Welcome Weeks

Orientation on your study start

The Welcome Weeks Program is focused on your special situation of being new at TUHH. Our team will be able to assist you on your arrival in Hamburg and to help you get off to a good start on your study courses.

During your first days and weeks in Hamburg, we work in cooperation with other service departements (SLS) to offer you:

  • Guidance and assistance on your arrival in Hamburg 
  • Support in dealing with initial paperwork 
  • Tutorials on the university system 
  • The opportunity to know your fellow students  
  • Social and cultural activities 
  • Support in difficult situations

WELCOME WEEKS PROGRAM

Please note that the Welcome Weeks program will be updated regularly. Dates and times are subject to change. Please check back regularly to stay up to date.
 

 

WINTER SEMESTER 2024

(in English unless otherwise announced)

27 August, 2 pm. - Online-Infosession: Pre-Arrival meeting for exchange students 2024/25

Meeting link:

https://tuhh.zoom.us/j/84659003043?pwd=koCbbEISBsMkUiHjZO4Spm88p53Fi4.1

Meeting-ID: 846 5900 3043
Kenncode: 134178

13 September, 2 pm. - Information Session Accommodation Online

Zoom Meeting
https://tuhh.zoom.us/j/83946199264?pwd=4EZTu2JUhFrbk8ThIDLnbqcPShnp12.1

Meeting-ID: 839 4619 9264
Kenncode: 012340

23 September, 2 pm. - Online Infosession: City Registration and Residence Permit

Zoom Meeting
https://tuhh.zoom.us/j/88672107700?pwd=ODW1BHWNq0D2be8SWhxUdJWkvrWVki.1

Meeting-ID: 886 7210 7700
Kenncode: 538229

26 September, 11 am. - Online Infosession: Learning German. Info about German courses & tips and tricks

This meeting is aimed at anyone who is learning or wants to learn German. There will be information on language courses at the TUHH and other opportunities to learn German at the TUHH and externally.

Zoom Meeting
tuhh.zoom.us/j/81972369014

Meeting-ID: 819 7236 9014
Kenncode: 120946

27 September, 6 pm. - Intercultural Evening 'Living Culture in Germany'

We invite all new international students who will live in private housing to our Intercultural Evening 'Living Culture in Germany'. Get to know more about how to find accommodation and how to live in private housing. Get to know our tutors and your fellow students over snacks and drinks. Please send an email to the tutors at rooms-tutors(at)tuhh(dot)de to safe your spot in the event by 26 September 2024.

1 October, 10 - 12 am. - Enrollment session, live on Campus. Exchange students only!

Building E, Room 0.046  

3 October, 1.30 pm. - Rally through Hamburg City, Speicherstadt & Hafencity

Get to know beautiful Hamburg and meet your fellow students.

Registration link:

https://intranet.tuhh.de/anmeldung/city_rallye1

5 October, 1.30 pm. - Rally through Hamburg City, Speicherstadt & Hafencity

Get to know beautiful Hamburg and meet your fellow students.

Registration link:

https://intranet.tuhh.de/anmeldung/city_rallye2

6 October, 1.30 pm. - Rally through Hamburg City, Speicherstadt & Hafencity

Get to know beautiful Hamburg and meet your fellow students.

Registration link:

https://intranet.tuhh.de/anmeldung/city_rallye3

9 October - Campus Rally: Getting to know TUHH Campus Facilities

Join the event (no registration required) to get to know the important university facilities and to use the opportunity to meet your fellow students.

Start for Exchange students: 11 am

Start for Master degree students: 3 pm

Meeting point for both: LUK Lounge in the Building A

10 October, 1 - 2.30 pm. - Infosession: Introduction to the TUHH IT Systems

Important information on how to use TUNE and StudIP for course registration, arranging of the semester time schedule and other important issues.

Audimax 2

11 October, 10 - 11 am. - Enrollment session, live on Campus. Exchange students only!

Building E, Room 0.046

13 October, 4 pm.- How to create your individual time table by using the TUHH IT System.

Join the Welcome Tutors for the online instruction session on how to navigate throught the TU course managment system

Zoom link.
Meeting-ID: 814 6936 423
Kenncode: 232660

12 October, 11 am- 2 pm- Animal Sketching Walkshop

Join us for a Sketching Workshop in the zoological museum and create your sketching diary with an instructions by professional comic artist.

No prior knowledge required. All materials will be provided!

Places are limited: Please register here

16 October, 1 - 2.30 pm. - Semester Opening Ceremony for Master and Exchange Students

All Master and Exchange Students are welcome to join the ceremony with following agenda:  the keynote adress by the TU President Prof. Timm-Giel, presentation about the university network and important facilities/ DAAD award ceremony/reception with snacks and drinks.

Place: Audimax I

1- 2.30 pm

17 October, 6 - 7.30 pm. - City walk through St. Pauli

We walk together through Hamburg's famous St Pauli district and show you the most important places, explain what is so special about St Pauli and give you background knowledge about the neighbourhood.

Please register: intranet.tuhh.de/anmeldung/stpauli

18 October, 2 - 3.30 pm. - City walk Harburg

We invite you to a City Walk in Harburg, the district where the TUHH is located. Explore the local area, discover its highlights, and learn more about the neighborhood surrounding the university. It’s a great chance to get to know the area better and enjoy a pleasant walk in the heart of Harburg.

Please register here: https://intranet.tuhh.de/anmeldung/harburg

 

19 October, 10 am. - 5 pm.: Workshop Developing Intercultural Communication Skills

This intercultural training in English aims to support you in getting a head start for living and studying in Germany.

In our interactive training, you will have the opportunity to learn more about cultural values that might influence and impact your student experience, exchange and share ideas with your peers, and develop strategies for effective communication and making the most of your studies at TU Hamburg and your time in Germany.

Seats are limited, please register: intranet.tuhh.de/anmeldung/intercult

22 October, 5.30 pm. - Language Cafe Semester Opening

Join our semester opening of the language cafés.

Meet new people and chat in different languages in a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere.

Further information will follow shortly.    

From mid October

Just join our ongoing semester program, have fun and make friends!

 

Consultation hours and contacts

Our Team is available for you:

Monday 10:00 - 12:30 and

Thursday 13:00 - 15:00 in person

and on zoom by appointment!

 

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