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

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

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers you the opportunity to take a free preliminary course in mathematics before the start of the first semester. A total of seven different mathematics pre-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 lectures.

The Intensive 3 or Compact 3 preliminary course is recommended for this degree program.

Information on pre-course recommendations

Monday, 07.10.24

General introduction to studies by the student council and subject-specific introduction by students from higher semesters

Time: from 15:00

Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0282

Tuesday, 08.10.24

Location rally AVZ

Time: from 15:00

Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0282

Friday, 11.10.24

Pub night

Time: from 5 p.m.

Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, main entrance

We look forward to your participation
Your student council FB 10

Tuesday, 15.10.24
Time: 14:15 - 14:45
Location: Oberzwehren site, Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0298
Lecturer: Institute Director Prof. Dr. Martin E. Garcia
Welcoming the first-year students of the Bachelor's degree program in Physics

Time: 14:45 - 15:45
Location: Oberzwehren site, Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0298
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. René Matzdorf (Physics course coordinator)
Introduction to the Bachelor's degree course in Physics

Time: 15:45 - 16:45
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 0298
General introduction by the student council and welcome by the Young German Physical Society (jDPG)