Introduction and start of studies

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers you the opportunity to take a non-binding online self-study unit in chemistry before the start of your first semester. The unit is offered as a Moodle course and is a voluntary offer to all students who have a chemistry component in their first semester or in their degree program and would like to refresh their chemistry knowledge.

Information on pre-course recommendations

Friday, October 9, 26

Pub Tasting Tour

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Kurt-Wolters-Str. 3, 34125 Kassel (Glaskasten building)
Organized by the VWI university group

Monday, October 12, 26

Campus Rally

Time: 1:30 PM
Meeting point: Campus Center (Moritzstraße 18, 34127 Kassel)
Organized by the VWI University Group

Nordstadtpark Tournament

Time: 4:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Nordstadtpark
Organized by the VWI University Group

Evening program at the Start-Up Bar

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Meeting place: Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 58, 34119 Kassel
Organized by the VWI University Group + Student Council 07

Tuesday, October 13, 26

Afternoon program: Kassel City Scavenger Hunt

Meeting point: Amphitheater (right on Henschelstraße 2-4, 34127 Kassel)

Time: 2:00 p.m. Start time for Industrial Engineering (Bachelor’s/Master’s)
Organized by the VWI University Group

Evening program at the Irish Pub

Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting point: Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 24, 34119 Kassel
Organized by the VWI University Group and Student Council 07

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Amphitheater Festival

Time: 3:00 PM
Meeting point: Amphitheater (right on Henschelstraße 2–4)
Organized by the VWI University Group

Opening Remarks by the President

Time: 5:00 PM
Meeting point: Campus Center, Moritzstr. 18

Friday, October 16, 2026

Open Academic Advising Session Hosted by the Student Council

Time: 3:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Nora-Platiel Street 4–6
-> All degree programs in FB07

Monday, October 12, 26 ; Tuesday, October 13, 26 ; and Wednesday, October 14, 26

Time: Starting at 9:30 a.m. each day
Location: Check-in on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in Lecture Hall 3, Campus Center, Moritzstr. 18
Professors: Prof. Dr. Patrick Spieth, Laura Hartung-Geyer

Dear First-Year Student,

Welcome to the University of Kassel—we are delighted to welcome you to our campus community.

To help you get off to the best possible start, we have put together a varied program for the upcoming orientation days from October 12, 2026, through October 14, 2026.

You will receive the program schedule and further details via email a few weeks before the start of the semester. Please keep an eye on the website for any changes.

Best regards

Prof. Dr. Patrick Spieth & Laura Hartung-Geyer

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