Switch periods

Questions and general information about the switch weeks, a part of the elective registration process.

Can I switch electives between the Master Programme Electives round and the Open Elective round?
No, it is not possible to switch electives during or between the Master Programme Electives round and the Open Elective round. You will only be able to swit...
Tue, 25 Oct, 2022 at 4:13 PM
I was not allocated to my favorite elective and it is full. What are my options?
When an elective is full, it is full – course coordinators and MSc Programme Management will not be able to add more seats to a full course.  Please mak...
Tue, 25 Oct, 2022 at 4:24 PM
I missed one of the preference ranking rounds. What are my options?
If you miss one (or both) of the preference ranking rounds, no elective(s) will be allocated to you. You may then participate in the switch period(s) to sel...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Can I drop a course after the switch period?
Officially it is not possible to drop a course after the switch period. If you were unable to deregister in the Elective Registration System due to personal...
Tue, 25 Oct, 2022 at 4:16 PM
I am a recidivist student and want to improve the result of an elective that I have completed last academic year.
Note: A recidivist student is a student that is in the second year of the same MSc programme the student started last academic year. We cannot guaran...
Tue, 25 Oct, 2022 at 4:20 PM
How do the switch periods work?
Please note: It is not possible to change your electives between the Master Programme Elective round, the Open Elective round and between the switch periods...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2024 at 1:22 PM
When are the switch periods?
Here you can find the dates for the switch periods of this academic year: Before Block 3:  Monday 13 January 2025, 08:30 – Sunday 19 January 2025, 23:5...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2024 at 1:23 PM
I missed a switch period. What can I do?
It is not possible to change/switch elective once the switch periods are closed.  Please follow the link to this article for your options if you missed the...
Fri, 27 Sep, 2024 at 1:24 PM