Dear 1st semester Bachelor of Psychology (major subject) students, welcome to Siegen!

Here we give you an overview of the most important information you need at the beginning of your psychology studies in Siegen, our cheat sheet
will help you.

Introductory week
To make it easier for you to start your studies, the Department of Psychology organizes an introduction to your studies in the week before lectures start in the winter semester. You can find the schedule for the introductory week here.

Topics of the introductory week will include

• Getting to know your fellow students
• Getting to know the lecturers
• Getting to know the building, the campus and the city
• Explanation of the curriculum, module handbook and examination regulations
• Drawing up the timetable and registering for lectures and seminars
• Introduction to the university library
• Introduction to study and work techniques
• Introduction to the psychological subjects and courses

Attention! Please read the information for first semester students and bring your student ID or certificate of enrollment with you to the introductory week.

You can find more information about starting your studies on the website of the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB). In addition, all first semester students are invited to the Rectorate's welcome event and the joint church service. You can also find an overview of the dates on the corresponding page of the ZSB.

Timetable for the first semester
The timetable for the first semester can be viewed here . We assume that this is the final version of the timetable. If the timetable needs to be adjusted, an updated version will be made available.

IT guide for students
The ZIMT has compiled all the important information that first semester students need when they are on campus with a laptop, tablet or smartphone (keywords: student e-mail address, WLAN via eduroam, e-learning, copy cards, cloud storage, helpdesk, equipment lending and much more) in the IT guide for students
for students.

Student Advisory Service and Coordination
The Central Student Advisory Service and the Psychology Student Advisory Service can advise you on other questions that arise in connection with the first semester.

• The Central Student AdvisoryService
  provides advice on all questions relating to studying psychology at the University of Siegen. It is the central point of contact for study orientation and advice on all degree programs at the University of Siegen. It provides open-ended, confidential and neutral advice and helps you to help yourself. Here you can find the contact persons at the Central Student Advisory Service.
• The Psychology Student Advisory Service provides advice on subject-specific questions, questions regarding the possible recognition of credits, the introductory week, etc.
• For information via thestudy coordination e-mail distribution list , please register here with your student e-mail address only. Subscription requests from e-mail addresses that do not belong to the University of Siegen will be rejected.
• The Student Secretariat ensures the smooth administration of the affairs of all students with a German school-leaving qualification. This includes the entire student life from the application for a study place to admission to studies, enrollment, transfer, re-registration, leave of absence and de-registration.
  Tasks of the Registrar's Office:
  " Student affairs for German students and students with a German school-leaving certificate (Bildungsinländer)
  " Application procedure for degree courses with restricted admission
  " Enrolment
  " Sending the student ID card and NRW ticket
  " Re-registration
  " Leave of absence
  " Change of degree course (transfer)
  " Change of personal data
  " Exmatriculation

Latecomers
If you start studying Psychology in Siegen as a latecomer and missed the introductory week, you will of course also receive all the information you need. Please contact the student advisory service. You will also receive a place in all lectures and seminars in the first semester as a latecomer.

Finding accommodation
The Studierendenwerk manages a number of halls of residence. On the homepage you will find a description of all residences and an application form.

There is also a housing portal where private landlords can advertise a room or apartment.
You can of course also search the general housing market.
For orientation: Psychology is located on the Adolf Reichwein Campus.

Student financing
In addition to your own income from a part-time job and/or support from your parents, there are a number of other sources of student financing. These range from BAföG to foundations, scholarships, loans and the Studienförderfonds Siegen e.V. Here you can find detailed information on these different sources of student finance.

The Studienstiftung deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen e.V., which awards scholarships, should be mentioned specifically for psychology students.

If you have any further questions, please get in touch. The Department of Psychology can be contacted via the office of the department spokesperson
can be contacted. We look forward to getting to know you and wish you a good start!