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Freshers’ Day takes place at the start of the academic year. On this day, as part of the Life Sciences Faculty’s event ‘Enrolled – and what’s next?’, you’ll be given an overview of all the key information you need to get your studies off to a good start.
General information
Website: General information for students – from term dates to the exam period – can be found on the student pages.
Checklist: The checklist helps you complete the necessary steps before starting your Bachelor’s degree. You can find it below in the downloads section.
Programme
On 1 October 2026, we look forward to welcoming you to the Faculty of Life Sciences.
10.00 – 11.00 | Welcome in German
Vice-Dean Prof. Platte will welcome first-year students in Life Sciences and Health, as well as Quality, Environment, Safety and Hygiene.
11.00 – 12.00 | Welcome in English
Vice-Dean Prof. Platte welcomes first-year students in Agribusiness, Sustainable Agriculture, Bioengineering and Biological Resources (M.Sc.).
from 11.15 am | Programme sessions
Here you’ll get to know your degree programme in more detail, as well as the lecturers and your fellow students. The sessions run until around 1.00 pm.
Afterwards | Student Council programme
We’ll announce the venues and further details here in good time before the start of the semester.
You can find further information about Freshers’ Day on the university’s Freshers’ Week page.
Email, Moodle, HISinOne & Co.
Set up all the necessary accounts well in advance. You’ll find an overview and guidance on the IT Services website.
Student Advisory Service
The Central Student Advisory Service is here to help with general enquiries about your studies. You can also use the Virtual Student Service Point.
Faculty-specific information
Timetable: You can find the latest version on the Life Sciences Faculty homepage.
Your degree programme’s website: You can find examination regulations, module handbooks and study plans via the quick links for your degree programme.
Access to laboratories: Access is only permitted once you have completed the general safety induction (online via Moodle) and are wearing a lab coat.
Learning Agreement (for Master’s students only): If your Bachelor’s programme lasted only 6 semesters (180 CP) instead of 7 (210 CP), you are 30 CP short, which you must make up before registering for your Master’s thesis. If you are studying Health Sciences and Management or Food Sciences, you should clarify the nature and scope of this with the examination board. If you are studying Biological Resources, please attend the Moodle course BR3 5099 Learning Agreement.
For Biological Resources students only: All BR students must complete and pass the Lab Crash Course – usually during the first week of lectures. Register in advance via the Moodle course BR3 5098 Laboratory Crash Course.
Student Union: The Student Union represents the interests of all Life Sciences students and acts as an interface between the public, the faculty, staff and students. Find out more on the Student Union’s page.