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.
Please register here for your orientation tutorial.
Monday, 05.10.26
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Location: tba
Welcome by the Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Tuider
In the orientation tutorial, you will be supervised by two experienced students together with other first-year students. These experienced students offer you information and advice on all questions that are important for a successful start to your studies, such as
- Which courses can and should I attend in the first semester?
- What are seminars actually? What is the difference between a preparatory course, lecture, seminar or tutorial?
- How do I create my timetable?
- What are module examination regulations?
- How do I find my way around campus? Where can I find my seminar room, lecture hall, library or cafeteria?
- How do I get access to online seminars?
- How do I log into the university's W-Lan? How do I configure my university mailbox?
- What do I have to do in lectures, seminars and tutorials? What are study and examination achievements?
The orientation tutorials also give you the opportunity to get to know the university and the city of Kassel together with other first-year students.
Experience shows: Friendships made during the orientation days often last a lifetime.
The orientation tutorials start with a welcome by the Dean of Studies, Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Tuider, on 05.10.26 at 10.00 am.
If you have any further questions, please contact: nachhaltigkeitsstudien[at]uni-kassel[dot]de
Tuesday, 13.10.25
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: tba
Lecturer: tba
Dear first semester students,
Welcome to the Sustainability Studies program at the University of Kassel.
We would like to welcome you personally during the introductory event. In addition to an introduction to the content and organization of the course, there will be space for exchange and networking with your fellow students. We will also be available to answer any questions you may have.
We look forward to seeing you!
From Monday, 12.10.26 to Thursday, 22.10.26from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the foyer of the Campus Center, experienced students from the faculty will be offering study and timetable advice.
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
