Amendment to the Academic Affairs Regulations Regarding Reinstatement of Students Scheduled for Military Discharge (Effective February 25, 2026)

• Previous Regulation:
  Students whose military discharge date fell after the start of the midterm examination period were not eligible to return to school during that semester.
• Revised Regulation:
  Students whose discharge date falls after the start of the midterm examination period may return during the semester if they can provide proof that they have been approved to use continuous annual leave from before the start of the midterm examination period until their discharge date.

[Undergraduate] Notice on Relaxation of Reinstatement Requirements for Students Scheduled for Military Discharge

1. Eligibility

Students who will be discharged after the start of the midterm examination period (April 21) but are able to return to school by using continuous annual leave from before April 21 until their discharge date.

2. Application Period

• Applications must be submitted by the final registration deadline for enrolled students.
• Deadline: March 12, 2026 (Thu), 4:00 PM

3. Application Procedure

Submit all required documents listed below to your college administrative office.

Active-Duty Military Personnel

Required Documents:

• Application Form for Reinstatement Following Military Service (see attached form)
• Certificate of Expected Discharge
• Pledge Form (see attached form)
• Academic Attendance Approval Form (see attached form)
• Copy of approved leave documentation proving continuous annual leave from before the start of the midterm examination period until the discharge date
  • Only leave documentation that has already been officially approved at the time of submission will be accepted.

Social Service Personnel

Required Documents:

• Application Form for Reinstatement Following Military Service (see attached form)
• Certificate of Service for Social Service Personnel
  • The certificate must explicitly confirm that continuous annual leave has been approved from before the start of the midterm examination period until the date of discharge from service.
  • The use of sick leave, compensatory leave, special leave, half-day leave, or any combination of these with annual leave is not permitted.
  • Please refer to Attachment 3 for an example.
• Pledge Form (see attached form)
• Academic Attendance Approval Form (see attached form)

February 2026

Academic Affairs Team