Student Dean


Summary

Support in case of circumstances that may impact your studies.

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Student Deans

(Hella Snoeren, Marc Uijland, Nadja Schmiemann, Olav Wissink, Miranda van der Slikke)

Are you facing personal circumstances that may impact your studies? If so, you can make an appointment with one of the student deans. They are here to support you.
(photo left -> right: Hella Snoeren, Marc Uijland, Nadja Schmiemann, Olav Wissink, Miranda vd Slikke). 

For example, you can contact a student dean if you are at risk of study delay due to illness or other challenges, or if you have a functional impairment and need additional facilities or adjustments. Student deans also provide information and advice on regulations, financial matters, and study-related procedures.

Student deans are available to all WUR students and are not connected to any specific degree programme. Everything you discuss with a student dean is treated confidentially.

When to Contact a Student Dean

Get in touch with a student dean if you:

•need adjustments to your study programme due to a disability or functional impairment
•are at risk of study delay
•combine your studies with caring responsibilities, pregnancy, or parenthood
•have questions about arrangements and facilities (e.g. the FOS scheme, elite sports, educational adjustments)
•are considering a temporary withdrawal, stopping your studies, or switching programmes
•have questions about financial matters such as student finance (DUO), grants, or private funds
•need information about complaints procedures, appeals, or objection processes

 

Who are the Student Deans at WUR?

•Nadja Schmiemann
•Miranda van der Slikke
•Hella Snoeren
•Marc Uijland
•Olav Wissink


What do you need support with?

•Studying with a disability or functional limitation
•Neurodivergence – e.g. AD(H)D, dyslexia, dyscalculia or autism (ASD)
•Studying and parenthood 
•Studying and caring responsibilities (student carers) 
•Top Level Sports

 

Make an appointment

Online (click here) 

By phone: Secretariat, +31 317 483618 (Mon–Fri, 9:00–12:30)

Questions or support?

You can also reach us via email.