Introduction to the Study and Examination Regulations

(„Studien- und Prüfungsordnung” - SPO);

Focus on: Grundstudium (Semesters 1-2)

Heads of examination office:

Prof. Dr. Rütger Conzelmann (VS, Room F 2.08),

responsible for ITE, MLS, MME (incl. IEB), WING

Prof. Dr. Margareta Müller (VS, Room C 2.10),

responsible for DM, GSG, IN, W, WI

Assistant / Contact:

Marina Taichrib (VS) – Room B 0.06

Tel.: 4411, mail: prf-amt@hs-furtwangen.de

SPO* General

The SPO (Study and Examination Regulations) can be found on the HFU website or

on the Studi-Portal homepage

this document governs your entire studies and is thus very important Please note:

there is an English version for your convenience, but only the GERMAN VERSION is

LEGALLY BINDING

General Section

- exams: passing, failing, resits, ...

- dismissal from study programme

- grades certificate, academic degree, ...

Special Section

- organisation of semester, subjects, exam types,

- graded / non-graded work, credits…

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2 *Studien- und Prüfungsordnung (SPO)

= Study and Examination Regulations

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SPO Specific Section, Example IBM

SPO General Section: Bonus-Malus-System

If you pass a module you will receive bonus points (= module credits)

→ in accordance with the ECTS for a given module

If you fail any graded or non-graded work you will receive malus points

(also applies to unexcused absence)

De-registration is possible for any piece of work on the first attempt only

→ An application has to be submission to examination office in writing no later than

the day prior to the exam – (Dangers: BAföG and exceeding time limits)

→ will avoid malus points

Medical certificate have to be filed with the examinations office without delay

→will avoid malus points

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4 *graded piece of work = Prüfungsleistung (graded)

non-graded piece of work = Studienleistung (pass/fail)

(including § 6, section 4)

SPO General Part: Malus Points

If you accumulate 24 malus points (during Grundstudium*):

→ Advice session with the dean of studies

Once you accumulate 49 malus points during the Grundstudium

you will automatically be de-registered (§21)

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5 *Grundstudium = Foundation Studies

(semesters 1 – 2)

SPO General Part: Time Limits

If you are unable to complete your Grundstudium (all modules the SPO lists

for the first two semesters) within four semesters, you will be automatically

exmatriculated(§ 5 Abs. 3)

Exception: If the need for extra time was caused by factors outside of your control

→ File a formal objection against deregistration (=exmatriculation) citing these factors.

Possible reason: Illness documented by medical certificate („one off“ medical

certificates for each specific exam will not be relevant!)

Indicative that the failure was in your control after all, would be: Voluntary de-

registration from or repeated failure of exams

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Cheating or use of non-permitted aides during exams will result in a „fail“ (5,0) grade (§11(4)).

SPO General Part: Admission to Hauptstudium*

Automatic admission with at least 54 bonus points

If you have at least 44 bonus points (and up to 53) you can apply to the dean of

studies for admission to Haupstudium

Alternatively, you can, while you complete outstanding modules, also apply to the dean

of studies to pull forward Haupstudium modules (up to 12 ECTS) to complete at the

same time

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7 *Hauptstudium = Advanced Level Studies

(semesters 3 – 7)

SPO General Part: Summary (Part 1)

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Grundstudium

(Foundation Studies)

Hauptstudium

(Advanced Level Studies )

1. Sem. 2. Sem. 3. Sem. 4. Sem. 5. Sem.

PSS

(except

DM, ITE)

6. Sem. 7. Sem.

Thesis 60-54 bonus points: direct

At least 44 bonus points: Application to dean of studies

Max. 12 ECTS

If applicable: 2 B-Semester

Special regulations for programs starting yearly (like BMP, IBM, IEB)

SPO General Part: Summary (Part 2)

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Grundstudium

(Foundation Studies)

Hauptstudium

(Advanced Level Studies )

1. Sem. 2. Sem. 3. Sem. 4. Sem. 5. Sem.

PSS

(except

DM, ITE)

6. Sem. 7. Sem.

Thesis

ggf.

2 B-Sem.

Deregistration, if Grundstudium is not completed after 4 semesters

49 malus points: Deregistration

Special regulations for programs starting yearly (like IBM)

Registration of Courses / Exams

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You are automatically registered for all mandatory

modules for any given semester

(Exception: internship semester)

Enrolment during the enrolment period only

(please observe deadlines!) use the relevant form for

additional subjects on bachelor’s programmes

modules taken ahead of time

compulsory electives on bachelor’s programmes

languages

Resit-exams in the internship and study-abroad

semesters

Please note: Enrolment for compulsory electives

is binding (can normally not be changed)!

can normally not be done at a later point

So: double-check your registrations in Studi-Portal

Recognition of previously passed exams

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Criterion(§ 14, 1 SPO): comparable competences, mostly from other universities

Only in case of first-time registration

Application within the first three weeks of the semester necessary

See your Dean of Studies for application

SPO Specific Section: Appeals

If you disagree with any of the issues regulated by the SPO (e.g. the way your exam was

graded), please contact:

firstly, the relevant lecturer

if this does not resolve the matter, speak with the Dean of Studies

then (if still not resolved) contact the Faculty Examination Board

(Fakultätsprüfungsausschuss (FPA))

and only then the Head of the Examinations Office

As always, please ensure you observe the regulations governing appeals!

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General Academic Counselling

All systems go? Keep it up!

Get advice from General

Academic Counselling

We offer confidential, neutral advice on the following:

• Re-orientation & change of course

• Financing your studies

• Exam preparation & learning methods

• Loss of examination entitlement

• Studying with a disability or chronic illness

• Support in finding the right person to help you

Contact

Victoria Reineck

Tel: 07723 920-2430

studienberatung@hs-furtwangen.de

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Victoria Reineck

Student Affairs (Studentische Abteilung)

Head: Klaus Rimbrecht (Furtwangen)

Deputy Head: Helga Fleig (VS-Schwenningen)

Student Affairs comprises the Student Administration Office

(Studierendensekretariat) and the Examinations Office (Prüfungsamt)

Furtwangen Schwenningen Tuttlingen

(Room A 1.19) (Room B 0.04/0.06) (Room A 2.10)

Mon/Tue/Fri 9.00 - 11.30 Mon/Tue/Fri 9.00 - 11.30 Mon 1.45 - 3.45

Mon & Wed 12.30 - 2.30 Mon & Wed 12.30 - 14.30 Tue/Wed/Fri 9.15 - 11.45

Thu closed Thu closed Thu closed

Student Administration / Examinations Office responsibilities include:

- registration for compulsory electives, additional subjects, languages...

- compilation of final reports, transcripts of records and other official documents

- recording of grades

- sending of important information (to your HFU email address)

- receipt of notification of pregnancy / nursing

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HFU website: Examinations Office

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www.hs-furtwangen.de/en

Planning

Structure of degree programmes

HFU-Studi-Portal: Startseite https://www.hs-furtwangen.de/services/

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HFU-Studi-Portal: Meine Funktionen

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HFU-Studi-Portal: Transcript of Records

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HFU-Studi-Portal: Transcript of Records

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Hochschule Furtwangen

Thank you for attention!

This presentation can be downloaded on:

https://studi-portal.hs-furtwangen.de/

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