FAQ

Special arrangements are a set of specific measures which aim to compensate for impediments that are relevant to studying and examinations. The specific degree programme requirements with regard to studying and examinations are not changed. The measures must be proportionate, and they are specified in writing and defined in terms of time. Special arrangements must not lead to any qualitative reduction in the educational targets of a degree programme.

Special arrangements are not an adaptation of the learning objective. Special arrangements must not lead to students being given preferential treatment in comparison with students without disabilities.

From the Disability Advisory Service.

There must be a functional disorder that has been diagnosed by a medical specialist (according to the ICD-10 criteria). The disability must be permanent. People with temporary impairments are not entitled to special arrangements.

Yes, there are. The complete application (form and medical certificate) must have been submitted to the Disability Advisory Service by no later than the deadline for registering for an examination, i.e. by the end of the fourth week of the term. Applications that are not submitted in good time will not be processed.

Yes, they do. Please note our checklist for medical certificates.

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Yes, it is. Please contact the Disability Advisory Service to fix an appointment.

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For session examinations and end-of-semester examinations and for continuous performance assessments.

You will have to submit our application form and a current medical certificate/expert opinion.

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The application has to be submitted to the address of the Disability Advisory Service for the attention of the Vice Rector for Study Programmes. The applications may also be submitted by e-mail. Please make sure that the application is complete and only involves one consignment.

You will be notified in writing and receive a corresponding order with a covering letter to faculty members.

The Vice Rector for Study Programmes decides whether to grant or refuse the application.

No. ETH always examines applications on an individual basis and in coordination with the requirements of individual degree courses.

Not necessarily. ETH always examines applications on an individual basis and in coordination with the requirements of individual degree courses.

No, special arrangements will not be mentioned in the academic record since it is not an adaptation of learning objectives.

The implementation of special arrangements is incumbent on faculty members.

By signing the application form, you take cognisance of the fact that your documents for the application for special arrangements may be disclosed to the competent internal offices in so far as this is necessary for decision-making and the implementation of possible measures.