First-year student information
The program-specific information for first-semester students includes, for example, orientation days and preparatory courses. Further general information on topics such as enrollment, exam registration, BaFöG, and much more can be found in our FAQ.
Some departments and campuses offer special events. Please check locally for details. You can also find out more about events for first-year students (e.g., orientation week) at the AStA offices on campus.
Students in advanced semesters can find information on lecture times in the schedules.
Welcome to first-year students for the summer semester 2026
Campus Wilhelmshaven
Department of Engineering
- Mrch 2nd, 9 a.m. - Welcome for first-year students
- March 2nd to March 6th Onboarding
Department of Management, Information, Technology (MIT)
- xx.xx. - Orientation days for new students
- xx.xx - Welcome for first-year students
Department of Economics and Society – On-campus programs
- xx.xx – Start of studies days
- xx.xx – Welcome for first-year students
Online programs in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, and Tourism Management Wilhelmshaven Campus
- Bachelor's programs: March 7th
- Master's program: March 6th
Campus Oldenburg
Department of Architecture
- Master's programs: xx.xx - Welcome for first-semester students
- Bachelor's programs: xx.xx - Welcome for first-semester students
Department of Civil Engineering, Geoinformation, and Health Technology
- xx.xx. - Welcome for first-semester students
Campus Elsfleth
March 2nd , 10 a.m., Aula
Tipps
- Preparation courses (Vorbereitungskurse)
- Tips for finding accommodation (Tipps zur Wohnungssuche)
- Childcare at our study locations (Kinderbetreuung an unseren Studienorten)
- Lecture times (Vorlesungszeiten)
- First semester information from the library (Erstsemesterinfo der Bibliothek)
- Information about the CampusCard (Informationen zur CampusCard)
- Everything you need to know about BAFöG, accommodation, etc. (Alles über BAFöG, Wohnen etc.)
- Fitness clips for working out at home (Fitnessclips für das Homeworkout)
- Health insurance (Krankenkasse)
- Health insurance (Studium: Studieren von A bis Z)