During your studies

You can find the date and time of examinations for courses at the Department of Physics in the timetable for each course. For information about how the exam is conducted, or if you have any questions, please refer to the course page on Stockholm University’s learning platform or contact the course coordinator.

You must register in Ladok in order to sit an exam.

Examination timetable

Examination rules

The examination rules at the department are governed by university-wide regulations as well as by local rules. Below are some additions and clarifications:

• Registration is required for both the ordinary examination and any re-sit examination via Ladok, and must be completed no later than 10 days before the exam. If you require disability study support, you must submit a request for each exam occasion. This is also done in Ladok.
• Bring a valid photo ID. Identity checks are carried out before the exam begins.
• Seating lists may be used. Students must follow the invigilators’ instructions regarding where to sit.
• Only the aids specified for the exam may be used. All other aids are prohibited. Graphing calculators and other advanced calculators are not permitted unless explicitly stated otherwise.
• For toilet visits, students must write their name and the time on a toilet log. Only one person may leave at a time. In general, you may not leave the examination room without permission.
• Write your name and personal identity number only on the cover sheet. Tick which documents you submit. Write your full exam code on all exam papers.

Violations of Stockholm University’s central examination rules and the additions above may result in disciplinary action. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with and follow these rules.

After the results of an exam have been announced, the exam will be sent to the student via e-mail. The original copy of the exam can can be picked up at the student office. Results are normally announced within three weeks. Uncollected written exams will be archived by the student office for a period of two years.

Questions can be sent to examination@fysik.su.se.

For laboratory reports, there are special guidelines regarding time for submission and correction. These apply unless otherwise announced by the course coordinator. All time limits refer to term time. In the event of a documented illness or other serious obstacle, the examiner for the course may grant an exemption from these rules.

1. The student must submit his or her report no later than two weeks after the laboratory session.
2. If a report is not approved, the student has the right to submit an improved version for re-assessment within two weeks of receiving his or her unapproved report. However, the maximum number of versions submitted is 4. If you miss a deadline for the first or later versions, this will be counted as an unapproved version. In the event of a further delay, another submission attempt will be lost for each two-week period in which you have not submitted your report. For example, this means that if you have not submitted the first version of your report eight weeks after the laboratory session, you have lost the opportunity to have it corrected.
3. If the final version (according to point 2) is not approved, the laboratory exercise must be done again the next time the lab is offered.
4. The first version of a report submitted on time shall be corrected and returned no later than two weeks after the last day of submission. It must be clear whether the report is approved or not and, if applicable, what grade (or other assessment / scoring) is given to the work.
5. Later versions shall be corrected within three weeks of their submission.
6. A student who has not received feedback within the above time limits may contact the director of studies or the responsible of the programme, who will then discuss with the examiner. 
    

We welcome all students. We know that people learn in different ways, and that some students may need extra support. If you need support, help is available. Start by applying to Student Services using the online form. After you apply, you will meet a coordinator at Student Services. Together, you will talk about what you need. You will then receive recommendations for educational support called Nais-certificate.

Next, contact studievagledare@fysik.su.se at the Department of Physics. You can discuss how the recommended support can work in your astronomy courses.

Examples of support may include:
• extra time during exams
• taking the exam in a smaller room/group

Studying with a disability

If you have completed other studies that correspond to one or more courses at our department, you have the opportunity to apply for what is called credit transfer. When applying for a credit transfer, we assess how your previous studies correspond to the courses given at our department. It is therefore important that you enclose sufficient documentation so that we can make an assessment. 

In order for us to be able to grant a credit transfer, you must be an active student, i.e., you are admitted to and conduct studies at Stockholm University. If your application for credit is not granted, you have the opportunity to appeal. Information on how to do this will be attached to the decision if the transfer is denied.

Application for credit transfer is submitted directly in Ladok. 

As a student at Stockholm University, there are several ways that you can be involved and influence your education.

Influence your education

Course evaluation

We constantly strife to develop and improve our courses. One of the most important ways of doing this is through the course evaluation which is carried out at the end of each course. Here the student has the possibility of giving feedback on what was good with the course, and what can be improved upon.

Student Council

The Physics Student Council (FÄR) is part of the Student Union at Stockholm University and consists of a group of students whose aim is to promote the study environment and development of courses in physics, astronomy and meteorology, from the prospective of the student. The Student Council has representatives on committees that are engaged in issues from equality to public relations activities. Contact the Physics Student Council (FÄR) for more information on how you can become involved and gain influence; far@fysik.su.se

Student representatives in a committee

The student representatives in a committee's at our departments are appointed by the Student Union through the Physics Student Council (FÄR). Below you find information about the diferent committee’s at our department and their student representatives.

Department Organisation

IT for students

More information on Stockholm University’s digital services can be found here:

IT for students

Digital tools and services

Students are expected to have their own personal laptop for coursework. If your laptop breaks or is lost, you may temporarily borrow a laptop from the Student Office.

A laptop may only be borrowed for one course at a time and is not intended for long-term use. If a borrowed laptop is damaged or lost, you are responsible for reimbursing the department.

University library

The Stockholm University Library at Frescati is the largest university library in the Nordic countries and there you can find some of the books included on our course literature.

Study areas

Floor 6 in AlbaNova buliding has study spaces and meeting rooms which can be used freely by all students in AlbaNova.

Study spaces are also available on the Albano campus and can be used by all students at Stcokholm University.

Stockholm University is a metropolitan university, which is reflected in the student life. As a student at Stockholm University, you have many opportunities to live a rich student life. Virtually every day activities are organised for students by students, on or around the campus.

If you want to withdraw from a course or programme (non-completion), you can report this yourself in Ladok.

• If you withdraw within three weeks of the course start date, you may apply for the course again at a later time.
• If you withdraw more than three weeks after the course starts, you cannot re-apply for the course.

If you later want to continue the course after withdrawing, you must contact studentexp@fysik.su.se to request re-registration. Re-registration is only possible if there are available places on the course.

You can pause your studies, which is called a study break. If you have special reasons for taking a study break, you may be granted a guaranteed place on the programme when you return. If you do not have special reasons, you can resume your studies subject to availability. To apply for a study break, contact studievagledare@fysik.su.se.