Leave of absence

Leave of absence for students is possible if there are important reasons. The legal basis for a leave of absence from studies is the matriculation statutes of Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, which you can find under the following link under “Further statutes”. h-da.de/hhg

Possible reasons for the leave of absence:

  • An illness that precludes proper study for the semester applied for. This presupposes that the illness extends over a period of at least six weeks,
  • study-related internships that are not part of the degree program,
  • a study-related stay abroad,
  • maternity leave and parental leave,
  • Caring for relatives,
  • Interruption of studies for the purpose of financing studies, own entrepreneurial activity, such as starting a business or in part-time study programs due to unexpected extraordinary professional burdens,
  • If only the colloquium is missing for graduation,
  • Other reasons: 
    • Membership of a squad of a top professional association in the Olympic Sports Confederation,
    • Participation as an appointed or elected representative in academic or student self-administration,
    • Performing voluntary or military service. 

Duration of the leave of absence

Leave of absence is only possible for full semesters and, with the exception of cases of illness, maternity leave and caring for relatives, for a maximum of six semesters.

 

 

Apply for leave of absence

  • You can apply for a leave of absence online at my.h-da.de in the "Student Services" section within the re-registration period for the relevant semester.
  • If you are unable to continue your studies during the semester due to a sudden/unexpected event, it is also possible to apply for a leave of absence during the semester. Please note that the application must be submitted immediately after the reason for the leave of absence has occurred.
  • Dual students must first contact the Dual Study Centre.

Semester contribution and possible reimbursement of the RMV contribution

Students on leave of absence must also pay the semester fees for the respective semester on time. The AStA of the h_da decides on the possibility of reimbursement of the RMV contribution during the leave of absence.

Performance records and examinations during the leave of absence

  • It is only possible to obtain certificates of achievement (attendance) or take examinations if you are on leave of absence due to maternity leave, to care for relatives in need of care, to belong to a national squad of a top professional association in the German Olympic Sports Confederation or to work on university bodies.
  • It is possible for all students to retake failed examinations.

Evidence required

Reason

Proof

Chronic illness/disability with effects extending the period of study

  • Medical certificate stating the duration of the illness (no diagnosis required) and the reasons why proper study is not possible.
  • In the case of repeated applications, a medical certificate must be submitted.
  • a study-related stay abroad,
  • maternity leave and parental leave,
  • If only the colloquium is missing for graduation,

Maternity protection and parental leave

  • Mother's pass,
  • Birth certificate,
  • Certificate from the residents' registration office (household certificate).

Caring for relatives

Certificate:

  • stating the care level,
  • that care is actually required,
  • to what extent,
  • the frequency with which this care must be provided and
  • that this care is actually provided by the applying student(s).

Financing of studies through employment/self-employment

  • Employment contract or
  • Certificate from the employer for the period of employment with average weekly working hours or
  • Proof of own entrepreneurial activity.

Contact

+49.6151.533-5551
helpdesk@h-da.de*

*Contact via student e-mail account stating the matriculation number

Telephone consultation

Phone number: +49.6151.533-5551

Day

Time

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday

09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Personal consultation (Darmstadt)

Building C23, 1st floor, SSC desk

   Further dates by arrangement

Day

Time

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

09:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday

09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Personal consultation (Dieburg)

Building F01, 1st floor, Room 1.108 and 1.109

   *during the lecture period

Day

Time

Tuesday

09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday*

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday*

09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Information on the current processing

You can currently find out whether your application has been approved through your enrolment certificate, which you can access online at my.h-da.de.

 

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