What if want or are forced to quit the course or you are considering switching to another course? Here is a summary of the frequently asked questions on switching.
Withdrawal Before 1 February
If you are still in your first year and you decide to quit the course early on during that first year, it may well be beneficial to do so before 1 February. Learn why and about the terms below.
Withdrawal after 1 February
Of course, you can also withdraw later during the Academic Year, if you do not wish to use the 1 February Regulation. Find more information about disenrolment at AskHU and also check the information about reimbursement of tuition fees.
Enrolling for and Starting a New Course
If you wish to start a new course, then you will usually have to wait until the start of the new Academic Year.
Usually, you can only start a new course in September. A few Study Programmes have an interim start in February. Make sure you check if this applies to the new course you are interested in. ‘Matchfinder’ in studiekeuze123 (dutch only) helps you filter per course. You can change your settings on the left–hand side of the Study Programme Search.
Be on time if you wish to enrol for another Study Programme. The deadline is usually set for 1 May. There are a few exceptions and this deadline does not apply to switchers. Read more below and make sure to check it with the Study Programme.
Enrolling a Course with a Selection Procedure
For Study Programmes with a Selection Procedure the deadline is very strict and set for early on during the Academic Year, usually 15 January.
Enrolling after 1 May
Usually the deadline for enrolling universities who do not have a selection procedure is 1 May for new students. This date changes if you are already studying or studied during the current Academic Year. You are then considered an exception and you will able to enrol after 1 May as well.
Try to contact the new Study Programme as soon as possible and check if you can still enrol after 1 May and if there are certain conditions. For Study Programmes with a selection procedure the deadline is always 15 January.
More information on how to enrol other Study Programmes after 1 May, you can find on the national government website or StudyLink.
Assistance when switching
As soon as you feel you would like to switch, start to discuss the matter. Think about what is making you switch and if it is a good idea. Your Study Career Coach/Team Learning Coach can help you. Still in doubt? No idea how to move on? If you need help deciding what to do or selecting a new course, HU students are entitled to assistance, even (within a year) after leaving the HU.
Check the website of Choice Counselling for more information. The HU has a team of independent Study Choice Counselors who give online assistance, workshops and coaching on choices regarding academic decisions, minors and master programmes.