Special examination conditions

The need for special examination conditions can be due to long-term or temporary circumstances. Special examination conditions can be many different things, e.g. 

• extended time for the exam 
• shielding
• aids, such as programs, headsets or scanner pens. 

The purpose of special exam conditions is to put you on an equal footing with your fellow students, so you can complete the exam on equal terms.

Special examination conditions do not change the academic level or the competence objectives of the course. Therefore, your application may be rejected, even if you have a documented physical or mental disability.

You can apply for special examination conditions for a single exam, for a shorter period (e.g. a semester) or for your entire period of study. Please note that you must apply again if you change your study programme – also from bachelor's to master's programme. 

Apply for an exemption for special examination conditions 

You can apply the Study Board for an exemption for special examination conditions. The Study Board will assess whether you are entitled to special examination conditions and whether what you are applying for is possible. As a general rule, the special examination conditions will not change the form of exam.

Make sure to send your application well in advance of the exam for which you need the exemption. Otherwise, it may not be possible to provide the special examination conditions you are applying for. 

Documentation 

You must attach relevant documentation when you apply for special examination conditions, such as an SPS statement on support needs, a dyslexia test or a doctor’s certificate.  

You must also explain why your disability means that you have a need for special examination conditions.

Apply on time

You must submit your application in time for the university to consider the special exam conditions in the planning of the exams:

• no later than 30 March for dispensations regarding summer exams
• bo later than 30 October for dispensations regarding winter exams

If you submit your application or any necessary documentation after these deadlines, it may not be practically possible to ensure the requested special examination conditions. In such cases, your application will be rejected, even if you otherwise meet the criteria for special exam conditions.

How to use your special examination conditions

If you require special furniture

If you have been granted permission to use special furniture that requires assistance from a “furniture remover”, you must notify Technical Services at eksamensvagt@sdu.dk no later than eight days before the exam begins.

When does the exam begin?

The start date of an exam is considered to be the first official day of the examination period.

For extended exams, the start time is considered to be the moment when the assignment or problem statement is released.

Bring your decision letter to the exam

Remember to bring the decision letter from your study board to the examination.

Inform the invigilators or your examiner about your granted arrangements when you take an examination in which you will use your special examination provisions.