As first-year students—or “freshmen,” as they are affectionately known—there are a few things you need to take care of in the weeks leading up to the start of your studies. We will try to give you a brief overview of these below. You will also find an invitation link to our first-year WhatsApp group. Sign up using your @tu-dortmund.de email address!
Bevor wir überhaupt mit den Abläufen anfangen, solltet ihr euch zu aller erst immatrikulieren, also für den Studiengang einschreiben. Dies ist an der TU Dortmund voraussichtlich bis zum 09. Oktober 2026 (Angabe ohne Gewähr) möglich, am 12. Oktober 2026 beginnt dann die Vorlesungszeit. Eure eigentlichen Informationsveranstaltungen und unsere Orientierungsprogramme beginnen aber schon etwas früher. Generell kann der Anfang etwas überwältigend sein, sodass man zügig den Überblick verlieren kann, so ging es jedem von uns aber wohlmöglich auch. Wichtige Informationen erhaltet ihr von uns über eine WhatsApp-Gruppe, den Zugang bekommt ihr über unsere Website (kommt bald). Sobald ihr von der Universität dann eure „@tu-dortmund.de“ Mailadressen erhalten habt, könnt ihr euch – mit der Universitäts-Mailadresse – in unseren Email-Verteiler eintragen, dort verschicken wir für alle Physikstudierenden relevante E-Mails.
Once you have successfully enrolled, you can participate in the programs. The first step is to take the mandatory math self-test on the faculty website. You do not have to “pass” this test; it is merely intended to help you assess your level of proficiency in basic mathematical techniques for the upcoming semester. This test is followed by a wide range of courses offered by the faculty, known as preparatory courses.
Die Vorkurse dienen nicht nur der potentiellen Auffrischung von Schulstoff, falls ihr beim Test eher weniger gut abgeschnitten haben solltet, sie dienen auch dazu neue Grundlagen gezielt für das kommende Semester einzuüben. Egal wie gut ihr durch den Test gekommen seid, eine Teilnahme an bestimmten Vorkursen ist in jedem Fall zu empfehlen. Näheres zu diesem wirklich wichtigen Thema findet ihr auf der Seite Vorkurse oder unter dem Reiter Studienanfänger:innen –> Vorkurse.
Our orientation program, or orientation phase, runs parallel to the preliminary courses. During this time, we provide you with important information for the early stages of your studies. We will also take you on a tour of the campus, organize small game nights, and hold many other small events so that you can get to know your future fellow students and us better. You may also be able to make contact with students in higher semesters, who can give you an insight into what to expect later in your studies. You can find more information on the orientation phase page.
This is roughly what will happen in the few weeks before you actually start your studies, but we may have forgotten something, so be sure to check the faculty website to make sure you don't miss any other events. You can usually find our events in our calendar.
Please feel free to subscribe to our email distribution list so you don't miss anything important. Also, take a look at the sidebar on the right under “Social Media” on Instagram or our Telegram group, where we actively share information!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send us an email at “fs.physik@tu-dortmund.de”! If you would like to contact a specific person at our company, you will find all the relevant contact information in the Contact section.
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You will receive all important information about orientation week in the WhatsApp groups. You can also ask questions about your studies, the orientation week schedule, or anything else there, and we will be happy to answer them. You may even be able to chat with your future fellow students. The dates for orientation week and further information can be found in the group descriptions!
We have set up separate groups for physics students and medical physics/teacher training students. Please join the appropriate group as soon as you receive the links. 🙂