※ We will keep you updated on this homepage if there is any changes due to COVID-19.

1-1. Application Period: Monday, April 13 – Friday, May 8
* In case of delayed submission, you must announce it to the GSIS Administration Office by May 8.

1-2. Regarding thesis submission, please check carefully the attached files.
* All forms and documents for MA and PhD students are included in the zip file below, including thesis format guidelines.

Thesis-Submission_Korean_SPRING 2020 (Revised)
Thesis-Submission_International_SPRING 2020 (Revised)

1-3. MA (Internationals Only) & PhD (Both Koreans & Internationals) Candidates of “Completed (Research) Students”
MUST PAY the Thesis Completion Fee: 09:00 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 – 16:00 Thursday, May 21, 2020.
* No excuse is accepted.
* The link for the tuition bill printing will be sent out only to students who completed the application.

2-1. Venue & Schedule of MA Thesis Defense: TBA (It will be announced on the KU GSIS Homepage on May 26)
* Please consult with the thesis advisor regarding the Schedule & Online/Offline Thesis Defense.

2-2. MA Thesis Defense: Friday, May 29, 2020

3. MA/PhD Completed Thesis/Dissertation Upload Period on the KU Library Website:
09:00 Monday, June 29, 2020 – 16:30 Friday, July 10, 2020
* No excuse is accepted.

4. MA/PhD Completed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Period to the KU Library:
09:00 Wednesday, July 8, 2020 – 16:30 Friday, July 10, 2020
* No excuse is accepted.

5. KU DIS·GSIS COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
– We will let you know when we get information regarding it from the KU Headquarter.