Introduction and start of studies

At the University of Kassel, there is no introductory event the . Rather, there is an extensive range of offers from various "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 taking part 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 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 study, 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" at : First semester welcome, offers for students with children, offers for international students.

Important terms explained

The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences offers you the opportunity to take a free preliminary course in mathematics before the start of the first semester. A total of seven different mathematics pre-courses (tailored to the respective degree course) are offered. The courses last between four and six weeks and take place before the actual start of lectures.

The Intensive 2 or Compact 1/2 preliminary course is recommended for this degree program.

More information

Monday, 14.10.2024

• 09:00-12:00
  Welcome by the Dean
  Presentation of the institutes
  Campus tour
  Preparation for the city rally
  Location: Moritzstr. 18 (Holländischer Platz), Campus Center, Lecture Hall 5 (Room 1101)
• 12:00-13:00
  Break and lunch together
  Location: Mensa
• 13:00-18:00
  Start of the city rally (from 14:00), preceded by briefing by the student council
  Location: Meeting point in front of Lecture Hall Center I, Diagonale I
• from 18:00
  Student council party
  Location: Mönchebergstr. 7 (Holländischer Platz), room 2214 (student council room)

Tuesday, 15.10.2024

• 10:00-12:00
  Get-to-know-you breakfast(please bring your own dishes and cutlery)
  Award ceremony of the city rally
  Location: Mönchebergstr. 7 (Holländischer Platz), rooms 0608 and 0614 (near the Gießhaus)
• 12:00-13:30
  Information on study organization
  Cécile Vonderscher, Robin Kreutz, student council
  Location: Moritzstr. 18 (Holländischer Platz), lecture hall 2 (room 1122)
• 14:00-16:00
  Subject introduction B.Sc. Civil Engineering
  Prof. Dr. Peter Racky
  Location: Diagonale 3 (Holländischer Platz), Lecture Hall 2 (Room 0509)
• from 18:00
  come together at the Irish Pub The Shamrock
  Location: Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 24, 34117 Kassel

Wednesday, 16.10.2024

• 10:30-12:00 a.m.
  Interesting facts about studying
  Important information about starting your studies from the student council and student services
  Location: Moritzstr. 18 (Holländischer Platz), Campus Center, lecture hall 5 (room 1101)
• 12:00-13:00
  Break and lunch together
  Location: Mensa
• 13:00-14:00
  Interesting facts about studying (continued)
  Important information about starting your studies from the student council and student services
  Location: Moritzstr. 18 (Holländischer Platz), Campus Center, lecture hall 5 (room 1101)

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