Students who, due to a disability, chronic illness, pregnancy, caring for a child under ten, caring for a dependent relative, or other significant reasons, are unable to complete a course requirement or exam as originally scheduled are entitled to accommodations. This may involve adjusting the date, time allowed, location, format of the assessment, or permitting the use of assistive tools or support. If attendance in a course is not possible, an equivalent alternative assignment may be provided.

The accommodations are decided by the instructors (for course assignments) or by the examination board (for exams) upon the student’s request. Students may also suggest a specific form of accommodation. If the request is made in writing, the decision will also be provided in writing, along with an explanation in case of rejection.

For more details, see https://www.hu-berlin.de/de/studium/barrierefrei/studium (in German).