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Spring 2026 Graduate Thesis (Creative Project Report) Submission Schedule

Procedure Required Documents (Details) Date Remarks
Thesis / Creative Project Proposal Submission
  1. 1Recommendation Form for Academic Advisor (Form No. 1)
    • If changing the academic advisor, submit the Application for Change of Academic Advisor (Form No. 15).
  2. 2Master’s/Doctoral Thesis (Creative Project Report) Proposal (Form No. 2)
  3. 3Approval Form for Submission of Degree Thesis (Creative Project Report) (Form No. 18)
  4. 4Research Ethics Compliance Pledge (Form No. 19)
  5. 5Certificate of Completion for the Online Research Ethics Training Program
  6. 6Research Registration Application Form (if applicable)
  • Submission Period:
    November 4 (Tue) –
    November 14 (Fri), 2025
  • Related forms and templates are available in the Graduate School website → Thesis Resources section. Students who fail to submit the required documents within the designated period will not be eligible to apply for thesis examination.
  • Research Ethics Training (Online):
    1. Sign up for and log in to the Alpha Campus platform operated by the National Human Resources Development Institute of Science and Technology.
    2. Navigate to Search and enter "Research Ethics for Graduate Students."
    3. Enroll in and complete one of the following courses:
    ● Research Ethics for Graduate Students (Humanities & Social Sciences)
    ● Research Ethics for Graduate Students (Science & Engineering).
    4. After completing the course, print the Certificate of Completion.
    5. Submit the certificate to the Graduate School Academic Affairs Office.
    (For optimal access, the use of Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome is recommended.)
Submission of Thesis / Creative Project Report for Examination
  1. 1Thesis (Creative Project Report) for Examination
    • Master’s students: Submit 4 spiral-bound copies
    • Doctoral students: Submit 6 spiral-bound copies
    • Submit to the Graduate School Academic Affairs Office
  2. 2Thesis Plagiarism Check Report
    • To print the report: Click the Download icon in the Results section → View Details → Print
    • Do not select “Download Comprehensive Results.”
    • Please refer to the notice: Using the Thesis Plagiarism Prevention System for Degree Candidates (Printing the Plagiarism Check Report)
  3. 3Recommendation Form for Master’s/Doctoral Thesis Examination Committee Members (Form No. 4)
  4. 4Master’s/Doctoral Degree Examination Application Form (Form No. 8)
  5. 5Master’s/Doctoral Degree Thesis (Creative Project Report) Abstract (Form No. 9)
    • Master’s students: 4 copies
    • Doctoral students: 6 copies

 Payment of Advising and Examination Fees (Non-refundable)
  • Submission Period:
    April 6 (Mon) –
    April 9 (Thu), 2026
  • Students who fail to submit the Thesis (Creative Project Report) for Examination within the designated submission period will not be eligible for thesis examination.
  • The Thesis (Creative Project Report) for Examination must comply with the University's thesis formatting and writing guidelines.
  • When submitting the thesis for examination, the Thesis Plagiarism Check Report must be submitted together with the thesis.
Degree Program Advising and Examination Fees Total
Advising Fee Examination Fee
Master's 100,000 KRW 150,000 KRW 250,000 KRW
Doctoral 300,000 KRW 500,000 KRW 800,000 KRW
  • Payment Period: April 6 (Mon) – April 9 (Thu), 2026
  • Bank Account: 469-01-099560 (NongHyup Bank)
    Account Holder: 남서울대학교
Thesis / Creative Project Examination & Results Reporting
  1. 1[Doctoral Program Only] Preliminary Thesis Examination Report (Form No. 20)
    • One copy per examiner (Total: 5 copies)
  2. 2Master’s/Doctoral Thesis (Creative Project Report) Examination Results Report (Form No. 7)
  3. 3Summary of Thesis (Creative Project Report) Examination (Form No. 11)
    • One copy per examiner, Master’s: 3 copies / Doctoral: 5 copies
  4. 4Research Supervision Evaluation Form (Available in the Thesis Resources section)
  • Examination Period:
    May 1 (Fri) –
    June 5 (Fri), 2026
  • [Doctoral] Preliminary Thesis Examination Report due:
    By May 21 (Thu), 2026
  • Deadline for Submission of Final Thesis Examination Results Documents:
    By June 11 (Thu), 2026
  • [Doctoral Program Only] When submitting the Preliminary Thesis Examination Report, candidates must also submit documentary evidence of their publication record (offprints/reprints) demonstrating compliance with the requirements specified in the Graduate School Degree Conferment Regulations (Article 9, Paragraph 5; Appendix 1) to the Graduate School Academic Affairs Office. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in ineligibility for the final thesis examination.
  • Procedure for Reporting Publication Records:
    1. Access the Graduate School website (gr.nsu.ac.kr).
    2. Go to Graduate School Portal → 로그인 → 졸업 → 논문게재실적.
    3. Click 신규.
    4. Enter 상세정보 입력 and 저장.
    5. Print the record and submit it together with the supporting documents.
Final Thesis / Creative Project Report Submission
  1. 1Final Thesis (Creative Project Report)
  2. 2Consent Form for Thesis Use and Access (1 copy)
  3. 3Consent Form for the Collection, Use, and Provision of Personal Information (1 copy)
  4. 4Thesis Plagiarism Check Report (CopyKiller)
    • Approval and signature from the academic advisor are required.
    • To print the report: Click the 다운로드 icon in the Results section → Select 상세보기 → Print the report.
    • Do not select “종합결과 다운로드.”
  5. 5Application for Change of Thesis (Creative Project Report) Title
    • Required only if the title of the final thesis differs from the title approved in the thesis proposal.

 ※ Files for Items 1–4 must be uploaded online.
  • Deadline for Final Thesis Submission:
    By July 1 (Wed), 2026
  • 1. Access the Graduate School website (gr.nsu.ac.kr) → 대학원 포털 → 로그인 → 졸업 → 논문(작품론)제출 → 파일 업로드.
  • 2. The following forms are available in the Thesis Resources section:
    - Consent Form for Thesis Use and Access
    - Consent Form for the Collection, Use, and Provision of Personal Information
  • 3. The Application for Change of Thesis (Creative Project Report) Title must be submitted to the Graduate School Academic Affairs Office.

The submission documents and formats for the thesis and creative project report are the same (*The creative project report is only for Master’s courses)

All documents must be submitted in person (no email, mail, fax, etc.)

 

  • Submit the thesis file on a CD or USB - hwp, doc, div files (When inserting a picture in hwp, be sure to include it in the document)
    ※ Write the title of the thesis, department, student number, and name on the CD/USB label.
  • No revisions can be made after submitting the final bound copy.

Fall Semester 2026 Graduate Thesis (Creative Project Report) Submission Schedule

Procedure Required Documents (Details) Date Remarks
Thesis / Creative Project Proposal Submission
  1. 1Recommendation Form for Academic Advisor - 지도교수 제청서 (Form No. 1)
    • If changing the academic advisor, submit the Application for Change of Academic Advisor (Form No. 15).
  2. 2Master’s/Doctoral Thesis (Creative Project Report) Proposal - 석·박사학위청구 논문(작품론) 계획서 (Form No. 2)
  3. 3Approval Form for Submission of Degree Thesis (Creative Project Report) - 학위청구논문(작품론) 제출 승인서 (Form No. 18)
  4. 4Research Ethics Compliance Pledge – 연구윤리준수 서약서 (Form No. 19)
  5. 5Certificate of Completion for the Online Research Ethics Training Program - 수료증
  6. 6Research Registration Application Form - 연구등록신청서 (if applicable)
  • Submission Period:
    May 6 (Wed) –
    May 15 (Fri), 2026
  • Required forms and templates are available in the Graduate School website → Thesis Resources section.
  • Research Ethics Training (Online):
    1. Sign up for and log in to the Alpha Campus (https://alpha-campus.kr/) platform operated by the National Human Resources Development Institute of Science and Technology.
    2. Navigate to Search and enter "Research Ethics for Graduate Students." (대학원생을 위한 연구윤리)
    3. Enroll in and complete one of the following courses:
    ● Research Ethics for Graduate Students (Humanities & Social Sciences)
    ● Research Ethics for Graduate Students (Science & Engineering).
    4. After completing the course, print the Certificate of Completion.
    5. Submit the certificate to the Graduate School Academic Affairs Office.
    (Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome is recommended.)
Submission of Thesis / Creative Project Report for Examination
  1. 1Thesis (Creative Project Report) for Examination
    • Master’s students: Submit 4 spiral-bound copies
    • Doctoral students: Submit 6 spiral-bound copies
    • Submit to the Graduate School Academic Affairs Office
  2. 2Thesis Plagiarism Check Report
    • To print the report: Click the 검사결과란의 다운로드 그림 클릭 → Select 상세보기 → Print the report-출력
    • Do not select “종합결과 다운로드.”
    • Please refer to the notice: Using the Thesis Plagiarism Prevention System for Degree Candidates (Printing the Plagiarism Check Report)
  3. 3Recommendation Form for Master’s/Doctoral Thesis Examination Committee Members (Form No. 4)
  4. 4Master’s/Doctoral Degree Examination Application Form (Form No. 8)
  5. 5Master’s/Doctoral Degree Thesis (Creative Project Report) Abstract (Form No. 9)
    • Master’s students: 4 copies
    • Doctoral students: 6 copies

 Payment of Advising and Examination Fees (Non-refundable)
  • Submission Period:
    October 12 (Mon) –
    October 15 (Thu), 2026
  • Students who fail to submit the Thesis (Creative Project Report) for Examination within the designated submission period will not be eligible for thesis examination.
  • The Thesis (Creative Project Report) for Examination must comply with the University's thesis formatting and writing guidelines.
  • When submitting the Thesis (Creative Project Report) for Examination, the Thesis Plagiarism Check Report must be submitted together with the thesis.
Degree Program Thesis (Creative Project Report) Total
Advising Fee Examination Fee
Master's 100,000 KRW 150,000 KRW 250,000 KRW
Doctoral 300,000 KRW 500,000 KRW 800,000 KRW
  • Payment Period: October 12 (Mon) – October 15 (Thu), 2026
  • Bank Account: 469-01-099560 (NongHyup Bank)
    Account Holder: 남서울대학교
Thesis / Creative Project Examination & Results Reporting
  1. 1[Doctoral Program Only] Preliminary Thesis (Creative Project Report) Examination Report (Form No. 20)
    • One copy for each examiner (Total: 5 copies)
  2. 2Master’s/Doctoral Thesis (Creative Project Report) Examination Results Report (Form No. 7)
  3. 3Summary of Master’s/Doctoral Thesis (Creative Project Report) Examination (Form No. 11)
    • One copy for each examiner, Master’s: 3 copies / Doctoral: 5 copies
  4. 4Research Supervision Evaluation Form
  • Examination Period:
    November 2 (Mon) –
    December 7 (Mon), 2026
  • [Doctoral] Preliminary Thesis Examination Report due:
    By November 19 (Thu), 2026
  • Deadline for Submission of Final Thesis Examination Results Documents:
    By December 17 (Thu), 2026
  • [Doctoral Program Only] When submitting the Preliminary Thesis Examination Report, candidates must also submit documentary evidence of their publication record (offprints/reprints) demonstrating compliance with the requirements specified in the Graduate School Degree Conferment Regulations (Article 9, Paragraph 5; Appendix 1) to the Graduate School Academic Affairs Office. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in ineligibility for the final thesis examination.
  • Procedure for Reporting Publication Records:
    1. Access the Graduate School website (gr.nsu.ac.kr).
    2. Go to 대학원 포털 → 로그인 → 졸업 → 논문게재실적.
    3. Click 신규.
    4. Enter the 상세정보 입력 and 저장.
    5. Print the record and submit it together with the supporting documents.
Final Thesis / Creative Project Report Submission
  1. 1Final Thesis (Creative Project Report)
  2. 2Consent Form for Thesis Use and Access (1 copy)
  3. 3Consent Form for the Collection, Use, and Provision of Personal Information (1 copy)
  4. 4Thesis Plagiarism Check Report (CopyKiller)
    • Approval and signature from the academic advisor are required.
    • To print the report: Click the 검사결과란의 다운로드 그림클릭 → Select 상세보기 → Print the report.
    • Do not select “종합결과 다운로드.”
  5. 5Application for Change of Thesis (Creative Project Report) Title
    • Required only if the title of the final thesis differs from the title approved in the thesis proposal.

 ※ Files for Items 1–4 must be uploaded online.
  • Deadline for Final Thesis Submission:
    By December 31 (Thu), 2026
  • 1. Access the Graduate School website (gr.nsu.ac.kr) → 대학원 포털 → 로그인 → 졸업 → 논문(작품론)제출 → 파일 업로드.
  • 2. The following forms are available in the Thesis Resources section:
    - Consent Form for Thesis Use and Access
    - Consent Form for the Collection, Use, and Provision of Personal Information
  • 3. The Application for Change of Thesis (Creative Project Report) Title must be submitted to the Graduate School Academic Affairs Office.

The submission documents and formats for the thesis and creative project report are the same (*The creative project report is only for Master’s courses)

All documents must be submitted in person (no email, mail, fax, etc.)

 

  • Submit the thesis file on a CD or USB - hwp, doc, div files (When inserting a picture in hwp, be sure to include it in the document)
    ※ Write the title of the thesis, department, student number, and name on the CD/USB label.
  • No revisions can be made after submitting the final bound copy.