Notice on Academic Status Changes for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2025 (Graduate School)

■ Academic Status Change Period: August 1 (Fri), 2025, 09:00 – August 25 (Mon), 2025, 16:00

■ All academic status change applications must be completed within the designated period.
※ Applications submitted outside the designated period will not be accepted under any circumstances.

■ Please carefully review the details below regarding academic status changes.

※ Please note that deadlines may vary depending on the type of academic status change.

Graduate School Completion Requirements and Maximum Period of Enrollment

Completion Credits

※ In addition to the required credits below, students must satisfy departmental completion requirements.

( ) Applies when the period of study is shortened.

Maximum Period of Enrollment

( ) Applies when the period of study is shortened.

I. Leave of Absence and Return from Leave

※ First-semester students are not permitted to take a leave of absence, except for pregnancy/childbirth/parenting leave or military leave approved with supporting documentation.

1. Application Period

August 1 (Fri) – August 25 (Mon), 2025, 16:00

• Academic status changes will be reflected in student records on September 1, 2025.

2. Application Method

KUPID → Academic Affairs/Graduation → Academic Records → Leave/Return Application (Graduate School)

A. Military Leave

• Period of military service is excluded from the thesis submission deadline.
• If military enlistment is canceled or postponed, students must report and withdraw the leave within 7 days.
• Required documents: Notice of Enlistment, Certificate of Military Service, Military Record Certificate, or military enlistment email notification.

B. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting Leave

• Submit a pregnancy certificate or childbirth certificate issued within the past 45 days.
• Parenting leave requires a Family Relations Certificate or Resident Registration Certificate.
• Up to 2 years (4 semesters) per child.
• The leave period is excluded from the thesis submission deadline.
• Prior approval is required; retroactive approval is not permitted.

C. Startup Leave

• Available to students who have completed at least two semesters.
• Required documents include:
  • Startup Leave Review Application
  • Business Registration Certificate
  • Business Plan
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Startup Education Completion Certificate
  • Other supporting materials
• Approval is granted on a semester-by-semester basis.
• Leave period is excluded from the thesis submission deadline.

D. Employment and Training Leave

• Required document: Employment or Training Certificate showing organization, department, position, and employment/training period.
• Available only to departments whose regulations permit such leave.
• Up to two years.
• Leave period is excluded from the thesis submission deadline.

E. General Leave of Absence

• Master's students: up to 2 years.
• Doctoral and Integrated Program students: up to 3 years.
• Extensions require a new application.
• Students planning to undergo thesis evaluation must return from leave.
• Completed-course students are not required to apply for leave unless requesting a special leave that excludes time from the thesis submission period.
• Medical leave requires approval and supporting documentation from a general hospital.

5. Certificate of Expected Leave/Return

• Available: August 4 (Mon) – August 26 (Tue), 16:00
• Students may print a Certificate of Expected Leave/Return from KUPID after advisor approval.
• Official Leave/Return Certificates become available after final approval on September 1.

II. Voluntary Withdrawal and Readmission

1. Voluntary Withdrawal

• Submit a withdrawal form signed by the academic advisor and department chair to the college administrative office.
• Online applications are not accepted.
• Students wishing to withdraw in September 2025 must submit the form by September 26 (Fri), 16:00.
• The withdrawal date is the date the form is submitted.

2. Readmission

• Application Period: July 14 (Mon) – July 25 (Fri), 2025, 16:00
• Submit the readmission application to the college administrative office.
• Eligible applicants include students dismissed due to withdrawal, non-registration, or expiration of leave.
• Readmission is granted only once within available enrollment capacity.
• Students must be able to complete degree requirements within the remaining maximum enrollment period.
• Approved students must pay tuition during the regular registration period.

Regular Registration Period: August 21 (Thu), 09:00 – August 28 (Thu), 2025, 16:00 (subject to change)

III. Change of Academic Advisor

1. Application Period: August 1 (Fri) – August 25 (Mon), 2025, 16:00
2. Application Method:
   KUPID → Academic Affairs/Graduation → Academic Records → Advisor Change Application
3. Applications are accepted only during the academic status change period.
4. Students in Industry-Academia-Research Cooperative Programs whose co-advisor has changed must also apply during this period.

IV. Major Change

1. Application Period: August 1 (Fri) – August 25 (Mon), 2025, 16:00
2. Submit the Major Change Approval Form to the college administrative office.
3. Major changes are not permitted after coursework completion.
4. Students expected to complete coursework in Fall 2025 must apply during this period.

V. Advisor Selection for New Students

1. Application Period:
   September 1 (Mon), 09:00 – September 5 (Fri), 2025, 13:00
2. Application Method:
   KUPID → Academic Affairs/Graduation → Academic Records → Advisor Application
3. Failure to designate an advisor will prevent enrollment in Research Guidance.

※ Advisor designation is mandatory from the first semester.

VI. Withdrawal from the Integrated Master's-Doctoral Program

1. Application Period:
   August 1 (Fri) – August 25 (Mon), 2025, 16:00
2. Application Method:
   KUPID → Academic Affairs/Graduation → Academic Records → Integrated Program Withdrawal Application
3. Withdrawal is not permitted after coursework completion.
4. After approval, students will be converted to the Master's program in September 2025 and may be required to pay tuition depending on their enrollment status.

VII. Application for Master's Degree by Graduates of the Integrated Master's-Doctoral Program

1. Application Period:
   July 14 (Mon) – July 25 (Fri), 2025, 16:00
2. Method:
   Submit the Application for Master's Degree Acquisition to the college administrative office.
3. Eligibility:

• Students who have completed the integrated program and satisfied the Master's degree completion requirements.
• Students who have not exceeded the maximum enrollment/thesis submission period.

4. Degree Acquisition Process:

• Approved applicants will be notified individually.
• Students must satisfy all Master's degree requirements, including language and comprehensive examinations.
• Submission and approval of a thesis are required.
• Students who obtain a Master's degree after completing the integrated program are not eligible to later obtain a doctoral degree through the same integrated program.

VIII. Tuition Payment

※ Refer to KUPID Academic Calendar → Finance Team → Tuition Payment Schedule

1. Regular Registration Period

August 21 (Thu), 09:00 – August 28 (Thu), 2025, 16:00

KUPID → Registration/Scholarships → Tuition Bill → Print Bill → Pay at Designated Bank

2. Final Registration Period

September 9 (Tue) – September 11 (Thu), 2025, 16:00

※ Registration outside the designated periods is not permitted.

3. Students Who Have Completed Coursework

Please refer to the Graduate School website for detailed information regarding Registration for Research Students.

※ Failure to pay the research registration fee will result in restricted access to services such as Blackboard and the library during the applicable semester.

July 2025
Graduate School Administration Team