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“Free shot” rule and obligation to provide a doctor’s note for exam periods winter 2021/22-II and summer 2022-I

“Free shot” rule

The “free shot” rule will apply during the ongoing exam period winter semester 2021/22- II for the last time. You can find more details on this here.

The “free shot” rule will no longer apply in the upcoming exam period summer semester 22-I. (In accordance with §5 (4) HEVO an exception can be made for students with children under the age of 14.)

These regulations are based on the new decree on measures relating to COVID-19 and the universities [Corona HEVO]. (available in German only)

Obligation to provide a doctor’s note

The suspension of the obligation to provide a doctor’s note remains in force for the exam periods winter 2021/22-II and summer 2022-I.

So if you register for an exam and cannot attend it for health reasons, you do not need to provide a doctor’s note.