Orientation for the perfect start to your studies
You already have your Bachelor's degree and have now decided to deepen your knowledge in the Master's programme? We look forward to meeting you! Even if it's not your first degree programme, we want to make your start as pleasant as possible and provide you with some information about starting your studies.
The orientation phase
Together with the student councils, we would like to provide you with the most important information about the organisation of your studies and student life at the start of your degree. We also want to give you the chance to get to know your future fellow students. The orientation week will take place from 5 to 8 October 2026 .
The orientation week includes welcome events, a general introduction to the organisation of your studies and opportunities for international engagement, as well as programme-specific meetings with your programme coordinator. These programme items are complemented by the programme organised by the student councils. Here, you’ll have the chance to get to know your fellow students and find out details and background information about your chosen study programme.
Registration for these events is not required.
Information regarding the orientation phase will be sent by email to your university email address by Friday, 2 October 2026. Please check your university email inbox!
The O-Week programme for the 26/27 academic year
Monday, 5 October 2026
| 09:00–10:15 Mensa Academica (cafeteria and dining hall) | Breakfast |
| 10.30–11.00 am , Lecture Theatre C1/L2 | ’s opening address: O-Week programme |
| 12.00–14.00 | Delicard distribution (Q-Building) |
| 11.30 am–1.00 pm Lecture Theatre H1 (German) Lecture Theatre H2 (English) | Introduction to the organisation of studies Welcome address by the dean Opportunities for internationalisation Alumni association Paderborner Hochschulkreis e. V. |
| 1.00–2.00 pm | Introduction to the study programme by the programme coordinators
Students on a teacher education degree programme (with the exception of Business Education – teaching at vocational colleges) take part in the PLAZ induction programme. There is no programme induction for students studying Management as a minor subject within a dual-subject Master’s study programme. If necessary, please contact the academic advisory service for the minor subject. |
| 13:00–15:00 Q1 Level | Chaos Game |
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
| 09:00–10:00 , Mensa (cafeteria and dining hall) | Opening address by the President |
| 12:00–14:00 , Room C2 | Joint registration for modules in PAUL for external participants |
| From 3.00 pm , lawn in front of the Audimax | Fun and games afternoon |
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
| From 1.00 pm | City treasure hunt |
Monday, 5 October 2026
| 09:00–10:15 Mensa Academica (cafeteria and dining hall) | Breakfast |
| 10.30–11.00 am , Lecture Theatre C1/L2 | ’s opening address: O-Week programme |
| 12.00–14.00 am | Delicard distribution (Q-Building) |
| 11.30 am–1.00 pm Lecture Theatre H1 (German) Lecture Theatre H2 (English) | Introduction to the organisation of studies Welcome address by the dean Opportunities for internationalisation Alumni association Paderborner Hochschulkreis e. V. |
| 1.00–2.00 pm | Introduction to the study programme by the programme coordinators
Students on a teacher education degree programme (with the exception of Business Education – teaching at vocational colleges) take part in the PLAZ induction. There is no programme induction for students taking Management as a secondary subject in the dual-subject Master’s study programme. If necessary, please contact the academic advisory service for the secondary subject. |
| From 2.00 pm | Team Leader Programme |
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
| 09:00–10:00 Mensa (cafeteria and dining hall) | Opening address by the Vice-Chancellor |
| 12.00–14.00 H5 | Joint registration for modules in PAUL for external participants |
| From 15:00 , the lawn in front of the Audimax | Afternoon of games and fun |
| From 6.30 pm City Campus | Hot dogs and drinks |
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
| From 1.00 pm | City treasure hunt |
Offers for Master's students
Accompanying online course
On the ZIM website you will find step-by-step instructions for creating a university account as well as help if you have not received a letter with a TAN.
Your first contact: The Office for Academic Affairs
If you have any questions or if you are starting in a higher semester, feel free to contact us.
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