Workshops & Guided Tours
You have been admitted to the University of Potsdam, have completed your enrollment or transferred to another degree program and are now waiting for the semester to start. You probably have a lot of questions about how to proceed, how to plan your weekly schedule or how to sign up for a course. We don’t want you to be alone with your questions until the semester actually starts. In addition to our Student Telephone Hotline, our student peer advisors also provide additional offers for a better orientation on campus and during your studies. You can of course also contact the Central Student Advisory Service.
The workshops for planning your studies and assembling your schedule are tailored to students in bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Planning Your Studies & Assembling a Schedule
You are at the beginning of your studies and wondering how you can best plan the next semester? In addition to general information about the University of Potsdam and student life, the workshops below focus on questions around medium and long-term study planning, such as:
- How many semesters are scheduled for individual modules or parts of your studies?
- How long is the standard time to completion?
- Does the program include mandatory internships or study abroad?
- Which credits or academic credentials have to be achieved in which semester, and how many credit points have to be achieved in which module?
- Are internships and / or excursions to be completed during either the semester or the semester break?
- Which regular leisure activities would you like to pursue?
With the help of this information you will be able to create a timetable for your semester.
Registration required!
Attention: Law students, please make use of the faculty's offerings during the introductory events!
| Date | Time | Especially suitable for ... | Place | Contact / Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Bachelor students | Language: German | Golm | Fully booked! |
| September 16, 2024 | 12:15 - 13:45 p.m. | Students with family/children | Language: German | Online | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 17, 2024 | 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Bachelor students | Language: German | Am Neuen Palais | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 17, 2024 | 12:15 - 13:45 p.m. | Bachelor students | Language: German | Online | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 18, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Bachelor students | Language: German | Online | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 19, 2024 | 10:15 - 11:45 p.m. | Bachelor students | Language: German | Golm | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 19, 2024 | 1:15 - 3:00 p.m. | Bachelor students | Language: German | Golm | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 20, 2024 | 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | International students | Language: English | Online | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 20, 2024 | 12:15 - 2:00 p.m. | Bachelor students | Language: German | Golm | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 24, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Bachelor students | Language: German | Online | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 25, 2024 | 10:15 - 12:00 p.m. | Bachelor students | Language: German | Golm | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 26, 2024 | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (NEW) | Bachelor students | Language: German | Am Neuen Palais | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
Studying and living on the campus of the University of Potsdam
In addition to the hard facts about entering university, our students also offer you a colorful mix of workshops and tours to get to know the university, the city and your future fellow students! We hope you have fun!
Registration required!
| Date | Time | Title | Place | Contact / Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Get together - open discussion round on starting your studies (in German) Interesting for all students starting their studies in their first or higher semesters. | Am Neuen Palais | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 18, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Information Event: So that you have enough money - Everything on the topic of money and scholarships (in German) | Golm | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 18, 2024 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Studying as the first academic in your family - Discussion round with tips and tricks (in German) | Golm | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 20, 2024 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Information Event: So that you have enough money - Everything on the topic of money and scholarships (in German) | Golm | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 23, 2024 | 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Get together - open discussion round on starting your studies (in German) Interesting for all students starting their studies in their first or higher semesters. | Neues Palais | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 23, 2024 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Get together - Picnic in Park Sanssouci | Park Sanssouci | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 25, 2024 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Information on financing your studies from the Studierendenwerk West: Brandenburg (in German) | Am Neuen Palais, Building 8, Room 0.58 | - |
| September 26, 2024 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Getting to know the Barrierefreizeit (inclusive studies) (in German) | Golm, on the meadow | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 27, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Information for newbies on individual equality measures: determine your needs, application and netwroking on campus (in German) | Online | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| October 1, 2024 | 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Feel Good Start (in German) | Am Neuen Palais. Registration required. The exact location details will be sent via E-Mail after registration. |
Campus & City
Our student advisors will show you the university locations and the city of Potsdam!
Registration necessary!
| Date | Time | Place | Meeting point | Contact / Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon | Campus Tour Griebnitzsee | Griebnitzsee Registration required. The exact location details will be sent via E-Mail after registration. | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 19, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Bicycle Tour from Potsdam Central Station to Campus Am Neuen Palais/Golm/Griebnitzsee | Potsdam Central Station | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 20, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Campus Tour Golm | Golm | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 23, 2024 | 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. | 5 km Jogging Tour of Park Sanssouci | Golm | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 24, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon (will not take place) Attention: Postponed to Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.! | Campus Tour Golm | Golm | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |
| September 25, 2024 | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Picnic and Campus Tour Neues Palais | Golm | studienstartuuni-potsdampde |