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General events and training sessions at the beginning of your studies

Orientation Days at the University of Jena
Students on campus
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

General events at the beginning of your studies​

We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Jena. For all new students, the Orientation Days always take place before the start of the lectures to make it easier for you to get started. For the summer semester 2026 these will take place from 1 to 6 April 2026. You will receive general and subject-specific information on the organization of your studies and you can make yourself familiar with offers and facilities of the University, and get insider knowledge from advanced fellow students in your subject.

In addition, students are very welcome to take part in the workshops in the introductory phase, which are offered as accompanying events during the first year of study.

PROGRAMME – START OF THE SUMMER SEMESTER 2026
30 March 2026 Allocation of places in Friedolin
01 April 2026 ZSB Zoom consultation hour 'Any questions about starting your studies?'
11:00 to 13:00, https://uni-jena-de.zoom.us/j/93651258914External link, PW: ZSB2020
Welcoming ceremony
16:00, lecture hall 4 (Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3) – viewable also via livestreamExternal link at www.uni-jena.de/STET de
Information stands of the University of Jena
15:30 to 17:30 lecture hall 4 (Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3)
Tour to central service and advisory facilities at the University of Jena 
17:30 to 18:30, Meeting point: lecture hall 4 (Carl-Zeiß-Str. 3)
02 April 2026 Allocation of places in Friedolin
07 April 2026 Lectures begin at the University of Jena

Friedolin training sessions

Student and laptop in the outside

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Students of the University Jena can organize their studies themselves via the online course management system Friedolin.External link The Faculty of Medicine is an exception to this; here, the system in use is DOSIS.External link Students of Pharmacy are asked to refer to fsr-pharmazie.uni-jena.deExternal link.

In Friedolin, you will find module descriptions, recommended study plansExternal link as well as the course catalogueExternal link for all bachelor’s, master’s, and teacher training study programmes. Enrolled students can organize their time tables via the ‘apply for modules’ / ‘schedule of classes’ menu, register for examinations, and view their grades.

Friedolin information and training videos

  • 1 - Introduction
  • 2 - Registration
  • 3: Exams
  • 4 - Certificates
  • 5: Helpful resources

More information

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Central Student Advisory Service

University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.

Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).

Video chat: To the video chat – Zoom Videochat ZeitenMondays to Fridays (12:30 to 13:00) Password ZSB2020 Data protection informationpdf, 101 kb