Orientation Week for Undergraduate Students
During the orientation week, you will get to know your fellow students in small groups, explore JLU together, and be supported by experienced mentors as you begin your studies.
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- OWIS Note
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Are You an International Student?
A separate programme tailored to the needs of international students – the Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS) – is offered by the university. Please refer to the links below to find out more.
OWIS International Pages
- Intro Winter
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Orientation Weeks during the Winter Semester 2026/27
28 Sep–2 Oct and 5–9 Oct 2026
Dear first-semester students,Welcome to JLU! We cordially invite you to the Student Orientation Week for undergraduate degree programmes (Bachelor's, teaching degree, state examination), where you will receive all the important information you need to start your studies, and have the opportunity to meet other first-year students.
Depending on your degree programme, your orientation week will take place in either the first week (28 September–2 October 2026) or the second week (5–9 October 2026). You can find out which week applies to your degree programme in the overview of the opening events below.
The week begins with the opening event for your degree programme. Here, small groups will be formed, and you will spend the rest of the week together. It is therefore essential that you attend the opening event; no registration is required.
Accompanied by student mentors, you will explore the university with your group and become familiar with everyday student life. The lecture term then begins on 12 October 2026.
We wish you a great first week and a wonderful start at JLU!
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Dates
Berufliche und Betriebliche Bildung / Vocational Education and Training (B.Ed.) [1]
Lehramt an Gymnasien / Teaching Qualification for Grammar Schools (L3)
Lehramt für Förderpädagogik / Special Needs Education (L5)
Rechtswissenschaft / Law (State Examination)
Lehramt an Grundschulen / Teaching Qualification for Primary Education (L1)
Lehramt an Haupt- und Realschulen / Teaching Qualification for Lower-Secondary Education (L2)
Environmental Sciences (B.Sc.)
Global Food Systems (B.Sc.)
Agrarwissenschaften / Agricultural Sciences (B.Sc.)
Ernährungswissenschaften / Nutritional Sciences (B.Sc.)
Nachwachsende Rohstoffe und Bioressourcen / Crop Biomass and Bioresources (B.Sc.)
Ökotrophologie / Nutritional Sciences and Home Economics (B.Sc.)
Umwelt und globaler Wandel / Environment and Global Change (B.Sc.)
[1] In addition to the introductory week at JLU, we recommend that first-semester students on the BBB degree programme in metal and electrical engineering take part in the introductory programme (STEP) at the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM) from 5 to 9 October.
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Social Sciences (B.A.)
Advanced Materials (B.Sc.)
Angewandte Informatik / Applied Computer Science (B.Sc.)
Angewandte Physik / Applied Physics (B.Sc.)
Data Science (B.Sc.)
Geographie / Geography (B.Sc.)
Mathematik / Mathematics (B.Sc.)
Physik / Physics (B.Sc.)
Physik und Technologie für Raumfahrtanwendungen / Physics and Technology for Space Travel Applications (B.Sc.)
Biologie / Biology (B.Sc.)
Chemie / Chemistry (B.Sc.)
Lebensmittelchemie / Food Chemistry (B.Sc.)
Erziehungswissenschaft mit dem Schwerpunkt Außerschulische Bildung / Adult and Continuing Education, Extracurricular Education (B.A.)
Kindheitspädagogik / Early Childhood Education (B.A.)
Angewandte Theaterwissenschaft / Applied Theatre Studies (B.A., M.A.)
Choreographie und Performance / Choreographie and Performance (M.A.)
Psychologie / Psychology (B.Sc.)
Anglophone Studies (B.A.)
Germanistik / German Studies (B.A.)
Komparatistik / Comparative Studies (B.A.)
Romanistik / Romance Studies (B.A.)
Russophone Studien / Russophone Studies (B.A.)
Slavistik / Slavic Studies (B.A.)
Liberal Arts & Sciences (B.A.)
Medizin / Medicine (Stx.)
Zahnmedizin / Dentistry (Stx.)
Betriebswirtschaftslehre / Business Administration (B.Sc.)
Wirtschaftswissenschaften / Economics and Business Studies (B.Sc.)
Bewegung und Gesundheit / Physical Activity and Health (B.Sc.)
Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften / History and Culture (B.A.)
Kultur der Antike / The Culture of the Ancient World (B.A.)
Musikpädagogik / Music Education (B.A.)
Musikwissenschaft / Music (B.A.)
Intercultural Communication and Business (B.A.)
Tiermedizin / Veterinary Medicine (Stx.)
Student Financing – Studierendenwerk Gießen / Student Union Giessen
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Further Information
The orientation week is tailored to your specific degree programme. It begins with an opening event for all first-year students on your programme. It is essential that you attend, as this is where the small groups for the rest of the week will be formed.
In these groups, you will be supported by mentors – students from higher years on your programme. The programme for the week will be communicated to you within the group and agreed upon together.
Be sure to reserve time for the entire week from morning until late afternoon, including on the very first day. Many groups also meet in the evenings. So please keep the week as free as possible.
In your small groups, you will have the opportunity, amongst other things, to
- familiarise yourself with the structure and regulations of your degree programme,
- make contact with your fellow students,
- get help with timetable planning and course registration,
- familiarise yourself with JLU’s digital platforms,
- discuss study- and career-related questions with lecturers,
- and get to know the university as an institution, including the student union.
Information for disabled and chronically ill prospective students
Do you need support to attend our events? Please contact us in good time so that we can make it easier for you to attend our events: Contact the advice centre for disabled and chronically ill students.
Student Organisation
- Term Dates
- Prüfungsordnungen (MUG)
- Study Encyclopedia (DE)
- Guide to institutions and social services (pdf)
- Campus Area | JLUmaps
- Living in Giessen
- Financing
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Electronic Systems at JLU
- Vorlesungsverzeichnis (eVV)
- E-Mail-Adress
- Student-Account (user name + password)
- ID | Semester ticket
- Flexnow | Stud.IP | ILIAS
- myJLU-App
Overview and instructions for the electronic systems at JLU
Flyer: "Setup": IT services for Students
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More
- International Office – Study & Internships Abroad
- Library | Courses and Online-Tutorials
- Botanical Garden
- Women's Representative
- Hochschulsport (ahs) | Studi-Pausenexpress
- University team of the employment agency (Agentur für Arbeit)
- Uni Shop
- University Orchestra
- StudiChor (Choir)
- ZfbK (Zentrum für fremdsprachliche und berufsfeldorientierte Kompetenzen) – Extensive range of language courses, writing courses and much more
- uniforum – JLU's University Newspaper
- ZMI – Zentrum für Medien und Interaktivität
- Donating Blood
- Lokal International
- Studentenwerk | Speisepläne der Mensa | Accommodation
- Together - At a Distance: Public Virtual Programmes at JLU
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Get to Know Giessen
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Contact
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Student Hotline Call Justus
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