Talks and events for new studentsTalks and events for new students

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!

Please note:

All talks and events will be held in German.

Talks and Events

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Welcome from the University Rector!
Students starting their course in the 2024/2025 winter term as well as students who started their course in the 2024 summer term are invited to attend the Rector’s welcome session in October 2024.

Monday, 14.10.2024
10:00 - 10:45
Universitätsplatz

Enrolled – Now What?
Who can help answer any other questions I have about studying in Heidelberg? What does Heidelberg University have to offer alongside my studies?

This online information session consists of three parts, and will provide you with general information about the most important university services (Student Administration, advisory services, libraries, University Computing Centre, Student Services Organisation etc.), student services (wifi access, university email address, student identity card, certificates, re-registration etc.), leisure activities coordinated by the University (university sports, language courses, events organised by the student services organisation etc.), and interest groups.

Monday, 30.09.2024 
15:00 - 16:00 Uhr

Neue Universität, Hörsaal 14
Grabengasse 3 - 5

Enrolled – Now What?
Who can help answer any other questions I have about studying in Heidelberg? What does Heidelberg University have to offer alongside my studies?

This online information session consists of three parts, and will provide you with general information about the most important university services (Student Administration, advisory services, libraries, University Computing Centre, Student Services Organisation etc.), student services (wifi access, university email address, student identity card, certificates, re-registration etc.), leisure activities coordinated by the University (university sports, language courses, events organised by the student services organisation etc.), and interest groups.

Wednesday, 02.10.2024 
12:00 - 13:00 Uhr

Neue Universität, Neue Aula
Grabengasse 3 - 5

Start ins Studium – Herausforderungen erkennen und meistern

Psychosoziale Beratung für Studierende (PBS)

Thursday, 10.10.2024
14:00 - 15:00 Uhr

Neue Universität, Neue Aula
Grabengasse 3 - 5

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.

Heidelberg University: Campus Tour

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