We have gathered the most frequently asked questions to the Student Centre in one place. Find out how to register or drop a course, what to do when your grade is incorrect and more.
Course registrations
When the study period / semester begins you must be registered on your courses. Use the service "Register on course" on My startpage to register when the registration period is open. When you are registered on your courses, you will get access to the course homepages and can sign-up for the exams.
Re-registration on course
To re-register for a course you have not completed, use the service Re-registration on course on My Start Page. Once you have re-registered you will get access to the course homepage and can sign-up for the exam.
Exchange students who wish to add courses to their study plan should consult their
exchange coordinator.
I want to drop a course
You can make an interruption on a course by using the service
early interruption of a course, within three weeks after the course start. You can't make an interruption if you have a final grade or approved test score on the course this semester.
Exchange students should contact their
exchange coordinator within two weeks of the start of the study period.
How do I register for my Master’s thesis?
To be registered for your Master’s thesis work, you need to fill out a registration form. When the registration form has been signed by your examiner and by your director of master’s programme, scan and email the form for registration to thesisregistration@chalmers.se
Results
My grade is incorrect
Please contact the course examiner if your grade is incorrect.
My course has not been reported as completed, even though I have passed all elements
Even though all elements of a course are reported as passed, the course itself may not have been reported as passed. If you have questions about the results, please contact the department giving the course.
Can I improve my grade?
It is possible to re-take an exam in order to try to improve your grade, even if you have passed the course. You will keep the highest grade. To sign up for an exam in a course which you have passed, use the service Examination, sign-up on My startpage.
Living in Sweden
I've changed my address or phone number
On the link below you can read about how you update your contact information.
How do I extend my residence permit?
Apply on-line at the Swedish Migration Agency’s web site. An application shall not be done earlier than one month before your current residence permit expires. On the link below you'll find instructions and the forms/templates you need to fill in to extend your residence permit at the Swedish Migration Agency.
Am I insured during my studies?
Students are insured during college hours and while travelling directly between their home and the university through a personal injury insurance.
Disabilities – how will this affect my studies?
If you have a disability of some sort you will be guaranteed teaching of good quality and a good study environment.
Key card
If you loose your key card or need to adjust your access, visit the Key Card help desk in the library at Campus Johanneberg, or the service unit on the ground floor of the Saga building at Campus Lindholmen.
Course homepages in Ping Pong or Canvas
I can't access the course homepage in PingPong?
In order to access the course homepages in PingPong you must be registered on the course. If you still can't access the course homepage, please contact the course teacher/examiner or the administrator for the course, who can add you manually. Is it an obvious technical problem please contact
IT-support.
I can't access the course homepage in Canvas?
Contact the teacher / examiner.
Is it an obvious technical problem please contact canvas@chalmers.se
Computer account and email
Problems with my CID / email
If you have problems with your computer account/CID or your email, please contact
IT Support.
My computer account is about to close down
If you have uncompleted courses the Student Centre can help you
with a re-registration, which will re-open your account. When your degree
diploma has been approved, your computer account will close down.
Transcript of records and Certificate of registration
You can print out a transcript of records or a certificate of registration in Swedish or in English from My startpage. The transcripts can be validated by a link at the bottom of the document. You can also request a signed and stamped transcript from the Student Centre.
If you require a letter of acceptance, which states that you are enrolled at Chalmers, this is the same as your certificate of registration.
Transcript of records for exchange students
All exchange students will receive a signed and stamped transcript of records sent to the home university in February or in October. If you have studied an entire academic year the transcript will contain all courses.