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Arrival, Extension of Stay, Departure

Arrival

Arrival

We strongly recommend that you plan to arrive in Giessen no later than a week before classes commence, as this is the time when the Orientation Week for International Students takes place. During this week, tutors provide you with assistance in such formal matters as enrolment and applying for a residence permit, and there is an informal welcoming ceremony for exchange students at which the University President takes the opportunity to address you.

Travelling to Giessen by plane via Frankfurt/Main International:

It is best to fly directly to Frankfurt Rhein/Main Airport (FRA) and not to Frankfurt Hahn Airport since Hahn is actually located in the Hunsrück Mountains, about 150 kilometers away from Frankfurt/Main.

Having arrived at Frankfurt/Main Airport, take either local S-Bahn or regional trains (RE) from Frankfurt Airport Regionalbahnhof at Terminal 1 to Frankfurt Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) or take fast InterCity (IC) and ICE trains from Frankfurt/Main Airport Fernbahnhof at Terminal 1 to Frankfurt Central Station (Hauptbahnhof). Trains leave every 15 min.

Trains from Frankfurt Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) to Giessen leave at least every hour.

Travelling to Giessen by train:

Giessen is well connected to Europe’s rail network. All European train connections to and from Giessen can be found on www.bahn.de.

 

Travelling to Giessen by car:

Giessen is well connected to Germany’s/Europe’s Autobahn/Motorway system. Google Maps enables you to find the fastest route to Giessen.

 

The Semesterticket: Getting around in Giessen

The semester ticket is only available digitally and must be activated. You can travel around all over Germany.

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Extension of Stay

Extending Your Stay

You have enjoyed your stay at Giessen so much that you would like to extend your stay - We are so happy to hear this!

 In case you wish to stay for one more semester, please follow these steps: 

The deadline for extension from the Winter Semester to the Summer Semester is 15th January (i.e. in the middle of your current course of study at Giessen).

Please provide your Mobility Team at the International Office with: 

  • Confirmation by your departmental Erasmus+ coordinator at home that you shall be continuing to maintain your status as an Erasmus+ student and that your home university is permitting you to study for a further semester at JLU Giessen. An e-mail from your University and our Department will be sufficient.  
  • Confirmation by your departmental coordinator in Giessen that you are permitted to continue your studies as an Erasmus+ student, and that you will continue to be supervised by him/her. An e-mail from your University and our Department will be sufficient.  

You can now re-register for the summer semester. Please see the web pages of the registrar's office for further details. The Mobility Team at your international office will then issue a Confirmation of Extension which you can use for the following purposes:

  • If you are living in a hall of residence and you would like to extend your stay, simply notify the Studentenwerk and submit a copy of your Confirmation of Extension until January 15th.
  • Please also remember to extend your Residence Permit and your German Health Insurance

Departure

Departure: Things to do Before You Leave

  • Please check your tenancy agreement for the conditions of checking out and contact the accommodation office of the Studierendenwerk Giessen.
  • Please contact your departmental coordinator for your transcript of records.
  • De-register officially as a student in GUDE, where you can also download the confirmation of de-registration
  • Cancel your health insurance (you will need your confirmation of de-registration)
  • Close your bank account 3-4 days before you leave (unless you are expecting the reimbursement of your deposit for the room).
  • Cancel the payment of the broadcasting fees