FAQ on BSA

Please refer to the OER (PER in English) for all the details. All questions below have a reference to the applicable article. Please note that only the OER is legally binding. This FAQ is a starting point to find that information, but has no legal status.

What are the requirements to get a positive BSA?

The condition is to obtain at least 45 credits in the first year phase of your program. (Art 7.5.5.a). Please read the question about ‘adapted BSA’ if you have 40 credits.

Will I receive my BSA if I de-enroll before March 1st?

No, you will NOT receive a BSA if you de-enroll before that date, as a result you will not be excluded for the Bachelor’s program for 3 years. (OER Art 7.5.3) However, if you are enrolled in a selection study program, you will need to re-apply in time and get re-selected in order to continue in a later year (no guarantees).

When is the pre-recommendation issued?

The pre-recommendation is issued no later than twenty working days after the exam period of the second quarter. (Art 7.5.4)

When is the BSA issued?

The (intended) BSA is issued no later than ten working days after the end of the final-test period of quarter four. (Art 7.5.8). If a student needs to take re-examinations and/or has reported circumstances, the final BSA will be issued afterwards, at the end of August.

When do I get a negative BSA?

When you have less than 45 credits in the first year phase of the Program and you do not meet the conditions to receive any of the special BSA’s. (Art 7.5.5.a). You will receive a letter and/or you can see the BSA decision in osiris.

What happens if I get a negative BSA?

You will not be able to re-enroll in the same bachelor’s program for three years. However, it is possible to enroll in a different bachelor’s program at TU/e. (Art 7.5.5.b). It is also possible to enroll in the same program at a different institution.
If you think you might not pass the BSA, it is wise to do some orientation on alternatives.

Do credits for exemptions count towards a positive BSA?

No. (Art 7.5.7.a)

Which special BSA’s are there?

Amended BSA, Adapted BSA, and Postponed BSA. Please refer to the relevant questions below.

When is an amended BSA given?

Amended BSA is given when at least one of these conditions apply. (Art 7.5.7a)

  • The student is an external transfer student who has been granted exemptions for one or more first year courses.
  • The student is an internal transfer student who has obtained credits in his/her previous program.
  • The student has started the bachelor’s program after September 1st but before February 1st.
  • The student has switched to a different degree program after Q1 but before Q4.
  • The student is a top-level athlete.
  • The student has received a postponed BSA with associated amended BSA standard for year two (Art. 7.6). Please refer to the question about postponed BSA.

The amended BSA may be subject to further conditions. Ask the academic advisors for more information.

When is an adapted BSA given?

An adapted BSA is given when all of the conditions below apply. (Art 7.5.7b)

  • The student has 40 credits.
  • There is one course for which there is no more resit available, and for which the student scored at least a 6.0 on the exam.
  • The student has not passed the above mentioned course due to another requirement not being met. This can be an assignment or midterm or similar.

When is a postponed BSA given?

The postponed BSA is given when you have recognized personal circumstances. A postponed BSA is also given when you enrolled after February 1st and thus could not get 45 credits before the end of the academic year. The examination committee may determine an amended BSA standard for these individual cases (Art 7.6). Please refer to the question about amended BSA as well.

Which circumstances count as a recognized personal circumstance? (Art 7.7.2)

  • Illness, physical, sensory or other forms of functional impairment, or pregnancy;
  • Exceptional family circumstances;
  • Membership of the board of certain student or university organizations.

What should I do if I have one of these above mentioned circumstances?

Firstly, you will have to report these circumstances to your academic advisor(s) as soon as possible. Following that, you will need to report and provide proof of these circumstances to the ESA Student Counselor. The academic advisor will notify the exam committee which handles your BSA about your circumstances.  (Art 7.7.3). Conversations with these advisors are always confidential.

I do not have 45 credits yet (after the Q4 exams) but I am able to get 45 credits if I pass my resit(s) during the interim period. Will I still get a negative BSA?

You will get an intended negative BSA. Your BSA is re-evaluated after the interim period. You can request to be heard by the exam committee (see the OER/PER for the details).  (Art 5.7.10 and 5.7.11)