New country, new city, new language, new university ... The beginning is exciting, but not always easy. That's why we have an orientation week for international students. Here, Fulda students welcome you and are available as tutors to answer all your questions about the start of your studies: they go with you to the Foreigners' Registration Office and the Citizens' Registration Office or help you with enrolment and opening an account.
To help you get to know Fulda and the university, there is an attractive social programme. Whether it's a guided tour of the city, lunch together or a visit to a pub - we have many activities planned.
The grand finale for the orientation week is usually the weekend excursion to the Rhön mountains.
We look forward to welcoming you to Fulda!
Orientation Week Summer Semester 2025
| Day | Date | Time | Programme | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo | 07.04.2025 | 09:00 | Assistance with visits to the authorities: Citizens' registration office, bank, health insurance | Stadtschloss bus station |
| 12:30 | Meeting for lunch | Student cafeteria (Mensa) | ||
| 13:30 | Online info session Living and Studying in Germany: Housing (English) | webconf.hs-fulda.de/b/ges-fgo-3gv-dw7 | ||
| 15:00 | Campus tour | Foyer 10/SSC | ||
| 18:00 | Get to know each other/get together | Fulda Transfer conference hall, Heinrich-von-Bibra-Platz 1a | ||
| Tue | 08.04.2025 | 09:00 | Assistance with visits to the authorities: Citizens' registration office, bank, health insurance | Stadtschloss bus station |
| 12:30 | Meeting for lunch | Student cafeteria (Mensa) | ||
| 13:30 | Online info sesssion Living and Studying in Germany: Visa and Jobbing (English) | webconf.hs-fulda.de/b/ges-fgo-3gv-dw7 | ||
| 15:30 | Introduction to the University Library, 1st group | Lobby 12 / HLB | ||
| 17:00 | Game and pizza night | Fulda Transfer conference hall, Heinrich-von-Bibra-Platz 1a | ||
| Wed | 09.04.2025 | No citizens' registration office, bank, health insurance today! | ||
| 10:00 | Erasmus exchange student meeting | 10 /SSC 203 | ||
| 10:00 | Overseas exchange student meeting | 10 /SSC 001 | ||
| 11:00 | Welcome by the university president | 10 /SSC 001 | ||
| 12:30 | Meeting for lunch | Student cafeteria (Mensa) | ||
| 13:30 | Online info session Living and Studying in Germany: Health, Insurance, Visiting a Doctor (English) | webconf.hs-fulda.de/b/ges-fgo-3gv-dw7 | ||
| 15:15 | Introduction to the University Library, 2nd group | Lobby 12 / HLB | ||
| 17:00 | Town rallye | in front of cathedral | ||
| 20:00 | Pub night | MeaMea pub (train station) | ||
| Thu | 10.04.2025 | Assistance with visits to the authorities: Citizens' registration office, bank, health insurance | Request student tutor team | |
| 12:30 | Meeting for lunch | Student Cafeteria (Mensa) | ||
| 13:30 | Info session Living and Studying in Germany: Organisation of Studies (Engl.) | webconf.hs-fulda.de/b/ges-fgo-3gv-dw7 | ||
| 15:30 | Hiking excursion to Liobakirche Petersberg (lookout point) | in front of Mensa | ||
| 17:20 | Bowling | ZOB | ||
| Fri | 11.04.2025 | Assistance with visits to the authorities: Citizens' registration office, bank, health insurance | Request student tutor team | |
| 14:00 | Departure for the excursion to the Rhön (intercultural training and outdoor activities - registration required!) - Return on Sunday, 13.04.25, appr. 4pm | ZOB (central bus station) | ||
| 16:45 | Planetarium visit | Vonderau museum entrance | ||
| Sat | 12.04.25 | 13:00 | Fasanerie castle guided tour | ZOB |
| Sun | 13.04.25 | 09:00 | Rhön hike | ZOB |
| Mon | 14.04.2025 | Start of the introductory events and classes in the departments | check your department's website! | |
Ansprechpartnerin
Gesa Pusch-Thomas Study advisor and support for international students
Advice on visas, jobs and grants • Student tutor programme • International Night • DAAD award • Buddy programme