Introduction and start of 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

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers you the opportunity to take a free preparatory course in mathematics before the start of your first semester. A total of seven different preparatory mathematics courses (tailored to the respective degree program) are offered. The courses last between four and six weeks and take place before the actual start of classes.

For this degree program, the Intensive 3 or Compact 3 preparatory course is recommended.

Information on preparatory course recommendations

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers you the opportunity to take a non-binding online self-study unit in chemistry before the start of your first semester. The unit is offered as a Moodle course and is a voluntary offer to all students who have a chemistry component in their first semester or in their degree program and would like to refresh their chemistry knowledge.

Information on pre-course recommendations

Monday, Oct. 6, 25

General orientation session led by the student council and academic orientation led by upperclassmen

Time: starting at 3:00 p.m.

Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40 campus, Lecture Hall 0282

Thursday, October 9, 2025

AVZ Campus Tour

Time: starting at 3:00 p.m.

Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40 campus, Lecture Hall 0282

Friday, October 10, 2025

Bar Night

Time: starting at 5:00 p.m.

Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40 campus, main entrance

We look forward to seeing you there
Your Student Council, FB 10

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Welcome Event for First-Year Students in the Bachelor’s Program in Physics

Time: 2:15–2:45 p.m.
Location: Oberzwehren Campus, Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, Lecture Hall 0298
Lecturer: Institute Director Prof. Dr. Martin E. Garcia

Introduction to the Bachelor’s Program in Physics

Time: 2:45–3:45 p.m.
Location: Oberzwehren Campus, Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, Lecture Hall 0298
Instructor: Prof. Dr. René Matzdorf (Physics Program Coordinator)

General introduction by the student council and welcome by the Young German Physical Society (jDPG)

Time: 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40 campus, Lecture Hall 0298

During the 2026–27 winter semester, the orientation sessions for your respective degree programs will take place between Monday, October 12, 2026, and Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Attendance at these orientation sessions is strongly recommended.

Regular classes begin on Thursday, October 15, 2026

The semester ends on February 12, 2027

Lecture-free period: December 19, 2026, through January 10, 2027