Welcome events for all first-semester students

From 14 to 18 October 2024 for all new students joining us for the winter semester 2024/25

Take part in our cross-disciplinary orientation events for all new students during the introductory weeks from 14 to 18 October 2024.

How can you get the most out of your studies? The central institutions at the University of Konstanz offer you numerous options alongside your studies: you can, for example, learn how to study effectively, manage your time, write academically, use the ILIAS platform and organize your studies using the ZEuS portal, or you can take courses to boost your IT skills. And there is also a great range of leisure time options such as university sports and other activities on campus.

Welcome ceremony for new students

We invite all new students at the University of Konstanz to join us for our welcome ceremony on Monday, 14 October 2024, at 04.00 pm at the Audimax (A 600)

Programme

About the University of Konstanz
Professor Katharina Holzinger
Rector of the University of Konstanz


A graduate looks back on her studies
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How to survive and thrive at the university 
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student body (Verfasste Studierendenschaft)


Event music:

Kicking off your studies with the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB)

Join the online event by our Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) to get all the information you need to get your studies off to a good start. The event will be held at 3 different times with the same content. Pick one of the three slots:

Monday, 14.10.2024, 09:00 - 10:30, held online via Zoom: Link to the event

Tuesday,14.10.2024, 14:00-15:30, held online via Zoom: Link to the event

Friday, 18.10.2024, 09:00-10:30, held online via Zoom:  Link to the event


Events and information from other central university institutions

Library/Communication, Information, Media Centre (KIM)

The Communication, Information, Media Centre (KIM) is the university's central service provider for IT and library services. For all questions concerning library use, literature search or IT services, such as your university email account, KIM is here for you. You can use the Library for free, and, what's more, take part in free courses from various subject areas such as literature research, IT skills or information literacy. First-semester students can find all important information and services on the KIM website "New student?".

Language Institute (SLI)

The Language Institute (SLI) of the University of Konstanz offers a wide range of language courses – not only for the more frequently taught foreign languages English, French and Spanish, but also for up to fifteen other languages. In the PDF on the SLI website you can find an overview of all SLI information events during the orientation weeks for new students:

PDF - SLI information events

Writing Centre

The Writing Centre is the central point of contact for students on all matters related to writing. Here you can meet with fellow students at fixed writing times or get personal advice from trainers in the Writing Tutoring Service. You will also find helpful material as well as self-study courses in ILIAS related to the topic of academic writing skills. Watch this video to check out the Writing Centre and its services.

Centre for Transferable Skills

The Centre for Transferable Skills offers courses for students from any study programme. Our seminars focus on teaching cross-disciplinary skills for study and work contexts that require a dynamic set of digital and non-digital key competencies. 

University sports

After a long day at the university, you can wind down and clear your head while doing sports with others. Our university sports programme offers you a great range of courses and is one of the most popular programmes at the University of Konstanz. Watch the video about our university sports programme and discover what suits you best.

Meet the University Sports Service: Wednesday, 11.10.2023 at 10:00 in room R 511

At the event, you will hear all about the many sports options you have at the University of Konstanz. To name just a few, there are indoor sports, ski trips, our uniMotion gym and water sports... Join us to find out about more than 80 different sports in Konstanz that you can take part in – or even teach. We can’t wait to see you!


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Student representation (StuVe)

The student representation (StuVe) does just what the name says – it represents the interests of all the students at the university. The StuVe organizes plenty of events to help students get to know each other, discuss ideas and experiences, and join in on campus life. Check the programme for first-semester students (Ersti-Woche) and corresponding information in our welcome magazine Ersti Info.