Academic Adjustments - Studying with equal opportunities

Academic adjustments in examinations are a means of compensating for individual disadvantages and ensuring equal opportunities.

• The examination board decides on a case-by-case basis whether academic adjustments are granted and what form they take.
• The examination content remains unchanged. Where possible, the conditions are adapted so that students can demonstrate their knowledge under comparable conditions (e.g. through assistive devices or extended processing time).
• Academic Adjustments are not recorded in the degree certificate or the Transcript of Records.
• Legal basis: Bremen Higher Education Act (§ 31), and the General Provisions of the Examination Regulations (§ 11 AT-BPO / § 11 AT-MPO) 

 Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses can apply for academic adjustments. Guidance on the relevant definitions can be found in the German Disability Equality Act. Here, a disability or chronic
illness refers to an existing or expected impairment of equal participation in society that is likely to last for at least six months.

• Academic Adjustments are not granted for temporary limitations (e.g. short-term illness or unforeseen circumstances. 🔗 Information regarding illness on examination dates
• Many students are unsure whether they qualify. If in doubt, please contact the 🔗 Advisory Service for Inclusive Studying.

Academic adjutsments are tailored to each individual. Examples include:

1. Extended processing time for assignments
2. More time for exams
3. Breaks during exams
4. Use of technical aids
5. Support from assistants

Important: There is no legal entitlement to individual measures.

• The application must be submitted no later than the end of the module registration period (§ 11 para. 3 sentence 1 AT-BPO / AT-MPO). This deadline usually falls three weeks after the start of
lectures (🔗current module registration deadlines). Please check the deadlines for Bachelor’s or Master’s theses with your examination board: (🔗 HSB Website – Programme).
• Submit the application with all supporting documents to your examination board (by email or in person at the Student Registration and Examination Office, 🔗HSB Website – Programme).