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.
Monday, 06.10.25
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Location: Moritzstr. 18 Campus Center - Lecture Hall 3
Welcome by the Dean Prof. Dr. Trepp
In the orientation tutorial, you will be supervised by two experienced students together with other first-year students. These experienced students offer you information and advice on all questions that are important for a successful start to your studies, such as
- Which courses can and should I attend in the first semester?
- What are seminars actually? What is the difference between a preparatory course, lecture, seminar or tutorial?
- How do I create my timetable?
- What are module examination regulations?
- How do I find my way around campus? Where can I find my seminar room, lecture hall, library or cafeteria?
- How do I get access to online seminars?
- How do I log into the university's W-Lan? How do I configure my university mailbox?
- What do I have to do in lectures, seminars and tutorials? What are study and examination achievements?
The orientation tutorials also give you the opportunity to get to know the university and the city of Kassel together with other first-year students.
Experience shows: Friendships made during the orientation days often last a lifetime.
The orientation tutorials start with a welcome by the Dean Prof. Trepp on 06.10.25 at 10.00 a.m. in the Moritzstr. 18 Campus Center - Lecture Hall 3
Please register here for your orientation tutorial Registration from 16.06.25
For further questions please contact
Tanja Schöttner
Nora-Platiel-Str. 1 , Room 2307 (2nd floor)
+49 561 804-3440
Dear first semester students,
First of all, a warm welcome to the BA Sociology 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 seeing you!
For all students majoring in BA Sociology:
Tuesday, 14.10.25
Time: 14:15 - 15:45
Location: Arnold-Bode 8 - Room 0113/0114
Lecturer: all lecturers of the subject
Introduction of the lecturers of the subject Sociology
Info Desk
From Monday, 13.10.25 to Wednesday, 22.10.25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the foyer of the Campus Center
in the foyer of the Campus Center, experienced students from the department will be available to advise you on your studies and timetable.
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
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 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 teachers
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!
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 teachers
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 - 2 p.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Campus Center, Room 1112
Lecturer: all lecturers
Dear first semester students,
First of all, a warm welcome to the BA History 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!
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 teachers
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: Campus Holländischer Platz, Arnold-Bode-Str. 8, Room 0113/0114
Lecturer:innen: 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!
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
Introduction of the teachers
Wednesday, 15.10.25
Time: from 14:15
Location: Holländischer Platz, Nora-Platiel-Straße 6, Room 0211
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Philip Hogh
We look forward to seeing you there!
Pre-course/Propaedeuticum from 29.09.25
You can find out more about Spanish language practice on the department's homepage: Spanish language practice
Overview
- 07.-09.10.25 Introduction of the student council
- 15.10.25 Introduction of the teachers
Introduction of the teachers
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!
There is no separate introductory course for a minor in statistics.
Students with a minor in statistics can either attend the introductory courses of the Bachelor's degree program in Mathematics or the minor in Mathematics . Below you will find the dates:
Tuesday, 14.10.25
Introduction to the Bachelor's degree program in Mathematics
Time: 10:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 1409
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Torsten Mütze
General introduction of the student council
Time: 11:45 - 12:00
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 1409
Wednesday, 15.10.25
Introduction for Bachelor/Master students from the 3rd semester onwards
Time: 10:15 - 12:00
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Torsten Mütze
Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, lecture hall 1403
Presentation of the subject areas for advanced Bachelor's and Master's 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
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!
Campus Holländischer Platz
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