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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 2026/27 these will take place from 5 to 16 October 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.

SUPPORTING PROGRAMME - START OF THE WINTER SEMESTER 2026/27
06 October

Information stands of the University of Jena and its partner institutions

  • 9:30 to 15:00 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

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

  • from 10:00 to 11:00 in lecture theatre 1 (Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3)
  • Live broadcast in lecture halls 2 & 3 and available at www.uni-jena.de/STET de

Start your studies digitally!

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

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

International Studies
(International Office)

  • 14:00 to 14:30 in Lecture Hall 2 (Campus, Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3)

Support for students: accommodation, BAföG and more!
(Studierendenwerk Thüringen)

  • 14:00 to 14:30 in Lecture Theatre 3 (Campus, Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3) 

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

  • 14:30 to 16:00, 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.
12 October 1st automatic course allocation (»place allocation«) in Friedolin
15 October

2nd automatic event allocation (»allocation of remaining places«) in Friedolin

Market of OpportunitiesExternal link, 10:00 bis 14:00 (Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3)
19 October Beginning of lecture period at the University of Jena
22 October

Welcome ceremony for new students
29 October

Traditional barrel tapping

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

Support & Help
To Service-Desk
Mobile phone
+49 3641 9-411111
Link to download vCard
vCard

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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