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Study schedule
Choice of degree programme
Contents of free choice component
Delays in academic progress
Focus on labour market and career counselling
Examinations
Degree programmes
Coping with disabilities or chronic illness while studying
Academic and Examination Regulations
Problems transitioning to university life
Regulation for elite athletes and other exceptionally gifted students
Recommendation on continuation of studies (Dutch acronym BSA)
Illness
Personal circumstances
Consultation hours:
Psychology and Pedagogy: mon-thu 12:45-13:30 @ MF-H637
Bewegingswetenschappen: mon, wed, fri 12:45-13:30 @ MF-H637
Appointment:
Create appointment or mail studyadvisor through VUnet
Services -> Guidance and Counseling -> Academic Advisor
Extra info:
This video clip on "Study Advisors" explains the types of assistance you can expect. More video clips about academic assistance are available at: www.vu.nl/succesvolstuderen.
VU-net page: click
Contact
Services -> Guidance and Counseling -> Examination Board
Or use the direct links in previous section
Important
The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) can be found in the online study guide of your programme.
VU-net page: click
Student financing and regulations from DUO
Advice when requesting financial assistance
Letter of recommendation for going abroad
Financial difficulties
Studying and top-level sports or remarkable achievement
Interim deregistration and/or discontinuing your studies
Urgent accommodations
Personal issues
Appointment
Create appointment through VU-net or e-mail studentendecanen.soz@vu.nl
Services -> Guidance and Counseling -> Student Counsellors
Or use this direct link: schedule appointment
Located in main building 0E hallway
VU-net page: click
It is possible that you are experiencing study related personal problems during your time at VU Amsterdam, like failure anxiety, procrastination, lack of discipline or motivation, study stress, lack of self-confidence, or doubts about graduating. The student psychological counsellors can help you if you want to work at these problems with a professional.
The student psychological counsellors are employees of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, which means you don’t need health insurance or a referral from your GP to talk to them. All staff are bound by a strict code of confidentiality. They will never discuss the reasons for your consultation with anyone else without your permission.
Appointment
Create appointment through VU-net or E-mail: studentenpsychologen@vu.nl
Services -> Guidance and Counseling -> Student Psychological Counsellors
Located in main building 0E hallway
VU-net page: click
(re-)enrolment and cancelling your enrolment
Student card
Payment or restitution of tuition fees (transfer, direct debit authorization, pay by debit card, proof of payment (Bewijs Betaald Collegegeld or BBC))
Changing your payment details
Changing your payment details
Making a certified copy of a diploma (You have to make and bring a copy of your diploma yourself. Furthermore, you should bring the original diploma to the Student Desk.)
Getting the form signed for compensation for the student travel product (this is only possible when you are fully enrolled for the specific academic year)
Ask question
Through VU-net
Call +31 20 598 5020
Visit Student Desk in main building mon-fri 10:30-17:00
Services -> Guidance and Counseling -> Student Desk VU
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The content of your course or study programme (please check the programme page first)
Admission to a master's or premaster’s programme
Required (pre-)qualifications (please check the programme page first)
The course schedule can be found on your personal VUnet page (home) or on rooster.vu.nl
Which books you need for which course can be found in the Study guide
You can make an appointment with a student counsellor via the online form
Appointment
Ask question through VUnet
Services -> Guidance and Counseling -> Educational Office
VU-net page: click
Het International Office kan antwoord geven op al jouw vragen over studie of stage in het buitenland.
Appointment
Ask question through VUnet
Services -> Guidance and Counseling -> Educational Office
VU-net page: click
Tel: +31(0)20 59 89097
International Servicedesk:
ma t/m woe: 12.00-14.00u
Hoofdgebouw, naast de Studentenbalie
Spreekuur: maandag: 12.00-14.00u (HG 0E-73B)
-Heroriëntatie op een andere studie (bijv. door tegenvallende resultaten)
-Oriëntatie op een master
-Twijfels over je studiekeuze
Appointment
Ask question through VUnet
Services -> Guidance and Counseling -> Educational Office
VU-net page: click
Contact:
Hanna Janssen, Studiekeuze adviseur Student-& Onderwijszaken (SOZ) | Centrale Studentbegeleiding (CSB)Hanna Janssen
T: 020-5985056
E-mail: j.m.janssen@vu.nl
Locatie: Hoofdgebouw, Filosofenhof