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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 winter semester 2025/26 these will take place from 1 to 10 October 2025. 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.

SUPPORTING PROGRAMME - START OF THE WINTER SEMESTER 2025/26
01 October

Any questions about starting your studies? The Central Student Advisory Service is here to help.

Welcome and general introduction to studying
(University Management, Department 1, Central Student Advisory Service, StuRa)

  • from 18:00 in lecture theatre 1 (Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3)
  • Live broadcast in lecture halls 2 & 3 and available at www.uni-jena.de/STET de
02 October

Information stands of the University of Jena and its partner institutions

  • 9:00 to 14:00 in the foyer (Campus, Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3)
  • Numerous facilities such as the Central Student Advisory Service, the Master Service Centre, the International Office, the Language Centre and the student services organisation will be presenting themselves.
  • Polaroid photo campaign and sports activities (university sports, Thuringian Sports Youth) on campus

Start your studies digitally!

  • 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., lecture theatre 1 (Campus, Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3)
  • Live broadcast in lecture theatre 2 and available at www.uni-jena.de/STET de
  • Which IT services support me during my studies? Where can I find information and get help? The University Computer Centre offers you initial support and answers your questions. You also have the opportunity to ask specific questions about the technical handling of the FriedolinExternal linkcampus management system. For programme-specific questions, please contact the Academic Advisory Service.

Interdisciplinary information for teacher training students
(Jena Centre for Teacher Training and Educational Research)

Career-orientated studies
(Career Point)

  • 11:30 to 12:00 in lecture theatre 2 (Campus, Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3)

International Studies
(International Office)

  • 13:00 to 13:30 in Lecture Hall 2 (Campus, Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3)

Relaxed through your studies! - The Student Health Management will help you!

  • 14:00 to 15:30, lecture theatre 4 (Campus, Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3)
  • The Student Health Management (SGM) welcomes you to the University of Jena and introduces you to the free tenders for students. Join us in the interactive part of the event to learn how you can better understand, recognise and manage mental health crises. You will receive valuable tips on how to promote your own resilience and thus promote long-term academic success.
06 October 1. automatic course allocation (»place allocation«) in Friedolin
07 October

Friedolin question time

  • from 11:00 in lecture theatre 4 (Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3, 11:00 to 11:30 German and 11:30 to 12:00 English)
  • Ask specific questions about the technical handling of the FriedolinExternal link campus management system. For programme-specific questions, please contact the Academic Advisory Service.

City tour of the Green Office

  • from 14:00, meeting point: Zwätzengasse 3
  • Focus on sustainable places in Jena and at the university: Where are there drinking fountains? Where can students sit in the green? Where can I buy cheap second-hand clothes?

Karaoke night

  • from 19:30 in lecture theatre 4 (Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3)
  • The evening is organized by the Student Council's Culture Department, the Teacher Training Department and the German Studies Student Council.
09 October

Market of Opportunities
2nd automatic event allocation (»allocation of remaining places«) in Friedolin
13 October Beginning of lecture period at the University of Jena
23 October

Traditional barrel tapping
29 October

Welcome ceremony for new students

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).

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