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

Before the Student Orientation Days

Must

Enrol
Pay the semester contribution
Find out about term dates
Read the study and examination regulations
Activate your email account
Activate your university account for Wi-Fi, E.L.V.I.S., Moodle and other services
Validating Student identity card (thoska) on campus
Download your certificate of enrolment and submit it to the health insurance provider, BAföG office, etc. 
If move house: re-register your address at the citizens’ advice bureau [Please note: second home tax!]
Activate the Germany Semester Ticket for students: travel free of charge from 1 October (included in the semester contribution)

Should

Make use of the personalised advice offered by the student advice and counselling service
Read the glossary on the website
Check the FAQs on STET
If necessary, submit a BAföG application or find out about other sources of funding
If necessary, look for a room or a flat
If necessary, check for available places in halls of residence

Can

Campus walk
City walk
Follow @unierfurt on Instagram
Follow @unierfurt_events on Instagram 

Take a deep breath before you get started...

During the Student Orientation Days

Must

Attend the STET induction sessions
Take part in the library tourActivate your student identity card (thoska) (including your library card and copying cards) at the library, if you haven’t already done so Set up the “eduroam” Wi-Fi on your smartphone and PC (university login required)
Take part in a campus tour (together with tutors)
Browse the course catalogue
Draw up a timetable [together with a tutor]
If required by your subject: Take language tests for level placement

Should

Get to know the Student Council (StuRa) 
If necessary, enrol on language courses

Can

Sign up for various newsletters from the student councils 
Enjoy your first lunch in the cafeteria
Have a coffee in the Glasbox, at the ‘Lecture Hall 7’ café or at the Campus-Café Hilge Take part in the parties

Tutors

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.

Student Orientation Days

During the first few weeks of lectures

  • Clarify eligibility for seminars during the first two sessions
  • Enter examination dates in your diary
  • Register for courses by the deadline
  • Get to know your mentor
  • Register for university sports and language courses
  • Make a note of the re-enrolment deadline for the summer term

Further information

Information for first-year students All the information you need about getting here

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