Introduction and start of 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

Monday, 13.10.25
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
Location: Holländischer Platz, Diagonale 1 - Lecture Hall 1 (Room 0603)
Lecturers:inside: Prof. Dr. Christian Klein (General Welcome), Görenekli Fatime (Servicestelle Studium und Behinderung), Sarah Guttenhöfer (International Office), Language Center (Dr. Marina Adams), Consulting Team Kassel (Tabea Rabe)

Dear students,
on the morning of Monday, 13.10.2025, we would like to welcome you to the introductory course for the Bachelor of Business and Economics. In addition to a general welcome, the Service Center for Studies and Disability, the International Office, the Language Center and the Consulting Team Kassel will introduce themselves. We look forward to meeting you in person and introducing ourselves!

Tuesday, 14.10.25
Time: 09:00 - 11:00
Location: Holländischer Platz, Campus Center Lecture Hall 2 (Room 1122)
Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Peter Eberl (Examination Board), Benedikt Engel (Study Coordination), Gregor Berninger (Student Council)

Dear students,
also on the morning of Tuesday, 14.10.2025, we warmly welcome you to the subject introduction in the Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics. In addition to the presentation of the examination board, the study coordination and the student council will introduce themselves. We would also be delighted to welcome you in person on this day and provide you with important information about your studies!

Freshers' week afternoon program of the VWI and the student council

Monday, 13.10.2025 (free drinks)

Introductory games by the student council

Time: 17:00

Hangover bar (joint start at the student council room in Nora-Platiel-Straße 6)

Time: 20:00

Start location: Nora-Platiel-Straße 6

Tuesday, 14.10.2025

City rally

Time: 15:00 hrs

Start location: Wing room in Nora-Platiel-Straße 4, near the amphitheater

Wednesday, 15.10.2025

Amphitheater festival

Time: 15:00

Location: Amphitheater next to Henschelstraße at Hopla

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