Examinations

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• Who is eligible to take examinations?

  As a rule, students who are enrolled in the semester in which the examination takes place, who have taken and paid for the module, and who have completed the required examinations are eligible to take the examination.

• What is examined?

  The content of the entire module – i.e., all the courses it contains – is examined.

• Where does the examination take place?

  The examinations take place at partner universities throughout Germany or at our campus locations. Oral examinations usually take place in Hagen.

• I live abroad. How do I take my exams?

  Distance-learning students who are permanent residents of a non-neighboring country have the opportunity to take their FernUniversität examinations under supervision at an official German office abroad.

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• When does the exam take place?

  Examinations are usually held in the last two months of a semester (winter semester – February/March; summer semester – August/September)

• In what format are the exams held?

  The examinations are written and supervised. Term papers (essays) are completed in writing at home.

• Why do I have to take exams?

  In order to award credit points (ECTS), it is necessary for us to test what you have learned.

• How do I register?

  Students register online via the examination portal (https://pos.fernuni-hagen.de/) within the specified deadlines.

• How do I cancel my registration?

  Cancellations can also be made within certain deadlines via the examination portal (https://pos.fernuni-hagen.de/).

• Are there standardized regulations on the use of AI in examinations?

  At the current time (as of winter semester 2023/24), there are no standardized regulations on the use of AI in examinations at the FernUniversität. However, you should note:

  • The unagreed and/or undocumented use of AI-generated content in examinations does not meet the standards of academic work and may be considered an attempt to cheat.
  • You should always consult with your examiners if you are considering the use of AI.
  • An examination is designed to assess the student’s performance. If the use of AI is permitted, it is up to the students to check and assess the passages used. You bear full responsibility for any errors in AI-generated texts.
  • It is advisable to document the use of AI in graded work. You should agree in advance with the examiners how it is to be documented.

  Additional information from the Center for Learning and Innovation (ZLI) on the use of AI-based tools at the FernUni. (in German)

Contact

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Student Services

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Phone: +49 2331 987-2444

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