The Fall Semester will officially begin on September 7 (Mon.). Please find the guidelines and procedures for the Suspension of Study below. Please ensure you follow the regulations to protect your rights:
- NCKU Academic Calendar：Click Here
- Registrar Division Suspension Regulations： Click Here
💡 Regulations & Timelines
- Application Period：
- Before paying tuition & fees (Starting Aug. 1 at the earliest): All grades from the previous semester must be submitted.
- After paying tuition & fees (From Sep. 7 to Dec. 31): Must be completed before the final semester examinations.
📝 Application Procedures
(Please follow the sequence strictly)
[Step 1] Email the Director for Prior Approval
Please email the Director, Professor Wen-Bin Su (wpsu@mail.ncku.edu.tw), and include the following details in your email:
- Name, Grade, and Class
- Advisor’s Name (Fill “None” if you don’t have one)
- Current academic progress (e.g., pre-proposal, qualification written/oral exam, non-thesis exam, progress report I/II, etc.)
- Reason for suspension (Please attach supporting documents if applicable)
- Whether your advisor has agreed to this suspension (N/A if no advisor)
- Other supplementary remarks
[Step 2] Online Application & Signatures
Upon receiving the Director’s approval reply, please proceed with the following:
- Fill out the Suspension Application Form via the NCKU “Online Application System for Student Forms” and print it out.
- Sign the form (Student’s signature).
- Obtain your Advisor’s signature (If you haven’t chosen an advisor, please get the tutor’s signature; new students may get the Director’s signature).
[Step 3] Department Office Processing & Director’s Signature
Please bring the application form (signed by you and your advisor/tutor) to the Institute Office. Once the Director grants the final physical signature, you can begin the school-leaving procedures.
[Step 4] Visit Main Campus Divisions in Person (Final Stage)
Finally, please visit the following offices on the main campus in person to complete the clearance:
- Library： Main Library at Cheng-Kung Campus
- Cashier Division： 1st Floor, Yun-Ping Building
- Student Affairs Division： 3rd Floor, Yun-Ping Building
- Registrar Division： Final handling unit for suspension
If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact the Registrar Division.