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Dissertation Guide / submission

Writing Guide

  • Guide to Writing DissertationI URL

Online Submission Guide

  • Submission Period : 2025.01.06.(Mon) 09:00 ~ 2025.01.15.(Wed) 16:30*
  • Submission File (2 files)

    • 1) Final Version of the Thesis/Dissertation (mandatory)
    ※ The approval page within the main document must include only the names of the advisor and the committee members, without any signatures or seals.
    2) Signed Approval Page (Completed Examination Certificate) in PDF Format (mandatory)
    ※ This file must be uploaded separately from the thesis/dissertation main document.

  • Embargo Request Form (if restricted access is conditionally selected) non-disclosure requests

    • ※ A scanned PDF copy of the embargo request form (signed by both the author and the advisor) must be emailed to the library assigned to your department.
    ※ When sending the email, include your name and student ID in the subject line and CC your advisor.
    ※ Example of Embargo Period Input: From 2025.02.25 to 2027.02.24 (the embargo period can only be set for up to 2 years from the graduation date, February 25, 2025, and cannot exceed 2 years).

Important notices

  • Online submissions are available around the clock during the submission period. (※ Uploads are not allowed outside the specified period.)
  • Verification of submitted metadata and files will be conducted during business hours: 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00 on weekdays. (Medical department weekdays 09:00~12:00, 13:00~17:30)
  • For inquiries such as approval/return and replacement of submitted papers, please contact each submission library below.
  • The thesis/dissertation file submitted must match the version approved by the examination committee in terms of content, format, and structure.
  • The approval page (completed examination certificate) within the main document must include only the names of the committee members. (Scanned copies of signatures and stamps must be uploaded through a separate menu.)
  • If you are submitting an “Embargo Request Form” to set the publication date restriction, the signed PDF file (with signatures from both the author and the advisor) must be emailed to the library responsible for your department during the upload period for approval.
  • If modifications are required after approval, the submitted thesis must first be returned for revision. Once revised, you can resubmit it. If bibliographic details such as the title or author name are modified, the confirmation form must also be reprinted.
  • Recommended web browsers: Google Chrome and Firefox. (※ Opera and Internet Explorer are not recommended.)

Submission method

※ Online Submission Manual :  Manual 

1. Login After logging in to the library’s homepage, click Research > Dissertation Writing Guide / submission > Dissertation Guide / Submission
(However, for submitters whose master’ s/doctoral status is not activated, when logging in, select the graduate status from multiple identity lists)
If you access the submission site directly your ID is your student number, and your password is your password for the library website.
2. Submission of materials In the menu at the top of the submission site, click “Submit a dissertation” at the bottom of the search box → Click “Submit data” → Select the submission target and click Submit
※ However, when submitting or returning, revising or resubmitting, you can check the “Submission History” in the top menu.
On the Submit page, Confirm/Modify User Information → Upload Files (Scanned signature page, An electronic file the Thesis/Dissertation → Enter meta-info→ Select Permission to use Authorization and CCL → Select Original publication date (applicable only)→ Confirm Submission
3. Thesis verification (administrator) Manager verifies whether the thesis verification process is appropriate for the meta-information of the dissertation and the basic format of the original text to be built online.
※ ubmission of thesis verification work is conducted by the library staff and takes about 1 to 2 business days (weekdays) (weekdays 10:00~12:00, 13:00~17:00 / medical department weekdays 09:00~12:00, 13:00~17:30)
4. Printing a confirmation document After receiving the ‘Approved’ message by text/mail, the submission details at the top of the submission site include the “copyright agreement” and the “submission confirmation”.
※ If you receive a ‘return’ message, check the “Reasons” in the submission details at the top of the submission site, modify it, and resubmit it.

Information on submitting Hard copies

No submission

Submission and Inquiries

Division Graduate School Library in charge Contact
Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Graduate School of International Studies, Graduate School of Business Administration, Graduate School of Law, Graduate School of Education, Graduate School of Labor, Graduate School of Law, Graduate School of Media, Graduate School of Policy Main Library (New Building) 1F 02-3290-1472/1479
(10:00~17:00)
E-mail: libdevelop@korea.ac.kr
Natural/Health Science General Graduate School of Natural Sciences/Health Science, Graduate School of Convergence KU-KIST, Graduate School of Energy and Environment (Green School), Graduate School of Technology Management, Graduate School of Information Security, Graduate School of Engineering, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Graduate School of Computer and Information Communication Science Library 3F 02-3290-4223/4226
(10:00~17:00)
E-mail: yoonmh@korea.ac.kr
Medical science General Graduate School of Medicine/Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Graduate School of Health, Graduate School of Clinical Dentistry Medical Library 3rd Floor Archives 02-2286-1268
(08:30~17:30)
E-mail: miyo38@korea.ac.kr
All Sejong Campus All Sejong Affiliated Graduate Schools, Professional Graduate Schools, Business Information Graduate Schools, Cultural Sports Graduate Schools, and Medical Science Graduate Schools Academic Information Center 2nd Floor 044-860-1805
(10:00~17:00)
E-mail: future319@korea.ac.kr

FAQ

  • Q: Do I have to put in a scanned signature page in the file?
    A: Only the name included on the signature page in the original file of the thesis.
    Scanned Signature page with must be uploaded in the separate signature page upload menu. Students keep the original copy of signature page

  • Q: Is your personal information exposed in your dissertation?
    A: If personal information in the paper is included (contact information, e-mail address, etc.), make sure to delete the personal information and upload and submit it.

  • Q: How long does it take from online submission to administrator approval?
    A: The approval period will take approximately one to two days.
    Submitted dissertations are approved by administrators after reviewing whether they are suitable for meta-information and online deployment.

  • Q: What should I do if I complete my online submission and there are any changes?
    A: You can resubmit the submitted paper after receiving the return process, correcting it, and then resubmitting it.
    However, you must make a request through the administrative office of each graduate school, and if the title and author’s name are revised, you must also print out a confirmation.

  • Q: What should I do with the blank page in the original paper file?
    A: Original files submitted online should remove all blank pages. If there are empty pages, it can be readability problems and misconception that the file is damaged.

  • Q: Is there a cover date form for submitting a dissertation?
    A: In general, the date of the cover of the thesis shall be the date of graduation from which the submitter will graduate (ex. February 2024). On the approval page, enter the date on which the thesis review was completed.
    However, the library does not provide thesis forms. If you have any questions about the thesis form, content, etc., please contact the graduate administration office.

  • Q: After logging in to the library website, automatic login association with the dCollection site is not possible.
    A: You can delete the browser’s Internet usage history and access it again or from the Chrome Secret window.

    [How to delete internet records in Chrome browser]
    ① Click Settings and Control in the upper right corner of the browser (Short key: Alt + f)
    ② Click Settings at the bottom and click Privacy and Security
    ③ Delete Internet usage history → Delete Internet usage history, cookies after checking
    ④ Re-access after browser shutdown

    [How to access the secret window of the Chrome browser]
    ① Click Settings and Control at the top right of the browser
    ② Click New Secret Window (Short Key: Ctrl + Shift + n)

Submit (to Graduate School office)

  • Submission Confirmation Form
  • Confirmation of Thesis Plagiarism Check
  • Title page
  • Copy of signature page

Reference Material

  • Online Submission Manual Click
  • Guide to the main matters of the thesis review (provided by the Graduate School Administration Office) Click
  • Agreement on the delivery of digital files to the National Library of Korea and the National Assembly Click
  • Guide on how to write a thesis for a general graduate school degree and provide Korean/English templates (provided by the graduate school administration office) Click
  • [Q&A] Responses to opinions and questions on how to write a thesis for a general graduate school (provided by the graduate school administration office) Click
  • Request for confirmation of CCL consent when submitting a thesis Click
  • Information on the use of Turnitin Click