For students (incl. requests)

For IEM(s) students (both BSc and MSc), a special form has been created to request a third exam attempt due to COVID-19 related issues. Click here to go to this form. Only continue using the form below after being requested to do so by your academic counselor!

To include in the motivation letter for change format of exams-tests:

• General motivation.
• Clear description based on what regulations the request should be judged by the examination board, include an exact quote of the applicable rules from the EER or R&G.

To include in the motivation letter for Cum Laude:

• General motivation.
• Clear description based on what regulations the request should be judged by the examination board, include an exact quote of the applicable rules from the EER or R&G.

To include in the motivation letter for change language master thesis:

• General motivation.
• Explanation why it is impossible to use the official language
• Explanation why alternatives, such as a separate report/presentation for the client, are not possible
• Clear description based on what regulations the request should be judged by the examination board, include an exact quote of the applicable rules from the EER or R&G.

To include in the motivation letter for confidentiality master thesis:

• General motivation.
• Explanation why it is impossible to find alternative forms, such as anonymizing the report, avoiding sensitive information by indexing data, moving sensitive information to a confidential appendix.
• Starting date of the graduation period; if available, attach your Mobility Online registration.
• In case this request is not made during the early stages of the graduation period, provide an explanation why this was not possible, and upload the current version of the thesis, such that the examination board can judge whether alternative forms are not possible.
• Clear description based on what regulations the request should be judged by the examination board, include an exact quote of the applicable rules from the EER or R&G.

To include in the motivation letter for exemption:

• General motivation.
• Explanation whether the exemption is for a complete, or for a component of a unit of study.
• Clear description based on what regulations the request should be judged by the examination board, include an exact quote of the applicable rules from the EER or R&G.

To include in the motivation letter for extend validity of result(s):

• General motivation. Note that this request should be submitted no later than 6 weeks before start of the corresponding quartile for which extended validity is required. In case of a 1^st quartile, the request should be submitted no later than 30 September within this quartile.
• Explanation whether the extension is for a complete course/module, or a course/module component. Provide the course codes.
• Explanation of the period of extension
• Clear description based on what regulations the request should be judged by the examination board, include an exact quote of the applicable rules from the EER or R&G.

To include in the motivation letter for extra exam/test opportunity:

• General motivation.
• Explanation of all compensation regulations and repair opportunities within the course/module, and explain why these are not sufficient.
• Explanation why replacement with other courses or module components is not possible.
• Clear description based on what regulations the request should be judged by the examination board, include an exact quote of the applicable rules from the EER or R&G.

To include in the motivation letter for a third exam/test opportunity due to COVID-19:

• General motivation, e.g., explanation of the timeline related to COVID-19 symptoms and test, and the exam/test for which participation was not possible due to COVID-19.
• Date of the first and second exam/test.
• Date of the third exam/test if already know.

To include in the motivation letter for free degree program:

• General motivation.
• Argumentation on the setup of the programme.
• Explanation how the learning objectives of the selected courses contribute and cover the attainment targets of the educational programme.
• Explanation how the selected courses fit with a certain specialization, orientation or track.
• Clear description based on what regulations the request should be judged by the examination board, include an exact quote of the applicable rules from the EER or R&G.

To include in the motivation letter for postponing your degree certificate:

• General motivation.
• Explanation length of postponement.
• In case of following courses elsewhere, description of the courses and planning.
• Clear description based on what regulations the request should be judged by the examination board, include an exact quote of the applicable rules from the EER or R&G.

To include in the motivation letter because the category "other" has been selected:

• General motivation.
• Point by point explanation why none of the other subject categories are applicable. Note that the examination board handles requests from this category only in very rare cases. 
• Clear description based on what regulations the request should be judged by the examination board, include an exact quote of the applicable rules from the EER or R&G.