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.
Introduction to the Bachelor's Program in Social Work - Introduction by the Student Council
Date: Thursday through Tuesday, October 8–13, 26
Location: Holländischer Platz Campus
Instructors: Tutors from the Social Work Student Association at the University of Kassel e.V.
Kickoff event for the orientation week with a welcome address by the Director of the Institute for Social Work, Prof. Dr. Felix Welti
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: starting at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Diagonale 1 – Lecture Hall 1 (0603)
Introduction with the module coordinators and training on how to dial into the courses
Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Campus Center, Moritstr. 18, Lecture Hall 2
Hello, first-year students!
We are this year’s tutors for the orientation week of the Bachelor’s program in Social Work. To help you get started, we’ve put together a great program with a mix of fun and information for you. First-year class schedule!
We look forward to seeing you!
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
