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UP.Start - Orientation Day | October 6, 2025

Studierende am Campus Griebnitzsee
Photo: Kevin Ryl

Welcome to the University of Potsdam! We are delighted to welcome you as a new student. At the beginning of your first semester, we would like to give you an overview of the offers of and contacts at the central institutions. Discover the wide range of services that our university has in store to provide you with the right support at every stage of your studies and to promote your academic success.

Date: October 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Griebnitzsee Campus | Building 6

Schedule and Registration

All presentations, workshops, and the information fair will take place in Building 6 on Griebnitzsee Campus. Just drop by and ask your questions during the workshops, events, or at the information booths. If registration is required, this will be clearly indicated in the attached event program.

You can purchase a lunch at the dining hall between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/studium/studying/information-on-starting-your-studies/introductory-events/upstart#c673325

UP.START Program

The central institutions present their services during various events.

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/studium/studying/information-on-starting-your-studies/introductory-events/upstart#c673331

Information Fair

You can find out more about the various services and offers at the information fair.

UP.START Program | 09:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The following overview lists all the events of the day.

If you find a note at the selected event indicating that registration is requested, then be sure to send an email or register at the appropriate place before attending.

9:00 a.m. - 09:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Information Fair | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Building 6 Foyer

Welcome to the University of Potsdam’s information fair – the central point of contact for anyone who wants to find out more about the university’s wide range of offers and services! This is a unique opportunity to get in direct contact with representatives of the central institutions and ask all your questions about your studies, our services, and support options.

Information Fair Participant

Do you need childcare? We are happy to assist you! Childcare will be available in the family room and, if necessary, on the outdoor area in front of it. Please contact the persons at the central info-point or directly in the family room: Griebnitzsee, Building 1, Room 0.25 (outer wing parallel to the train tracks, next to the passage to the cafeteria).

Contact

Organizing team | UP.START – Orientation Day