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[휴복학신청] [Undergraduate] Leave of Absence, Return Application(2026 Fall Semester)
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｜2026.08.03
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[Undergraduate] Leave of Absence, Return Application(2026 Fall Semester)
1. Application Period
: August 3, 2026 (Mon), 10:00 AM – August 25, 2026 (Tue), 5:00 PM
※ Portal → Academic → Academic Records → [Undergraduate] Leave of Absence / Return Application
※ Before the changes are reflected in your academic record, you may submit or cancel your application.
The approved changes will be reflected in your academic record after the end of August.
※ If you are unable to submit your application during the above period, the online Leave of Absence / Return Application will reopen from
September 1 (Tue) to September 10 (Thu), 4:00 PM. Please apply during this period.
(If you have already paid your tuition, you must apply for a Leave of Absence by 4:00 PM on September 10 (Thu), the final registration
deadline, to be eligible for a full tuition refund.)
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Category |
Period |
Available Application |
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[1st] Early |
Jun.29 10:00 – Aug.3 09:59 |
∙ International students : Leave / Return ∙ Jun–Jul enlistment students : Military leave |
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[2nd] Regular |
Aug.3 10:00 – Aug.25 17:00 |
Leave / Return |
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※ August 26–31 is the document review and approval period |
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[3rd] Final |
Sept.1 10:00 – Sept.10 16:00 |
Leave / Return ※ until the final registration deadline |
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[4th] Leave During the Semester |
Sept.10 16:00 – Nov.30 |
Leave only |
2. How to Apply for a Leave of Absence
※ When applying for a General Leave of Absence, your leave will be automatically extended until you apply to return to school, provided that
you remain within the maximum allowable leave period. (Students who fail to return after exhausting their allowable leave period will be
dismissed from the University.)
Please note that automatic extension may not apply if you:
- applied for a General Leave of Absence before the implementation of the New Portal System;
- cancelled your General Leave of Absence after submitting the application;
- changed from Military Leave to General Leave of Absence; or
- changed your General Leave of Absence to another type of leave, such as Medical Leave, Training Leave, or Military Leave.
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Leave Type |
Application |
Required Documents |
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General |
Portal |
None |
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Military |
Notice of Enlistment(→ Subject to review and approval by the College Administration Office) ※ A Notice of Expected Enlistment or an admission letter indicating the enlistment date will not be accepted. |
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Direct Application for a General Leave of Absence from Military Leave |
One of the following documents: - Certificate of Discharge - Military Service Record Certificate - Certified copy of the Resident Registration showing military service records. (→ Subject to review and approval by the College Administration Office) |
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Medical |
College Office |
a. Newly Admitted, Transfer, and Readmitted Students (First Semester)
b. Continuing Students
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Entrepreneurship |
- Leave of Absence Application Form - Supporting documents required under Article 7 of the Guidelines for the Operation of Leave of Absence for Entrepreneurship (☎ +82-2-3290-4811) |
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National Exam Training |
- Leave of Absence Application Form - Documentation verifying the training period |
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Pregnancy/Childbirth/Childcare College |
- Leave of Absence Application Form - A medical certificate or a Certificate of Family Relations, as applicable. |
3. How to Apply for Return to School
※ Students who are expected to be discharged from military service must submit the required documents listed below to demonstrate that
they will be able to continue their studies during the semester. Return to school will be approved after review by the College Administration
Office. Students are responsible for any disadvantages, including missed classes, resulting from a late discharge.
※ Your status will not be automatically changed to "Returned" even if your leave of absence expires or you register for courses. If you wish to
return, you must submit a Return to School application by the final registration deadline.
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Return Type |
Application |
Required Documents |
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General |
Portal |
None |
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Return after Military Service |
Students Discharged from Military Service |
One of the following documents: - Certificate of Discharge - Military Service Record Certificate - Certified copy of the Resident Registration showing military service records. |
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Expected Military Discharge |
(a) Students Expected to Be Discharged from Military Service by September |
① Certificate of Expected Military Discharge (Active-Duty Personnel) or Confirmation of Service for Social Service Personnel ② Letter of Commitment (see attached form below) |
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(b) Students Expected to Be Discharged from Military Service between October and the First Day of the Midterm Examination Period (October 20) |
① Certificate of Expected Military Discharge (Active-Duty Personnel) or Confirmation of Service for Social Service Personnel ② Letter of Commitment (see attached form below) ③ Certificate of Approval for School Attendance(see attached form below) or a copy of the Leave Permit ※ Only a Leave Permit that has already been approved at the time of submission will be accepted. Planned or pending leave approvals will not be accepted. |
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(c) Students Expected to Be Discharged from Military Service on or after the First Day of the Midterm Examination Period (October 20) |
① Certificate of Expected Military Discharge (Active-Duty Personnel) or Confirmation of Service for Social Service Personnel ※ For Social Service Personnel, the Confirmation of Service must indicate that the use of only annual leave, on a continuous basis, from any date prior to the first day of the midterm examination period until the date of discharge from service has been approved. A combination of annual leave with sick leave, compensatory leave, special leave, half-day annual leave, or any other type of leave will not be accepted. ② Letter of Commitment(see attached form below) ③ Certificate of Approval for School Attendance(see attached form below) ④ (Active-Duty Personnel only) A copy of the Leave Permit demonstrating that continuous annual leave may be taken from any date prior to the first day of the midterm examination period through the day before the date of military discharge. (Active-duty personnel may combine different types of leave.) ※ (Applicable to both Active-Duty Personnel and Social Service Personnel) Only Leave Permits that have already been approved at the time of submission will be accepted. Planned or pending leave approvals will not be accepted. Weekends and public holidays are excluded from the leave period. |
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4. Period During Which Military Leave Status May Be Retained After Military Discharge
Students may retain their Military Leave status for up to two semesters, including the semester in which the date of military discharge falls
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Date of Military Discharge |
Eligible Period for Military Leave Status |
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[Spring Semester] March–August |
- Military Leave status may be retained through the Fall Semester of the year of discharge. (Students who wish to do so may instead apply to return to school for the Fall Semester. - For the following Spring Semester, students must either apply to return to school or apply for a General Leave of Absence. |
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[Fall Semester] September–February (of the following year) |
- Military Leave status may be retained through the Spring Semester of the following year (the year in which the January or February discharge date falls). - For the Fall Semester of the same year (the year in which the January or February discharge date falls), students must apply either to return to school or for a General Leave of Absence. |
5. Important Notes
a. How to Check Your Remaining General Leave of Absence Eligibility
Portal → Academic → Academic Records → [Undergraduate] Leave of Absence / Return Application
b. Maximum Leave Period by Leave Type
- - Medical Leave: Up to 2 semesters
- - National Examination Training Leave: Until completion of the training program
- - Pregnancy · Childbirth · Childcare Leave: Up to 4 semesters
- - Entrepreneurship Leave: Up to 3 years initially, with possible extension upon review and approval
c. Even if you fulfill all graduation requirements while on a Leave of Absence, you are not eligible for completion, graduation, or deferral.
Completion, graduation, or deferral is only possible after returning to school and while enrolled.
d. If your enlistment date changes due to a return-home order or postponement of military enlistment after your Military Leave has been
approved, you must cancel your Military Leave within seven (7) days by submitting supporting documents (e.g., a Certificate of
Return-Home Order) to the College Administration Office.
e. Students on a leave of absence may register for courses. However, if they do not return from their leave of absence within the designated
period, all course registrations will be canceled at the end of September. (This does not apply to students on military leave who are taking
Military e-Learning courses.)
July 2026
Academic Affairs Team
