Deans of students

Decisions you make with respect to your studies can have far-reaching (financial) consequences. The Dean of Students can inform you about these and think along with you.  If there are certain circumstances that could cause you to delay your studies, it is important that you report this to one of the Deans of Students as soon as possible.

The Dean of Students is not only there for students who are not doing well. If you want to combine several studies or undertake extra activities besides your studies, you can discuss how to go about this with the Dean of Students. 

 If you are not sure who to turn to, the Dean of Students can refer you to the right person.

Special circumstances

Please note that you are required to report special circumstances, which (might) cause study delay, within two months at the Dean of Students.

This is important, because the Dean of Students advises the Examination Board about student requests like  binding study advice, extra exam opportunities or postponing deadlines; advises the Executive Board about student requests for financial support or matters of enrollment, tuition fees etc.

Program related issues

If a problem is strictly related to your educational program, (the context of) the subject matter or the organization of education, it is better to first contact a lecturer or an education coordinator, for example, your schedule, exemptions, exams and exam rules, resits, electives etc.

If you want extra time or other examination facilities because of an illness or impairment, you can apply online on a form on the webpage special examination arrangements.

Please note!  Despite the measures taken because of the corona virus, you can just make an appointment with the Dean of Students. The appointments will be handled by phone or via teams. You will be called at the time of your appointment, or if you prefer, you will receive an invitation for a teams meeting.

Before contacting a Dean of Students, see if you can find the answer yourself via our information for students. If not, please send a short and concise  e-mail with your question or problem to studentendecaan@tilburguniversity.edu.  Always include your 7-digit student number in your e-mail.

If you prefer a personal meeting or if the Dean of Students finds it necessary to speak to you in person, you will receive a link to schedule an appointment online.

Please note: If you want extra time or other examination facilities because of an illness or impairment, you do not need to make an appointment! You can apply online on a form on the web page special examination arrangements.

Read here if you have to report special circumstances and if you have to do so with a Dean of Students or someone else.

Read here for which subjects you have to contact whom.

Information on the processing of personal data.

 The Deans of Students are:

• Yvette Dortu
  Present: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

• Renske Helmer
  Present: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday morning (all days until 14:30 hrs)

• Mies Hezemans
  Present: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

• Dorine Roestenberg
  Present: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

• Femke Willekens
  Present: Monday, Thursday and Friday

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