Academics
Distance Learning
Welcome to the South Baylo University information hub for all things related to COVID-19 and distance learning. Follow the links below to find important information, including course updates and resources for students and faculty. If you need help and cannot find an answer on this website, please contact the person listed on the right for support. Thank you for your cooperation and patience and we wish you good health!
SBU Notice for covid-19
On Thursday, March 19, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence in an effort to slow the statewide spread of the novel coronavirus. SBU posts important announcement to keep SBU community updated with recent development and changes
Distance Courses
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SBU offers courses via distance education using Google Classroom and Google Meet.
You need a class code to join distance courses. If you don’t know a class code, please contact the Program Student Advisors at hchoi@southbaylo.edu or alex@southbaylo.edu.
Attention!
Please be advised that some of the information is applied to the Spring quarter only due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FAQs – Distance Education
Can I receive training on how to handle distance education?
Yes. SBU plans to provide two remote video conference sessions to train you on what to expect distance learning with your SBU faculty will be like.
- Session 1: April 7, 2020 – 10:00 am to 11:00 am
- Session 2: April 9, 2020 – 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
To join the video meetings, click the link below:
https://meet.google.com/hnv-
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 513-536-6096 and enter this PIN: 326 215 141#
How can I access distance courses that I registered?
You will receive an invitation email from an instructor of each course you registered prior to the first class. You see “JOIN” button in the invitation email. You can access the distance course by clicking “JOIN” button.
If you did not receive an invitation email, please contact one of the following persons.
- Dr. Pia Melen, 714-533-1495 x:225 or pmelen@southbaylo.edu
- Dr. Hyo Jung Knag, 714-533-1495 x:232 or programdirectoran@southbaylo.edu
- Dr. Henry Choi, 714-533-1495 x:228 or hchoi@southbaylo.edu
- Dr. Ki Haeng Cho, 213-738-0712 x:136 or kcho@southbaylo.edu
- Alex Jung, 213-738-0712 x:203 or alex@southbaylo.edu
Do I need a school email address to access courses?
No, the students do not need a school email address to access courses.
Where can I find information on how to use Google Classroom and Google Meet?
FAQs – Class/Internship Registration
How do I register distance education courses?
The students register distance education courses with an Add & Drop Form (ADF) Please complete the form and email it to hchoi@southbaylo.edu or alex@southbaylo.edu.
How do I add or drop courses?
The students add or drop courses through the Add & Drop Form (ADF).
Please complete the form and email it to hchoi@southbaylo.edu or alex@southbaylo.edu.
How do I register clinic internship hours?
Students who have already registered internship hours will be notified of changes by the Clinic Directors.
Students who plan to register or change clinic internship hours need to contact the Clinic Directors.
Contact information for Clinic Directors
Anaheim Clinic Director: Dr. Sandjaya Tr, santr@southbaylo.edu
Los Angeles Clinic Director: Dr. Gray Jang, deuk@southbaylo.edu
When will school clinics be opened?
Will be updated.
Where can I contact the school during the COVID-19 pandemic?
FAQs – International Students
Can I be excused from meeting full course of study requirements?
Yes, full course of study requirements can be waived as a direct result of the impact from COVID-19.
Can I return to the United States if I am continuing my study outside of the country as a result of COVID-19?
Yes. Students who continue to make normal progress in their course of study remain eligible for admission into the United States.
However, because of the changing array of travel restrictions, students should refer to their local embassy’s website through the U.S. Department of State for any updates about visa issuance. Also, DHS and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) websites provide information about current travel restrictions to the United States.
What is the requirement for Initial status students who have already arrived in the United States?
Initial students currently in the United States that have reported to their school should be made Active in SEVIS and follow the guidelines the school provides to all its F students related to COVID-19.
If Initial students have not arrived in the United States, they should remain in their home country.
Can DSOs electronically send signed Forms I-20 to students instead of physically mailing the forms?
Yes, due to COVID-19, DSOs may electronically send Forms I-20 to student email addresses listed in SEVIS. Schools do not need to request permission from SEVP or report their plans to electronically send Forms I-20 as part of their COVID-19 procedural changes.
SEVP has identified the following methods to sign and send the Form I-20:
• Email a scanned version of the physically signed Form I-20;
• Email a digitally signed Form I-20 using electronic signature software; or
• Email a digitally signed Form I-20 that contains a digitally reproduced copy of a physical signature.
FAQs – Financial Aid
Am I eligible for financial aid even if I register less than 8 units?
Yes. In spring quarter of 2020, students who registered less than 8 units are eligible for financial aid. Please see the Financial Aid Officer, Mimi, for details. She can be reached at mimi@southbaylo.edu or 714-533-1495.
When is the disbursement date?
The disbursement date in the spring quarter is 4/30/20.
How will a financial aid check be delivered to each student?
A method of delivering a check to each student is not determined yet as of April 6, 2020. Each student will be informed of the delivery method at the time of disbursement.
FAQs – Registrar
How can I request an official transcript?
Please download and complete the Document Request Form and send it to the Registrar by email at whan@southbaylo.edu or mail at 1126 N. Brookhurst St. Anaheim, CA 92801.
How can I change my contact information?
Please download and complete the Change Of Contact Information form and send it to the Registrar by email at whan@southbaylo.edu or mail at 1126 N. Brookhurst St. Anaheim, CA 92801.
How can I request for leave of absence?
Please download and complete the Leave of Absence Request form and submit it to the Academic Dean by email at pmelen@southbaylo.edu.
For international students, please download and complete the Leave of Absence Request form and submit it to the International Student Advisor by email at whan@southbaylo.edu.
For international students on medical leave, please download and complete the Leave of Absence Request form and submit it to the International Student Advisor by email at whan@southbaylo.edu.
For international students on annual vacation, please download and complete the Leave of Absence Request form and submit it to the International Student Advisor by email at whan@southbaylo.edu.
For more information, please visit the Office of Registrar.
FAQs – Library
Are school libraries open during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Los Angeles and Anaheim libraries will remain closed through June 1, 2020; however, staff are available via email and will provide library services in person on a case by case basis.
Please contact the SBU Librarian at vanja@southbaylo.edu or lily@southbaylo.edu with any questions. No late charges will be applied to student accounts, should they have books outstanding.
How can I check out books during the COVID-19 pandemic?
How can I access library resources during the COVID-19 pandemic?
FAQs – Student Services
How can I contact the Student Services Coordinator?
How can I file a complaint during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Please contact the Student Services Coordinator at alyona@southbaylo.edu.
Contact
Master’s Degree Program
- Dr. Hyo Jeong Kang: 714-533-1495 ext)232, programdirectoran@southbaylo.edu
- Dr. Ki Haeng Cho, 213-738-0712, programdirectorla@southbaylo.edu
DAOM Degree Program
- Dr. Soo Kim: 213-738-0712, sookim@southbaylo.edu
Technical Support
- Lionnel Yamento: 714-533-1495, lionnel@southbaylo.edu
- James Kim: 714-533-1495, james@southbaylo.edu
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