The Central Student Advisory Service is at your side from initial orientation as well as application and enrollment and throughout all stages of your studies. Over time, you might have a variety of issues, questions, and problems. We want to help you find your way around the University of Potsdam! Based on the diversity of lived realities of those seeking advice, we have created different focus areas for or services. These should help you find the right contacts for your specific situation. All conversations will be confidential. We look forward to hearing from you!
Dear students,
you can reach us as usual per telephone and Zoom during our office hours until March 31, 2023. As of April 1, 2023, we will be offering personal consultations in our offices again. You can also send your questions per E-Mail to: studienberatunguuni-potsdampde. Additionally, you can use the student-run Info Hotline for your questions (see below).
You could not reach us during the phone or digital office hours? You can also send your request by e-mail to studienberatunguuni-potsdampde. We will reply as soon as possible.
Stress, anxiety, blockades as well as personal conflicts and family problems can also occur during your studies – if the burden becomes too heavy, the Mental Health Counseling Service will be there for you. We will also support your search for a suitable therapist. Feel free to contact us during drop-in office hours for a shorter conversation or schedule an individual appointment where we can discuss your concerns in more detail.
This offer is targeted at prospective students, current students, and doctoral candidates living under special circumstances – that includes, for example, a disability, chronic illness, or care obligations. Based on your individual needs, the following topics, among others, may be addressed during consultations: Planning and organizing your studies, individual equality measures, academic work (e.g. questions on learning strategies or academic writing techniques), motivation, procrastination and writer’s block. We will be happy to offer you long-term assistance!
E-Mail inquiries: eineunifueralleuuni-potsdampde
No service on March 16, March 20, March 23, March 27 and March 30, 2023!
Monday | Lucas Mielke | - |
Thursday | - | Ulrike Sträßner 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM Advising over the phone: +49 331 977- 153087 |
There’s more than one way to become a student at the UP! You have a vocational qualification, want to study, but don’t know how that works? It is possible to study without a university entrance qualification from a school. Contact us so we can discuss your situation and possibly open up new perspectives for you.
E-Mail inquiries: vera.yuuuni-potsdampde
The consultation on February 28, 2023 will take place via Zoom with the Central Student Advisory Service, see here!
It’s always a good idea to ask your fellow students. The colleagues of the student-run info hotline will advise you in a competent and uncomplicated manner and look forward to hearing from you.
Advising over the phone: +49 331 977-4086 and -1715
Tuesday | - | 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
Friday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | - |
You’ve successfully enrolled, built your course schedule, and found all required reading materials? Studying is about much more than that! You want to get to know your new campus or discover the dining halls, you’re looking for cultural recommendations or want to network with others? Our campus specialists can help with all that and more! They also offer individual campus tours. To register, simply write us an e-mail.
E-Mail inquiries: campusspezialistenuuni-potsdampde
Instagram page of our Campus Specialists
Tuesday | 12:00 AM - 01:00 PM |
Our student advisors for accessibility are part of the team of the Commissioner for Students with Disabilities at the university and are always in close dialog with Mr. Meile thanks to regular team meetings. To truly create “One University for All”, they offer guidance and advice to other students, especially with regard to academic work, the organization of your studies as well as any questions relating to individual equality measures.
E-Mail inquiries: barrierefreiuuni-potsdampde
Monday | 01:00 - 02:00 p.m. Link to the Zoom meeting Password: 14235218 |
Wednesday | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Link to the Zoom meeting Password: 14235218 |
University of Potsdam | Division of Student Affairs
Campus | Am Neuen Palais
Am Neuen Palais 10, House 8
14469 Potsdam