Welcome to the summer semester 2026
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 April.
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.
Save the Date: YOUR START IN FULDA
Your university studies will start on 13.04.2026 with information and induction events.
Please note that compulsory (!) induction events will take place in module 1.4 "1. academic work 2. academic paper (foundation course)" during the induction week.
The other courses will start on Monday, 20 April 2026.
Programm für die Einführungswoche vom 13. bis 17. April 2026
Es ist soweit: Das Programm Ihrer Einführungswoche ist online. Wir freuen uns auf spannende Tage, regen Austausch und sachliche Diskussionen mit Ihnen.
zum Programm
WHAT and WHEN? | WHERE? |
|---|---|
| 11 March 2026 Publication of the schedule of lectures for the summer semester 2026 | online - in HORSTL Show schedule of lectures |
| Tue, 31 March, 10:00 a.m. Induction event in HORSTL (= University Organisation System for Learning and Teaching). Before you select modules via HORSTL, please attend this induction event! | This course is offered hybrid, i.e. on campus and online via Webex. Room on campus: 21.023 |
| Tue, 31 March, 09:00 to Tue, 7 April, 11:59 Deadline for module selection for new students | via HORSTL |
| from Fri. 10 April Distribution procedure for new students: Your personal timetable will then be available. | via HORSTL |
| Mon, 13 April to Fri, 17 April Induction week for new students To the program Please note that mandatory (!) induction events will take place in module 1.4 "Basics of academic research (foundation course)" from Monday, 13 April 2026. | on campus To the campus map |
☝️Hinweise for online attendance of the HORSTL induction event
Before you select modules, please attend the induction event!
Date: 31 March, 10.00 a.m.
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.
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!
