Support
Examination-related support options offered by the Coordination Office:
- Advice on the provision of accessible teaching/learning materials (e.g. digitization of scripts, conversion of special literature into Braille, printouts in Braille, etc.)
- Organization of Speech-to-text interpreters or ÖGS sign language interpreters
- Aid in the search for suitable assistants who can support affected people during examinations or practical exercises, such as writing assistance or assistance with laboratory activities (e.g. for students with fine motor impairments)
- Assistance with the organization of barrier-free and/or separate examination rooms
- Checking evidence of study-related impairments in advance
- Provision of mobile FM systems (from the rental pool of the BOKU IT media center) for hearing-impaired students
- Networking with and referral to other competence and service centers (psychological counseling centers, ÖH BOKU, GESTU,...)
In addition, other contact persons within BOKU are available, such as:
Psychosocial Counseling Center
The counseling center advises and supports you with ' Problems, conflicts and crises in everyday student life as well as in private life ' Difficulties in working with fellow students or teachers ' Insecurities and fears (e.g. exam anxiety, phobias, ...)
Counseling sessions are free of charge, confidential and anonymous.
Contactdata for appointments:
Mag.a Nadja Springer and team
Mail: nadja.springer(at)wpv.at
T: 0680 1413558
The ÖH BOKU offices or the ombudsman's office for students also provide advice on issues relating to studying.
In addition, students with disabilities have the opportunity to claim financial support. For futher informations contact the Department of Social Policy of the student union (ÖH- BOKU).
It is possible to take a leave of absence due to circumstances that demonstrably hinder the progress of your studies. Further information can be found on the BOKU Student Services homepage.
See also our BAB flyer - Here you will find a brief overview of the possibilities for students with disabilities.
Request or application
Students should submit a request or application for a different examination method as early as possible in writing or verbally to the responsible lecturer or to the Coordination Office for Equality, Diversity and Disability. Further information on the procedure and how to make use of it can be found under the following link: Alternative examination methods & compensation for disadvantages
In case of non-approval
If the compensation for disadvantages for a course examination is not granted, the Dean of Studies must issue a decision after consulting the course director if the student submits a written request for a decision stating the reasons.
