Starting university is an exciting time, as it marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life. To help you get started, we have put together the "Roadmap to starting your studies" with important points you should think about at the beginning. This list serves as a suggestion and can be customised to your individual needs.
If you have any questions about studying and starting your studies, the Central Student Advisory Service will be happy to help you.
Der Studienbeginn ist eine aufregende Zeit, denn er markiert den Beginn eines neuen Lebensabschnitts. Um Ihnen den Einstieg zu erleichtern, haben wir den "Fahrplan zum Studienstart" mit wichtigen Punkten, an die Sie zu Beginn denken sollten, zusammengestellt. Diese Liste dient als Anregung und kann individuell an Ihre Bedürfnisse angepasst werden.
Start your studies well prepared
| Welcome to the university - take part in the central introductory event and visit the introductions to the degree programme | Introductory events |
| Find out about and visit the dates of the preliminary courses in the natural sciences | Pre-courses |
| Take part in the courses for the introduction to university learning | Courses and coaching |
| Take part in the subject introductions in the degree programme in the faculties | Overview of subject introductions (link follows) |
| Note the semester dates (lecture times, exam registration/exam times, university days) | Semester dates |
| Register for the matriculation ceremony | Academic ceremony |
Housing, student finance, canteen
| Finding accommodation: Find accommodation and call the Studentenwerk's accommodation scout if necessary | Housing offers |
| If you would like a place in a hall of residence at the Studentenwerk Freiberg - apply to the Studentenwerk | Studentenwerk Freiberg |
| See financing options | Study financing |
| BAföG-Antrag beim Studentenwerk Freiberg stellen | Apply for BAföG |
| Unlock and top up your student card for the Mensa = Mensacard | Mensacard |
IT services and administration
| Enable WLAN "eduroam" and be online on campus | WLAN |
| Set up university email address | Unimail |
| Register and subscribe to Uni-Rundmail | Uni-Rundmail |
| Log in to the OPAL learning platform | OPAL |
| Log in to the student service portal | Service portal |
| Log in to the UniNow app | UniNow app |
Language courses and sports programmes
| Find out about the language courses in the semester and register for the language courses | Language courses |
| Find out about the sports on offer during the semester and register for the university sports courses | University Sports Centre |
Get to know the university and the city
| Explore the university library on guided tours for first-semester students | Guided tours (link follows) |
