Orientation Events Department of Economics
| Event | Date/ | Location |
|---|---|---|
Q&A Session | Thu, 13.08.2026, 18:00 – 20:00 | ZOOM-Lehre-079; Virtuelles Gebäude |
Q&A Session | Sat, 29.08.2026, 18:00 – 20:00 | ZOOM-Lehre-047; Virtuelles Gebäude |
Begrüßung Erstsemester-Studierende der Abteilung VWL | Mon, 31.08.2026, 11:00 – 12:30 | SO 108 Hörsaal; Schloss Schneckenhof Ost |
Brezelempfang im Rektoratshof | Mon, 31.08.2026, 13:00 – 14:30 | |
Stundenplangruppen B. Sc. VWL | Mon, 31.08.2026, 14:00 – 15:30 | 001 Hörsaal; L 9, 1–2 |
Beifachmarkt B.Sc. VWL | Wed, 02.09.2026, 13:00 – 14:30 | ZOOM-Lehre-076; Virtuelles Gebäude |
Campusrundgang (Treffpunkt Ehrenhof) | Wed, 02.09.2026, 17:00 – 18:00 | |
Stundenplangruppen B. Sc. VWL | Fri, 04.09.2026, 13:00 – 14:30 | ZOOM-Lehre-125; Virtuelles Gebäude |
Welcome Session for M.Sc. Economics | Mon, 07.09.2026, 08:30 – 10:00 | 001 Hörsaal; L 7, 3–5 |
Further information and events can be found on the website of the Department of Economics.
General orientation events for first-year-students
1 September
8 a.m. -15:35 a.m.
General welcome event for first-year-students (in German) Welcome of the President's Office and representatives of the constituted student body
Introduction of Student Services office, Studierendenwerk, University Library, Institute of Sports, University IT, Studium Generale, Career Service, International Office, ENGAGE.EU, Teaching and Learning Center, Absolventum, Agentur für Arbeit.
The event is held in German.
last name time place A-G Part 1: 8–9:30 a.m.
Part 2: 2:30–15:35 p.m.
Schloss Ost
room SO 108
H-S Part 1: 8:30–10 a.m.
Part 2: 2:30–15:35 p.m.
A3, 8
room 001
T-Z Part 1: 9–10:30 a.m.
Part 2: 2:30–15:35 p.m.
Schloss Ost
Aula
Program (PDF, 4 MB)(in German) 1 September
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Initiativen- und Fachschaftsmarkt Presentation of the student initiatives and departmental student committees at the University of Mannheim Ehrenhof 12 September
4 p.m.
Uni-Fest On 12 September, the University of Mannheim invites the public to the Uni-Fest – a format blending science, music, and partying to mark the beginning of the new semester. Under the theme “Celebrate. Research. Together.”, guests can expect a diverse program featuring scientific talks and presentations, hands-on activities, a party at the Schneckenhof, and culinary delights in the Ostflügel of the Schloss. program From students for students: welcome events
The AStA (Allgemeiner Studierendenausschuss) and the departmental student representatives organize campus tours and a range of social events. Take part to learn more about the university and get in touch with your fellow students. Further information can be found on the websites, in the student portal (Portal²) and under the orientation events for your program.
Information desk for first-year students
31 August – 3 September, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
and
7 September, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Information desk for first-year students We are happy to answer all your questions about starting your studies in Mannheim. Express-counter L1,1 2 September 1–2 p.m. UNIT-FAQ for first-year students Ask all your questions around the IT infrastructure at the University of Mannheim. ZOOM 3 September 10–11 a.m. UNIT-FAQ for first-year students Ask all your questions around the IT infrastructure at the University of Mannheim. ZOOM 4 September 1–2 p.m. UNIT-FAQ for first-year students Ask all your questions around the IT infrastructure at the University of Mannheim. ZOOM