exmatrikulationsbescheinigung

Exmatrikulation refers to the formal deregistration of a student from a higher education institution, removing them from the official list of enrolled students. It marks the end of active student status and is typically recorded by the registrar or student services office. The term is commonly used in German-speaking countries and is the counterpart to immatrikulation, the process of enrolling.

Causes of exmatrikulation include completing a degree, voluntary withdrawal from studies, or administrative deregistration for reasons such as non-payment of fees, prolonged absence, or disciplinary action. In many systems, students may also be exmatriculated when they fail to meet program requirements within a stipulated period, or when they transfer to another institution.

Process and documentation: A student usually initiates exmatriculation with the registrar or student administration, often via an online form. The institution may require the return of library materials, settlement of outstanding balances, and the submission of an exmatrikulationsbescheinigung or similar certificate. Deadlines vary by institution and country.

Consequences: Exmatriculation ends access to many student services (campus facilities, student ID, and possibly health insurance continuation under student status). It does not usually affect prior academic records; degrees earned remain valid. Re-enrollment or readmission is typically possible, subject to the rules of the institution and the reason for exmatriculation.