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Academic Leave of Absence/ Academic Return | UNIST
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Academic Leave of Absence/ Academic Return
Voluntary Withdrawal/ Expulsion
Change of Major
Change of Degree Program/ Dropping of Degree Program
Class Period/ Attendance Period/ Academic Year・Semester
Course Registration
Course Drop
Attendance/ Grade/ Exam
Credit Transfer/ Credit Carryover
Academic Leave of Absence/ Academic Return
Academic Leave of Absence
Types of Academic Leave of Absence
A table showing types of Academic Leave of Absence of absence Category by Category and
Academic Leave of Absence
Category
Content
Available period
General Academic Leave of Absence
Academic Leave of Absence due to academics, language training, awaiting military enlistment, personal reasons, illness, internship, starting a business, etc.
You can apply for up to one year on a Academic Year・Semester basis (1 Academic Year・Semester or 2 Academic Year・Semester)
A Academic Leave of Absence of absence is not permitted for a cumulative period exceeding two years during the Attendance Period.
However, additional Academic Leave of Absence may be permitted in cases of military enlistment, pregnancy, childbirth, or childcare (within 2 years), starting a business (4 years plus Academic Year・Semester approved by the President ), or illness.
military Academic Leave of Absence
Students enlisting in the military must apply for a military Academic Leave of Absence (applications can be made after the enlistment notice is issued).
Expulsion if enlisting without submitting a military leave of absence application or enlistment notice.
If a Students on military Academic Leave of Absence is sent home, they must immediately Academic Return(attach a certificate of return) or change their status to a general Academic Leave of Absence .
Those ineligible to apply for a Academic Leave of Absence
New students, transfer students, re-admitted students, etc. are not permitted to Academic Leave of Absence during the first Academic Year・Semester of Admissions.
(Excluding reasons such as illness, military enlistment, pregnancy, and childbirth)
-
Application period
Jan., Jul. (
Refer to Academic Calendar
)
Students who wish to take a general Academic Leave of Absence during the Academic Year・Semester due to unavoidable circumstances must apply for the Academic Leave of Absence at least halfway through the semester.
You can apply for a military Academic Leave of Absence even after the halfway point.
Application Procedure
Online application
General Academic Leave of Absence, military Academic Leave of Absence
Step 01
Students Application
Portal
→ Login → Academic Records →
Changes in Academic Status → Academic Leave of Absence Application Menu →
Online application
Step 02
Advisor approval
Step 03
Approval by the Head of Department
Step 04
Approval by the academic administrator
Written application
Academic Leave of Absence due to illness, Academic Leave of Absence for starting a business, Academic Leave of Absence for pregnancy, childbirth, or childcare, etc.
Step 01
Writing a leave of absence application
Website → Academics → Academic Affairs →
Academic Forms: Leave of Absence Application → Written Application
Step 02
Advisor approval
Attach the leave of absence application signed by the student and guardian.
Step 03
Submit to the Department(Division) Administration Office
Step 04
Approval after document review
Submission documents
A table showing submitted Category Category by
Document
Type and Content
Category
Content
military Academic Leave of Absence
Leave of absence application, conscription notice
Academic Leave of Absence due to illness
Application for leave of absence, medical certificate from a national or public general hospital or specialist (diagnosis of 4 weeks or more, must be issued within 7 days of the Academic Leave of Absence date),
The university may request additional documents, such as a confirmation of hospitalization (if applicable) and treatment records.
Academic Leave of Absence for pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare
Supporting documents such as leave of absence application, pregnancy confirmation, birth confirmation, study plan, etc.
Academic Leave of Absence for starting a business
Application for leave of absence, business plan and medical opinion, business registration certificate, copy of occupancy application and contract, etc.
(Contact the Startup Support Team for Content and submit a leave of absence application)
Important Notes
A table showing Category Category by
Precautions
Category and Content
Category
Content
Return borrowed books
Students planning to take a Academic Leave of Absence must return all borrowed books before applying for the Academic Leave of Absence .
scholarship
Scholarship recipients must confirm the refund amount with the Student Affairs Team scholarship manager (
052-217-1135
) and return it before applying for a Academic Leave of Absence .
Tuition
Tuition fees must be paid during the designated period (
refer to the Academic Calendar
).
Resolution of grounds for deferment of reserve force mobilization or Academics
Must report to the Affiliation reserve battalion commander within 14 days from the date of resolution.
(Failure to report within 14 days is subject to punishment of a fine, detention, or penalty pursuant to Article 15, Paragraph 12 of the Local Reserve Forces Establishment Act.)
Academic Return
Application period
Jan., Jul. (Refer to the Academic Calendar
)
Only for students returning to school after military Academic Return, an application for Academic Return may be permitted if the date of discharge is within one-quarter of the total class days.
However, regarding class attendance, the individual must confirm
Application Procedure and Method
Step 01
Students Application
Portal
→ Login → Student Records → Changes to Student Records → Academic Return Application Menu →
Online application
Step 02
Advisor approval
Step 03
Approval by the Head of Department
Step 04
Approval by the academic administrator
Submission documents
Table guiding the Category and Content
of submitted documents
Category
Content
Academic Return military service
Copy of discharge certificate or resident registration abstract (with military service details)
Content Department :
Educational Affairs Team
Last modified:
2026.03.25
academics
As the first university in Korea to conduct the entire curriculum in English, we provide
a global learning environment
.
Academics
Colleges and Schools
Academic Affairs
Academic Calendar
Academic Curriculum
Requirements for Graduation
Browse Open Courses
Undergraduate Administration
Graduate Academic Affairs
Academic Forms
Education Support
Pioneer Education Program
New Unistars Program
Global Program
Academics
Admissions
Academics
Research/Industry
Campus Life
News Center
About UNIST
etc
Academic Affairs
Colleges and Schools
Academic Affairs
Education Support
Graduate Academic Affairs
Academic Calendar
Academic Curriculum
Requirements for Graduation
Browse Open Courses
Undergraduate Administration
Graduate Academic Affairs
Academic Forms
Graduate Academic Affairs
Tuition Fee Payment
Academic Leave of Absence/ Academic Return
Voluntary Withdrawal/ Expulsion
Change of Major
Change of Degree Program/ Dropping of Degree Program
Class Period/ Attendance Period/ Academic Year・Semester
Course Registration
Course Drop
Attendance/ Grade/ Exam
Credit Transfer/ Credit Carryover
Academic Leave of Absence/ Academic Return
Academic Leave of Absence
Types of Academic Leave of Absence
A table showing types of Academic Leave of Absence of absence Category by Category and
Academic Leave of Absence
Category
Content
Available period
General Academic Leave of Absence
Academic Leave of Absence due to academics, language training, awaiting military enlistment, personal reasons, illness, internship, starting a business, etc.
You can apply for up to one year on a Academic Year・Semester basis (1 Academic Year・Semester or 2 Academic Year・Semester)
A Academic Leave of Absence of absence is not permitted for a cumulative period exceeding two years during the Attendance Period.
However, additional Academic Leave of Absence may be permitted in cases of military enlistment, pregnancy, childbirth, or childcare (within 2 years), starting a business (4 years plus Academic Year・Semester approved by the President ), or illness.
military Academic Leave of Absence
Students enlisting in the military must apply for a military Academic Leave of Absence (applications can be made after the enlistment notice is issued).
Expulsion if enlisting without submitting a military leave of absence application or enlistment notice.
If a Students on military Academic Leave of Absence is sent home, they must immediately Academic Return(attach a certificate of return) or change their status to a general Academic Leave of Absence .
Those ineligible to apply for a Academic Leave of Absence
New students, transfer students, re-admitted students, etc. are not permitted to Academic Leave of Absence during the first Academic Year・Semester of Admissions.
(Excluding reasons such as illness, military enlistment, pregnancy, and childbirth)
-
Application period
Jan., Jul. (
Refer to Academic Calendar
)
Students who wish to take a general Academic Leave of Absence during the Academic Year・Semester due to unavoidable circumstances must apply for the Academic Leave of Absence at least halfway through the semester.
You can apply for a military Academic Leave of Absence even after the halfway point.
Application Procedure
Online application
General Academic Leave of Absence, military Academic Leave of Absence
Step 01
Students Application
Portal
→ Login → Academic Records →
Changes in Academic Status → Academic Leave of Absence Application Menu →
Online application
Step 02
Advisor approval
Step 03
Approval by the Head of Department
Step 04
Approval by the academic administrator
Written application
Academic Leave of Absence due to illness, Academic Leave of Absence for starting a business, Academic Leave of Absence for pregnancy, childbirth, or childcare, etc.
Step 01
Writing a leave of absence application
Website → Academics → Academic Affairs →
Academic Forms: Leave of Absence Application → Written Application
Step 02
Advisor approval
Attach the leave of absence application signed by the student and guardian.
Step 03
Submit to the Department(Division) Administration Office
Step 04
Approval after document review
Submission documents
A table showing submitted Category Category by
Document
Type and Content
Category
Content
military Academic Leave of Absence
Leave of absence application, conscription notice
Academic Leave of Absence due to illness
Application for leave of absence, medical certificate from a national or public general hospital or specialist (diagnosis of 4 weeks or more, must be issued within 7 days of the Academic Leave of Absence date),
The university may request additional documents, such as a confirmation of hospitalization (if applicable) and treatment records.
Academic Leave of Absence for pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare
Supporting documents such as leave of absence application, pregnancy confirmation, birth confirmation, study plan, etc.
Academic Leave of Absence for starting a business
Application for leave of absence, business plan and medical opinion, business registration certificate, copy of occupancy application and contract, etc.
(Contact the Startup Support Team for Content and submit a leave of absence application)
Important Notes
A table showing Category Category by
Precautions
Category and Content
Category
Content
Return borrowed books
Students planning to take a Academic Leave of Absence must return all borrowed books before applying for the Academic Leave of Absence .
scholarship
Scholarship recipients must confirm the refund amount with the Student Affairs Team scholarship manager (
052-217-1135
) and return it before applying for a Academic Leave of Absence .
Tuition
Tuition fees must be paid during the designated period (
refer to the Academic Calendar
).
Resolution of grounds for deferment of reserve force mobilization or Academics
Must report to the Affiliation reserve battalion commander within 14 days from the date of resolution.
(Failure to report within 14 days is subject to punishment of a fine, detention, or penalty pursuant to Article 15, Paragraph 12 of the Local Reserve Forces Establishment Act.)
Academic Return
Application period
Jan., Jul. (Refer to the Academic Calendar
)
Only for students returning to school after military Academic Return, an application for Academic Return may be permitted if the date of discharge is within one-quarter of the total class days.
However, regarding class attendance, the individual must confirm
Application Procedure and Method
Step 01
Students Application
Portal
→ Login → Student Records → Changes to Student Records → Academic Return Application Menu →
Online application
Step 02
Advisor approval
Step 03
Approval by the Head of Department
Step 04
Approval by the academic administrator
Submission documents
Table guiding the Category and Content
of submitted documents
Category
Content
Academic Return military service
Copy of discharge certificate or resident registration abstract (with military service details)
Content Department :
Educational Affairs Team
Last modified:
2026.03.25