Submission of Petitions

Please always submit petitions in writing to the respective examination delegate at the address listed at the right. Please note that it may take up to four weeks to process your petition after submission.

General petitions

The more precisely a petition is formulated, the more quickly it can be processed. For that reason, please always include at least the following information in your petition:

• Sender and date
• Student ID number
• Degree program and specialization (e.g. Bachelor's degree in business administration)
• Clear and concise justification
• Any supporting documentation (doctor's attestations, birth certificates, etc.)
• Original signature

Drop petition with doctor's attestation

If you cannot take an examination due to an illness or accident, you must submit your withdrawal with the drop petition form below and a doctor's attestation. The petition must be submitted to the Dean's Office no later than five business days after the examination date.

Military service

Coordinating military service and studies

Information and policies concerning a petition for deferral of service (Dienstverschiebungsgesuch) can be found on the website of the Swiss Federal Department for Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (VBS).

VBS website, petition for deferral of service

Petition for deferral of service (Dienstverschiebungsgesuch)

Please complete and hand in your petition for deferral of service along with the notice of service at the Dean's Office counter or at the Secretariat of the informatics department. It will be examined and signed there.

Legal process

Every decision of the examination delegate includes instructions on the right to appeal, which gives you information on the correct legal procedure including deadlines. Please note that petitions, objections and appeals must always be made in German.