All departments of the University offer orientation activities (OE) the week before the semester begins. These activities give you an opportunity to find out everything you need to know before you start studying. We therefore urge you to take part in your department's orientation week.

• Orientation dates, times and venues
  

Every fall, first-year students - and not only international students - can participate in International Welcome Week. This is a great and fun way to get to know the University, the city and your fellow students.

International Welcome Week always takes place two weeks before the semester officially begins and is open to students in all departments.

• International Welcome Week
  

There is a lot to remember when starting university so we have compiled a checklist to prevent you from forgetting anything.

• Checklist for first semester students
  

To help you get started in Hamburg, take a look at the brochure: To-dos for New Students (PDF)

The Erste Hilfe brochure facilitates your academic start and contains important information about various academic and organizational matters for first-year students. It also contains information about current events, contact information, address and a host of good tips.

• Erste Hilfe (issue: winter semester 2014/15, PDF, available only in German)

Finding your way around campus may be a bit tricky in the first few weeks—but you are sure to find your destination in Campus Navigator.

• Campus Navigator
  
• Campus Navigator for your i-phone (app)