Orientation Week
First information:
Student InfoLine
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Note on photographs
Photographs will be taken at the InfoMarket and during the opening ceremony, which we would like to use for reporting purposes (press releases, university website, LinkedIn, Instagram), for documentation and information purposes and to promote the InfoMarket and the opening ceremony in the coming year. These recordings are linked to the pictorial representation of persons present, whereby the selection of persons is partly random. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the photographer accordingly.
Furthermore, if you do not agree with a specific publication that has already taken place, please notify us immediately with a precise reference to the image in question. In this case, the photo will be removed within a reasonable period of time and no longer published.
Orientation Week
Welcome to your studies at the University of Oldenburg!
Your orientation week starts on Monday morning with the central opening ceremony and the InfoMarket.
Following this, the rest of the orientation week programme begins with many different events, which will take place from Monday afternoon to Friday.
There are three programme blocks:
Ideally, you should attend events from each of the blocks.
Take a look at the programme on the following websites and put together your own individual programme.
All students should feel comfortable during Orientation Week. You can find more information on the page Awareness in Orientation Week.
The Autonomous Office for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses (BeRef) also offers videos featuring accessible guided tours, for example of the Lecture Theatre Centre (Building A14) and the Wechloy Campus, which can help you find your way around the site.
You can also find further information about starting your degree programme under ‘Starting your studies’ on the university website.
We wish you a good orientation week and a great start to your studies!
The orientation week programme
Central opening ceremony and info market
Your orientation week starts with an InfoMarket and the central opening ceremony. You will find an invitation card for the opening ceremony in your welcome pack with the event time that applies to you. Please make a note of the date so that you don't miss the opening ceremony.
To gain admission to the opening ceremony, you must present your invitation card for the opening ceremony on site.
At the InfoMarkt, you will have the opportunity to get to know higher education institutions and initiatives. Get tips on studying and financing your studies and find out more about culture and sport.
The freshers’ welcome via livestream
You are also welcome to watch the freshers’ welcome event via livestream here on 5 October from 11.30 am.
Programme offers for individual selection
Programme and subject presentations
Find out when your degree programme/subjects present themselves in order to find out all the important information about the course of study.
Interdisciplinary events
In addition to the information on your degree programme/subjects, other basic information is important for a successful course of study.
Under the heading ‘Interdisciplinary events’, you will therefore find numerous programmes that provide you with important information. Some of these courses are relevant for the entire degree programme and therefore for all students, such as the introduction to the organisational platform ‘Stud.IP’, which you use to organise your studies.
Other events only affect individual target groups, such as the event on BAföG or studying with family responsibilities.
Research which interdisciplinary courses are relevant for you.
Dates for preparatory courses and introductory modules
Some degree programmes offer preparatory courses or foundation courses. You will find the dates on the following page, which are updated regularly.
Welcome Week
A Welcome Week is also organised for new international students. This provides an opportunity to sort out important formalities and familiarise oneself with the university and the city of Oldenburg.
Found a flat and now need to register or change your address?
Here you will find information on registering your residence with the City of Oldenburg.
Please note that for most matters at the Citizens’ Offices, you will need to book an appointment in advance.
The Oldenburg Citizens’ Service Centre also offers online services. Changing your registered address and applying for a welcome grant are just two examples of tasks that can be carried out quickly and conveniently from home.