Thesis/Dissertation Printed Copy Writing and Submission Guidance

1. Writing the Printed Copy

· Reference : Refer to the attached file.

· Co-Advisors : If a co-advisor exists, list the names of both advisors in all fields requiring advisor information on the forms.

[Notes on Thesis/Dissertation Writing]

1. Date Indication :

· Request for Examination : October 2025.

· Approval Sheet : December 2025.

· Day : Do not indicate the specific day.

2. Year Indication : The year on the cover and spine must be indicated as "2026".

3. Department Name Indication : Write according to the departmental notation guide in the Master's and Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation Writing Method.

· Korean : Master's: Department only; Doctoral: Department and detailed major.

· English : Master's/Doctoral: Department only. Examiners' names must also be listed in English.

4. Fonts : ShinMyeongjo and HumanMyeongjo are permissible. Word users must check for PC compatibility.

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5. English Thesis Times New Roman: If using Times New Roman, increase the font size by 2 points.

6. Acknowledgments : Do not include.

7. Abstract Writing : Write on the last page.

· Korean Thesis : Abstract in a foreign language (select one: English, French, German, or Chinese).

· English Thesis : Abstract in Korean.

· Foreign Student Exception : Exceptionally allowed not to write the Korean abstract with advisor approval if impossible.

8. Failure to Submit : Degree conferral postponed if submission of the electronic file and printed copies is not completed by the deadline.

2. Electronic File (Online) Submission

A. Submission Deadline : December 8 (Mon), 2025 ~ January 5 (Mon), 2026, 17:00.

B. Submission Method:

1. Log in to SKKU dCollection (http://dCollection.skku.edu) (Use Kingo Portal ID/PW).

2. Click ‘Thesis/Dissertation Submission’ → Click 'Submit Material' → Proceed to the submitter information and follow the process.

3. Prepare the file referring to the "Master's/Doctoral Thesis/Dissertation Format and Writing Method."

4. Submit the electronic file without the examiners' names and signatures on the Thesis/Dissertation Approval Sheet.

5. You must check the dCollection site to confirm the submission status is 'Processing Complete' after submission.

· Submission Received : Before thesis/dissertation format check.

· Processing Complete : Online submission complete after format check.

· Returned : Requires format revision.

Online Thesis/Dissertation Approval sheet (without any names and signatures)

3. Printed Copy (Offline) Submission

Note: You may be asked to reprint if there are errors in key format items.

A. Submission Deadline : After electronic file approval ~ January 12 (Mon), 2026, 17:00.

B. Submission Method : Confirm electronic file approval ('Processing Complete') → Bind the approved file and submit the printed copies and required documents.

C. Cover Type : Both hardcover and softcover are acceptable. Hardcover must not be black, only dark navy is allowed.

D. Number of Copies:3 copies.

· 1 copy : With examiners' names/signatures (seals) (Original) - Submit.

· 2 copies : Without examiners' names/signatures (seals) - Submit.

· If submitting a photocopy of the Approval Sheet : The original must be presented for verification upon printed submission.

E. Required Attached Documents:

1. (All/Mandatory) 1 copy of the Thesis/Dissertation Content Consistency Confirmation Form.

2. (All/Mandatory) 1 copy of the Thesis/Dissertation Electronic File Submission Confirmation Form (Printable from dCollection after approval).

3. (All/Mandatory) 1 copy of the Online Use Permission Agreement for Copyrighted Works (Printable from dCollection My Page).

4. (If applicable) 1 copy of the Thesis/Dissertation Public Disclosure Postponement Application Form.

5. (Doctoral Students Only)Survey for New Doctoral Degree Recipients or online "Survey Completion Certificate.“

 :  (http://www.narastat.kr/emdh)

F. Submission Location: Department Office (Room 85624) / (Convergence Security Track : Room 21527).

4. Thesis/Dissertation Public Disclosure Postponement Application (If Applicable)

A. Principle : Public disclosure of the thesis/dissertation is the general rule.

B. Application Deadline : ~ January 12 (Mon), 2026, until the printed copy submission deadline.

C. Applicable Reasons : Protection of intellectual property rights, publishing, journal submission, agreements with funding agencies, etc.

D. Application Procedure : GLS Application.

1. GLS → Application/Qualification Management → Thesis/Dissertation Public Disclosure Postponement Application → Thesis/Dissertation Non-Disclosure (Postponement) Application menu.

2. Click "Print Application Form."

3. Get advisor's confirmation (signature/seal) → Scan → Upload.

4. Upload supporting documents in the "Proof Document Upload" field.

5. Submit the original application form with the printed thesis/dissertation copies.

· Start Date for Postponement: Write as the degree conferral date (February 25 (Wed), 2026).

OFFLINE 1 copy with name/signatures	OFFLINE 2 copies without name/signatures

5. Survey for Prospective Doctoral Degree Recipients

A. Target : Prospective Doctoral Degree Recipients in February 2026.

B. Submission Deadline : ~ January 12 (Mon), 2026, 17:00.

C. Survey Participation and Submission : Access website (http://www.narastat.kr/emdh)→ Respond → Print "Survey Completion Certificate" → Submit with printed copies.

6. Inquiries

· Electronic File Submission Inquiries : Academic Information Center (031-299-4034, 4023 / samsunglib@skku.edu).