An academic warning issued to students whose grades fall below the university's minimum standards.
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- Official warning for low GPA in Korean universities.
- Often leads to academic restrictions or expulsion if accumulated.
- Requires students to improve grades to avoid further consequences.
개요
학사경고는 대한민국 대학 교육 시스템에서 성적 관리에 실패한 학생에게 학교가 부여하는 행정적 조치입니다. 매 학기 정해진 학점(보통 1.5~1.75 미만)을 넘기지 못할 경우 발생하며, 이는 학생에게 자신의 학습 태도를 돌아보고 성적을 개선하라는 강력한 경고 메시지입니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 '학사경고를 받다'라는 형태로 쓰입니다. 성적이 좋지 않아 학교로부터 통보를 받았을 때 사용하며, '학사경고 누적'이라는 표현을 통해 반복적인 성적 부진을 설명하기도 합니다. 3) 일반적인 맥락: 대학생들의 대화나 학교 행정 공지에서 자주 등장합니다. 학기 말 성적 발표 기간 이후에 학생들이 서로의 성적을 물을 때나, 부모님께 성적표를 보여드리기 두려운 상황에서 언급됩니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '유급'은 학년이 올라가지 못하고 같은 학년을 다시 다니는 것을 의미하며, '제적'은 학적을 박탈당해 학교에서 쫓겨나는 것을 의미합니다. 학사경고는 제적에 이르기 전 단계의 경고 조치라는 점에서 차이가 있습니다.
Examples
이번 학기에 학사경고를 받아서 부모님께 말씀드리기 겁난다.
everydayI'm afraid to tell my parents because I received an academic warning this semester.
학사경고가 3회 누적될 경우 학칙에 따라 제적될 수 있습니다.
formalIf you accumulate three academic warnings, you may be expelled according to school regulations.
공부 안 해서 학사경고 먹었어.
informalI got an academic warning because I didn't study.
학사경고 대상자들은 상담실을 방문해 주시기 바랍니다.
academicStudents who have received an academic warning are requested to visit the counseling office.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
학사경고를 면하다
to avoid an academic warning
학사경고 위기
a crisis of receiving an academic warning
Often Confused With
Academic probation is a warning, while 'yugeup' means repeating an entire academic year due to failing required courses.
Academic probation is a warning stage, while 'jejeok' is the final act of being expelled from the university.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This term is used exclusively in university settings. It is often used in formal administrative documents or in casual talk among students. It carries a negative connotation associated with academic failure.
Common Mistakes
Students sometimes confuse this with 'failing a class'. While failing a class can lead to an academic warning, the warning itself is a broader administrative status based on the overall GPA.
Tips
Focus on maintaining your GPA
Always check your university's minimum GPA requirement each semester. Staying above the threshold is the best way to avoid academic trouble.
Avoid multiple warnings
Accumulating too many warnings can lead to expulsion from the university. Take immediate action if you receive even a single warning.
Academic culture in Korea
Korean students often feel significant pressure regarding grades due to competitive job markets. Academic standing is taken very seriously by both students and parents.
Word Origin
Derived from Sino-Korean characters: 學(학 - study) + 舍(사 - school/affairs) + 警(경 - warn) + 告(고 - inform). It literally means 'academic affairs warning'.
Cultural Context
In Korea, academic standing is a major source of stress for students. Academic warnings are often kept secret from parents, making them a common source of anxiety during the semester.
Memory Tip
Think of '학사' (academic affairs) + '경고' (warning). It's a formal warning about your academic status.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions학사경고를 받으면 장학금 수혜가 제한되거나 수강 신청 학점이 줄어드는 등의 불이익이 있습니다. 또한 일정 횟수 이상 누적되면 제적 처분을 받을 수 있습니다.
학교 포털 사이트의 성적 조회 메뉴에서 확인할 수 있으며, 보통 학기 말 성적 확정 이후 개별 통보가 옵니다.
학기 중 수업에 성실히 참여하고 과제와 시험 준비를 철저히 하여 최소 평점 기준을 넘기는 것이 중요합니다.
학사경고 기록은 학교 내부 시스템에 남지만, 일반적인 성적 증명서에 직접 기재되는 경우는 드뭅니다.
Test Yourself
이번 학기에 성적이 너무 낮아서 ___을(를) 받았다.
성적이 낮아 학교로부터 받는 경고는 '학사경고'입니다.
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Summary
An academic warning issued to students whose grades fall below the university's minimum standards.
- Official warning for low GPA in Korean universities.
- Often leads to academic restrictions or expulsion if accumulated.
- Requires students to improve grades to avoid further consequences.
Focus on maintaining your GPA
Always check your university's minimum GPA requirement each semester. Staying above the threshold is the best way to avoid academic trouble.
Avoid multiple warnings
Accumulating too many warnings can lead to expulsion from the university. Take immediate action if you receive even a single warning.
Academic culture in Korea
Korean students often feel significant pressure regarding grades due to competitive job markets. Academic standing is taken very seriously by both students and parents.
Examples
4 of 4이번 학기에 학사경고를 받아서 부모님께 말씀드리기 겁난다.
I'm afraid to tell my parents because I received an academic warning this semester.
학사경고가 3회 누적될 경우 학칙에 따라 제적될 수 있습니다.
If you accumulate three academic warnings, you may be expelled according to school regulations.
공부 안 해서 학사경고 먹었어.
I got an academic warning because I didn't study.
학사경고 대상자들은 상담실을 방문해 주시기 바랍니다.
Students who have received an academic warning are requested to visit the counseling office.
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