You can submit your request to your examinations office. In most cases you can simply send them an email. Some departments provide templates for this purpose. The relevant examination board is responsible for approving requests. This is why you should submit your request well before your examinations are set to take place (approximately four to six weeks in advance). Please also note the lead time for making appointments at our office, which can also take up to 4-5 weeks. You should also note the (time) regulations specific to your department! 

An up-to-date medical certificate from a doctor or psychotherapist must be enclosed with the application. The letter of recommendation from our counseling office alone is not sufficient for the application review.

Different regulations on the validity of this document are in place across the individual departments. Please look into whether you will need to submit a new request every semester and which documents you will need to provide.

Requests for degree programs leading to a state examination (such as law, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy) are to be submitted to the State Examination Office (Landesprüfungsamt). A medical certificate is usually required.