1. Student sends his or her request by e-mail to the study advisor. A sample document the student should use be found here: https://www.wur.nl/nl/Onderwijs-Opleidingen/Student-Service-Centre/Show-ssc/Study-Programme-Approval.htm 
2. Study advisor evaluates the request.
   1. If the request is declined, then the study advisor informs the student by e-mail.
   2. If the study advisor approves, he or she forwards it by e-mail to the examining board
3. Examining board evaluates the request.
   1. If the request is declined, the examining board informs the student and Study advisor by e-mail.
   2. If the request is approved, the examining board creates a free programme and includes the courses.

The manual for students can be found here