Introduction and start of studies

Monday, October 12, 2026

Welcome by the Dean, Introduction to the Departments, and Campus Tour
Time: 9 :00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Lecture Hall 5, Campus Center (Moritzstr. 18)
Speakers: Dean Prof. Dr. David Laner and department heads

The Dean will welcome all new students to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and the institutes will introduce themselves (approx. 1.5 hours). Immediately afterward, the student council will host a campus tour, and groups will be formed for the city scavenger hunt taking place after lunch.

Lunch
Time: 12 :00–1:00 p.m.
Location: Central Cafeteria on the Holländischer Platz campus
Instructor: Student Council

Break for lunch together in the cafeteria with representatives of the Student Council.

City Scavenger Hunt
Time: 1 :00–6:00 p.m.
Location: Meet in front of Lecture Hall Center 1, Diagonale 1 (square in front of the glass box)
Instructor: Student Council

Start of the city rally with various stations throughout Kassel, where the teams formed that morning will compete against each other and try to earn as many points as possible. The teams placing 1st through 3rd will win a gift certificate for the Irish Pub (Tuesday evening event).

Get-together with game night
Time: starting at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Wintergarten at the Gießhaus, Mönchbergstr. 5
Instructor: Student Council

In the evening, the Student Council is hosting a get-together with a game night, to which all new students are warmly invited—it’s a great opportunity to get to know your fellow students.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Get-to-Know-You Breakfast
Time: 10 :00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Rooms 0608 and 0614, Mönchebergstr. 7 (entrance near the Gießhaus)
Organizer: Student Council

Joint get-to-know-you breakfast and award ceremony for the city rally from the previous day. Please be sure to bring your own dishes and utensils.

Academic Organization
Time: 12 :00–2:00 p.m.
Location: Lecture Hall 3, Campus Center (Moritzstr. 18)
Instructor: Robin Kreutz, Student Council

Important information on academic organization from Student Services—use of online services, library services, class schedules, advising services, and much more.

Program Introduction: M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering
Time: 2 :00 –4:00 p.m.
Location: Room 0608, Mönchebergstr. 7
Instructor: Cécile Vonderscher

Program Introduction for the B.Sc. in Civil Engineering—what is the program structure and curriculum like, what modules and specializations are available, and much more.

Irish Pub
Time: starting at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 25, 34117 Kassel
Instructor: Student Council

Get-together at the Irish pub The Shamrock—let’s celebrate to our hearts’ content once again.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Useful Information About Your Studies
Time: 10 :30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Lecture Hall 0117, Kurt-Wolters-Str. 3
Instructor: Student Council

At this event, the Student Council will provide tips and information about your studies. In addition, various organizations and services at the University of Kassel will introduce themselves, such as University Sports, the Language Center, and many more.

LunchBreak
Time: 12 :00–1:00 p.m.
Location: Central Cafeteria on the Holländischer Platz Campus
Instructor: Student Council

Lunch break in the cafeteria with representatives of the Student Council.

Useful Information About Your Studies (Continued)
Time: 1 :00–2:30 p.m.
Location: Lecture Hall 0117, Kurt-Wolters-Str. 3
Instructor: Student Council

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