PULS – the University of Potsdam Portal for Organizing Teaching and Studies

The campus management system of the University of Potsdam is known as the ”Potsdamer Universitätslehr- und Studienorganisationsportal” (PULS) and offers extensive features for application, enrollment, student and examination administration. This platform helps you to plan and organize your studies by enabling you to use the online course catalog, create your class schedules, register for courses and upcoming examinations during the semester, view your grades, or transfer to a different subject/program. You can also use PULS to update your personal data, submit applications (e.g., part-time studies, leave of absence, de-registration), and upload documents.

Applicants

Prospective students, who have not yet enrolled at the University of Potsdam, have to register for PULS themselves in order to submit an application or enroll. This registration is necessary to initiate and continue the application and enrollment process.

University Members (Students & Full-Time Employees at the University of Potsdam)

University members can log in with their central university account. If you are new to the University of Potsdam, use your student ID number, which you can find on your student ID card (PUCK), to activate your central university account on Account.UP. In the process, you will receive your user name and set your own password. This access data enables you to log in to PULS and all ZIM IT services. Students whose enrollment has not yet been completed or whose payment of the semester fee is still outstanding cannot carry out this activation.

PULS is the University of Potsdam's central system for application and enrollment. Applications and enrollment for all degree programs are processed via this platform. For a few master’s degree programs, however, the application procedure is to be completed via the uni-assist application portal.

The current course catalog of the University of Potsdam will be available online via PULS from September 15 (winter semester) or March 15 (summer semester). In order to register for courses via PULS, you need a central university account and a valid iTAN list.

Once you have worked out your course schedule, you will then have to register for your selected courses in PULS.

Student Service

The Student Service feature in PULS offers comprehensive support for the administration of your studies. This is where you can maintain your personal data, view your payments, and download notifications and certificates.

Course Schedule

The PULS system gives you the opportunity to put together your own course schedule online. You can find more detailed information on the course schedule in the online help section under “Course Schedule" or watch the video here.

Modules of My Degree Programs

In this section you will find all modules that are part of your degree program.

Transcript of Records

The transcript of records in PULS allows you to view your academic achievements to date, including a current average grade.

As part of the digitalization process for examination and student administration a number of applications can now be submitted via PULS. You can find out which applications are affected directly in PULS or on the respective information pages on the website. In the PULS portal, this section is subdivided as follows.

• Applications to the Student Administration Center/ Office of Student Affairs: further information
• Applications to the Student Administration Center/ Examination Office: further information
• Document Upload: Documents can also be submitted directly to the relevant office in the Division of Student Affairs via the menu item "Document Upload".
• My Digital File: This is where you will find a log of the documents uploaded via PULS and the digital applications submitted via PULS.

This is where enrolled students can apply for and enroll in other degree programs or subjects. This is relevant for admission to a master's degree program, transferring to another degree program or subject, and starting a double degree program or parallel studies.

You can use your current iTAN list to create a new iTAN list via PULS. If you cannot find your iTAN list anymore, please contact the Student Administration Center/ Examination Office via e-mail.

In the months of October and April (registration period), the PULS Service Team can also provide you with a new iTAN list.

Several contact persons are available to help you with various matters relating to your application, enrollment, study and examination organization. You will find the right contact persons for your specific questions and concerns below.

If you have general questions about online applications and online enrollment, you can also contact the student-run info hotline of the Central Student Advisory Service.

For general problems and inquiries regarding PULS, e.g. creating iTAN lists, registering for courses, registering for module examinations, registering for repeat examinations, registration deadlines, please contact the PULS Service: puls-teamuuni-potsdampde.