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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 will be given an overview of all the important information you need to know as you begin your studies.
General information
Website: General information for students – from semester 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 for the day – at the start of the semester
1) “Enrolled – and what’s next?”
Speaker: Student advisor Laura Preisker. You’ll be given an overview of all the important information you need to start your studies.
2) Introductory session: What is your degree programme about?
Presentation of the degree programme and a welcome for first-year students.
- Biological Resources: at the start of the semester, immediately following the online talk “Enrolled – and what’s next?” (approx. 2.30 pm). Venue: Building 12 | Ground Floor | Room 010 (Prof. Platte).
- Health Sciences and Management: Tuesday, 14 April 2026, as part of the ‘Health Promotion and Prevention’ module at 9.00 am, Building | Ground Floor | Room 008.
- Food Sciences: Wednesday, 8 April 2026, as part of the ‘Food Process Technology’ lecture at 10.15 am, Building 05 | 02 | Room 027.
Further information on the first-year students’ day can be found on the university’s Freshers’ Week page.
3) Programme organised by the Student Council (FSR)
To mark the start of the semester, the Life Sciences Student Council (FSR) is organising a varied programme to welcome you.
- Time: provisionally 08:15 to 17:00
- Venue: in front of the canteen and – subject to final room booking – on the canteen roof
- Programme: Campus tours, information sessions and the distribution of lab coats. Games, music, snacks and free gifts will ensure a convivial atmosphere – and, weather permitting, a picnic-style atmosphere on the canteen roof.
Email, Moodle, HISinOne & Co.
Set up all the necessary access details in good time. 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 was only 6 semesters (180 CP) instead of 7 (210 CP), you are 30 CP short, which you must make up by the time you register 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 a liaison between the public, the Faculty, staff and students. Find out more on the Student Union’s page.