Classes will start officially on November 2, 2020. However, most orientation events as well as block seminars are held before semester start.
All introductory events and further information will be published from August 2020 and will be continually updated.
In addition to centrally-organized welcoming events, all first semester students are offered introductory events organized by subject that will introduce the course structure to you.
Caution!! Some orientation events as well as block seminars are held even before semester start and some require that you register ahead of time.
The information on these web pages is continually updated. Be sure to check back from time to time for any changes.
Introductions to study programs and helpful hints for starting your studies
You should definitely visit the introductory events for your study program. This is where you find out exactly what is important in your subject and you can get to know your fellow students at the same time.
Interdisciplinary orientations (winter semester)
The exact date and further information will be published as soon as possible.
The event includes welcoming remarks by the University of Stuttgart's rector / vice rector and by student representatives of stuvus, the University of Stuttgart's student union.
The exact date and further information will be published as soon as possible.
Information event for students studying for a teaching degree [de]
Please check the German website for further introductory events for teaching degree programs
Helpdesk by the University of Stuttgart's Technical Information and Communication Services (TIK)
Offerings by Student Counseling Center (ZSB)
New students of all subject fields are welcome to drop in for consultations during our open office hours. Please feel free to come by if you need assistance in the weeks prior to semester start or the early weeks during the first semester.
New students can drop by the info table for mini-consultations by Student Counseling Center staff.
Date: 14 October 2019, 8:30 – 11:30 am
Place: Keplerstr. 17 (K II), Foyer (in front of the cafeteria), Campus Stadtmitte
International students
The International Office offers an orientation program for all international students. During this program you can participate in special information meetings which help you settle in.
Student Counseling Center
Dezernat Internationales
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