Before the winter semester begins, both university-wide events and department-specific Welcome Weeks (ESEn) will take place. The university-wide events are open to students in all disciplines. You can expect a variety of formats designed to welcome you to campus and provide you with interdisciplinary support as you begin your studies. Participation is voluntary.

The department-specific ESEs are designed to introduce you to your degree program. Here, for example, you’ll learn how your program is structured and which courses you should choose. The program also includes opportunities to get to know your fellow students. To ensure you start your studies well-prepared, you should attend the ESE for your major(s). You can find detailed information on the Schools websites as well as on the teacher education program.

Central events for students from all degree programs

• University of Siegen’s Central First-Semester Welcome on October 12, 2026
• Orientation Programs for International Exchange and Degree-Seeking Students
• unisono Introductions for First-Semester Students
• Workshops for students (e.g., on time and stress management, coping with exams, etc.)
• Missed Welcome Week?
• Campus and secret path tour by bike, October 15, 4:30 p.m. at Leo-Wiese
• Ecumenical service to mark the start of the semester, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall US-C 115
• Bike tour between campus locations, Oct. 21, 12:00 p.m. at Leo-Wiese

Academic Welcome Week (ESE) in the Schools

• Faculty I: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• School of Education, Architecture and the Arts
• School of Economic Disciplines: School of Economic Disciplines, Business Information Systems, and Business Law
• School IV: School of Science and Technology
• Teacher Education (All School Types)