Informationen zu Symptomen, Hygienemaßnahmen etc.
Bundesministerium für Gesundheit
Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung
Kreisgesundheitsamt, Rettungsdienst und Krankenhäuser in Siegen-Wittgenstein haben sich auf ein mögliches Auftreten des Coronavirus vorbereitet. Zentrale Anlaufstelle für Patientinnen und Patienten mit einem Verdacht auf Infizierung mit dem neuen Grippevirus ist das Kreisklinikum in Siegen-Weidenau.
Studies & Teaching
Winter semester 2022/23
What hygiene and infection control rules apply?
Courses
In the winter semester 2022/23, courses will always be taught in person.
Online teaching is possible for pure lecture formats without exercises or discussions (e.g. lectures) or as a supplement to classroom teaching.
Synchronous digital formats are - in the proven manner and in order to enable all students to participate - only possible if all participants agree.
All teachers and students are therefore urged to wear a mask to help ensure that everyone sitting next to them feels comfortable in the lecture hall or seminar room.
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Organization
When does the lecture period begin?
The winter semester 2022/23 begins on October 1st, 2022 and ends on March 31st, 2023.
The lecture period begins on October 10th, 2022 and ends on February 3rd, 2023.
The lecture-free days at Christmas are from December 23rd to January 6th, 2023.
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How do I get to the university by public transport?
Where can I find information about vaccinations?
How can I use the university library?
Will there be meals in the cafeteria or canteen?
What services and support are available for students with children?
For students with children, maternity protection regulations can also be applied to female students. The prerequisite for this is that they have reported their pregnancy to the Student Secretariat. The corresponding form can be found here:
In addition, there are regulations for the compensation of hardships for students with child(ren) and relatives who need care. More information can be found here:
Examinations
Are online exams allowed in the winter semester 2022/23?
Yes, in addition to examinations in presence, oral, written or practical online examinations are permitted within the regulations of the framework examination guidelines for the Bachelor's program and the Master's program in the winter semester 2022/23.
Whether an oral, written or practical online examination is given is determined by the examiner. There is no entitlement to an online examination for students.
The administration of so-called proctored examinations is not permitted.
For detailed information on online examinations, please refer to the handout for online examinations. You can find it here.
Summer semester 2022
What hygiene and infection control rules apply?
Courses
In the summer semester of 2022, courses will always be held in person. The spatial proximity to other people, e.g. in well-filled lecture halls, is something that everyone will have to get used to again. All teachers and students are therefore urged to wear a mask to help ensure that everyone sitting next to them feels comfortable in the lecture hall or seminar room.
Organization
When does the lecture period begin?
The 2022 summer semester begins on April 1st, 2022 and ends on September 30th, 2022.
The lecture period begins on April 4th, 2022 and ends on July 15th, 2022.
The lecture-free days at Pentecost are from June 3rd to 7th, 2022.
How do I get to the university by public transport?
Where can I find information about vaccinations?
How can I use the university library?
Will there be meals in the cafeteria or canteen?
What services and support are available for students with children?
For students with children, maternity protection regulations can also be applied to female students. The prerequisite for this is that they have reported their pregnancy to the Student Secretariat. The corresponding form can be found here:
In addition, there are regulations for the compensation of hardships for students with child(ren) and relatives who need care. More information can be found here:
Examinations
Are online exams allowed in the summer semester 2022?
Yes, in addition to examinations in presence, oral, written or practical online examinations are permitted within the regulations of the framework examination guidelines for the Bachelor's program and the Master's program in the summer semester 2022.
Whether an oral, written or practical online examination is given is determined by the examiner. There is no entitlement to an online examination for students.
The administration of so-called proctored examinations is not permitted.
For detailed information on online examinations, please refer to the handout for online examinations. You can find it here.
General information
Stays abroad
Where can I find information about stays abroad (exchange studies, internships)?
The International Student Affairs (ISA) department provides information on study abroad, this includes information on exchange programs, exchange study or internship abroad. All information can be found on this page.
Where can international students find information on entry to Germany
The Department of International Student Affairs (ISA) provides information for international students in Siegen about about entering Germany, financing, residence permits, support and contacts.
You will find all information on this page.
Finance and housing
What do I do if I can no longer pay the rent in the residence hall of the Studierendenwerk?
Contact the dormitory administration of the
Studierendenwerk and let them know when you can no
longer pay your rent.
The Studierendenwerk will try to find
unconventional solutions in individual cases, e.g.
by deferral or other arrangements.
What do I do when I run out of money?
You can apply to the Darlehenskasse der Studierendenwerke e. V. (Daka) for an interest-free Daka loan (www.daka-darlehen.de), if there is a suitable sponsor. Please contact the department „Studienfinanzierung“ at the Studierendenwerk Siegen.
What changes are there for the obtaining of BAföG?
The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia has increased the individualized standard period of study for students in North Rhine-Westphalia. This extension also has a positive effect on the duration of BAföG receipt: The BAföG maximum entitlement period is also extended by one semester. You can find information on this here: https://www.mkw.nrw/presse/regelstudienzeit
What do I do if my parents are affected by unemployment or continuous short-time work and thus suffer a significant, not just temporary loss of income?
Please apply for BAföG and submit an updated application. Please contact the department „Studienfinanzierung“ at the Studierendenwerk Siegen.
Risk Groups
Teachers and students have the possibility to contact the Service Office Inclusive University of Siegen directly at any time. The service office will be happy to support you.
Contact Inclusive University of Siegen
Dr. Sonja Weber-Menges
Representative for students with
disability and/or chronic Disease
Coordinator Service Office Inclusive
University of Siegen
Web: https://inklusive.uni-siegen.de/buero/
Email:
behindertenberatung@uni-siegen.de
/ service-inklusion@uni-siegen.de
Mobile:
+49(0)175/600-4044
Contact person for students:
- If you have any questions regarding registration / deregistration of examinations or deadlines, please contact the respective examination office.A list and contacts of all examination offices can be found here.
- If you have any questions regarding examination content and formats, please contact your respective lecturer.
- In special cases, please contact the team around Prorector Prof.in Dr. Alexandra Nonnenmacher, e-mail: fragen-studium-lehre@uni-siegen.de