Changing Lanes

Are you thinking about changing your degree program and/or your place of study? Are you considering terminating your studies altogether? Or, would you like to find out what other options there are?

There are many reasons for switching programs or terminating your studies, but the decision isn’t easy to make. The University of Mannheim can support you as you make your decision, and provides various advisory services.

Open consultation hours:

Feel free to drop by spontaneously to ask your questions at the open consulation hours every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in L 1, 1 – Room 117.

Arrange an appointment for consultation

Book an individual appointment in person, online or by phone with Sina Bernwald or David Guevara.

Further Advisory Services

Vier Studierende sitzen an einem roten, runden Tisch und lernen gemeinsam.

Credit: Anna Logue

Intensive Course for Study Orientation

The intensive course for study orientation offers you the opportunity to deal with your own abilities, interests and values during the transition phase from school to university or when changing your course of study.

Credit: Anna Logue

Alternatives to Your Program

Which alternative is the right alternative for me? Changing my program, studying at a university of applied sciences or a university of cooperative education, vocational training or starting your career right away?

Collage of six staff members of the university

Credit: Anna Logue and Daniela Haupt

Careers of Mannheim Graduates

A degree program is not tailored to a certain profession. Benefit from the experiences of our graduates and read the career reports of our alumni.

Further advice

Please go the website of Spurwechsel Mannheim?! an initiative of, amongst others, the Employment Agency, or on the websites of the Chambers of Industry and Commerce or the professional associations.

Information events

14 May 2025

2:00 p.m. ‐ 5:30 p.m.

Workshop

O 126

Intensive course for study orientation

Workshop

O 126

Help with choosing a course of study: Get to know your skills and interests better and receive support in decision-making.

24 May 2025

10:00 a.m. ‐ 3:00 p.m.

Information event

Schloss Ostflügel

Bachelor`s-Information Day

Information event

Schloss Ostflügel

Experience the University of Mannheim: On 04 May, we welcome you to the Bachelor Info Day in the palace!

04 Jun 2025

2:00 p.m. ‐ 5:30 p.m.

Workshop

O 126

Intensive course for study orientation

Workshop

O 126

Help with choosing a course of study: Get to know your skills and interests better and receive support in decision-making.

Information events

Do you have any questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Credit: Julia Geiger

Sina Bernwald (she/her)

Student Advising Center

University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
L 1, 1 – Room 117
68161 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-3157
E-mail: sina.bernwalduni-mannheim.de

Consultation hour(s):
Individual consultations, currently, take place by phone or video conference. Please book your appointment via the following form:
https://www.uni-mannheim.de/index.php?id=15919

Credit: Nida Karuserci

David Guevara (he/him)

Student Advising Center

University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
L1, 1 – Room 117
68161 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2713
E-mail: david.guevarauni-mannheim.de
Web: Information on chossing a subject

Consultation hour(s):
Please make an appointment: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/advice-on-choosing-a-program/appointment-david-guevara/

Open consultation hours: Tue 9–11 a.m.