The Center for Teaching and Learning at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has expanded its extracurricular program, formerly known as the Creative Challenger Program (CCP), into the “Creative Design Project: KU Creative X (CRP and ACRP)” to systematically support undergraduate students’ creative activities.

1. Program Overview

A. Background

• Growing importance of creative problem-solving skills in modern society and increasing demand for project-based learning (PBL)

• Emphasis on communication and collaboration through interdisciplinary cooperation

• Rising demand for sustained and connected learning experiences rather than one-time research or exploration activities

B. Objectives

• Strengthen creative problem-solving skills through real-world project implementation

• Support practical solutions and outcomes through professional feedback from faculty members and industry experts

• Improve teamwork and communication skills through collaborative activities

• Foster advanced creative problem-solving competencies through a step-by-step curriculum pathway:
  CRP → ACRP → KU Creative X

2. Program Details

A. Project Period

• June 22, 2026 – December 8, 2026 (tentative)

B. Program Type

• Advanced Creative Research Project (ACRP)

C. Benefits

• Opportunity to earn academic credit upon passing the midterm evaluation

• Continued project support and implementation

• Activity funding provided to each team

• Awards and prize money for outstanding teams

• For detailed schedules, program structure, and benefits, please refer to Attachment 1.

3. Eligibility

A. Preferred Applicants

• Teams or team members who previously participated in CCP, CRP, or are expected to complete ACRP in June 2026

B. General Eligibility

• Undergraduate students currently enrolled at Korea University (Seoul Campus)

C. Notes

• Applicants may apply if they meet either criterion A or B above.

• Students in extended semesters, completed coursework status, exchange students, dismissed students, withdrawn students, and graduates (including those expected to graduate in August 2026) are not eligible.

• Students on a leave of absence may participate in the project but are not eligible to receive activity funding or excellence awards.

• Students who have previously earned academic credit through the ACRP course may participate in the project but cannot receive additional academic credit.

4. Application Information

A. Application Deadline

• Until June 14, 2026

  • The application period may be extended depending on the number of applicants.

B. Application Method

• Submit an application through KUchive.

• All team members must complete the online application individually.

• Application documents should be uploaded only once by the team leader on behalf of the team.

• Please refer to Attachment 1 for detailed application procedures and Forms 1–5 for required documents.