What preparations can I make before the semester starts?

Are you already enrolled and looking for a good way to prepare for the start of your studies?

The following steps can help you prepare as well as possible for your first semester:

  • Check whether a (preliminary) internship is required for the selected degree program.
  • Carefully read the examination regulations for the degree program or subjects to familiarize yourself with key rules and requirements.
  • Obtain information about the Grundlagen- und Orientierungsprüfung (GOP).
  • Check the degree program’s website to see whether you need to create your own schedule or whether it will be provided at the beginning of the semester.
  • Use the module schedule (appendix to the examination regulations) to note the planned teaching units for the first semester and draft a provisional schedule.
  • Regularly check the faculty or degree program website for the latest information on introductory events and important dates.
  • Check regularly to see when it is possible to register for courses via StudOn.
  • Get a comprehensive overview of FAU’s key online portals and information sources, including the FAU website, the FAU faculty pages, the relevant department and subject pages, the campo administration portal, and the StudOn learning portal. FAU’s page about starting to study provides a particularly helpful resource.
  • Carefully review the degree program’s website: Where are appointments published? What opportunities are available at the start of the semester? Who are the points of contact? Is there recommended reading for the first semester?