Orientation semester

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Try out studying - with the orientation semester

The orientation semester is a modular course in which you can get a taste of campus life, get to know one or more degree programs with a completely individual timetable and, if you wish, even take your first exams.

“We would recommend it to anyone who is unsure about their choice of studies or the choice between studying and training.” Student Advisory Service and Career Service

You can choose modules from the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering & Computer Science, Building & Design (limited, see FAQs), Social Affairs & Health and Business.
An orientation semester is possible in the winter and/or summer semester.
You decide which degree programs and how many courses you want to try out! Here you can find the module catalog for the orientation semester in winter semester 24/25:Module catalog

The most important thing

Benefit from student status

With your student ID card, you can use the semester ticket, canteen, library and all additional university services such as sports or language courses during the orientation semester.
The only cost is the semester fee.
You also benefit from student status when it comes to health insurance, child benefit and student accommodation.

No admission restrictions

There are no admission restrictions for the orientation semester, i.e. if you complete all the formalities by the deadline and have a valid university entrance qualification (Abi or Fachabi or a professional qualification), you will definitely be offered a place.

We support you

For all students enrolled in the orientation semester, we offer an online introductory event before the start of the semester to explain the module selection, introduce important service points and online platforms and answer open questions.
You will receive the dial-in details in advance by email.

Who is the orientation semester suitable for?

Study, yes or no?
If you still can’t decide whether you like studying, just give it a try!
Engineering?
Business?
Social studies?
If you are still unsure which degree course is right for you or which direction you would like to take professionally, the orientation semester can help you decide what suits you best.
Do you already know what you want to do?
Then you can take exams in your desired degree course during the orientation semester so that you have more room for maneuver later in your studies – study with a head start!

Your starting options

The orientation semester begins on October 1 or March 15 and ends automatically on March 14 or September 30.
In many degree programs, it is only possible to switch to a regular Bachelor’s degree program in the winter semester – it is best to check the degree program pages to see which degree programs also start in the summer semester.
So if you would like to do an orientation semester in the winter semester, in many cases it makes sense to add a second orientation semester in the summer.
For all those who have to or want to do a second orientation semester, we have developed ideas on how you can make the most of a year of orientation.
We would also be happy to advise you!

Come on: Try out studying

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Applying and enrolling for the orientation semester

You can apply for the orientation semester for the winter semester from May 02 to August 31.
and for the summer semester from November 15 to 15.02.
apply online:

Register in the online application portal.
For formal reasons, you must now proceed as follows: – Select “Apply for the first semester” – Select a Bachelor’s degree program as your “anchor program”.
This is the degree program that appeals to you the most and in which you definitely want to take at least one module.
Don’t worry, the actual module selection only takes place shortly before you start your studies.
In a second step, you will be asked for the type of degree program you would like to enroll in – here you select “Module studies/Orientation semester”.
Fill out the forms online and upload your school-leaving certificate and CV.
After your documents have been checked by the study office, you will receive a letter of admission and can enrol online.
You can now activate your digital university account.

Module selection and timetabling

We will ask you in mid-September or early March which specific modules you would like to take, once the course times and rooms have been determined.
The student advisory service will help you select the modules and create a timetable:

You choose a module from your anchor degree program.
If you wish, you can choose further modules from the same or other degree programs and/or from the Studium Generale or the Virtual University of Bavaria.

We recommend a maximum of five modules.
With five modules, your timetable will comprise around 20 to 25 lessons per week.
In an online introductory event, we explain all open questions about module selection.

Schedule for the orientation semester in the winter semester 2024/2025

Beginning to mid-September: Online introductory event: Presentation of all important service points, explanation of module selection, clarification of open questions 01.10.2024: First semester welcome and introductory event 02.10.2024-24.01.2025: Lecture period according to your individual timetable 25.01.-14.02.2025: Examination period – only relevant for you if you decide to take exams. 15.02.-14.03.2025: Semester break 14.03.2025: Your orientation semester ends automatically.