To help you get started on your degree, in addition to the introductory sessions, there are also support courses designed to develop academic skills and make the transition to university life easier.
An Introduction to E-Learning Tools and Online Services
The E-Learning department of our Media Centre, in collaboration with the IUZ, is offering an online seminar on digital teaching for all new students. The seminar will introduce the main teaching platform, OPAL, web conferencing systems and other online services relevant to your studies. It also covers the timetable and self-service facilities for students.
Course for first-year students on German-language degree programmes
- Course language: German
- Date: 5 October 2026, 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
- Link: https://eu02web.zoom-x.de/my/elearning.tubaf
- Registration is not required.
Course for first-year students on English-taught degree programmes
The E-Learning department, in collaboration with the International Office (IUZ), is offering an online seminar on digital teaching for first-year students. The central learning platform OPAL, web conferencing systems and other online services for studying will be presented during the seminar. The timetable and the student self-service portal will also be key topics of the online seminar.
- Course language: English
- Date: 8 October 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
- Link: https://eu02web.zoom-x.de/my/elearning.tubaf
- Registration is not required.
Online consultation
E-learning and online services for new students
- Date: 22 October 2025, 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
- Venue: Online: https://webroom.hrz.tu-chemnitz.de/gl/man-xjp-ktd-qmy
An Introduction to Examination Regulations
To help students prepare for their exams, Prof. Stephan is organising an information session for all students at Faculty 6.
- Date: will take place in November 2026 (exact date to follow)
- Time:
- Venue:
Introductions to the University Library
The dates of the introductory sessions at the University Library for first-year students from each faculty will be available here shortly.
No registration is required.
Guided tour of terra mineralia
Dates: 22 October 2025 at 11.00 and 6 November 2025 at 14.00
- The guided tours are free of charge for students at the University of .
Booking:
Please book your place on the guided tours at terra mineralia:
- Tel. 03731 39-4654
- Email: fuehrungen [at] terra-mineralia [dot] de (fuehrungen[at]terra-mineralia[dot]de)
Study Sisters Mentoring Programme
The mentoring programme aims to support female students as they begin their studies in a trusting environment and to give them the opportunity to share their questions, ideas and perspectives with experienced mentors and like-minded peers.
Specifically, it offers support with starting university through
- mentors who are at an advanced stage of their studies
- small peer groups of first-year students
- workshops on managing your studies
- alumni evenings to exchange ideas with interesting individuals
