Gender transition

When going through a (social, medical, legal) transition, there can be a lot on your mind. This can also affect your studies. The university offers various (financial) facilities to support students in transition.

What are my options?

Depending on your circumstances, various forms of guidance or support are available, including:

  • Adjustment of your study planning;
  • Application for education and testing facilities (e.g. extra guidance);
  • Contact with a student counsellor or student psychologist;
  • Temporary deregistration from your studies.

For more information on guidance and counselling, see also:

Whom to contact

Contact your student advisor

If you expect to be unable to study for a month or more because of your situation, contact your programme's study advisor as soon as possible. You have an obligation to report to the study advisor if the delay will last longer than three months. The student advisor can help you think about how to limit the study delay and what support might be available within the university, e.g. through adjustments to your study programme. The student advisor can refer you to a student counsellor or a student psychologist if necessary or desired.

Study advisor

Financiële ondersteuning

Als je door overmacht studievertraging hebt opgelopen, kan de Universiteit Utrecht in sommige gevallen helpen met Financiële ondersteuning op grond van overmacht (FinOO). Onder overmacht vallen omstandigheden zoals ziekte, functiebeperking, bijzondere familieomstandigheden, gendertransitie en zwangerschap.

Financiële ondersteuning

Extension of diploma deadline

Will you not obtain a final diploma within ten years due to circumstances beyond your control? You may be eligible for an extension of the diploma deadline. You can call Student Services to make an appointment with the student counsellor.

Student services

Other important matters

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