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.

Important terms explained

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): Arnold-Bode-Straße 2, Room 0401

- 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: Arnold-Bode-Straße 2, Room 0401

- 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

Monday, 13.10.25

Time: from 14:15
Location: Holländischer Platz, Nora-Platiel-Straße 6, Room 0211
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Kristian Köchy

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 minor 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

 

Part 1, approx. 10:15-12:00:

Location: Moritzstraße 18 - Campus Center, Lecture Hall 6

- General introduction to everyday university life with all new students of the subject

- Subsequent division into the study programs

 

Part 2, approx. 12:00-16:00:

Location: Arnold-Bode-Straße 12, Lecture Hall 5

- 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: Mönchebergstraße 7, Room 3516

- 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 10:15 a.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Georg-Forster-Straße 4, Room 0005
Lecturer: Dr. Murat Sezi

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday, 07.10.25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m:

Meeting point at 10:00 am: Outside in front of Diagonale 1

 

Afterwards (approx. 10:15 am): Henschelstraße 2, room 1140 (writing boards)

- 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: Henschelstraße 2, room 1140 (writing boards)

- Introduction to the Moodle and eCampus platforms

- Introduction to the module examination regulations

- Creation of the timetable

- Campus rally


 

Thursday, 09.10.25, 3 pm - 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

Introduction of the teachers

Wednesday, 15.10.25

Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Henschelstraße 2, Room 1140
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Martin Bauspieß

Introduction by the lecturers. We look forward to seeing you there!

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 pm - 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

Introduction of the lecturers

Wednesday, 15.10.25

Time: from 12:15 p.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 4004
Lecturer: Larissa Werle

We look forward to seeing you there!

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

 

Part 1, approx. 10:15-12:00:

Location: Moritzstraße 18 - Campus Center, Lecture Hall 6

- General introduction to everyday university life with all new students of the subject

- Subsequent division into the study programs

 

Part 2, approx. 12:00-16:00:

Location: Moritzstraße 18 - Campus Center, Room 1112 (Seminar Room 3)

- 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: Georg-Forster-Straße 4, Room 3004

- 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

Introduction of the lecturers

Wednesday, 15.10.25

Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 0019
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Nikola Roßbach

We look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, 15.10.25

Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Location: Campus Center - Room 1112
Lecturers: All lecturers of the subject

We look forward to seeing you!

Tuesday, 07.10.25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m:

Meeting point at 10:00 am: Outside in front of Diagonale 1

 

Afterwards (approx. 10:15 am): Henschelstraße 2, Room 0151

- 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: Henschelstraße 2, Room 0151

- Introduction to the Moodle and eCampus platforms

- Introduction to the module examination regulations

- Creation of the timetable

- Campus rally


 

Thursday, 09.10.25, 3 pm - 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

Introduction of the lecturers

Wednesday, 15.10.25

Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Henschelstraße 2, Room 1127
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Ilse Müllner

We look forward to seeing you there!

Introduction by the lecturers:

Tuesday, 14.10.25
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Location: Menzelstraße 13-15, Kunsthochschule / Seminar room 3140/ Südbau, 3rd floor
Lecturer:innen: Dr. Susanne Märtens, Ms. Hardt, Mr. Steinke

We would like to welcome you to Art Studies! Here you have the opportunity to get a first insight into the subject and get to know your fellow students.

Wednesday, 15.10.2025

Introduction to the minor program in mathematics

Time: 14:15- 15:15
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 1409
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Torsten Mütze

Also suitable for students of the minor subject Mathematics/Statistics is the Introduction to the Bachelor's degree program in Mathematics.

Wednesday, 15.10.25

Time: 12:00-14:00
Location: Room request ongoing
Lecturer Benjamin Matoff, Damaris Müller and lecturers

 

Dear first semester students,

Welcome to our new degree programs with (integrated) sustainability studies!

By choosing an interdisciplinary degree program, you will spend part of your studies with students from different disciplines. We would like to welcome you to our introductory event for the unifying element of sustainability studies. In addition to an introduction to the content and organization, there will be space for exchange and networking with your fellow students. We will also be available to answer your questions.

We look forward to seeing you!

Wednesday, 15.10.25

Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Location: Nora-Platiel 5 - Room 0109/0110
Lecturers: all lecturers of the subject
Introduction of the lecturers of the subject Political Science

Dear first semester students,

First of all, a warm welcome to the BA Political Science program at the University of Kassel.

On the introductory days, you will get your first insights into life as a student and have the opportunity to exchange ideas and network with your new fellow students.

We look forward to meeting you!

Wednesday, 15.10.25

Time: 12:00 - 13:30
Location: Holländischer Platz, Nora-Platiel 6 / Room 0207
Lecturer: all lecturers
Introduction of the lecturers

We look forward to seeing you there!

Overview

  • 15.10.25 Introduction of the teachers

Introduction of the lecturers

Wednesday, 15.10.25

Time: from 12:15
Location: Holländischer Platz, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 4004
Lecturer: Larissa Werle

We look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, 15.10.25
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Moritzstr. 18, Campus Center, Room - 1112
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Christian Klein
General welcome to students in the minor subject of economics

Dear students,
on the morning of Wednesday, 15.10.2025, we warmly welcome you to the introduction of the minor subject Bachelor of Economics. You will be greeted and introduced by Prof. Dr. Christian Klein, who is responsible for the degree program. We look forward to meeting you in person and introducing ourselves!

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

The department introduces itself: To the department website

Campus Holländischer Platz

 

Campus Holländischer Platz