Exam access arrangements
Students who, due to a disability or prolonged serious or chronic illness, are unable to take examinations in full or in part under the prescribed conditions or within the deadlines specified in the study and examination regulations.
You can also obtain detailed information on the granting of compensation for disadvantages from
1. You complete the Application for compensation for disadvantages.
- You send it by post or emailto the Examination Office, attn. Mrs. Walther,, Innstraße 41, 94032 Passau
2. Enclose the required supporting documents with the application. This can be:
- a current specialist or medical certificate
- if available, disability certificate or other certificates
Please note: Compensation for disadvantages cannot be granted without sufficient evidence and proof. You should submit the application for compensation for disadvantages as early as possible in the semester, at the latest during the registration period. As a rule, the examination board or the examination committee will decide on your application within 4 weeks. You will receive written notification of the result.
If you have been approved for compensation for disadvantages for your entire degree course, you must still register for compensation for disadvantages for your planned examinations each semester. (see "How do I register my compensation for disadvantages for a specific examination?")
The application procedure which has been described relates to examinations for bachelor’s and master’s programmes at the University of Passau. The regulations of the respective examination offices apply for state examinations.
Teacher Education Programmes
Law
The LJPA provides information on how to apply for exam access arrangements for students with a disability or chronic illnesses with regard to the state examination:
Ms Katrin Knaus
Phone: 089 5597 2604
Monday to Friday:
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday:
1:15 – 3:00 p.m.
E-mail: katrin.knaus@stmj.bayern.de
A consultation is often necessary to determine the specific compensatory measures.
Please feel free to take advantage of the consultation opportunities in the examination office by the responsible clerk and make an appointment for this by e-mail or telephone.
Ms. Ulrike Bunge, thereprensentative for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses, will also be happy to advise you.
Psychological counseling
The psychological counseling centers advise all students at the University of Passau on personal, family or performance-related problems.
- Psychologists from the University of Passau
- Martina Nigl and Johanna Zechmeister (Studentenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz)
Social counseling
The social counseling service of the Studentenwerk will advise you, among other things, in case of financial difficulties, questions about tenancy law and studying with a child.
Contact Details
Office Hours
Consultation after agreement possible.
Mo and Fr: 09:00 am - 3:00 pm
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