【Annex 1】

Notice on the Registration of Research Student Exceeding Thesis Submission Period

1. Students Subject to Application (Approval) for Research Students

Those who have justifiable reason (Degree Conferment Regulation Article 11 Paragraph 5) among those exceeded the thesis submission period based on Article 11 Paragraph 2 and the extended period based on Article 11 Paragraph 3 of 「Degree Conferment Regulation」.

2. Process

①Submission of application

②Evaluation of academic committee from each College/Graduate school       (Confirmation of approval)

③Submission of the list of approved students (Office of Academic Affairs)

3. Document Submission and Storage

A. Documents for submission

○List of approved (recommended) research students exceeding thesis submission period (form 1)

○A copy of College/Graduate school academic committee meeting minute

B. Documents storage in College/Graduate school

○Application for research students exceeding thesis submission period (form 2)

○Letter of confirmation (form 3)

○Letter of explanation (form 4)

4. Course Completion Method

A. Number of registration: more than 1 semester for master’s program, and more than 2 semesters for doctoral program <Degree Conferment Regulation Article 11 Paragraph 6>

※Tuition amount should be that of those exceeded the required years for graduation

B. Course credit completion: more than 6 credits for master’s students, and more than 9 credits for doctoral students <Degree Conferment Regulation Article 11 Paragraph 6>

※ Courses are based on the course guidance of the major or thesis advisor.

※ It is not possible for doctoral students to complete all 9 credits in one semester. However, it is possible to take 9 credits in one semester and take an additional credit in the next semester.

C. Qualification exam for Thesis subsmission: passing of the exam is admitted, must retake the exam in case of failing

D. Course application and registration period: As notified by the corresponding organization (Division of Eductional Affairs, Office of  Finance).

E. Process and location of registration: As notified by Office of Finance.