2024 Spring Semester Graduate School Notices on Examination of Degree Dissertations
1. Important Dates and Related Notices
Apply for the examination of degree dissertations online and submit the required documents to the administration office of the corresponding department within the document submission period.
Check: KUPID → Registration/Graduation → Academic Records & Graduation → Evaluation for Thesis → Dissertation Submission Requirements
1) Eligibility Requirements to Submit Dissertation for Examination
| Classification | Master’s | Doctoral | Integrated Master’s-Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for Completion (Students admitted before 2020 Fall) | Major Courses: 24 credits, Research Courses: 8 credits, Advisor Designated Courses | Major Courses: 36 credits, Research Courses: 8 credits, Advisor Designated Courses | Major Courses: 54 credits, Research Courses: 16(12) credits, Advisor Designated Courses |
| Requirement for Completion (Students admitted after 2021 Spring) | Major Courses: 30 credits, Research Courses: 8 credits, Advisor Designated Courses | Major Courses: 48 credits, Research Courses: 16(12) credits, Advisor Designated Courses | |
| Common Requirements | Total GPA 3.0 or higher | Total GPA 3.0 or higher | Total GPA 3.0 or higher |
| Requirement for Dissertation Submission | Fulfillment of the requirements for and passing of the Foreign Language and Comprehensive Examinations, Completion of the Human Rights & Gender Equality course, Completion of the Research Ethics course | One copy of Certificate of Publication from SCIE or KCI |
2) Registration for the Human Rights & Gender Equality Course
Sign in to Blackboard with your KU Portal ID/PW → Click 'Institution Page' → Click '2022 법정의무 및 교내 권장교육' → Human Rights and Gender Equality Education
If you don't complete it till [Step3], you will not be shown as completing this course on the university system.
Contact:
- Inquiries regarding content and certificates: humanrights@korea.ac.kr
- System-related inquiries: elearning@korea.ac.kr
3) Registration for Research Ethics Course
Contact: carolrla@korea.ac.kr
2. Online Application Period for Examination of Degree Dissertations
Apr. 22(Mon) ~ Apr. 26(Fri) 4:00 PM
- Apply online during the application period (applications cannot be made after the period).
- Application Method: Portal Login → Registration and Graduation → Evaluation for Thesis → Evaluation of Thesis (Masters and Doctoral)
3. Submission Documents Period
Apr. 22(Mon) ~ Apr. 26(Fri) 5:00 PM
Submit the dissertation and the following documents to the administration office of the corresponding department:
- Recommendation from an examination committee member and the list of examination committee members must be written by the academic advisor.
- Confirmation from the person in charge of the dissertation examination request form must be verified at the administration office of the corresponding department.
- One copy of the dissertation for examination needs to be delivered directly to the academic advisor. The remaining copies will be delivered to the committee members by the administration office of the corresponding department.
- The request form for dissertation examination printed from the portal and all the attached documents must be submitted to the administration office of the corresponding department.
4. Degree Dissertation Tuition Payment Period (Course Completed Student)
May. 2(Thur.) – May. 3(Fri.) 4:00 PM
- Target: Course Completed Students who have completed the Online Application for Examination of Degree Dissertations.
- Additional registration is required for those who have completed the program.
- Additional registration is NOT necessary for those enrolled in the regular semester.
5. Entering Dissertation Examination Results & Evaluation Summary
By Jun. 10(Mon.)
6. KU Library Uploading of Dissertation
Jul. 8(Mon.), 2024 ~ Jul. 17(Wed.), 2024 4:00 PM
- Upload scanned signature page.
- If the student wishes to suspend disclosure of the thesis, submit the [Conditional consent forms (non-disclosure requests)] to the library in person.
- Submit the copyright agreement online.
7. Department Offices: Required Documents
- Confirmation of thesis paper (dissertation examination confirmation).
- Confirmation of Thesis Plagiarism Check.
- Title page.
- Copy of signature page.
8. Important Notices
- Writing guide for the complete bound version of the dissertation (Bound dissertations should be 4 x 6).
- Dissertation title changes are not allowed after final screening.
For detailed inquiries, please contact your department's administration office.
