Leave of absence refers to the cessation of study due to illness or other unavoidable reasons while attending school.

Leave of absence

1.General leave of absence
- Unenrolled students: Shall apply for a leave of absence before starting the semester (before the start date) without paying tuition.
- Enrolled writer: As an enrolled student, apply for a leave of absence before the midterm exam
  (However, freshmen and transfer students are not allowed to take a leave of absence in the first semester after admission, except in cases of illness, military service, pregnancy, childbirth, or child-rearing. Students entering the Department of Early Employment Contracts cannot take general leave of absence)
2.Leave of absence for illness
- In the event of an illness, apply for a leave of absence by attaching a medical certificate from a general hospital stating that long-term treatment for more than 3 weeks (22 days or more) is required within 10 days of the occurrence of the cause.
3.Leave of absence from military service
- Those who enlist in the military (military service members) while on leave of absence or attending school apply for a leave of absence from 30 days before the enlistment (call) date after receiving the enlistment (service) notice.
4.Leave of absence for pregnancy, childbirth and parental leave
- Apply for leave of absence by attaching a medical certificate or family relationship certificate
5.Leave of absence for startup
- Apply for a leave of absence by attaching a corporate registration certificate or a certified copy of corporate registration (However, except for the type of business under Article 49 ②-5 of the School Regulations Enforcement Regulations)

Leave of absence period

1. The period of general leave of absence cannot exceed 2 semesters at a time and cannot exceed 3 years (6 semesters) in total. However, students enrolled in the Department of Early Employment Contract cannot take a general leave of absence.
2. Leave of absence due to pregnancy, childbirth, child-rearing, business start-up, or illness cannot exceed two semesters, and cannot exceed two years in total (four semesters).
3. Leave of absence due to military service, pregnancy, childbirth, child rearing, starting a business, or illness is not counted as a general leave of absence.
4. If a student whose regular leave of absence is unable to continue his studies due to general circumstances, an additional leave of absence may be granted for up to 4 semesters at the request of the head of the department.

Postponement of leave of absence

If a student on leave of absence wants to continue taking a leave of absence without returning to school, they can apply for a leave of absence within the period set by the school.

Military enlister’s grade

Only students who have taken the midterm exam, have an attendance rate of 3/4 or more, and are enlisting in the military during the period up to the last day of the final exam can submit their grades for evaluation.

Procedure to apply and postpone Leave of Absence

General leave of absence

Students must apply for a leave of absence within the period set by the school before the start of the semester. However, those who have completed enrollment and want to take a leave of absence are, in principle, permitted to take a leave of absence from the start date of the semester till the midterm exam.

STEP 01

School website

STEP 02

Academic Administration

STEP 03

Application for leave of absence

STEP 04

Print and store

Sick leave

In the case of a leave of absence due to an illness requiring long-term treatment during the semester, apply for a leave of absence by attaching an original medical certificate from a general hospital stating that long-term treatment exceeding 3 weeks (22 days or more) is required within 10 days of the occurrence of the cause.

Application by visit (Global Academic Support Team Vision Tower Area B 101, Medical Academic Affairs Team, College of Health Sciences 1st floor)

Military leave

If you are on a leave of absence or enlisting in the military (military service) while attending school, apply for a leave of absence by attaching a copy of the notice of enlistment (service call)
Required documents for students working as professional research and industrial technical personnel: Certificate of Professional Research/Industrial Technical Personnel Service

STEP 01

School website

STEP 02

Academic Administration

STEP 03

Application for leave of absence

STEP 04

Submission of enlistment notice
(FAX possible)
031-750-5131

STEP 05

Process result certificate
Print and store

Leave of absence for pregnancy, childbirth, and parental leave (parenting of children under the age of 8)

Apply for leave of absence by attaching a medical certificate (pregnancy or childbirth) or family relationship certificate (childcare) within one month of the occurrence of the cause

Application by visit (Global Academic Support Team Vision Tower Area B 101, Medical Academic Affairs Team, College of Health Sciences 1st floor)

In case of business leave

In the case of a leave of absence due to an illness requiring long-term treatment during the semester, apply for a leave of absence by attaching an original medical certificate from a general hospital stating that long-term treatment exceeding 3 weeks (22 days or more) is required within 10 days of the occurrence of the cause.

Application by visit (Global Academic Support Team Vision Tower Area B 101, Medical Academic Affairs Team, College of Health Sciences 1st floor)

leave of absence postponed

If a student on leave of absence wants to continue taking a leave of absence without returning to school, they can apply for a leave of absence within the period set by the school.

STEP 01

School website

STEP 02

Academic Administration

STEP 03

Application for leave of absence

STEP 04

Process result certificate
Print and store

Other notes

For the military leave, it must be approved by submitting a notice of enlistment within 2 to 3 days after applying online (fax possible - global (031-750-5131) or medical (032-820-4059). Otherwise, leave of absence is not recognized.
If the address and contact information has been changed, please edit it on the school website → Academic Administration → school register Management → Edit on the Student Information screen.
(Approval of leave of absence is sent via text message to mobile phone.)

Questions

course registration/grade: 031-750-5049
Minor/Double Major, Major Decision: 031-750-5581
Graduation, early graduation/connected major/bachelor’s and master’s linked courses: 031-750-5048
Change of school register (transfer, readmission, transfer, expulsion): 031-750-5046
Change of school register (return of school, dropout), professional bachelor, education inquiry: 031-750-5726
Issue certificate /seasonal semesters and credit exchange (domestic/overseas): 031-750-5727
Exchange students (overseas), Overseas Class Administration Office International Exchange Office: 031-750-5822~3
Gachon University (M) Bachelor Inquiries: 032-820-4051~4055

Change of School Register

Leave of absence

Leave of absence period

Postponement of leave of absence

Military enlister’s grade

Procedure to apply and postpone Leave of Absence

General leave of absence

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Sick leave

Military leave

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Leave of absence for pregnancy, childbirth, and parental leave (parenting of children under the age of 8)

In case of business leave

leave of absence postponed

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Other notes

Questions