Introduction and start of studies

At the University of Kassel, there is no introductory event the . Rather, there is an extensive range of offers from various "organizers":

• On the one hand, the departments offer an official program. This type of introduction is about the subject: What is the subject about? What specializations are offered in Kassel? Which Professors and subject areas determine the content? So: be sure to attend and ask questions!
• For some (not all) degree programs and subjects, we recommend taking part in  preliminary courses. Pre-courses are aimed at first-year students who would like to refresh their knowledge in certain subjects. The preliminary courses start before the introductory dates.
• The student councils often also offer introductory events. The student council is part of the student self-organization and deals with the specific questions of the students of a department. In terms of content, it deals with questions about the course of study, the organization of the curriculum, learning organization and examinations. The student councils therefore offer help on how best to study this subject.
• There are also"welcome events" at : First semester welcome, offers for students with children, offers for international students.

Important terms explained

Date: Thursday, 11.04.24
Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Location: Moritzstraße 18 Campus Center - Room 1112, Seminar Room 3
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Michael Goller

Dear first semester students,

First of all, a warm welcome to the Vocational and Business Education degree program at the University of Kassel.
During the introductory days, you will gain your first insights into the degree program and have the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with your new fellow students.

We look forward to meeting you!

Monday, 15.04.24
Time: 14:00 to 16:00
Location: Campus Holländischer Platz, Arnold-Bode-Straße 12 - Lecture Hall 4 (Room 0508)

1. Welcome and introduction to the core study program
   from approx. 2.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
2. followed by
   course-specific tutorials
   from approx. 2.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
   This introduction, which is tailored to your degree course, is provided by experienced students.
   There will also be time to answer your questions. You can find your tutorial here:

• Elementary school teaching degree (L1): 
  Campus Holländischer Platz, Arnold-Bode-Str. 10, Room 1217 (seminar room)
• Teaching degree for Hauptschule and Realschule (L2): 
  Campus Holländischer Platz, Arnold-Bode-Str. 10, Room 1215 (seminar room)

• Teaching degree for grammar schools (L3): 
  Campus Holländischer Platz, Arnold-Bode-Str. 10, Room 1214 (seminar room)
• Teacher training for vocational education and business education (L4): 
  Campus Holländischer Platz, Arnold-Bode-Str. 12,  Lecture hall 4 (room 0508)

You are also very welcome to take advantage of the extensive advisory services offered by experienced fellow students for the core study program. You can find information on this at
https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/studium/bildungs-und-gesellschaftswissenschaftliches-kernstudium-lehramt/ansprechpersonen-und-beratung.

We look forward to seeing you!

Lecture period: 15.04.24 - 19.07.24

Lecture-free period: 20.07.24 up to and including 13.10.24

Lecture-free period

• Specification of first and last day off
• Tuesday after Whitsun and so-called bridging days are not event-free.