Where can I get vaccinated?

On www.dranbleiben-bw.de, you will find information on current vaccination offers in Baden-Württemberg. It is also possible to get vaccinated at many physicians' offices.

Digital vaccination record

Starting at the end of June, vaccinated individuals will be able to digitally store information about their vaccine on their smartphone – either in the CovPass app or in the Corona Warn app.

Further information on the digital vaccination certificate can be found here.

Further information:

• Information by the City of Mannheim on receiving a vaccination (in German)
• coronavirus hotline of Mannheim
• Information in different languages on vaccination againgst Sars-CoV-19 by the Federal Government

• As of Sunday, 3 April 2022, students and members of the teaching staff are able to attend on-campus classes without any proof of vaccination / a negative test. This also applies to the study spaces outside of the University Library.

What does this mean for you?

You no longer need to provide a 3G proof/ classroom pass to attend on-campus classes or work in the University Library. 

The warning status is no longer in place in Baden-Württemberg as of April. This means the 3G regulations in most areas are no longer in effect.

The FFP 2 mask requirement is still in effect on local public transport and regional and long-distance trains.

Private gatherings are mot limited anymore.

The following regulations are in effect:

Mandatory masks and hygiene concepts:

• In some public areas (public transport, doctor’s offices etc.) you are required to wear a medical mask (FFP1 or FFP2), when you are 18 years and older. Public transport requires you to wear an FFP2, this also includes air traffic and passenger ships.
• In public areas, you are asked to keep a distance of 1.50 meters to other people. Whenever it is impossible to maintain the distance, feel free to wear a protective mask. 

Please keep in mind that due to the current epidemiological situation specific rules may be in place in your city/municipality. Please stay informed!

For more detailed information:

• City of Mannheim (in German)
• Corona Ordinance of the State of Baden-Württemberg
• Federal Government Commissioner for Migration, Refugees and Integration

If you need to get tested or are in need of medical attention in case of a (possible) infection with Corona, you can find a map with doctor’s offices which offer testing and treatment here.
When contacting the doctor’s office, please always do so via phone first and clarify the following procedure. They will provide you with more information regarding your current situation.

Please find the instructions for how to use the map and a list of doctor’s offices in Mannheimhere.

The Corona-Warn-App helps to quickly disrupt chains of infection. It turns your smartphone into a warning system. The app informs us if we have had contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19. It protects us and others around us, as well as our privacy. You can download the app here.

In addition, test results from Corona rapid antigen tests and vaccination certificates can be integrated via QR code. This way, the app can serve as a digital proof of vaccination.

If you hold a German residence permit for the purpose of studying please keep the following in mind:

• Your residence permit becomes invalid six months after you have left Germany, even if it expires only at a later date. 
• Please note that if you intend to stay in Germany, you must apply for the following residence permit after successfully completing your studies (publication of the last grade in Portal2) in due time.
• Should you disenroll, your residence permit will expire automatically within 14 days after disenrollment.
• Make sure to keep an eye on the expiry date of your residence permit!

The Foreigners‘ Office in Mannheim does not offer walk-in interviews at the moment.

The electronic residence permit (eAT) can be picked up during opening hours by presenting the PIN letter without an appointment in K7, EG, Information Immigration and Naturalization.

German Federal Foreign Office:

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/coronavirus

German Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community:

https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/kurzmeldungen/EN/2020/03/corona-ein-und-ausreise-en.html

It is also recommended that you hold onto any plane tickets or other documents that document your travels to your home country and possible intended return (e.g. if your flight back to Germany was cancelled).

The University of Mannheim is preparing to offer as many on-campus classes as possible after easter on Monday, 25 April 2022. 

In case you are not able to return to campus due to valid reasons (health-related restrictions, entry regulations etc.), we will make sure that you will be able to complete your semester.

You will find more information on teaching operations here: Coronavirus: Information for Students

Students who were enrolled in the spring semester 2020, the fall semester 2020/2021, the spring semester 2021 or the fall semester 2021/2022 may receive an extension of one semester for each of the aforementioned semester. However, the extension is limited to a total of three semesters.

To read more information and find out who to contact with questions, please go to https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/during-your-studies/examinations/extension-of-examination-deadlines/.

If you are in quarantine and need to get groceries, there are a couple of options. In order for you not to leave the house, some grocery stores now offer their products online and deliver anything from groceries to drugstore products to your door-step. 

In the following you can find instructions for two online grocery stores and how to use their online offer: 

• getNow.com
• Rewe online store
• Alternatives: EDEKA online store, myTime.de

Many restaurants in Mannheim also deliver their dishes. You can order either directly from the respective restaurants or via the delivery service Lieferando.

If you live in Mannheim, you must register/de-register in one of the Citizen Service office's of Mannheim. You can register without an appointment during the opening hours.

Please keep in mind that you must wear a mask covering your nose and mouth during the appointment!

The following documents are required for registration:

- Passport
– Completed registration form (available at the residents' registration office or at the International Office)
– Landlord's confirmation of residency (The form must be filled in and signed by your landlord. If you live in a residence hall of the Studierendenwerk, you will receive the form from the janitor when you move in).

If you feel you need support and somone to talk to the psychologists at the Psychological Counseling Center of the Studierendenwerk Mannheim are offering telephone counseling: PBS Psych. Counseling Center

For all of us these times are very unusual and some of you may be confronted with new insecurities and challenges. In order to help you deal with some of the challenges you might be facing at the moment, we have compiled a few helpful links and ideas:

• Tips and Help for International Students
• 10 Tips for Students in Times of Corona