2026 Winter Session Notice

1. Eligibility

Students enrolled or on a leave of absence during the Fall 2026 semester are eligible to register. (Students on military leave of absence and those expecting military service credit recognition are not eligible.)

※ Students on a leave of absence who fulfill graduation requirements through the Winter Session cannot graduate in February 2027. They must return to school and complete at least one regular semester before graduation.

※ Students taking military e-Learning courses during military leave whose credits are expected to be recognized in the 2026 Winter Session cannot register for Winter Session courses offered by Kookmin University. Only Pass (P) or Non-Pass (NP) grades are recognized for military service credits.

2. Class Period

December 22 (Tue), 2026 – January 13 (Wed), 2027 (15 regular class days)

※ Off-campus courses will follow their respective program schedules.

3. Winter Session Schedule

A. Course Demand Request

• By October 27 (Tue): Students submit requests to their college's Academic Affairs Office.

• October 30 (Fri): Deadline for colleges to submit official requests to the Academic Affairs Team.

B. Online Course Demand Survey

• November 10 (Tue), 10:00 AM – November 11 (Wed), 4:00 PM

• Course Registration System: https://sugang.kookmin.ac.kr

• Login available from November 9 (Mon), 10:00 AM.

C. Announcement of Tentatively Offered Courses

• November 13 (Fri), 2026 (Tentative)

• Announced under "Academic Notices" on the university website.

D. Course Wishlist Registration

• November 17 (Tue), 10:00 AM – November 19 (Thu), 4:00 PM

• Course Registration System: https://sugang.kookmin.ac.kr

E. Course Registration

• November 24 (Tue), 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• November 25 (Wed), 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• November 26 (Thu), 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

※ Students can check course enrollment limits under "Course Search (Syllabus)" after logging in. Please refer to the regular semester syllabus for course information.

F. Tuition Payment

• December 1 (Tue), 10:00 AM – December 3 (Thu), 5:00 PM

• In-person bank payments are available only during banking hours.

G. Course Cancellation Announcements

• First Announcement: November 30 (Mon), 2026 (Tentative)

• Second Announcement: December 9 (Wed), 2026 (Tentative)

• Announced under "Academic Notices" on the university website.

H. Academic Advising for Students Who Paid for Canceled Courses

• December 10 (Thu) – December 11 (Fri)

• Conducted online through eCampus.

I. Class Period

• December 22 (Tue), 2026 – January 13 (Wed), 2027

• 15 regular class days

4. Course Enrollment and Credits

A. Students cannot register for a course in the 2026 Winter Session if they are already taking the same course during the Fall 2026 semester.

B. Maximum Credits

• Currently enrolled students: Up to 6 credits

• Students on a leave of absence: Up to 3 credits

• Students on military leave and those expecting military service credit recognition are not eligible.

※ Currently enrolled students may register for an additional 3 credits of courses offered through the Convergence and Open Sharing System (COSS) programs. Please refer to the relevant program announcements.

C. Tuition Fee

• KRW 90,000 per credit

D. Course Cancellation Criteria

• A course will be canceled if fewer than 15 students participate in the online demand survey, register for the course, or complete tuition payment, respectively.

E. Tentatively Offered Off-Campus Courses

Students subject to graduation review in the Fall 2026 semester are not eligible to take these courses.

• Social Service III: Operated by the Student Support Team. Additional registration beyond the maximum credit limit is permitted.

• SGE (Sungkok Global Exposure): Operated by the International Affairs Team.

• Field Practicum: Operated by the Career Development Support Office / Field Practicum Support Center, RISE Project Group, etc.

※ SGE and Field Practicum courses will be registered separately for students selected for the respective programs.

5. Winter Session Tuition Refund Policy

A. 100% Refund

• December 17 (Thu), 10:00 AM – December 21 (Mon), 11:00 PM

• Applications submitted before classes begin.

B. 80% Refund

• December 22 (Tue), 1:00 AM – December 24 (Thu), 11:00 PM

• Applications submitted before 1/5 of the class period.

C. 50% Refund

• December 25 (Fri), 1:00 AM – January 4 (Mon), 2027, 11:00 PM

• Applications submitted before 1/2 of the class period.

D. No Refund

• After January 4 (Mon), 2027, 11:00 PM

Refund Application Procedure:

ON Kookmin Portal → Student Services → Registration Information → Winter/Summer Session Refund Application

※ Refund applications cannot be submitted between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM due to banking system maintenance and the unavailability of account holder verification. Students must carefully observe the refund application deadlines.

6. Academic Grade Cancellation (유급) Applications

A. Starting from the Fall 2026 semester, academic grade cancellation applications are permitted only for regular semesters. Winter and Summer Sessions are excluded.

B. Students may apply for academic grade cancellation for the previous one or two regular semesters. Grades earned during the Winter or Summer Sessions within those periods will remain valid.

※ Please refer to the official academic grade cancellation notice issued each semester for details.

7. Prohibition of Course Enrollment Taught by a Parent

A. Students are prohibited from enrolling in courses taught by their parents.

B. If enrollment is unavoidable due to curriculum requirements, the instructor must report the situation to the Academic Affairs Team in advance.

※ The instructor must submit a prior declaration form and a report on the basis for grade calculation to the Academic Affairs Team (Main Building Annex, Room 104).

8. Course Registration System Errors

A. Definition of a System Error

A system error refers to an issue officially recognized by the Office of Information Technology, rather than an access problem affecting only certain users.

Official system error notices will be posted under "System Notices" at the bottom of the Course Registration System login page.

B. Procedures in the Event of a System Error

1. If a system error is officially announced within 30 minutes of the start of course registration, the registration system will be suspended and all registration records will be invalidated.

2. If a system error is officially announced more than 30 minutes after registration begins, the system will be suspended, but existing registration records will remain valid.

3. Information regarding system recovery and the resumption of registration will be announced through the Course Registration System. If announcements cannot be posted there, students should check the university website under "System Notices" or "Academic Notices."

9. Penalties for Improper Course Registration

A. Any registration method other than normal course registration performed directly by the student will be considered improper registration. Violations may be reported to the relevant college and subject to disciplinary action.

B. In particular, if a student is found using macros, bypass programs, scripts, or third-party registration services, all courses registered by that student will be canceled.

※ There is no separate course registration adjustment period for the Winter Session.

C. In cases of abnormal system access or excessive registration attempts, students must answer the verification question displayed in the warning window and click "Confirm" to continue registration. Repeated warnings may result in registration restrictions.

10. Grade Confirmation and Appeals

January 15 (Fri), 2027, 10:00 AM – January 19 (Tue), 2027, 11:00 AM (Tentative)

※ The above information, including class operation procedures, is subject to change. Any changes will be announced separately.

KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY

Academic Affairs Team