Introduction and start of studies

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This course starts in the winter semester.
Dates for the start of the course in October 2025 will be published in August 2025.
Until then, you can get an impression of the courses offered last year.

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.

Important terms explained

Who or what is TEACH?

TEACH stands for "Traditionelle Erstsemestereinführung am Campus und Hörsaal". We are a group of student teachers from all teaching disciplines and subjects who offer support to first semester students during their first exciting days at the University of Kassel. As part of the teaching student council, we organize the introductory days for first-semester teachers from the student side and plan information events and a varied supporting programme for you! We look forward to seeing you!

 

City rally: Get to know the first semester students and explore Kassel in groups
Date: Thursday, 09.10.25
Time: 14:00 - 19:00
Meeting point: N.N.

Campus tour: Get to know important places and contact points on the main campus and help with orientation. Afterwards there is the possibility of a joint visit to the canteen in small groups
Date: Friday, 10.10.25
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Meeting point: N.N.

More detailed information on the student-organized introductory events by TEACH can be found here.

Welcome & information for all Teacher Training Programs
Monday, 13.10.25
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Campus Holländischer Platz, Campus Center, Moritzst. 18, lecture halls 1 and 2

  • Welcome from the ZLB Directorate, introduction ASTA, introduction Language Center, introduction Teach
  • Information from the Teacher Advisory Service (Carolena Papanikolau)

Division into groups L1 Primary School, L2 Hauptschule and Realschule, L3 Gymnasium, L4 Vocational and Business Education, L5 Special Education
Introduction to the individual teacher training courses, time for questions and break
Time: 12:00 to 14:00
L 1 : Campus Center, Moritzstr. 18 (Hörsaal 3)
L 2 : Diagonale 3, (Hörsaal 2)
L 3 : Diagonale 1 (Hörsaal 1)
L 4 : Arnold-Bode-Str. 12 (Hörsaal 5)
L5: Arnold Bode Str.12 (Lecture hall 4)

followed by a joint lunch break with TEACH

Introduction to core studies for all teacher training courses
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
L1, L2, L3, L4, L5 Campus Holländischer Platz, Campus Center, Moritzst. 18, lecture hall 1

 

Student evening program/ TEACH
Time: from 18:00
Meeting point: N.N.


Tuesday, 14.10.25
Timetable café & TEACH timetable consultation
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
L1, L2, L3 and L5:
Location: Georg- Forster Str. 4
Rooms: 0005, 1004, 2004, 3004

L4:
Location: Henschelstraße 2 (K10)
Room: 4103 - Vocational school workshop

"Does it fit like this?" "Have I now taken all the courses I need to take?" If you are still unsure, we are happy to offer you help and support in creating your timetable. We can provide you with all the important information about your teaching degree and studies. And if you still have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help!

E-mail us at Lehramtsfachschaft@uni-kassel.de

Student evening program/ TEACH
Time: from 18:30
Meeting point: N.N.


Tuesday, 14.10.25 and Wednesday, 15.10.25

Introduction to the subjects L1 - L5:

As a rule, subject introductions to the individual subjects are offered on Tuesday (14.10.25) and Wednesday (15.10.25) at different times. Participation is only necessary on one date (time and place can be found online under Dates of elective subjects)

 

Wednesday, 15.10.25

WELCOME OF THE PRESIDENT AT THE CAMPUS CENTER FOR ALL FIRST-SEMESTER STUDENTS (presentation of all facilities, competitions and free drinks)
Time: 17:00
Location: Campus Center, Moritzstr. 18

followed by the TEACH games evening
Location: Georg-Forster-Str. 4
Rooms 0005, 1004, 2004, 3004

Monday, 13.10.25

Introduction to core studies for all teacher training courses
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Campus Holländischer Platz, Campus Center, Lecture Hall 1

Welcome and introduction to the core curriculum
from approx. 14:00 to 14:30
followed by degree-specific tutorials
from approx. 14:30 to 16:00

These introductory sessions, which are tailored to your degree program, are designed by experienced students. There will also be time to answer your questions.

We look forward to seeing you!

Welcoming the new students

Tuesday, 14.10.25

Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Arnold-Bode-Str. 12, Lecture Hall 5
Lecturer:innen: Prof. Dr. Haack and all colleagues from the department involved in the organization and/or implementation of teaching

Time: 10:45 a.m.
Location: Arnold-Bode-Str. 12, lecture hall 5
Lecturer(s): Mr. Klammroth and tutors

Time: 11:30 a.m.
Tour of the Holländischer Platz campus

We warmly welcome you to our degree program!

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

Dates of the electives

You only need to attend one day. The dates are identical in terms of content and are intended to provide alternatives for overlapping dates.

General introduction to the lecturers and student teachers of chemistry by the student council of Faculty 10

Tuesday, 14.10.25
Introduction to the teacher training course by lecturers
Time: 14:00 - 15:00

General introduction by the student council (directly afterwards)
Time: 3:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, Room 0282
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. D.-S. Di Fuccia (Didactics of Chemistry)

or alternatively

Wednesday, 15.10.25
Introduction to the teacher training course by lecturers
Time: 14:30 - 15:30

General introduction by the student council (directly afterwards)
Time: 15:30 - 15.45

Location: Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, Room 0282
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. D.-S. Di Fuccia (Didactics of Chemistry)

We look forward to welcoming you to our course.

NOTE: The safety briefing for the practical course General Chemistry (LA Chemistry) will take place on Friday, 17.10.25 at 12.00 - 13.00, Heinrich-Plett-Str. 40, in lecture hall 0100 (opposite the library) at the AVZ. Punctual attendance is a prerequisite for admission to the internship. There is no later date!

Introduction of the teachers

You only need to attend one day. The dates are identical in terms of content and are intended to provide alternatives for overlapping dates.

Tuesday, 14.10.25
Time: 12:15 - 14:00
Location: Holländischer Platz, Diagonale 3, lecture hall 2
Lecturers: Dr. Andreas Wicke, Dr. Felix Böhm

or

Wednesday, 15.10.25
Time: 12:15-14:00
Location: Holländischer Platz, Diagonale 5, Hörsaal 3
Lecturers: Dr. Andreas Wicke, Dr. Felix Böhm

We look forward to welcoming you to the course!

All first-semester GERMANISTIK students who were unable to obtain a place in a seminar via PRIOS in either the first or second selection round can still attend lectures. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ebner(ebner[at]uni-kassel[dot]de).

Overview:

  • 14.10.25: Introduction by teachers

Introduction by lecturers

You only need to attend one day. The dates are identical in terms of content and are intended to provide alternatives for overlapping dates.

Tuesday, 14.10.25
Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Diagonale 3, lecture hall 2
Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Tanja Angelovska, Dr. Daria Gluhareva

or

Wednesday, 15.10.25
Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Georg-Forster-Straße 4, Room 0005
Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Tanja Angelovska, Dr. Daria Gluhareva

We look forward to welcoming you to our degree program.

Introduction of the teachers

You only need to attend one day. The dates are identical in terms of content and are intended to provide alternatives for overlapping dates.

Tuesday, 14.10.25
Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Str. 5, Room 0019
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Claudia Schlaak

or

Wednesday, 15.10.25
Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Str. 5, Room 0020
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Claudia Schlaak

We look forward to welcoming you to the course!

Introduction of the teachers

You only need to attend one day. The dates are identical in terms of content and are intended to provide alternatives for overlapping dates.

Tuesday, 14.10.25
Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Henschelstraße 2, Room 1140
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Martin Bauspieß

or

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 welcoming you to the course!

Introduction of the teachers

You only need to attend one day. The dates are identical in terms of content and are intended to provide alternatives for overlapping dates.

Tuesday, 14.10.25

Time: from 12:15
Location: Henschelstraße 2, Room 1127
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Ilse Müllner

Wednesday, 15.10.25

Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: Henschelstraße 2, Room 1127
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Ilse Müllner

We look forward to welcoming you to the course!

If you do not yet have a B1 language level at the start of your studies, we will support you with special practical language courses, which are known as propaedeutic courses and are taught exclusively by native speakers. Within the first winter semester, you will reach B1 level through a combination of block courses and regular weekly sessions.
1Block: (intensive course)
Monday 29.09.25
Tuesday 30.09.25
Wednesday 01.10.25
Thursday 02.10.25
from 8:30-11:45 + 13:00-14.30

Monday 06.10.25
Tuesday 07.10.25
Wednesday 08.10.25
Thursday 09.10.25
Friday 10.10.25
from 8:30-11:45 + 13:00-14.30

2.Block: (semester-accompanying / lecturer Mr. Serrano)
Mondays 10:00-12:00 + Fridays 12:00-14:00

Please register for the preliminary course by e-mail:


Overview

  • 14.10.24 Introduction of the teachers

You only need to attend one day. The dates are identical in terms of content and are intended to provide alternatives for overlapping dates.

Tuesday, 14.10.25
Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 0020
Lecturer: Jennifer Held

or

Wednesday, 15.10.25
Time: from 10:15 a.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room -1029
Lecturer: Jennifer Held

We look forward to welcoming you to the course!

Overview:

  • 08.10. - 10.10.25: Introduction by the student council
  • 14.10. or 15.10.25: Introduction by lecturers

Introduction of the student council

Date: Wednesday, 08.10.25 - Friday, 10.10.25
Time: from 2 p.m.
Location: Damaschkestraße 25, 34121 Kassel.
Responsible: Sports student council

Dear first semester students, get to know us and the department. We look forward to meeting you!


Introduction by the lecturers: You only need to attend one day. The dates are identical in terms of content and are intended to provide alternatives for overlapping dates.

Date: Tuesday, 14.10.25
Time: 14.00- 16.00
Room: Damaschkestr 25, R 0110-0130
Lecturers: Presentation of the lecturers of the Sports Science degree program

or

Date: Wednesday, 15.10.25
Time: 09.00- 10.00 a.m.
Room: Damaschkestr 25, R 0110-0130
Lecturers: Introduction of the lecturers of the Sports Science degree program

We would like to welcome you to the Institute of Sports Science and inform you about the contents and procedures of the degree program.

The department introduces itself

Welcome to the Department of Economics!
We offer you a variety of future-oriented degree courses based on business administration and economics with exciting links to law, education, engineering, sustainability, psychology, social and health care. With a degree from the Faculty of Business and Economics (FB07), you will gain a first-class academic qualification and open up successful career opportunities in science/research or business practice.
Let our dedicated team of top-class Professors and academic and administrative staff support you. Our faculty has around 7,000 students and offers you an inspiring environment for your studies.
We maintain a close exchange with companies, public administration and vocational schools in order to jointly advance research and teaching. We offer you a wide range of opportunities for international exchange with students and academics.
Ready for an exciting journey into the world of business? Discover your passion at FB 07 and start your career with us.

We look forward to getting to know you personally during our induction week and laying the foundations for your successful studies together!

The department introduces itself: To the department website

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