Introduction and start of studies

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The most important dates and offers for the start of your studies

Good to know: The introductory events

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.

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Oct. 12–14, 26: Orientation WeekIntroduction to the Bachelor's degree program in Sustainability Communication

General Introduction to the Program by the Faculty

Tuesday, October 13, 26

Time: starting at 2:15 p.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz campus, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 4004 (4th floor)
Instructor: Dr. Kirsten Behr

Introduction to the Course Component “Sustainability Studies and Networking”

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Time: 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz Campus, Arnold-Bode-Str. 8, ground floor, Room 0113/0114
Instructor: Verena Hucke (M.A.)

Dear first-year students,

Welcome to the minor in Sustainability Studies and to the “Integrated Sustainability Studies” course element.

By choosing the combined bachelor’s program with an interdisciplinary minor or a degree program featuring integrated sustainability studies, you will spend part of your studies with students from various disciplines. We’d like to warmly welcome you to our introductory session for the sustainability studies component. In addition to an introduction to the course content and organizational details, there will be opportunities to exchange ideas and network with your fellow students. We’ll also be available to answer any questions you may have.

We look forward to seeing you!

Dates of the introductory events, start and dates of the semester

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

The department introduces itself

Dear first semester students,
We would like to welcome you to Faculty 02.
The Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies is a broad-based, diverse teaching, research and educational unit characterized by the richness of its subjects and subject cultures. It consists of the Departments of English/American Studies, Romance Studies and German Studies with German as a Foreign and Second Language (DaFZ) as well as the Departments of Protestant Theology, Catholic Theology and Philosophy.
We wish you a pleasant start to your studies and look forward to spending time with you.
Your Dean's Office of FB 02

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