Orientation Days for Master's Students
The aim of the Orientation Days for Master's Students (StET) is to ensure the smoothest possible transition to the new study phase and a successful start to the Master's programme. You will be accompanied by mentors in small groups and supported in clarifying important organisational matters.
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Are You an International Student?
A separate programme tailored to the needs of international students (Orientation Week for International Students - OWIS) is offered by the university. Please refer to the links below to find out more.
OWIS: Overview OWIS: Programme and Schedule International Pages
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Orientation Days for Master's Students during the Winter Semester 2024/25
Dear Master's students,welcome to your new study programme at Justus Liebig University Giessen! We are delighted that you have decided to study a Master's programme at JLU. To ensure a successful start to your studies, we would like to invite you to our student orientation days, where you will receive all the important information you need to start your Master's degree programme and have the opportunity to get to know other first-year students in your degree programmes, exchange ideas and make contacts.
Orientation Days for Master's Students
October 10 and 11, 2024You will first be welcomed at an opening event (see ‘Dates’) before spending the remaining days in small groups, where you will be accompanied by student mentors - students from higher semesters of your degree programme. In addition, every year there is a subject-specific programme and advisory service for all Master's students in their first semester.
Your Master's degree programme will then start at the beginning of the lecture period on 14 October 2024.
We wish you a great start to your studies and a successful start to your Master's programme!
The orientation days for Master's students begin with the welcoming ceremonies for the degree programmes listed below. After the opening, the groups for the rest of the week will be formed. Please make sure you attend the opening events at the times indicated, as you will be split into different groups after a few minutes. It is not necessary to register in advance.
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Welcoming Ceremonies
Agrobiotechnology,
Insect Biotechnology and Bioresources,
Transition Management
(for those who will not be able to make it to Giessen to the in-person meeting on 2 October)
Agrobiotechnology,
Insect Biotechnology and Bioresources,
Transition Management
Applied Theatre Science
(B.A., M.A.),
Choreographie und Performance
(M.A.)
Accounting, Finance & Sustainability
Anglophone Studies (taught in English)
Business Administration
Democracy and Governance
Economics of Global Risk
German Studies
History
History and Culture (all subjects)
Modern Societies and Cultures
Intercultural Communication and Business
Justicia y desigualdades: Estudios comparativos culturales (taught in spanish)
Art Education
Economics
Agricultural and Resource Economics
Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Biology
Data Analytics
Data Science
Ernährungswissenschaften
Beverage Technology
Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy
Human Movement Analytics – Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Learning
Information Technology and Environmental Sciences
Clinical Sport Therapy and Sport Physiology
Mathematics
Man, Climate and Environment
Mind, Brain and Behavior
Sustainable Food Economics
Crop Science
Livestock Sciences
Nutritional Sciences and Home Economics
Physics
Physics and Technology for Space Trave Applications
Psychology
Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
Environmental Sciences
Wine Economics
Economic Geography and Spatial Development Policy
Applied Musicology
Vocational Education and Training
Educational Science with a Focus on Parenting
Adult and Continual Education, Extracurricular Education
Inclusive and Elementary Education
Interdisciplinary Studies on Eastern Europe
Comparative Studies - Comparative Literature and Culture
Art Education
Philosophy
Romance Studies
Slavic Studies
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Thursday, 10.10.2024
11 AM
Chemistry
Food Chemistry
Advanced Materials
Sustainable Chemistry
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Friday, 11.10.2024
10 AM
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Separate events are held for the undergraduate degree programmes. Information on the introductory weeks (StEW) can be found here
The International Office offers further events for international students. Information on the Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS) can be found
here
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Wednesday, 30.10.2024 | 16:00
Meeting-ID: 644 6265 1114, Code: 202696
In addition, there is a subject-specific programme and advisory service for all Master's students in the first semester. Further details can be found in the following document (PDF in German):
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Programme-Specific Information Events
(as of: 25.09.2024)
Welcoming Ceremony and Interdisciplinary Information
After you have been welcomed to Justus Liebig University Giessen, you will be assigned student mentors from your Master's programme who will support you in getting started. You will receive information about the study and examination administration systems and the module application. The most important organisational matters, such as how to use the library, will be explained and individual questions will also be answered. International students will also be made aware of the
special services offered by the International Students Department
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So if possible, reserve the two days of the event for your introduction to studying at JLU. The event not only provides you with all important information, but also offers the opportunity to establish the first new contacts in your Master's programme.
As you will also receive an introduction to the electronic systems used at JLU, we recommend that you bring a laptop with you if possible. However, this is not compulsory. Of course, you can also attend without one and receive all the information you need.
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Subject-specific Information Events
In subject-specific information events, you will be given the opportunity to
- gain an insight into the study programme and specific module content,
- receive advice on timetabling and course selection,
- discuss your individual study-related questions with university lecturers.
We therefore recommend that you take part in the introductory study events.
Leave of absence / certificate for the employer
Service personnel and employed persons who need to be released from work for the period of the study introduction can request a certificate from the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) by 13 September 2024, in which the need to participate in the study introduction is emphasised and the employer or employer is asked for exemption. When requesting the certificate in writing, please state your first and last name, the subject you are studying and your address. We will then send you the certificate as a PDF by e-mail.
Request your certificate via Sekretariat.ZSB .
Information for disabled and chronically ill prospective students
Do you need support to attend our events? Please contact us in good time so that we can make it easier for you to attend our events: Contact the advice centre for disabled and chronically ill students.
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