Accommodations and Provisions for Reservists at Reichman University for the 2026-2027 Academic Year

Dear students,

As we begin the 2026-2027 academic year, we would like to present you with the current list of provisions and accommodations for reservists studying at Reichman University. These protocols are based on those for the 2025-2026 academic year and include additional extensions and accommodations unique to Reichman University.

In this document, the term “reserve service” encompasses both reserve duty and career service in “designated forward” units, as well as absences due to injuries sustained in the Swords of Iron War that required hospitalization.

In addition, this year the university has again decided to extend certain accommodations to the following groups: the wounded, immediate family members of the wounded, the fallen, and those killed; students serving as career soldiers or in the defense establishment (beyond those serving in designated forward units, as mentioned above); “Atuda” students called up for temporary regular service; members of the rescue and medical forces; and students who are partners (married or in a recognized domestic partnership) of career soldiers or defense establishment employees and are parents of young children.

Students who were severely impacted by the war and do not fall under any of the above categories may submit an application for accommodations through their track coordinator. These requests will be reviewed by the Dean of Student Affairs.

For the sake of clarity, these protocols apply to reserve service and other relevant eligibility criteria for the current academic year — 2026-2027. The implementation of accommodations granted to service members during the 2023–2024, 2024–2025, and 2025–2026 academic years will be possible in cases where the university’s announcement of April 15, 2024 explicitly states that the requested accommodations are defined as cumulative.

Please note that a separate list of accommodations and provisions for reservists, adapted for students at the School of Medicine and students in graduate degree programs taught in a mini-semester format, will be published soon.

Schedule of eligibility periods for accommodations for the 2026-2027 academic year

1.  Academic accommodations for reservists will be provided based on the length of service during a specific semester or throughout the entire 2026-2027 academic year, according to four defined groups. In line with the CHE directives, accommodations are allocated separately for each semester, based on the length of service during that semester.
2. For eligibility in the first semester, reserve duty will be counted from October 18, 2026 until March 6, 2027 (the last day before the start of the second semester).
2.1. Accommodations for graduate programs: For graduate degree programs taught in a mini-semester format, eligibility for mini-semesters 1 and 2 will be based on reserve duty performed between November 15, 2026 and February 25, 2027.
3. For eligibility in the second semester, reserve duty will be counted from March 7, 2027 until the last day before the start of the following academic year (2027-2028).
3.1. Accommodations for graduate programs: For graduate degree programs taught in a mini-semester format, eligibility for mini-semesters 3 and 4 will be based on reserve duty performed between March 7, 2027 and July 2, 2027.
4. Students who serve over 70 days of reserve duty in the first semester may submit a request to the Dean of Student Affairs through their track coordinator to extend their eligibility to the second semester.

Groups eligible for accommodations:

5. Group 1: Students who served up to 20 cumulative days of reserve duty during a semester in the 2026-2027 academic year (applicable for that semester).
6.  Group 2: Students who fall into one or more of the following categories and students who are parents of children up to the age of 13 whose partner falls into one or more of these categories:
6.1. Students who served 21 or more cumulative days of reserve duty during any semester in the 2026-2027 academic year (applicable for that semester).
6.2. Students who served 35 or more cumulative days of reserve duty throughout the entire 2026-2027 academic year.
6.3. Students who served 60 or more days of reserve duty during the 3 months preceding the start of the first semester of the 2026-2027 academic year (August, September, October 2026).
7. Group 3: Students who served 35 or more cumulative days of reserve duty during any semester in the 2026-2027 academic year (applicable for that semester) and students who are parents of children up to the age of 13 whose partner meets this service requirement.
8. Group 4: Students serving in designated forward units who have served 300 days or more over the course of their studies since October 2023, as well as students who are parents of children up to the age of 13 whose partner meets this service requirement.

General guidelines and accommodations

9. The following accommodations are available to all reservists, regardless of unit or length of service:
9.1. Expansion of accommodations: The accommodations detailed in this document supplement the standard rights provided to reservists at Reichman University under the university’s standard reservist regulations.
9.2. Lesson recordings: All classes taught during the 2026-2027 academic year will be recorded and made accessible to students serving in the reserves. In cases where recording is not possible, the course staff will proactively assist reservists in obtaining and completing the study materials.
9.3. Progress in studies without enforcement of prerequisites: Students who were registered for a prerequisite course but were unable to take the exam due to reserve duty will be allowed to continue their studies in subsequent semesters without enforcement of the prerequisite requirement.
9.4. Procedure for submitting requests for accommodations: Requests for accommodations, accompanied by relevant documentation, should be submitted through the track coordinators at the student administration offices, via the student’s personal portal on the university website.

Accommodations by eligibility group

10. Accommodations for Group 1:
10.1. All existing accommodations provided under the university’s standard reservist regulations, student rights policies, and Section 9 above.
10.2. Extensions for the submission of assignments due within the week preceding a special exam date for reservists.
11. Accommodations for Group 2:
11.1. All existing accommodations provided under the university’s standard reservist regulations, student rights policies, and Section 9 above, as well as all accommodations for Group 1 (as stated in Section 10 above).
11.2. Reduced study load:
11.2.1. Exemption from academic credits up to the maximum limit approved by the CHE: Exemption from 6 academic credits in an undergraduate program or 4 academic credits in a graduate program, applicable to non-mandatory courses (electives, general courses, and other courses approved by the university). This exemption is valid for the entirety of the degree. Please note that, in accordance with the decision of the CHE, credit exemptions due to reserve duty are capped at a maximum of 10 credits for an undergraduate degree (8 in Law School and Accounting) and 4 credits for a graduate degree, cumulatively for the entire degree.
11.2.2. Exemption from attendance for a limited period: Exemption from attendance for an additional week immediately following the period of reserve duty.
11.2.3. Reduced assignment load: Reduction of the number of required assignments in each course, based on the proportion of reserve service weeks within the semester’s teaching weeks, and in accordance with the nature of the course. In courses with weekly assignments, students will be exempt from submitting assignments during their reserve service and the week following their return. For other courses, it will be the lecturer’s responsibility to determine an appropriate reduction in accordance with the general provisions.
11.2.4. Labs: The course staff will arrange accommodations for students to either make up the labs required to fulfill the course duties or alternatively, to reduce the number of required labs. The solution will take into account the length of reserve service and will be decided upon by the lecturer responsible for the course.
11.2.5. Flexibility in schedule adjustments: Students will be granted flexibility in modifying their semester schedule beyond the official change deadline, and may withdraw from courses late without incurring any fees.

11.3. Accommodations for exams and grade adjustment:

11.3.1. Conversion to a passing grade: Students may convert a numerical grade to a verbal “pass” grade in two undergraduate courses or one graduate course during the 2026-2027 academic year, in a course of their choice, provided they have met the course’s requirements for passing. For this purpose, a final grade of 55 or higher will be considered a passing grade.
Please note I:  This option is not available for courses where a numerical grade is required for professional licensing, compulsory courses, or core courses in a graduate degree program.
Please note II: According to a CHE directive, the maximum number of courses in which a numerical grade can be converted to a “pass” grade throughout a degree program is capped at five courses for an undergraduate degree and two courses for a graduate degree. For an undergraduate degree, the total credits for all courses graded as “pass,” including under accommodations made in previous semesters, must not exceed 10% of the total credits required for the degree.
11.3.2. Alternative assessment and modified exams: Based on the nature of the course and exam format, and at the discretion of the lecturer and the university, students in this group are entitled to alternative assessments for at least three exams, chosen from among the courses that allow such alternatives.
Please note I: Each school may designate specific subjects for which alternative assessments will not be available, provided that each eligible student has the option of alternative assessment in at least three subjects.
Please note II: Alternative assessment for computer science students - Students enrolled in a full curriculum are entitled to an alternative assessment in two exams per semester, a modified exam, or the higher grade out of two exam sittings. Alternatively, the university may predefine at least two courses within each curriculum, in each semester and academic year, in which an alternative assessment, a modified exam, or the higher grade out of two exam sittings will be granted to students in this group.
In all cases, the choice of the applicable accommodation from among these alternatives will be at the university’s discretion.
11.3.3. For the remaining computer science courses in the same semester, students in this group will be entitled to three available exam dates, as detailed in Section 11.3.6 below. 
11.3.4    Date Selection: Students may choose only two exam sittings from the three available dates (Moed Alef, Moed Bet, or Moed Gimel).
11.3.5. Exemptions due to previous studies: Students may submit a request for examination and exemption from a course due to previous academic studies at another Israeli institution, provided they obtained a passing grade in the relevant course.
11.3.6. Third exam date for computer science students: Students enrolled in computer science programs are entitled to a third exam date, to be scheduled within 30 days of the student’s completion of reserve service. A student who chooses not to take this exam will be eligible for the alternative options available under the standard rights granted to reservists.

11.4. Addressing the need for extended studies:
11.4.1. Extension of studies (if necessary) without additional fees: Students who have completed a cumulative reserve service of at least 42 days during the 2026-2027 academic year will be entitled to extend their studies by one semester without incurring any additional tuition fees.
11.5. Assistance in completing studies:
11.5.1. For computer science students - completion of coursework following reserve service: Individual or small-group tutoring will be provided to help students make up the study material covered during their reserve duty.
12. Accommodations for Group 3
12.1. All existing accommodations provided under the university’s standard reservist regulations, student rights policies, and Section 9 above, as well as all accommodations for Group 1 (as stated in Section 10 above) and Group 2 (as stated in Section 11 above).
12.2. Extra time for exams:  25% extra time on both exam dates in the semester in which the student served in the reserves. A student who is entitled to additional time as a reservist and also has additional time allowances for other reasons will receive both extensions, up to a maximum of 50% of the original exam time.
12.3. Reduced study load:
12.3.1. Exemption from attendance for a limited period - Exemption from attendance from the end of reserve duty through the remainder of the semester.
12.3.2. Exemption from academic credits up to the maximum limit approved by the CHE: Exemption from 8 academic credits in an undergraduate program or 4 academic credits in a graduate program, applicable to non-mandatory courses (electives, general courses, and other courses approved by the university). This exemption is valid for the entirety of the degree.
Please note: In accordance with the decision of the CHE, credit exemptions due to reserve duty are capped at a maximum of ten credits for an undergraduate degree and four credits for a graduate degree (8 in Law School and Accounting), cumulatively for the entire degree.
12.4. Grade adjustment:
12.4.1. Conversion to a passing grade: Students may convert a numerical grade of 55 and higher to a verbal “pass” grade in three undergraduate courses or two graduate courses during the 2026-2027 academic year, in a course of their choice, provided they have met the course’s requirements for passing.
Please note I:  This option is not available for courses where a numerical grade is required for professional licensing, compulsory courses, or core courses in a graduate degree program.
Please note II: According to a CHE directive, the maximum number of courses in which a numerical grade can be converted to a “pass” grade throughout a degree program is capped at five courses for an undergraduate degree and two courses for a graduate degree. For an undergraduate degree, the total credits for all courses graded as “pass,” including under accommodations made in previous semesters, must not exceed 10% of the total credits required for the degree.
12.4.2. Highest grade option: Students may choose the higher grade from among two exam sittings.
12.5. Choice of exam dates: Students may choose only two exam sittings from the three available dates (Moed Alef, Moed Bet, or Moed Gimel).

Addressing the need for extended studies:

12.5.1. Extension of studies (if necessary) without additional fees: Students who have completed a cumulative reserve service of at least 84 days during the two semesters of the 2026-2027 academic year will be entitled to extend their studies by two semesters without incurring any additional tuition fees. This provision will be updated in the university’s tuition billing mechanism to ensure that no extra charges are applied due to the study extension.
12.5.2. Additional accommodations for frontline combat soldiers: Students serving in the reserves as frontline combat soldiers may receive additional accommodations at the discretion of their schools. To request these accommodations, students should submit a copy of their frontline combatant certificate and confirmation of reserve service in an eligible formation bearing the notation “Eligible for individual tutoring” (“זכאי לחניכה פרטנית”) to their track coordinator. This confirmation can be obtained through the personal portal on the reservists’ website.
13. Accommodations for Group 4
13.1. All existing accommodations provided under the university’s standard reservist regulations, student rights policies, and Section 9 above, as well as all accommodations for Group 1 (as stated in Section 10 above), Group 2 (as stated in Section 11 above), and Group 3 (as stated in Section 12 above).
13.2. Completion of coursework following reserve service: For computer science students — individual or small-group tutoring.
13.3. Advisor/mentor: The university will provide each student with a designated advisor for the entire duration of their studies until the completion of their degree. The advisor will assist the student in planning their academic track, addressing needs that may arise over the course of their studies, formulating personal accommodations, and related matters. Advisors will be appointed from among the reserve coordinators in each school. Students will be referred to them via the student administration coordinator.
13.4. Academic tutoring hours: To the extent possible (given that a significant portion of the tutors are also regularly called up for reserve duty), the university will provide students with free academic tutoring hours each semester until the completion of their degree.

Accommodations for career soldiers, defense establishment employees, and those wounded during the Swords of Iron War

14. As stated in the introduction to this document, the university has decided to expand the scope of assistance to include additional populations who have encountered academic and other difficulties due to the war, including the wounded; the families of the wounded, the fallen, and those killed; students serving as career soldiers or in the defense establishment (beyond those serving in designated forward units, as mentioned above); “Atuda” students called up for temporary regular service; members of the rescue and medical forces; and students who are partners (married or in a recognized domestic partnership) of career soldiers or defense establishment employees and are parents of young children.

All those mentioned above are encouraged to contact their track coordinators in the student administration offices along with the appropriate documentation to request accommodations similar to those offered to reservists. These requests will be forwarded to the Dean of Student Affairs. Each request will be considered seriously and with the sincere intention to provide as much individualized support as possible.

15. Accommodations for students in practical training programs, especially in the medical professions:
15.1. Accommodations and rescheduling options for students in practical training in non-medical professions will be determined at a later stage by the institutions, in accordance with the specific requirements of each field.
Additional accommodations and provisions:

This year, Reichman University will once again implement an extension of its protocols and accommodations, in coordination with the Student Union. Following the Student Union’s request and the approval of the Council for Higher Education to permit institutions to offer additional accommodations, Reichman University has decided to introduce further measures to support reservists from two specific groups:
A. Students enrolled in double major undergraduate programs (law and business, law and government, law and psychology, business and psychology) (hereinafter referred to as “double major undergraduate students”).
B. Students who have already utilized the maximum number of CHE credits for reserve soldiers in the 2025-2026 academic year and are also performing significant reserve service in the 2026-2027 academic year.

1. Double major undergraduate students:

As study requirements for double major undergraduate programs are 150% of those required for a regular degree, these students will be eligible for a proportional credit exemption, up to 150% of the maximum credit exemption under their accumulated or future entitlements, in accordance with the original provisions. The exemption will be distributed between each of the two-degree programs, ensuring that the credit exemption for each individual degree does not exceed 100% of the maximum exemption approved by the CHE for standard undergraduate programs. As with the regular provisions, the exemption applies only to non-mandatory courses (electives, general courses, and other courses approved by the university). This exemption can be utilized throughout the entire duration of the degree.

For clarification, these provisions do not apply to students enrolled in dual-track programs that are not structured as a double major degree program.

2. Undergraduate students who have utilized the maximum number of CHE credits for reserve soldiers before the 2026-2027 academic year and are also performing significant reserve service in the 2026-2027 academic year:

Undergraduate students who have exhausted the maximum number of CHE credits due to extended reserve service before the 2026-2027 academic year and have served additional significant duty in the 2026-2027 academic year will be eligible for additional credits for 2026-2027 beyond the CHE maximum, as follows:

Reserve service of at least 35 days (per semester) — entitlement to 2 credits
OR
Reserve service of at least 50 days (over the entire academic year) — entitlement to 4 credits

Students meeting these criteria who served in combat units may submit an individual request to the Dean of Student Affairs for up to 2 additional credits.  This addition can only be granted once per degree.

Double major undergraduate students who are eligible for credits under both Section 1 (double major undergraduate students) and Section 2 (significant reserve service in 2026-2027 after having utilized the maximum CHE credits for reservists in previous years) may choose one of these entitlements, but cannot receive additional credits under both sections.

3. Graduate degree students who have exhausted the maximum CHE credits for graduate student reservists in the 2025-2026 academic year and are also performing significant reserve service in the 2026-2027 academic year may submit an individual request to the Dean of Student Affairs for up to 2 additional credits.

Important notes

1. The provisions outlined here and in the standard reservist provisions are the maximum accommodations available. The decision to utilize these accommodations, to what extent, and in which of the approved courses rests with the student. It is advised to exercise discretion when applying these accommodations, as an excessive number of exemptions on a transcript may be viewed negatively by employers or graduate programs.
2. The courses eligible for reserve service credits and alternative assessments are determined by each individual school, at its discretion, provided that students are able to fully exercise their rights. Courses in which alternative assessments will be possible will be announced up to a month before the end of the semester. These decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
3. For students in the accounting program, the use of additional reserve service credits under these provisions is subject to the program requirements, which will be published by the Student Administration Office.

Reichman University extends its profound appreciation to all students who serve in defense of the nation, at great risk and sacrifice.
We are proud of each and every one of you and wish you a good and quiet year.