[Undergraduate] Notice on Excused Absences for the Spring 2026 Semester
  • Date. 2026.03.17
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[Undergraduate] Notice on Excused Absences for the Spring 2026 Semester


Excused absences refer to absences due to unavoidable circumstances that may be approved upon submission of supporting documents. The applicable reasons and application procedures are outlined below.

Application Procedure for Excused Absences:

1. Complete the Excused Absence Form attached below based on the applicable reason for absence and sign the form.

2. Attach supporting documents corresponding to the applicable reason for absence listed below.

3. Submit the completed Excused Absence Form and supporting documents to the Administrative Office 

(MA Building, Room 302) or via email at busad@sogang.ac.kr

※ Documents for excused absences must be submitted to the administrative office of the student’s primary major 

(Business Administration majors: Business Administration Administrative Office).

※ All required documents must be submitted within 10 days of the absence to be considered for an excused absence.

※ Applications may be placed on hold if the supporting documents for the excused absence are incomplete or insufficient.

 



Reason for Absence

Allowed Absence Period

Remarks

Death of parents or siblings

7 days (including holidays)

Death certificate, Documents proving relationshipwith the deceased

Death of grandparents

3 days (including holidays; extended until the endof the funeral if the funeral period exceeds 3 days)

Death certificate, Documents proving relationshipwith the deceased

Student’s marriage

7 days (including holidays)

Report of Marriage

Hospitalization, Infectious diseases, orIllness/injury that prevents attendance as confirmed by a doctor

Up to 2 weeks (based on the dates stated insupporting documents)

Admission/discharge certificate, Medicalcertificate, or Doctor’s note (Prescriptions or General medical notes are notaccepted)

Military physical examination or Reserve forcestraining

Relevant period

Military examination notice, Attendanceconfirmation etc.

School field practice, Department academic trips,Field training, or Official school promotional activities

Relevant period

Official document from the responsible department

Special meetings requested by government agencies

Relevant period

Official invitation from the government agency

Scholarship award ceremonies, Participation ininternational competitions, Attendance at official events hosted by recognizedinstitutions, or Presentations at academic conferences officially approved byan academic advisor

Relevant period

Official document from the responsible department

Participation in international conferences as amember of a student organization

Relevant period

Prior approval from the Office of Student Affairs

Urgent work by the editors-in-chief and viceeditors for newspaper publication

Relevant period

Prior approval from the Office of Student Affairs

Participation in major on- or off-campus eventsrequested by the university

Relevant period

Approval from the President of the University

Emergency situations such as disasters, Legalinfectious Diseases, or

Relevant period

Official document designated by the President

other Infectious disease concerns designated by thePresident

Relevant period

Official document designated by the President

Childbirth (student or spouse)

20 days (student)
10 days (spouse)

 



※ Excused absences will not be granted for: death of extended family members, newspaper reporter activities, club practices or performances, sports matches with other universities, transportation delays, family illness, personal or family matters, students’ external activities, or job-seeking activities (e.g., interviews or recruitment tests)

※ For early employment attendance recognition, please contact the Academic Support Team (refer to the Sogang Academic Notices).

※ Original documents are required for all supporting materials. Submission of forged documents will result in disciplinary action.