Talks and events for new studentsTalks and events for new students - summer semester 2024
In the two weeks prior to the beginning of the lecture period and before the official start of the semester, all new students are invited to participate in a comprehensive and diverse programme of talks and events. Find out more about Heidelberg University, get tips and tricks to help you settle in at the start of semester, and make sure you’ve got everything you need to get to grips with studying!
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Talks and Events
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Welcome from the University Rector! Students starting their course in the 2023 summer term are invited to attend the Rector’s welcome session in October 2023. | next date winter semester 2024/2025 |
Welcome Day
Students starting their studies in the 2023 summer term are cordially | next date winter semester 2024/2025 |
Willkommen an der Universität Heidelberg: Tipps und Hinweise zum
Schön, dass Sie da sind! In diesem Vortrag gewinnen Sie einen | next date summer semester 2024 |
Question and Answer Session for New Students How does the semester ticket for public transport work? How do I take books out on loan? Which university cafeteria has the best coffee? With the help of an academic advisor and a Heidelberg student, we’ll answer all of your questions about getting started in Heidelberg in this live question and answer session. | next date summer semester 2024 |
Enrolled – Now What?
This online information session consists of three parts, and will | next date summer semester 2024 |
Polyvalent Bachelor’s Degree Programme – Becoming a Teacher Before the beginning of the lecture period, you will receive information about the structure of the Bachelor’s degree programme for prospective teachers, tips on how to organise your studies and will have the opportunity to meet and talk to other first-semester students. | next date summer semester 2024 |
The University Library (UB) for Beginners - An Overview of Library Services How do I register at the University Library and take books out on loan? How do I use the reading room at the University Library and how do I conduct effective research using the library catalogue (HEIDI)? The presentation will give you an overview of the most important library services and will point you towards supplementary assistance and courses. The presentation will be followed by a tour of the library. | next date summer semester 2024 |
Overcoming the Challenges of Studying Starting university is time of great change. This presentation will highlight the key challenges of starting university and offers useful tips to help you get off to a good start in your studies at Heidelberg. | next date summer semester 2024 |
Möglichkeiten zur Studienfinanzierung Wie finanziere ich mein Studium am besten? BAföG, Stipendium, Kredit oder Nebenjob? Dieser Vortrag bietet einen Überblick über die Möglichkeiten, erklärt in Kürze wie Sie BAföG beantragen können und hilft bei den verschiedenen Anforderungen nicht die Übersicht zu verlieren. | next date summer semester 2024 |
The most important URZ IT services for students (English) Uni-ID, eduroam, LSF, heiBOX, Moodle and much more - the University Computing Centre (URZ) offers a wide range of IT services for students. Many of these services are essential for succeeding in your studies and make everyday student life easier in many different ways. In this online tutorial, we will introduce the most important IT services for students, and you will also learn more about the contact points and support services offered by the URZ. | next date summer semester 2024 |
The most important URZ IT services for students (German) Uni-ID, eduroam, LSF, heiBOX, Moodle and much more - the University Computing Centre (URZ) offers a wide range of IT services for students. Many of these services are essential for succeeding in your studies and make everyday student life easier in many different ways. In this online tutorial, we will introduce the most important IT services for students, and you will also learn more about the contact points and support services offered by the URZ. | next date summer semester 2024 |
Inklusives Studieren
Wie kann ich erfolgreich trotz Behinderung oder chronischer
| next date summer semester 2024 |
Links
Get your Library Tote Bag
The popular library tote bags will be distributed free of charge at the start of the semester.
Fitness programmes of Hochschulsport and Univital
The fitness programmes of Hochschulsport and Univital offer many ways of staying active when starting out at university. On a YouTube channel there are over 70 cost-free videos full of challenges and workouts, to name but a few. It is also worth taking a look at our websites – there you will find a large selection of sports and health-related options.
Podcast for the beginning of studies
Whether you're looking for an apartment, making your first contacts, or need help in the library - after receiving your acceptance letter, first-year students face a number of challenges. In this episode, we try to shed some light on the darkness and give you some tips and tricks for student life in Heidelberg.