Academic Life
Course
A. Course Registration
Refer to the course
registration manual.
B. Course Registration Counseling
In order to acquire
credits more efficiently through the reinforcement of academic advising and
guidance
※ For whom: Undergraduate students (including
student on a leave of absence) who are going to register for the coming
semester
※ When: 2 weeks before the course registration period starts.
※ Procedures: Click the course registration
counseling menu at KAU 역량관리시스템.
KAU 역량관리시스템(www.scm.kau.ac.kr) → Apply for counseling → Course registration counseling
C. Course Retake Requirements
※ Previously acquired grades: C+ or lower (Without any acquired grades, students cannot retake the course.)
※ Limitations of retaking courses
- Register-able credits: Students can
register within one’s maximum number of credits per a semester.
- Maximum acquirable grades : A0
※ Retaken course grades processing system
- After newly acquired credits are
processed completely, previously acquired credits will become invalid.
D. A Class/Course fails to properly open
in case that:
The headcount of students who registered the course is less than 10 for major courses and less than 20 for non-major courses (in accordance with Academic Regulations Article 9 Clause 6)
E. Graduation Certification System for
International Students:
International students
should acquire TOPIK level 4 or higher before graduation
Scholarships
Scholarships for International students (Ungrad Students)
A. Grades Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria | Amount | Notice |
---|---|---|
Above 2.5 (GPA) | Tuition Waiver 20% | Students earn 12 credits or more after admissions. |
Above 3.0 (GPA) | Tuition Waiver 30% | |
Above 3.5 (GPA) | Tuition Waiver 50% | |
Above 4.0 (GPA) | Tuition Waiver 60% | |
Above 4.3 (GPA) | Full Scholarship |
B. TOPIK Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria | Amount | Notice |
---|---|---|
Level-4 | 400,000 KRW | Students score TOPIK results in 4 to 6 after admission. |
Level-5 | 500,000 KRW | |
Level-6 | 600,000 KRW |
C. KLEC Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria | Amount | Notice |
---|---|---|
KLEC Alumni | 300,000 KRW | Students have completed 2 or more semesters. |
D. Ilwoo Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria | Amount | Notice |
---|---|---|
Above 2.75 (GPA) | Full scholarship | The scholarship will be lost if a student earns less than 2.75 for three continuous semesters. |
※ Amount of Scholarship is subject to change for every semester.
※ You can apply for a work scholarship.
※ Inquires: Students Support Team ( 02-300-0022 ) / Office of International Affairs ( 02-300-0357 / 0358 )
※ Ilwoo Foundation Scholarship recipients are not eligible for grade scholarships and TOPIK scholarships.
Calendar
'24.1 January |
2024. 1. 1(Mon) | New Year's Day |
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2 February |
2024. 2. 9(Fri) ~ 11(Sun) | Lunar New Year |
2024. 2. 6(Tue) ~ 7(Wed) | Course Registration (Wishlist) | |
2024. 2. 14(Wed) ~ 20(Tue) | Leave of Absence Application Period | |
2024. 2. 15(Thu) ~ 16(Fri) | Course Registration | |
2024. 2. 19(Mon) ~ 23(Fri) | Tuition Payment Period | |
2024. 2. 23(Fri) | Graduation Ceremony (67th) | |
2024. 2. 29(Thu) | Freshman Orientation | |
3 March |
2024. 3. 1(Fri) | Independence Movement Day |
2024. 3. 4(Mon) | Semester Begins | |
2024. 3. 4(Mon) ~ 8(Fri) | Course Add/Drop Period | |
2024. 3. 31(Sun) | 4th Week of Classes | |
4 April |
2024. 4. 10(Wed) | 22nd National Assembly Election |
5 May |
2024. 5. 5(Sun) | Children's Day |
2024. 5. 6(Mon) | Substitute Holiday for Children's Day | |
2024. 5. 12(Sun) | 2/3 of Semester Completed | |
2024. 5. 15(Wed) | Buddha's Birthday | |
6 June |
2024. 6. 6(Tue) | Memorial Day |
2024. 6. 10(Mon) ~ 14(Fri) | Make-up Class Period | |
2024. 6. 16(Sun) | Foundation Anniversary (72nd) | |
2024. 6. 17(Mon) ~ 21(Fri) | Final Exam Period | |
7 July |
2024. 7. 1(Mon) |
Summer Session Begins |
2024. 7. 1(Mon) ~ 5(Fri) | Reinstatement Application Period | |
2024. 7. 19(Fri) | Summer Session Ends |
2nd Semester
8 August |
2024. 8. 1(Thu) ~ 2(Fri) | Course Registration (Wishlist) |
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2024. 8. 8(Thu) ~ 9(Fri) | Course Registration | |
2024. 8. 12(Mon) ~ 16(Fri) | Leave of Absence Application Period | |
2024. 8. 15(Thu) | National Liberation Day | |
2024. 8. 19(Mon) ~ 23(Fri) | Tuition Payment Period | |
2024. 8. 23(Fri) | Graduation Ceremony (67th) | |
2024. 8. 26(Mon) | Semester Begins | |
2024. 8. 26(Mon) ~ 8. 30(Fri) | Course Add/Drop Period | |
9 September |
2024. 9. 15(Sun) ~ 18(Wed) | Chuseok |
2024. 9. 22(Sun) | 4th Week of Classes | |
10 October |
2024. 10. 3(Thu) | National Foundation Day |
2024. 10. 9(Wed) | Hangul Day | |
11 November |
2024. 11. 3(Sun) | 2/3 of Semester Completed |
12 December |
2024. 12. 2(Mon) ~ 6(Fri) | Make-up Class Period |
2024. 12. 9(Mon) ~ 13(Fri) | Final Exam Period | |
2024. 12. 23(Mon) | Winter Session Begins | |
2024. 12. 25(Wed) | Christmas | |
'25.1 January |
2025. 1. 1(Wed) | New Year's Day |
2025. 1. 6(Mon) ~ 10(Fri) | Reinstatement Application Period | |
2025. 1. 14(Tue) | Winter Session Ends | |
2025. 1. 28(Tue) ~ 30(Thu) | Lunar New Year Holidays | |
2 February |
2025. 2. 6(Thu) ~ 7(Fri) | Course Registration (Wishlist) |
2025. 2. 10(Mon) ~ 14(Fri) | Leave of Absence Application Period | |
2025. 2. 13(Thu) ~ 14(Fri) | Course Registration | |
2025. 2. 21(Fri) | Graduation Ceremony (68th) | |
2025. 2. 24(Mon) ~ 28(Fri) | Tuition Payment Period | |
2025. 2. 28(Fri) | Freshman Orientation |
Undergraduate Regulations and Procedures
※All the important
policies and procedures on Class Attendance, Observance of Semester Duration,
Grading System and Retaken Courses are stipulated on Korea Aerospace University
(KAU) Academic Regulation and/or its Detailed Enforcement Regulations.
※ All undergraduate
students are responsible for complying with the rules, regulations, policies
and procedures uploaded in the university’s official website and publications.
A. Class Attendance
Related Rules and Regulations: "Academic Rules on Class Management"
1) Students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled classes at the University for which they are registered. In cases of illness, students shall apply for their absences using the "Electronic Attendance Management System." The grades of students who have met the requirements of the instructor in making up their work shall not be reduced for absence because of illness. Students are not to be penalized for "official" off-campus trips.
2) Electronic Attendance Management System
Student's class attendance is managed and controlled with "Electronic Attendance Management System." Each student can use his/her smartphone for signing in to each class he/she must attend.
(1) Use your mobile KAU ID
(2) How to issue : KAU webiste → [One-Stop Service] → [신청 및 발급] → [학생증 신청]
(3) User Manual : https://kid.kau.ac.kr/
3) In case that a student misses a quarter (1/4) of mandatory class time, he/she will automatically receive "F" grade according to the "Electronic Attendance Management System" and "Grading System.“
B. Grading Policies
Related Rules and Regulations: "Academic Rules on Grading System"
1) Grading Notations
International students are subject to an absolute evaluation.
Score | Grade | Mark | Score | Grade | Mark |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
95 or Above | A+ | 4.5 | 75 or Above | C+ | 2.5 |
90 or Above | A0 | 4.0 | 70 or Above | C0 | 2.0 |
85 or Above | B+ | 3.5 | 65 or Above | D+ | 1.5 |
80 or Above | B0 | 3.0 | 60 or Above | D | 1.0 |
59 or Below | Fail | 0 |
2) The aims of the grading system are to measure as fairly as possible the quality of students' work and to assess their overall performance. The system of letter grading is used to encourage evaluation on the basis of total performance.
3) In case that a student misses a quarter (1/4) of mandatory class time, he/she will automatically receive "F" grade according to the "Electronic Attendance Management System" and "Grading System."
C. Retaken Courses
Related Rules and
Regulations: “Academic Rules on Grading System”
1) A student must undergo
the Registration Consultation with his/her academic advisor/professor prior to
proceeding with retaking any course(s). The Registration Consultation may be
conducted online for the student’s convenience.
2) Retaken course(s) cannot
exceed the grade of Ao, and triple-time retaken course(s) cannot exceed the grade
of B+.
D. Academic Warnings
1) Related Rules and
Regulations: “Academic Rules on Grading System”
2) Academic Warnings will be
issued to a student who received the followings:
- GPA 1.80 or below
- Repeated warnings for
three consecutive times
3) A student who received
the repeated warnings are subject to Psychological Aid/Consultation Program
and/or Academic Performance Enhancement Program.
Immigrations
1) Required documents
※ A copy of family relationship certificate (e.g. birth certificate) is additionally required if the bank account belongs to a family member, not to the applicant
※ Certificate of Enrollment and Registration number of educational institution can be issued after students pay their tuition.(Documents can be sent by post to students)
※ Korea Aerospace University does not have any responsibility for cancelling admission due to visa disapproval by the Korean Embassy in consideration of student’s financial ability, educational background or any other.
B. Alien Registration Card
1) Required documents
Application form, Passport (1 original and 1 copy), Certificate of Enrollment
or Admission, 1 Color Photo (3.5x4.5cm with white background, taken within 6
months), Processing fee 30,000KRW (in Cash), Tuberculosis Screening (See below)
※ Payment method for Issuance of Alien Registration Card (re-issuance) fee has
been changed to cash payment from January 2011 based on Immigration Regulation
Article 73, Clause 1
※ Photo: Taken within the last 6 months, white background, 3.5cm*4.5cm,
colored, full-face view directly facing the camera
2) Tuberculosis Screening for Foreign
Registration
※ According to the Justice Department policy, Tuberculosis
screening is required for all international students who are eligible for
foreigner registration. (Starting from 1st December 2014)
※ Recipient : International students from countries identified as high TB risk
who are required for foreigner registration (D-2 Visa)
※ High Risk Countries: China, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Pakistan,
Bangladesh, Mongolia, Indonesia, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Thailand, Russia,
Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka
※ TB Screening Method
Visit your nearest clinic → Get an exam → Receive a
medical report on the next day
Required documents: Passport, 1 photo(3*4), processing
fee 1,500KRW
C. Visa Extension
1) Undergraduate students with D-2(Overseas Study)
※ Required Documents
Application, passport, Alien Registration Card, Certificate of Enrollment, Transcript, Certificate of tuition fee payment or scholarship, Real estate or contract paper(or certificate of residence), Certificate of applicant’s bank balance with at least 15,000,000KRW, Processing fee 60,000KRW (Government Revenue Stamp)
2) Graduate school students D-2(Overseas Study) (preparing a thesis)
※ Eligibility : Foreigners who have to unavoidably stay in Korea for an extended period after completing a degree course to prepare a thesis or some other academic reasons
※ Extension period : (Undergraduate) Maximum of 2 years,(Master’s) Maximum of 3
years (Ph.D.) Maximum of 5 years
※ Required Documents
Application, Passport, Alien Registration Card,
Certificate of Completion, transcript, Real-estate or contract paper(or
certificate of residence), Processing fee 60,000KRW (Government Revenue
Stamp)-Recommendation letter by a professor (form available)