Orientation Programs, Receptions, and Events
New surroundings, new university, new everything. To help you “arrive” and settle in, we offer different orientation programs, receptions, and events. The International Office and the various schools are looking forward to seeing you there!
During the Welcome Week, the International Office, and the schools will hold orientation events in English. You will receive tips for your stay in Mannheim as well as assistance in arranging your semester schedule. In addition to receiving important information on your studies, you will also be able to meet fellow students.
Events organized by the International Office
Introduction to the studying system of the University of Mannheim for the spring semester 2024
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 2.30–3.30 p.m.
Meeting point: TBA
This event is especially geared towards exchange students. You will be given tips and important information about the University of Mannheim, studying, choosing courses, and your contact persons. Important information on visa and residence permits will also be presented.
Orientation event of the Studierendenwerk
Wednesday, 7 February 2024, 3.30–4.30 p.m.
Meeting point: TBAThe orientation event of the Studierendenwerk is meant for all students living in a student residence hall of the Studierendenwerk. You will be given information on the services and counseling offered by the Studierendenwerk. Questions such as
– Who do I contact when something needs to be repaired?
– Who can help me if I have trouble with my Internet connection?
and many others will be answered here.Reception for international students and researchers
Friday, 9 February 2024, 4 p.m.
Meeting point: TBAYou are cordially invited to attend! All international students and researchers will be officially greeted by a member of he President’s Office and the head of the International Office.
International student organizations, the Institute of Sports, and the counseling services of the Studierendenwerk will present their programs.
Afterwards you will have the opportunity to get in touch with fellow international students.
Download:
Click here for a brochure containing all the events for international students taking place this semester.
Events organized by the schools
The more specialized orientation events of the departments are your opportunity to ask your departmental exchange coordinator all about courses and classes. You can also ask for assistance in arranging your semester schedule.
Business School (obligatory for all exchange students in the Business Administration program)
- Welcome & Orientation Session:
Bachelor: TBA
Master: TBA - Reception:
TBA - Campus tours:
TBA
You already received the registration link via email (subject “BESS Welcome Week Schedule”). - Timetable Support Sessions:
TBA
You already received the registration link via email (subject “BESS Welcome Week Schedule”). - Contact: Christina Paul
E-mail: christina.pauluni-mannheim.de
- Welcome & Orientation Session:
School of Social Sciences
- Orientation event: Thursday, 8 February 2024, 3 – 4.30 p.m.
Meeting point: room B244 (A5, 6 Building B) - Campus tour: TBA
Meeting point: TBA - Contact Political Science: Dr. Gledis Londo
E-mail: International.politicalscienceuni.mannheim.de - Contact Psychology: Janina Heker
E-mail: International.sowiuni-mannheim.de - Contact Sociology: Janina Heker
E-mail: International.sowiuni-mannheim.de
- Orientation event: Thursday, 8 February 2024, 3 – 4.30 p.m.
School of Humanities
- Orientation event: 8 February 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Meeting point: EO 150 - Campus tour: 8 February 2024, 5 p.m., EO 150
- Contact: Katia Rostetter
E-mail: incoming.philuni-mannheim.de
- Orientation event: 8 February 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
School of Business Informatics and Mathematics
- Orientation event: : TBA
Meeting point: TBA - Campus tour: TBA
Meeting point: TBA - Contact: Juliane Roth
E-mail: juliane.rothuni-mannheim.de
- Orientation event: : TBA
Economics
- Orientation event: TBA
Meeting point: TBA - Campus tour: after the orientation session, weather-permitting
- Contact bachelor’s program: Christiane Cischinsky
E-mail: christiane.cischinskyuni-mannheim.de - Contact master’s program: Sebastian Herdtweck
E-mail: econgraduni-mannheim.de
- Orientation event: TBA
Law
- Campus Tour: TBA
Meeting Point: TBA - Orientation event: TBA
Meeting point: TBA - Contact: Elisa Berdica
E-mail: law.internationaluni-mannheim.de
- Campus Tour: TBA
Events for Double Degree Students
Mannheim Master of Management
- Welcome & Orientation Session: TBA
Meeting point: TBA - Contact: Katharina Dröghoff
E-mail: doubledegree.businessuni-mannheim.de
- Welcome & Orientation Session: TBA
Click here for our campus plan.
Digital Library Tour
Library Tour (30 minutes): Get to know Mannheim's University Library and the most important library services while joining our library tour. The tour will be offered both virtually and in presence at the same time.
Thursday , 15 February 2024, 10.15 a.m., online
Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 1.45 p.m., in presence
Thursday, 6 March 2024, 10.15 a.m., in presence
The meeting point for the library tours on campus will be in front of the Central Lending Library, Schloss Westflügel.
Please register via the student portal for the digital library tours or by email (info.ub@uni-mannheim.de) for the library tours on campus.
Videos:
Please check out our general libray tour, access to print publications, and access to e-media.
International Dinner
Wasabi or chili? Korean Kimbap or French Quiche Lorraine? This semester, the student initiative ESN VISUM and the International Office host an International Dinner.
Get together with (a) compatriot(s) and prepare a typical national dish or drink. At the same time you can try treats from different regions of the world!
Hungry yet?
Grab your ESN VISUM buddy and your friends, and start cooking!
- When? Tuesday, 26 September 2023 – 6.30 p.m.
- Where? Katakomben
- Registration deadline: 24 September 2023
- Registration link: International Dinner | ESN VISUM Mannheim & International Office
