Information for students

On this page you will find information that is relevant for your studies at Rhine-Waal University during the Corona pandemic. 

We also ask you to open your university mailbox daily so that you do not miss any new information! 

 

Information on testing opportunities and vaccination locations

Testing opportunities

Testing opportunities Kleve district (for students in Kleve, page available in German only)

Testing opportunities Wesel district (for students in Kamp-Lintfort, page available in German only)

 

On campus vaccination

Kleve: on Saturday, 24. September 2022, 9 - 12 am, Building 5a.

The vaccines BioNTech and Moderna will be vaccinated. The appointment can be used for first, second and booster vaccinations.

Students are asked to bring their student ID, health insurance card and - if available - the vaccination certificate as well as the completed educational questionnaire.

 

Vaccination locations without prior registration

Vaccination locations Kleve district (for students in Kleve, page available in German only)

Vaccination locations Wesel district (for students in Kamp-Lintfort, page available in German only)

In addition, students can also address local doctors, in order to assist them with any medical questions. A list of local doctors can be found through the following website: https://coronaimpfung.nrw/impfzentren/impfregister

 

Travelling to Germany (updated 12 August 2021)

If you are coming from a country that is classified as a risk area you must follow the entry regulations set by the German Government. The names of countries considered risk areas are published on the website of the Robert Koch Institute. Arriving passengers from these countries must contact the responsible local health authorities immediately.

 

Interim aid for students in financial hardship due to the pandemic (updated 12 August 2021) 

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has approved interim financial aid through September 2021 for students in serious financial hardship (demonstrated by appropriate documentation) due to the pandemic. Funds are distributed through the 57 Studierendenwerke throughout Germany. See this page for more information.

 

Which scholarships are available for financing my studies? (updated 11 May 2020)

It is important for students to know who they can turn to at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences for questions and advice about scholarships and financial aid opportunities. We have compiled the most important contacts for you in a single document. Please carefully read this document and direct your specific scholarship / financial aid questions to the appropriate contact person. Information about scholarships and financial aid.

 

What ist happening with semesters abroad right now?

Students who went abroad through the Erasmus+ programme can prematurely end their semester abroad and return if they wish to do so. Due to the dynamic nature of the pandemic and the changes to exchange programmes enacted by the European Commission in response, Erasmus programme participants are strongly advised to contact the HSRW Erasmus Coordinator in the International Center, Ms Alarcos-Quintanilla, before making a decision: maria.alarcos-quintanilla@hochschule-rhein-waal.de

Students who are planning or currently on an exchange in a non-European country are advised to contact Ms Ahrberg in the International Center before ending or delaying their exchange: anne-carolin.ahrberg@hochschule-rhein-waal.de.

The International Center will help you plan and advise you on any decisions (delays etc.) regarding your upcoming semester / internship abroad.

For information on whether semesters abroad (Erasmus or otherwise) are currently permitted, please refer to the DAAD as well. The DAAD has put together a comprehensive coronavirus FAQ for students here.

 

I had to prematurely end my semester / internship abroad. Will that affect my scholarship?

PROMOS scholarships do not need to be repaid. 

Erasmus students who were forced to end their stays abroad prematurely will receive scholarship funds for the period of time they spent abroad (even if this was less than the minimum length of stay).  Before deciding to return home, Erasmus programme participants should first contact the HSRW Erasmus Coordinator, Ms Alarcos-Quintanilla.

Students who are still completing online courses offered by the partner institution will continue to receive their Erasmus scholarship even if they are physically located in Germany.

 

Can I still join a language course?

Yes, many language courses are currently being offered via distance learning. For more information, please refer to Moodle or contact Brett Ellis at brett.ellis@hochschule-rhein-waal.de.

 

Can I still apply for a Germany Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium)?

Currently, the application process and deadlines remain unchanged. The selection committee will decide how to deal with potential delays in the study progress of current scholarship recipients. We will explore all possibilities to find a fair and favourable solution for students.

 

Is the length of a Germany Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium) affected by the pandemic? (updated 14 May 2021)

The general extension of the standard duration of study by one semester (refer to Section 10 (1) sent. 1, Coronavirus Epidemic Ordinance for Universities) also applies to students enrolled in a degree programme in summer semester 2020, winter semester 2020-2021 or summer semester 2021. Thus students who remained in a single degree programme during this time are automatically eligible for three extensions, i.e. three additional semesters added to their standard duration of study. Thus students who remained enrolled in their degree programme during this time are automatically eligible for three extensions, i.e. three additional semesters added to their standard duration of study. Students are only eligible to receive a Germany Scholarship if they have not exceeded their standard duration of study per Section 2 of the Awarding Guidelines of the Executive Board for the Deutschlandstipendium. Accordingly, the maximum possible length of a Germany Scholarship will be extended to a maximum of ten semesters for undergraduates and six semesters for postgraduates.

 

Withdrawing from HSRW

Withdrawal requests can be signed, scanned and sent to: studierendenservice@hochschule-rhein-waal.de 

 

Advising

The Central Student Advisory and the Welcome Centre are still available to students and prospective students. If you are dealing with uncertainty, questions and anxiety in these trying times, please contact our staff. We are here to speak with you online or by phone.

The tutors of the Welcome Centre are also continuously providing helpful tips from a student’s perspective, which can be very valuable in the current coronavirus situation.

For counselling on academic and degree specific questions (e.g. your study progress) get in touch with the Study Guides of the Faculties.

Contact Central Student Advisory

Phone: +49 2821 80673 360

Email: study@hochschule-rhein-waal.de (for scheduling online appointments as well)

Contact Welcome Centre

Email: welcome-centre@hochschule-rhein-waal.de

Facebook: Welcome Centre

Contact Study Guides

Technology and Bionics: elena.buksmann@hochschule-rhein-waal.de

Life Sciences: lena.voelkel@hochschule-rhein-waal.de

Society and Economics: studyguide-fgo@hochschule-rhein-waal.de

Communication and Environment: elena.buksmann@hochschule-rhein-waal.de

 

Psychological counselling service: Support at a short notice

If you are struggling with a difficult emotional or social situation, Pia Weigelt-Lindemann, psychologist, is available for individual mental health support. Contact her at psych-contact@hochschule-rhein-waal.de to schedule an appointment. Due to the pandemic, psychological counselling is currently only available by telephone (German or English). The Psychological Counselling Service is not available every day, so please be aware that immediate appointments are not usually possible. Also important to note: Psychological counselling is not, nor does it replace, psychotherapy! For more contact, please visit this page.

 

The importance of self-care during the coronavirus pandemic

In our current situation in particular, many of us must learn how to deal with our own fears and anxiety. Stressful situations can cause stress reactions in our body, for example elevated heart rates, restlessness or insomnia. Taking care of yourself and your health is more important than ever. This includes respecting your own inner feelings and striving for a healthy lifestyle.

We have gathered a few thoughts for you below that will hopefully help you better manage the mental stresses caused by the coronavirus crisis. You can find the document here. 

 

 

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