Study advice: Avoid losing your right to take exams!

Study advice: Avoid losing your right to take exams!

On May 26, 2025, an important event on the topic of loss of right to take exams will take place at the University of Stuttgart. This online group counseling is aimed specifically at students of natural sciences and engineering. The event will be held in an interactive format with a maximum number of participants of six people. The prerequisite for participation is a computer or a tablet/smartphone with a stable internet connection as well as speakers and a microphone. A camera is recommended to facilitate communication. The next dates are on Tuesday, May 27th, Friday, June 13th and Monday, June 23rd, 2025, including Tuesday, July 29th, 2025.

The online event will take place via Webex, and the invitation link will be emailed to registered participants. Interested parties can register for study advice either by email or using a contact form. It is also possible to arrange individual consultations if the dates offered do not suit you. For this purpose, students can contact the Clearing Office of the Central Student Advisory Service directly.

The loss of the right to take the exam

The loss of the right to take exams in the current course of study is a serious problem for many students. However, such a loss does not necessarily mean that your studies are completely over. According to the University of Tübingen, there is usually still the option to study in another department. However, it is important that the new subject should be close in content to the previous subject. Formalities such as major or minor can also have an impact on the change.

The university or the new course of study ultimately decides on the possible change. However, before a decision is made, a comprehensive analysis of the individual situation should be carried out. Difficulties in studying can have various causes, including difficulties starting and adjusting, time and self-management problems or even personal stress.

Support when changing your course of study

The decision to change your course of study should not be made without thought. The university offers comprehensive consulting services to help students analyze the causes and develop appropriate strategies to improve study conditions. For this purpose, specialist study advisors and mentors can be contacted who will provide information about the requirements and organization of the studies.

It is particularly important for BAföG recipients to contact the responsible educational support office in good time before changing their course of study. If a change is not completed by the end of the fourth semester, BAföG funding can be stopped. The change should therefore be carefully considered and initiated in good time in order to avoid difficulties during the further course of your studies.

For anyone who has questions about a possible change or loss of the right to take exams, the University of Stuttgart offers online advice in order to develop individual solutions. Further information on the topic is available on the respective universities' websites, including on the website of University of Stuttgart, University of Tübingen and RWTH Aachen.