Information for first-year students: Student introduction days, preliminary courses, contact persons
Welcome at University of Jena
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Welcome!
We are glad to welcome you as a new student in our faculty! To make it easier for you to start your studies, we have compiled some information for you.
Semester period: 1 April 2023 until 30 September 2023
Lecture period: 3 April 2023 until 7 July 2023
Orientation Days: 27 March 2023 until 31 March 2023
Orientation Days
Subject-specific events
From information events to pub evenings: students and lecturers organise a varied programme for first-year students every year and look forward to seeing you!
Chemistry: All first-year students will be notified via email.
In addition to the official welcome ceremony you can expect, among other things, Friedolin question time, special information of the Central Student Advisory Service.
General events and training sessions at the beginning of your studiesWe also recommend that you take part in the workshops on the first phase of your studies: there you can reflect on your start and course of studies under professional guidance, exchange experiences with other students, and practice study-related methods and learning techniques.
Note: Please also check your email account @uni-jena.de regularly to receive up-to-date information about the Introduction Days and your study programme.
Preliminary courses
For some study programmes we offer preliminary courses in mathematics and chemistry. Here you can refresh your school knowledge, prepare yourself for your studies - and, of course, make initial contacts. As a rule, the preliminary courses are optional, but are recommended.
We publish detailed information on the individual preliminary courses on this page in good time before the respective new dates. Usually, the preliminary courses take place at the beginning of the winter semester.
Current dates will be announced in time.
Courses before the start of the semester Please note: For preliminary courses before the start of the semester, you have to look for accommodation by yourself or, if necessary, please talk to the Studierendenwerk about a possible earlier start date for your room in the dormitory.
Successful start to studies: What else you should know
What is the Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences (CGF), which institutes and buildings are there and what does this have to do with my studies?
Who are the important contact persons for questions about exams or problems during my studies at the faculty?
What deadlines do I have to observe during the semester?
And can I also participate in the committees as a student?
In the video (in German) you can get to know the different areas of the faculty and get an insight into some buildings, lecture halls and laboratories.
