Student Orientation Days

To do: Checklist for the Start of Studies

Zwei Studentinnen vor dem Café Hilgenfeld

How can I prepare for the start of my studies?

Welcome to the University of Erfurt! In order for you to be best prepared for your studies, we have created a checklist for your orientation. If you can barely wait, then why not start with the checklist "Before the Student Orientation Days". See you on campus in October!

To the Student Orientation Days

Prior to the Student Orientation Days

Must

Enrol
Pay semester contribution
Inform yourself about semester dates
Read study and examination regulations
Activate e-mail account to use PC pools and Wi-Fi
Activate your university account (universal login for many services)
Validate your student ID card "thoska" (chip card) on campus
Print out your enrolment certificate and submit it to your health insurance company, housing office, etc.

Should

Use personal consultation of the General Student Advisory Service
Read the glossary on the website
If relevant, apply for scholarships or find out about other sources of funding
If relevant, look for a room or flat
If relevant, apply for a hall of residence online
Register your new residence at the Citizens' Registration Office
If relevant, take language tests for the level placement

If needed, submit an online application to the Erfurt public transport company (EVAG) by 20.9. for the additional use of the semester ticket as a Deutschlandticket from 1 October (Background: For an additional payment of 18.75 euros/month, Erfurt students can also use their semester ticket as a Deutschlandticket - Attention: Subscription. Applications must always be submitted by the 10th of the previous month).

Could

Get timetables for the tram [EVAG = Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG]
Validate student ID card and ride the tram free of charge as of 1 October
Use university notice boards [job offers, housing offers, book sales, information on events]
Download Webex meeting app for smartphone or PC
Campus walk or watch video
City walk or watch video
Follow the university social media channels (e.g. Instagram)
Order a study programme flyer
Take a deep breath before you start...

During the Student Orientation Days

The student tutors accompany you at the start of your studies during the Student Orientation Days (STET). They draw up the timetable with you and give you valuable tips from everyday student life. You will get to know your personal tutors during the STET week.

Studieneinführungstage