Suitability assessment

Continuous suitability assessment

Continuous assessment of each student's suitability occurs throughout the entire program of study, encompassing both the theoretical and practical components. This means that faculty members, practice teachers, practice supervisors, and others involved in the student's educational experience have a responsibility to monitor progress and conduct ongoing evaluations.

Special suitability assessment

A special suitability assessment begins with the submission of a doubt notification, which is processed by the suitability officers at VID. The doubt notification must be justified and linked to at least one of the assessment criteria outlined in the Norwegian Universities and University Colleges Act § 12-3. Doubt notifications are exempt from public disclosure and can be submitted securely via the college's online form or sent by mail.

Doubt notifications are reviewed by the suitability officers at VID and may result in various outcomes:

1. The doubt notification is deemed unfounded and will not be further processed by the suitability officer.
2. The student is notified of the justified concerns regarding their suitability and is called for an evaluation conversation. In most cases, the student will be offered extended support and guidance.
3. If it is clear that such support will not benefit the student, they will not be offered extended support and guidance. In such cases, the matter will proceed directly to the suitability committee at the college for review.

If the student does not accept or attend the offered extended support and guidance, or if such support does not lead to the necessary change and development for the student, the suitability officer shall refer the case to the suitability committee.

The suitability officer may decide to suspend the student’s practical training from the time the doubt notification is received until after the extended guidance has concluded or until the matter has been resolved.

Who can submit a doubt notification?

Anyone who is in contact with the student can submit a doubt notification. In most cases, this includes the college's academic staff or practice supervisors, but it can also include fellow students and administrative staff at the college. Generally, it is not permitted to remain anonymous when submitting a doubt notification, but exceptions can be made in accordance with the Public Administration Act § 19. The individual who submits the doubt notification is not considered a party to the case.

Faculty of Health Sciences

• Department of Nursing Oslo (including Sandvika): Vibeke Elsmark Husvik - vibeke.husvik@vid.no
• Department of Nursing Bergen: Kjell Arne Aarheim - kjell.aarheim@vid.no
• Department of Health: Gry Mørk - gry.mork@vid.no

Faculty of Social Sciences

• Margrete Aadnanes - margrete.aadnanes@vid.no

Faculty of Theology and Social Sciences

• Diaconal Studies: Randi Synnøve Tjernæs - randi.tjernaes@vid.no
• Theology and Church Music: Karen Margrete E. Mestad - karen.mestad@vid.no

Read more

• Regulations for Universities and University Colleges Chapter 7 (Norwegian only)
• Guide to the Regulations for Universities and University Colleges Chapter 7 (Norwegian Only)
• Guidelines for Handling Suitability Cases at VID Specialized University (Norwegian only)
• Procedure for Assessing Suitability at VID Specialized University (Norwegian only)
• Procedures for Documenting Suitability Assessments at VID Specialized University (Norwegian only)
• Doubt Notification Form for Printing and Posting (Word)