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

Monday, Oct. 12, 26
Location: Arnold-Bode-Str. 12, Lecture Hall 6

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Welcome and getting to know each other

1:30–5:00 p.m. Introduction to the psychology program

Followed by a city scavenger hunt organized by the Student Council (until approx. 9:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, October 13, 26
Location: Arnold-Bode-Str. 12, Lecture Hall 6

Starting at 10:00 a.m. Morning program organized by the Student Council

2:00–5:00 p.m. Technical orientation

Starting at 5:00 p.m.: Campus tour and evening program organized by the Student Council

Wednesday, October 14, 26
Location: Arnold-Bode-Str. 12, HS 6

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Presentation of academic fields

2:00–4:00 p.m. Studying psychology—what’s next?

4:00–5:00 p.m. Library orientation, Group 1 (online)

Thursday, October 15, 26

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Library orientation, Group 2 (online)

12:00–1:00 p.m. Library orientation for Group 3 (online)

Starting at 7:00 p.m. Game night organized by the Student Council

Friday, October 16, 26

Recreational program organized by the Student Council

Note: Further details will be announced on Monday, October 12. Please do NOT register for events or SONA on your own yet. You will receive all the information during Orientation Week!

We warmly welcome the new first-year students to the University of Kassel! The orientation days begin on Monday, October 12, 2026, and will provide you with information about the University of Kassel and your studies. In addition, the Student Council offers a variety of recreational activities so that you can get to know one another.

Contact: Dr. Martina Vogelsang

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, 26

The semester ends on February 12, 27

Lecture-free period: December 19, 26, through January 10, 27, inclusive