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Orientation Days

You will be given general and subject-specific information regarding the organization of your studies. Furthermore, you will be able to familiarize yourself with the University’s facilities, institutions and offers, and you will receive insider information from advanced fellow students.

Buchstaben am Campus

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Information about starting your studies

We are happy to welcome you at the University of Jena so that we can start in the new semester together. 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. Before the first semester starts, there will certainly still be many questions:

How do I create my study plan for the first semester?
How do I register for a course?
Whom can I turn to if I have subject-specific questions?

To answer all these questions, we organize the Orientation Days at the University of Jena from 1 to 6 April 2026. In addition, a programme will be offered during the welcome days starting in September.

Welcome Days

Where can I find the programme for the Orientation Days?

Home screen of the UniStartJena app
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena, edited by Liana Franke)

»UniStartJena« is the official study start app of the University of Jena. In the four sections – Prepare, Arrive, Start and Contact – you will find lots of useful information, tips and functions that will prepare you for your studies at our university in the best possible way and support you in the first weeks and months. There you will find your programme for the Orientation Days - tailored to your degree programme.

App UniStartJena Programme Summer 26 Overview central events

As a first semester student, you might also be interested in:

Discover the city!

Try out discovery tours

What exactly does it look like in the main university building or the main library? Do you fancy a walk? Our virtual discovery tours also make it possible online.

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

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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