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

Dear first semester students,

Welcome to the University of Kassel and to Faculty 02! To make it a little easier for you to start your studies, we are once again offering a three-day student first semester introduction this year, including a campus tour and joint timetabling. This introduction will take place from 10 to 12.10.23 from 10 am to 4 pm. 

Tuesday, 10.10.23
 10 am - 4 pm

We will meet on the first day at 10 a.m. in front of Diagonale 1, Campus Holländischer Platz and then go together to the room designated for the respective introduction.

• 1st part: Campus Center - lecture hall 5
  General introduction to everyday life at the university with all new students of the subject
  Allocation to the study programs, brief introduction
• Part 2: Kurt-Wolters 5 - Room 0020
  Campus tour, Creation of the university account

Wednesday 11.10.23 - Please bring your laptop or tablet!

10 am - 4 pm
Location: Kurt-Wolters 5 - Room 0020
- Introduction to the Moodle and eCampus platforms
- Introduction to the module examination regulations
- Creating a timetable
- Campus rally

Thursday, 12.10.23:

Change: Start from 15:00
Location:  Amphitheater behind the Diagonale 1
- Clarification of open questions
- Joint activities

Tuesday, 17.10.23

•  10:00-12:00
  Location: Moritzstraße 18, Campus Center, Hörsaal 5
  Lecturer:innen: Dr. Lars Heiler
  Introduction by the lecturers

We look forward to seeing you there!

Lecture period: 19.10.23 - 09.02.24

Lecture-free period: 23.12.23 up to and including 07.01.24