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The Central Examination Office of the Faculty manages the final modules of the Bachelor and Master of Arts degree programs, as well as doctoral procedures in the subjects represented within the Faculty. This is where you will receive your degree certificates and all related documents. All other coursework and examination matters \u2013 apart from the final written and oral exams \u2013 are handled by the individual study offices<\/a> of the individual institutes and departments. Students in the Bachelor or Master of Education programs should contact the University Examination Office for Teacher Education (HPL<\/a>). <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n\n\n

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Please make sure to check the listed office hours and responsibilities of each staff member to ensure your request can be processed efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Area of Responsibility:<\/strong> Head of the Examination Office; admission of international doctoral candidates at the department; applications in cases of hardship and exam deadline issues; appeals against exam-related decisions; awards for theses and final papers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Area of Responsibility: <\/strong>Managing final examinations for Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Anthropology\/African Studies and Musicology, as well as the Master’s program in Digital Methodology. Also responsible for exam and course management in Digital Methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Area of Responsibility: <\/strong>Managing final examinations for Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Art History, processing PhD candidate registrations, overseeing doctoral and habilitation procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Area of Responsibility:<\/strong> Managing final examinations for Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Ancient Studies and History, as well as examinations for the Mainz\/Dijon program and handling statistics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n\n\n

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During your Bachelor’s studies, you were supported by the Student Office of your respective institute. The examination office staff there managed your academic records and exam results, providing guidance on grade entries, registrations, deadlines, and other inquiries. Please note that registration for the Bachelor’s final module in Faculty 07 is handled centrally by the Faculty 07 Examination Office, rather than through the decentralized student offices. This applies to all students enrolled in a B.A. program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) must register their final module with the University Examination Office for Teacher Education<\/a> (Hochschulpr\u00fcfung f\u00fcr das Lehramt, HPL).<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-tabsitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Registering Your B.A. Thesis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register your B.A. thesis with the Central Examination Office using the appropriate form. If possible, use the autofill fields provided. Otherwise, complete the form legibly, writing the thesis title in capital letters. Additionally, send the title via E-Mail to the responsible staff member. If you wish to have a B.Ed. thesis or a thesis from another subject recognized as your B.A. thesis, please read the notes on the recognition process in the FAQ section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next Steps After Submitting Your Thesis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Central Examination Office will forward your thesis to the two designated evaluators. Once the evaluation is complete, you will be notified of the results via E-Mail. This E-Mail will also specify the end date of your four-week period in which you must complete your final oral examination. Make sure to arrange the examination date with your examiners in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registering for the Oral Bachelor\u2019s Examination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for the oral final examination at the Central Examination Office using the appropriate form at least two weeks before the scheduled date. Ensure that the building and room number are included on the form<\/a>. You can submit the completed form via E-Mail to your designated administrative officer at the Central Examination Office, deliver it in person during office hours, or drop it in the mailbox in the hallway in front of the Dean\u2019s Office of Faculty 07.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copies of the evaluations will be sent to you with the invitation to the oral examination at least one week before the scheduled date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illness\/Inability to Take the Examination During the Bachelor\u2019s Thesis Period<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you fall ill during the examination period, your thesis submission deadline may be extended. To request an extension, you must provide the Central Examination Office with the required medical certificate\/form<\/a>. A standard medical certificate of incapacity to work is not sufficient!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Examination Office will send you written confirmation of whether your request has been approved, specifying the new submission deadline for your thesis.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-tabsitem>\n\n\n \n\n

For the Documents and Forms please use the German version of the Website. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-tabsitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Requirements for Registering Your Bachelor\u2019s Thesis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You register for your Bachelor\u2019s thesis at the beginning of your sixth semester, provided you have earned at least 120 credit points, including at least 80 in your major subject. Your first registration for the Bachelor\u2019s thesis must be completed by the end of your sixth academic year (12th semester). If you have not registered by this deadline, the thesis will be considered as \u201cfailed on the first attempt,\u201d and you will be required to attend academic advising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who certifies my credit points?<\/strong>
Your credit points are certified by the examination managers in the Student Office of your respective institute, who are responsible for managing module examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The necessary form can be found under \u201cDocuments & Forms\u201d on the German version of the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registering Your Thesis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decide on a topic for your thesis and contact potential supervisors. After agreeing on a topic, complete the application form and have it signed by your supervisor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relevant form is available under \u201cDocuments & Forms\u201d (German pages). Make sure to submit the fully completed application to the Central Examination Office within three working days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once registered, you will receive a written confirmation, including your thesis topic and the submission deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligible supervisors for a Bachelor\u2019s thesis are specified in Section 8, Paragraph 2 of the relevant examination regulations. Normally these include all professors, habilitated faculty members, academic staff, contract lecturers, and lecturers with special duties. If in doubt, please contact the Central Examination Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At least one of the evaluators must be a university professor of Faculty 07 or a habilitated scholar. For instance, a thesis may be supervised by a academic staff as the first evaluator, while the second evaluator must be a university professor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I want to submit my Bachelor\u2019s thesis. What do I need to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can submit your Bachelor\u2019s thesis to the staff of the Central Examination Office during their office hours. Please be aware of the specified office hours and area of responsibilities of each staff member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

f submitting outside of office hours, you can place your thesis in the parcel box in the hallway next to the Dean\u2019s Office of Faculty 07. Submission by mail is also possible; please ensure that the postmark is clearly legible, as this will be considered the submission date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I know if I passed my Bachelor\u2019s thesis?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As soon as the two evaluations are complete, you will receive an email notifying you of the result. Please schedule your oral final examination with your supervisors in advance and officially register for it using the registration form at least two weeks before the examination date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The oral examination should take place within four weeks of the completion of the thesis evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will receive copies of the evaluations along with the invitation to the oral examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I obtain my graduation certificate as quickly as possible?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your graduation certificate is issued by the Central Examination Office. After your oral examination, the office will prepare your diploma, certificate, transcript of records, and diploma supplement (in German), and a preliminary certificate if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certificates can only be issued once all modules have been completed and recorded by the Student Office staff. Make sure this is done before inquiring at the Central Examination Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your oral examination is not your final exam, please notify the office by email once all your modules are complete, so that your documents can be prepared. Please note that it may take some time to create your documents, and according to the examination regulations it can take up to six weeks to complete them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I receive certified copies of my certificate?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with your Bachelor\u2019s certificate, you will receive two certified copies. If you need additional copies, you can request them from your local municipal office for a fee. In Mainz, the Citizens’ Office (B\u00fcrgeramt) provides the first three copies free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Central Examination Office can only issue additional certified copies after paying a fee of \u20ac5.00 per certification in advance. Please provide proof of payment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n