Graduate Thesis Final Submission Documents and Embargo Request Notice (2025 Fall Semester)

1. Thesis full-text submission (Library)

• Submission period: January 5 (Mon) – January 14 (Wed), 2026, 16:30

• Submission method: Upload electronic file only via the university library system (dCollection)

• Printed hard copies are not submitted to the library

• After the deadline, no modifications to the thesis file are allowed

Submission instructions:

• Upload via Korea University Library website → Research Support → Thesis Writing Guide → Thesis Submission (dCollection)

• Include a certificate page without signatures/seals from reviewers in the main file

• The signed approval page must be scanned and uploaded as a separate file

• Copyright agreement is completed online during upload (no paper submission required)

• Embargo (confidentiality) request:

  • Available for cases such as patent applications, military confidentiality, or other justified reasons

  • Submit “Thesis Embargo Request Form” to the department office

  • Maximum embargo period: 3 years, renewable for 2 additional years

  • For Health Science College students, embargo requests must be submitted by January 9, 2026 (strict deadline)

2. Department office submission

• Submission period: January 5 (Mon) – January 16 (Fri), 2026, 17:00

Required documents:

• Thesis submission confirmation form (downloaded after library approval)

• Plagiarism check report (from approved program)

• Thesis cover page

• Final approval certificate (approval page copy)

Notes:

• Original approval document must be verified by administrative office before submitting copies

• Original document is returned to student; copy is submitted to office

3. Additional notes

• Thesis title must match the official submission form

• Title changes must be updated in KUPID before final approval

• Path: KUPID → Academic Affairs/Graduation → Thesis → Thesis Submission → Edit Title

• Title changes are only allowed before final review is completed