Introduction and start of studies

At the University of Kassel there is not the an introductory event. Rather, there is an extensive offer of different "Veranstalter:innen":

• On the one hand, the departments offer an official program. This type of introductory event is about the subject of study: What is this subject thematically about? Which majors are offered in Kassel? Which professors and subject areas determine the content? So: by all means attend and ask questions!
• For some (not all) courses and subjects we recommend participation in 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 introduction dates.
• Often the student councils also offer introductory courses. 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, the organization of learning and examinations. The student councils thus offer help with the question of how best to study this subject.
• In addition, there are "welcome events": First Semester Welcome, offers for students with children, offers for international students.

Important terms explained

Dear first semester students,

Welcome to the University of Kassel and to Faculty 02! To make it a little easier for you to start your studies, we are once again offering a three-day student first semester introduction this year, including a campus tour and joint timetabling. This introduction will take place from October 8 to 10.10.24 from 10 am to 4 pm. 

We will meet on the first day at 10 a.m. in front of Diagonale 1 and then go to the room designated for the next part. Please note that the different parts of the introduction may take place in different rooms and you may be divided into groups.

We look forward to seeing you!

Tuesday, 08.10.24

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Meet at 10 a.m. in front of Diagonale 1

Part 1: 10:15 - 12:00
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 0019
- General introduction to everyday university life with all new Romance students

Part 2: 12:00 - 16:00
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 1020
- Allocation to degree programs, brief introduction
- Campus tour
- Creation of the university account

Wednesday, 09.10.24 - Please bring your laptop or tablet!

Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 1020
- Introduction to the Moodle and eCampus platforms
- Introduction to the module examination regulations
- Creating a timetable
- Campus rally

Thursday, 10.10.24

Time: 3 p.m. - open end
Location: to be announced
- Clarification of open questions
- Joint barbecue

Monday, 14.10.24

Time: 12:00-14:00
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 4004
Lecturer: Dolores León Munoz

Introduction by the lecturers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Lecture period: 14.10.24 - 14.02.25

The regular courses begin on Thursday, 17.10.24

Lecture-free period: 21.12.24 up to and including 12.01.25