Notice of Revision to the Academic Operations Regulations (Effective January 1, 2026)

Please be informed that the Academic Operations Regulations have been revised as follows.

• Details -

1. Regulation
   Academic Operations Regulations

2. Effective Date
   January 1, 2026

3. Reasons for Revision

   a. To establish a more flexible and sustainable academic system centered on students, including extending leave of absence periods and easing reinstatement requirements.

   b. To reflect revisions to higher-level regulations, including the Higher Education Act and the Korea University Academic Regulations.

   c. To improve regulatory clarity through codification of existing academic policies, updates to referenced regulations, and delegation of certain provisions to subordinate regulations.

4. Major Revisions

   a. (Article 17 Revised)
   The quota standard for reinstatement admissions has been adjusted in accordance with higher-level regulations.

   b. (Article 18 Revised)
   The limit on the number of reinstatement approvals has been abolished.

   c. (Article 21 Revised)
   References to regulations have been updated due to the abolition of related regulations.

   d. (Article 23 Revised)
   The maximum general leave of absence period has been extended from 3 years (6 semesters) to 4 years (8 semesters), and the College of Medicine may establish separate standards.

   e. (Article 24 Revised)
   Requirements for pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare leave have been revised in accordance with Article 23-4 of the Higher Education Act.

   f. (Article 25 Revised)
   The requirement to submit an advisor confirmation letter when applying for medical leave has been removed.

   g. (Articles 26 and 27 Revised)
   The duration of startup leave and the required supporting documents for application have been delegated to subordinate regulations (guidelines).

   h. (Article 37 Revised)
   The period of study for students entering a double major program has been specified.

   i. (Article 37-2 Newly Added)
   Requirements for enrollment beyond the standard period of study have been specified.

   j. (Article 121 Revised)
   Procedures for applying to a Student-Designed Major have been delegated to subordinate regulations (guidelines).

   k. (Appendices 2 and 3 Revised)
   Additional departments eligible for inter-campus double major applications have been included, and the abolition of Sejong Campus convergence majors has been reflected.

※ Please note that the previously announced abolition of the undergraduate enrollment period limit and the reinstatement eligibility of students dismissed due to exceeding the enrollment period have been deferred from the January 1, 2026 revision, as amendments to the higher-level Korea University Academic Regulations must be completed first.

Academic Affairs Team