FAQ
When it comes to implementing equal opportunities in education, special arrangements is an important instrument. It ensures that studying and examination conditions can be adapted without any changes being made to learning or examination contents.
The following answers to frequently asked questions about special arrangements will provide you with an insight into the process and into how the instrument of special arrangements is applied at ETH.
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.
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, it is. Please contact the Disability Advisory Service to fix an appointment.
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You will have to submit our application form and a current medical certificate/expert opinion.
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