Start of the Academic Year for First-Semester Students

A warm welcome to the Faculty of Design!
We’d like to offer you some guidance as you begin your studies. Here you’ll find the most important information.
10/01/2026
10:30

Welcome to the New Students

The winter semester begins with a welcome by the University Executive Board to first-year students in all degree programs as part of the Orientation Days. This event will take place on Thursday, October 1 at 10:30 am in the courtyard of the Campus am Roten Tor (KLM Building). 

Following the welcome by the University Executive Board, the Faculty of Design will welcome our new students in the courtyard of the Campus am Roten Tor (KLM Building) at 1:30 pm, led by the dean, the faculty’s instructors, and the Design Student Council.

 

 

Orientation Week

For first-year students in the bachelor programs in Communication Design (KD), Interactive Media (IA), and Creative Engineering (CE), an orientation phase, the orientation week, is offered at the start of the academic year from October 1 to October 6.

The orientation week culminates in a “get-together” hosted by the Design Student Council in the courtyard of the Rotes Tor campus (KLM Building). First-year students in the master programs are also cordially invited to attend.

 

Trip for First-Semester Students (Fulltime Interactive Media only)

For students in the bachelor program in Interactive Media, the trip “Start of Studies” will take place from October 2 to 4, 2026. 

The Registration is open through September 29, 2026. Participation in the event counts as a workshop worth 2 ECTS credits toward your degree.

Groups for the Bachelor Programs

You will be assigned to groups for the courses. The group assignments will be posted here at the beginning of the semester. Please be aware that changes may occur.

  • Group A: Asc - Fuh
  • Group B: Geh - Mar
  • Group C: May - Rei
  • Group D: Rie - Wie
  • Group A: Ada - Kar
  • Group B: Keb - Rau
  • Group C: Rei - Wol
  • Group: F-W

Dates

Please be aware that dates and rooms are subject to change.
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Oct 1, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10:30 am

 

 

1:00 pm

 

 

2:30 pm

 

2:30 pm

 

2:30 pm

 

 

4:00 pm

Welcome by the Presidium

 

 

 

Welcome by the Faculty of Design

 

 

Information Session (KD)

(Curriculum & Examination Regulations)

Information Session (IA)

(Curriculum & Examination Regulations)

Information Session (CE)

(Curriculum & Examination Regulations)

 

Field Trip with the Tutors

KLM

Courtyard

 

 

KLM

Courtyard

 

M 1.01

 

M 1.02

 

M 1.02

 

 

 

Oct 2, 202610:00 amCampus-Tour (KD & CE) 
Oct 2–4, 2026 Trip for First-Semester Students (IA) 

Oct 6, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10:00 am

 

1:30 pm

 

1:30 pm

 

1:30 pm

 

 

3:30 pm

 

Campus-Tour (KD, IA & CE)

 

Information Session (KD)

(International Possibilities, Library & Central IT)

Information Session (IA)

(International Possibilities, Library & Central IT)

Information Session (CE)

(International Possibilities, Library & Central IT)

 

Get-Together with the Student Council 

 

 

 

M 1.01

 

M 1.02

 

M 1.02

 

 

KLM Building

Courtyard

Oct 7, 2026

 

 

 

10:00 am

 

1:00 pm

Campus-Tour (KD, IA & CE)
 

 

Campus-Tour (KD, IA & CE)

 

Abbreviations:
KD: Communication
Design IA: Interactive Media
CE: Creative Engineering

University Semester Dates [Intranet]

Information and Tools

Here you'll find important information and tools to help you get started with your studies.

Set up your RZ account to access all of the university's services.

Data Center ID

Log in with your email address and RZ password.

EMail

Log in to our intranet using your RZ ID to find forms and email distribution lists.

Intranet

Click on "TIMETABLE" and "SEMESTER" in the upper right corner. Then select "DESIGN" and the degree program for your group. Make sure to check the "WINTER SEMESTER 2026" lecture period.

WebUntis

The university uses eduroam for Internet access. The Central IT Department provides installation instructions.

Wi-Fi [Intranet]

Set up an account on our central communication platform using your university email address. Log in directly to the workspace STUDIEN- ANGELEGENHEITEN.

Incom

Here you'll find the cafeteria menu, your class schedule, and a floor plan of the campus.

CampusApp [Intranet]

Sign up to receive emails specific to your degree program during your studies.

Email Distribution List [Intranet]

Upcoming Events at the Faculty of Design

Faculty Calendar [Intranet]