A make-up examination is an examination that you are permitted to take if you were unable to sit the regular examination on the appointed date through no fault of your own. The make-up examination is restricted to an official date and time. If you do not pass the make-up examination (e.g. due to insufficient grade, absence, sickness), there will be no further possibility of taking a make-up examination. In case of a valid reason for missing the make-up examination, your registration will be canceled and you can retake the class in the next semester in which the lecture is offered (usually in a year’s time).

Where classes offer a repeat examination (assessment format: exam) as standard, the make-up examination will take place at the time of the repeat examination. If you have a valid excuse for missing the regular attempt, you can therefore take the make-up examination at the time of the scheduled repeat examination.

In classes that do not offer repeat examinations as a standard, the make-up examinations are generally held within the second week of the lecture period in the following semester. The make-up examination may be oral or written. The appointment will be set by the Office of the Dean of Studies.

Forfeiting your right to attend make-up examinations

Students who miss more than five examinations during their studies—whether due to an "NE" (unexcused absence) or an excused absence followed by a make-up examination—permanently lose the right to participate in further make-up examinations. This regulation applies for the entire duration of the degree program. Students who are absent from a make-up examination without prior notice also forfeit their right to any further make-up examinations. Students with a long-term/chronic illness or other health restrictions are exempt from this rule. In these cases, we expect you to bring this to the attention of the Dean of Studies` Office at an early stage. Alternatively, you can also contact the StoB center (Service Point Students Without Barriers) first. You can find more information here.