Introduction and start of studies

There is not just one introductory event at the University of Kassel. Rather, there is an extensive range of different "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 attending 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 studies, 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": First semester welcome, offers for students with children, offers for international students.

Important terms explained

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers you the opportunity to take a non-binding online self-study unit in chemistry before the start of your first semester. The unit is offered as a Moodle course and is a voluntary offer to all students who have a chemistry component in their first semester or in their degree program and would like to refresh their chemistry knowledge.

Information on pre-course recommendations

Monday, October 12, 2026

Introduction to the Core Curriculum for All Teacher Education Programs
Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz Campus, Campus Center, Lecture Hall 1

Welcome and introduction to the core curriculum
from approx. 2:00 to 2:30 p.m.
followed by program-specific tutorials
from approx. 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

This program-specific introduction is led by experienced students. Time is also set aside to answer your questions.

We look forward to seeing you!

Tuesday, 13.10.26

Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Arnold-Bode 12, Lecture Hall 5 (Room 0506)
Lecturer:innen: Mr. Goller and all colleagues involved in the organization and / or implementation of teaching

General welcome of new students

Time: 10:45 a.m.
Location: Nora-Platiel-Str. 1, Room 1311
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Wesselborg and all colleagues involved in the organization and / or implementation of teaching

Subject introduction BA/MA
Vocational Education Health (M Ed.)

Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Meeting point not yet announced
Lecturers Tutors

Tour in groups, guided tour of the Holländischer Platz campus

We warmly welcome you to our degree program!

In the winter semester 2026/27, the introductory events for your respective degree program will take place between Monday, 12.10.26 and Wednesday, 14.10.2026. Participation in the introductory events is highly recommended.

The regular courses begin on Thursday, 15.10.26

The lecture period ends on 12.02.27

Lecture-free period: 19.12.26 up to and including 10.01.27