Who can apply for compensation for disadvantages?

Students who meet the following criteria can apply for accommodations:

• have a disability or chronic illness,
• fall under the statutory maternity protection regulations,
• Caring for children or relatives and are therefore limited in their ability to do so.

What forms are possible?

Possible measures include, for example:

• Extension of processing times for exams or term papers,
• Use of technical aids,
• Conversion to a different examination format (e.g. oral instead of written)

{How do I submit an application?}

1. Contact one of the contact points (e.g. BliZ, Equality, ZPA) for confidential advice.
2. Prepare your application, preferably with supporting documents (e.g. medical certificate, attestation, proof of caregiving responsibilities).

Are there any deadlines?

Submit your application to the examination board of your degree program before your exam. Accommodations cannot be granted retroactively.

What documents are required?

This depends on the individual case. In some cases, submitting a medical certificate, official medical certificate, or specialist medical report to the examination board may be advisable and necessary.

Do I have to disclose my situation?

No. You do not need to disclose your diagnosis. Submitting the university-standard medical certificate or equivalent documentation explaining the impact on your performance or what disadvantage you face is sufficient – ​​not the specific illness itself. Your information will be treated confidentially.

Do I have a right to a specific form?

No, the examination board decides which form of compensation for disadvantages is suitable to offset the disadvantage and to maintain equal opportunities for students.

Do I have to follow the decision of the examination board?

No, if you participate in the regular exam despite having been granted accommodations, you cannot subsequently claim any entitlement.

Will the accommodations for disadvantages be noted on the certificate?

No. Any accommodations granted will not appear on your certificate or academic transcript.

Can an application also be rejected?

Yes, the review board examines each application individually as a case-by-case decision. An application can be rejected if it is insufficiently justified or if the proposed measure would impair equal opportunities for others.