1. Application Period

• February 2, 2026 – February 25, 2026

• The application period is the same as the semester academic status change period (leave of absence and reinstatement applications).

2. Duration of Startup Leave of Absence

• The standard allowable period for a startup leave of absence is up to three years (six semesters).

• After the standard period, extensions may be granted in one-year increments.

However, students applying for an extension beyond the standard allowable period must satisfy all of the following requirements:

1. Have exhausted the allowable period of general leave of absence.

2. Have exhausted the standard allowable period of startup leave of absence.

3. Obtain a recommendation from the department chair.

3. Eligibility Requirements

To apply for a startup leave of absence, students must satisfy all of the following conditions:

1. Have completed at least two semesters of study.

2. Be the representative (including co-representative) of a startup company.

3. Have completed at least one entrepreneurship-related course (as defined under the Higher Education Information Disclosure System's entrepreneurship course standards), or have completed at least two entrepreneurship seminars recognized by a government ministry, affiliated agency, or Korea University’s entrepreneurship-related departments.

4. Have established the business at least one month prior to the date of application.

   • For sole proprietorships, the business start date is based on the opening date listed on the Business Registration Certificate.

   • For corporations, the business start date is based on the date of incorporation stated in the Corporate Registration Certificate.

4. Required Documents

• Please refer to the attached document for the list of required application materials.

Inquiries

Startup Education Team, Crimson Startup Support Foundation
Tel: 02-3290-4811