Introduction and start of studies
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The most important dates and offers for the start of your 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.
Monday, 13.10.25
Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 1020
Lecturer: Céline Wieders-Lohéac
Introduction by the lecturers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Introductory events: Monday, 13.10.25 - Thursday, 16.10.25
Lecture period: 16.10.25 - 13.02.26
The regular courses begin on Thursday, 16.10.25.
Lecture-free period: 20.12.25 up to and including 11.01.26
Introduction of elective subjects
Dear first semester students,
Welcome to the University of Kassel and to Faculty 02! To make it easier for you to start your studies, we have prepared a three-day program for you, including a campus tour and joint timetabling - by students for students. We will meet on the first day (07.10.2025) at 10 a.m. in front of Diagonale 1 and then go together to the room designated for the next part. Please note that the different parts of the introduction may take place in different locations and you may be divided into groups.
We look forward to seeing you!
Your student council 02
Tuesday, 07.10.25, 10 am - 4 pm:
Meeting point at 10:00 am: Outside in front of Diagonale 1
Afterwards (approx. 10:15 am): Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 0019
- General introduction to everyday university life with all new students of the subject
- Campus tour
- Creation of the university account
- Further general information and preparation for the next day of orientation
Wednesday, 08.10.25, 10 am - 4 pm - Please bring your laptop or tablet!
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 0019
- Introduction to the Moodle and eCampus platforms
- Introduction to the module examination regulations
- Creation of the timetable
- Campus rally
Thursday, 09.10.25, 3 p.m. - open end:
Location: Georg-Forster-Straße 4, rooms 0005, 1004, 2004, 3004
- Get-together with all new students of the department
- Clarification of open questions
- Drinks, board games, karaoke, possibly pub quiz
Wednesday, 15.10.25
Time: from 12:15
Location: Holländischer Platz, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 4004
Lecturer: Larissa Werle
Introduction by the lecturers
We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, 15.10.25
Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: tba
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Nikola Roßbach
Introduction by the lecturers
We look forward to seeing you there!
Introduction by the lecturers
Wednesday, 15.10.24
Time: from 12:15 p.m.
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 4004
Lecturer: Larissa Werle
We look forward to seeing you there!
Pre-course/Propaedeuticum
29.09.-10.10.25 Pre-course Spanish
In order to be able to study successfully, it is important that you develop your language skills quickly after starting your studies so that you can easily use Spanish at level B1, both in order to successfully complete the individual modules of language practice and to participate in the courses of the specialist sciences. We support you in this by offering special language practice courses, known as propaedeutic courses, which are taught exclusively by native speakers: Within the first winter semester, you will reach B1 level through a combination of block courses and regular weekly sessions.
I do not yet have a B1 language level.
If you do not yet have a B1 language level at the start of your studies, you can catch up on the necessary skills in a preliminary course and during the semester. To the Spanish preliminary course
I have a B1 language level or higher
If you already have a B1 level, it is possible to attend the courses of the first module of the language practice directly.
If you have an even higher language level, please take the placement test scheduled immediately before the start of the semester in order to find a suitable starting point for the language practice modules:
Placement test
Registration is not necessary.
Date: 15.10.25
Time: 14:00
Location: Campus Holländischer Platz, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 0020
Lecturer: Dolores León Munoz
You can find out more about Spanish language practice on the department's homepage: Spanish language practice
Campus Holländischer Platz
Go-Link of this page: www.uni-kassel.de/go/b_sprach_kulturvermittlung_studienbeginn