2021 Spring Semester Special Leave of Absence Notice

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, Special Leave of Absence can be permitted for Spring Semester of 2021. This case is not included into the total period of Leave of Absence also not calculated during your study in KU, which Freshman or Transfer Student can apply for.

□ Temporarily, this Special Leave of Absence is possible to apply in case student can’t start this semester or continue the study due to COVID-19 situation you can have during 2021 Spring Semester.

1. Target : Freshmen/Tranfer/Course Completed Student who can meet one of the below conditions as Graduate School student

    A. COVID-19 infected or confirmed patient who can’t start semester or continue study.

    B. Who can’t come to Korea from Countries where the restriction of arrival to Korea effects at time you apply ‘Special Leave of Absence’ for 2021 Spring Semester

- Only who stay in the Countries as indicated at http://www.0404.go.kr/ from MOFA(Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

   C. Who studying abroad or planning to study abroad (Outbound) -Students must be selected for the school's official international exchange program, such as exchange student system, visiting student program, overseas field training, and global internship.

2. Period of Application and the Withdrawal Policy

A. When : from February 1(Mon.) ~ May 31(Mon) 17:00, 2021

B. Where to register : Each department

C. Tuition Withdrawal

    1) Freshmen or Tranfer Student who apply by March 15(Mon.) 16:00 can be refunded 100% of tuition fee except Entrance Fee. In case of enrolled Student, the 100% of tuition fee can be withdrawn if you apply by that time.

    2) From March 16(Tue.), it’s possible to be withdrawn based on “General Tuition Refund Policy” not following above condition.

3. Documents needed

A. Special Leave of Absence Application

B. Confirmation Letter(Chief Professor or Advisory Professor)

C. Proof to submit 

- COVID-19 infected or confirmed patient(if possibly having symptom) verifying confirmation document

D. Tuition Fee Refund Form

- Bank Account(KUPID-portal uploaded) to be refunded (mandatory)

E. A letter confirming the participation in exchange program (if you are participating in exchange program)