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Orientation ​Days for International Degree-Seeking Students

Target group: First semester international degree-seeking students 

Please note that there is a separate orientation programme for international exchange students (incomings). If you are an international exchange student, please contact the International Office.

Organiser: International Student Support

Location: Online

Registration: The registration link has been sent to students by e-mail. If you have not received a registration link, please contact International Student Support.

Studierende halten ihre Hand in einem Kreis

Orientation Programme for the Winter Semester 2025/2026

Monday, 8 September 2025

13:30 - 15:00 (CEST)  First Steps: Arriving & Starting Your Studies at HHN

Tuesday, 9 September 2025

14:00 - 16:00 (CEST) Digital Campus: Helpful Tools and Platforms for Your Start at HNN

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

10:00 - 10:40 (CEST) Tips for a Successful Start to Your Studies at HHN from the Central Student Advisory Service

10:40 - 11:15 (CEST) Equality and Diversity Services at HHN (including Family Service and Study with Disabilities)

Thursday, 11 September 2025

13:00 - 14:00 (CEST) Services of the Heidelberg Student Union | Studierendenwerk Heidelberg (including Living in the Student Dormitories)  
(especially recommended for students who have applied or are planing to apply for a room in the student dormitories of the Studierendenwerk Heidelberg)

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 (the date has been changed)

13:30 - 15:00 (CEST) First Steps: Living in Germany (Tips for Everyday Life such as Transportation, Waste Separation and Introduction to German Сulture)

Thursday, 18 September 2025

14:00 - 15:30 (CEST) Financing Your Studies: Working as an International Student and Scholarship Opportunities

Online Infosession with the Immigration Office / Ausländerbehörde Heilbronn

4 December 2025, at 17:00

Online via Webex

Target groups: 

  • Students registered in Heilbronn from countries with visa requirements 
  • Students registered in Heilbronn who come to Germany without a visa but need to apply for a residence permit within 90 days of entering the Schengen area
Mann am Laptop, Titel: Karriereboost Online

Further Introductory Events for First Semester Students at HHN

Ein älterer Student zeigt einer jungen Studentin etwas auf einem Flyer

Central Orientation Events

An overview of all orientation events at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences.

Eine Studentin liest in der Bibliothek.

Library Orientation Events

  • Guided library tours
  • Training sessions
Menschen stehen unter einer Lichtgirlande auf einer Party.

AStA Student Events 

Offered by the General Students Committee (AStA):
25/09/2025: Ersti Meet&Greet + Game Night
01/10/2025: Ersti Students ‑Tour
Every Tuesday: Students Afterwork Special

Photo from above of the participants in the O-Phase

Welcome week and orientation-phase Campus Künzelsau

Mon, 15 to Fri, 19 Sep 2025

What can I expect in the welcome week and in the O-phase?

Arrive, get to know, information, networking, events, activities, BBQ with professors and fun! :-)


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