Welcome to the winter semester 2026/27
Dear new students on the Social Work (attendance) study programme,
We look forward to welcoming you to the Department of Social Work at Fulda University of Applied Sciences in October.
Many questions arise when you receive your notification of admission:
- When do university studies start?
- When and where will the introductory week for my study programme take place on campus?
- Where can I find the schedule of lectures and how do I enrol in the courses?
You will find answers to these and many other questions on this page. Please check back regularly before the start of programme to find out the latest information. We will constantly add to and update this information.
YOUR START IN FULDA
Your university studies begin with the introductory week from 12 to 16 October 2026 ☝️Please note that in Module 1.4, ‘Basics of Academic Research (Foundation Course)’, Regular courses and seminars will start on 19 October 2026. |
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WHAT? WHEN? WHERE?
Wed, 9 September 2026
Publication of the schedule of lectures for the 2026/27 winter semester
* in planning *
Introduction to Technology and HORSTL (= University Organisation System for University Studies and Teaching)
☝️Please attend this course before selecting your modules!
- This course is offered in a hybrid format,
i.e. on the Campus Fulda and online via Webex. - Room on campus: 21.023
Campus map - Details on how to attend online will follow!
* Information to follow *
Deadline for module selection for new students
- online via HORSTL
* Information to follow *
Allocation process for new students
- Your personalised timetable will then be available in HORSTL.
Mon 12 October to Fri 16 October
Induction week for new students
We use the web conference system "Webex" to organise online courses.
Click on the button to participate (preferably 5-10 minutes before the course starts). You can then either install the Webex app on your device or join as a guest via the browser.
- We recommend Chrome or Firefox as your internet browser.
- You will need a stable internet connection during the course.
- Webex also works on mobile phones, but we recommend that you participate with a laptop or desktop computer.
- Attendance via the browser is possible as a guest and without a Webex account.
- To join the meeting as a guest, you need to enter a name that will be displayed in the meeting.
- It is also necessary to enter an email address. This e-mail address is not checked by Webex.
- Webex requires access to your device's camera and microphone when you enter the room. You can switch both on and off at any time during the meeting.
Mo., 05. Oktober, 09:00 Uhr bis Do., 08. Oktober, 11:59 Uhr
Frist für die Modulanwahl für Erstsemester
- online über HORSTL
Ab Fr., 09. Oktober
Verteilverfahren für Erstsemester
- Anschließend steht Ihnen Ihr persönlicher Stundenplan in HORSTL zur Verfügung.
Mo., 12. Oktober bis Fr., 16. Oktober
Einführungswoche für Erstsemester
If anything is unclear: Get in touch!
Do you have questions about starting your degree programme? Do you need information about the programme structure or the organisation of the department? Then please get in touch with the degree programme coordinator Sophia Koch.
You are also welcome to contact our student advisors if you have general questions about university studies and starting your studies!
