, Suwon Science College, was founded in the same year. The first matriculation of 250 students took place in 1982.
Since the university's first sisterhood relationship agreement with an overseas university was set up in 1985 with Chicago State University, agreements have been arranged with almost 100 universities in 23 countries.[5]
The University of Suwon comprises 10 undergraduate schools. The first graduate school was opened in 1986 and USW now has eleven graduate schools.
The Main Library is divided into the study area and the research area. The study areas on the 1st and 2nd floors are open to everybody, while the research area can be accessed only through B.D.S. on the 3rd floor. Students, graduate students, and professors can engage in research work in the reference rooms on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors. Since 1993 collections in the library have been added to the database and access to the database through the internet is available inside and outside the university. Since 1997 the library has operated the "electronic library" which enables the use of CD-ROM, microfilms, A/V materials, the satellite broadcasting system and on-line service.[7]
The dormitory consists of three units with five floors and one basement. It is 12,572 m2 (3,800 pyeong) in size and can accommodate 900 students. It started housing students from September 2000. Dormitory rooms are not arranged in the corridor style that is usual in Korean universities. Instead, they are fashioned in the block style that most of the distinguished foreign universities adopt in order to create a family-like environment to share the community spirit and at the same time, keep the independence of each room. The dormitory, which stands on a sunny hill on the campus, helps to alleviate the inconvenience of students having to commute. It also adds to the academic atmosphere of the university and contributes to the social well-being of students from distant places.[8]
USW Health Service Center is a student welfare organization that provides students with health care services to keep the campus healthy. Services provided include health care, medical treatment, environmental hygiene, and health education.
Amaranth Hall was constructed in September 2001 to promote students' welfare. In the basement of the hall, there are facilities such as a fitness center with ultramodern equipment, computer rooms with high speed internet access, a billiards room, and performance rooms for dance and play. On the first floor, there are facilities such as the students' dining room with a capacity of 400 seats, snack corner with 30 seats, a store and lounge. On the second floor are the faculty dining room, lounge and seminar room.
The R.O.T.C. program was introduced to the university in 1984. Candidates are selected in March every year among applicants based on their academic performance and the results of a physical examination. Selected candidates who get good grades and serve as role models for others may get a scholarship. R.O.T.C. educates candidates in various courses such as military science, computer, and Chinese letters so that they may grow into leaders in the army and the modern society of information and industry. They are commissioned officers on completion of extended military training after graduation.
Each year, the Pegasus spring festival, named after the university symbol, is held in May. During this time, the streets on campus are closed to vehicles and crowded with students socializing and taking part in different events.Pegasus sports competitions in athletics, football, basketball, foot volleyball, kickball and dodgeball take place in September.The Founder's Day opening ceremony is held on September 25.