Portal for new students at the FIN

Intoductory Week

A warm welcome to the Faculty of Computer Science!

Campus map (PDF)
In order to make your start at FIN easier, the student council organises an introductory week for all new students every year, together with many volunteers and with the support of the Faculty of Computer Science. Between many fun and interesting events, we provide you with all the important information about studying and the city of Magdeburg that you will need when you start your studies.

An overview of important introductory dates at OvGU can be found at https://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/Study/First_Year+Orientation/First+Dates-p-42864.html.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact your mentor or post@farafin.de.


Sequence of Events

All events without the addition ‘Bachelor’ or ‘Master’ in the title are open to both Bachelor’s and Master’s students – regardless of whether you are just starting your studies at OvGU or continuing them here.

In addition to activities organized by your student council (FaRaFIN), the International Office together with IKUS (Intercultural Students) also hosts exciting events and information sessions.
Feel free to check out IKUS if you would like to discover more intercultural events.

Discover the University Library as a place to work and study.
They provide tips for registration and present the available services. The tours take place from Tuesday to Friday:

Meeting point: Entrance area of the University Library.
If you have any questions, please contact ub-service@ovgu.de.

Monday, 06.10.

9:00 - 10:00

via Zoom, see IKUS

„First Steps in Magdeburg“ (English/German)

This event is organized by IKUS.

10:30 - 11:30 At the Opera House
Universitätsplatz 9, 39104 Magdeburg

Official OvGU Matriculation Ceremony

Registration via the OvGU-Website.
Alternative: Lecture Hall 1

12:00 - 13:00 Lecture Hall FIN
G29-307

Hello, Students!

Your student council of the Faculty of Computer Science and the Dean’s Office
warmly welcomes you (Including important information & instructions for Bachelor and Master students) – of course with some small gifts :)
Afterwards, you will meet your new mentors.

13:00 - 14:00

Mensa UniCampus Magdeburg

Bits & Bites

During the first campus tour, your student ID cards will be validated. Afterward, all new bachelor's and master's students will head to the Mensa together with their mentors.

14:00 - 17:00 meeting point in front
of FIN/G29

Campus Rally

Together with your mentors, explore the campus with exciting games and tricky puzzles. Get to know students clubs too.

17:00 - open end Lecture Hall FIN
G29-307

Game Night

Get ready for a night of board and card games and don't miss our Mario Kart tournament! We'll have plenty of snacks and drinks for everyone.
Tuesday, 07.10.
10:00 - 11:00 via Zoom, see IKUS

"Living in Magdeburg" (English)

This event is organized by IKUS.

12:00 - 13:00 Mensa

Bits & Bites

Join your mentors and the FaRaFIN at the Mensa to get to know each other better.

13:00 - 16:00

All at FIN/G29
307 – B.Sc. Computer Science
336 – B.Sc. Business Informatics
K58 – B.Sc. Computer Visualistics
K59 – B.Sc. Engineering Informatics

Study Planning.exe (Bachelor)

Get all the essential information you need to start your studies! We'll cover program introductions, provide a tutorial for LSF and eLearning, help you create your schedule, and give you a crash course on the examination regulations (SPO).

16:00 - 19:00 Unicampus,
meeting point in front
of FIN/G29

City Rally

Explore Magdeburg with your mentors during a city tour filled with tricky puzzles, clever shortcuts, and insider tips.

16:00 - 17:30 Meeting point: InterKultiTreff (IKT)

Campus tour with quiz (English)

This event is organized by IKUS.

19:00 - open end meeting point in front
of FIN/G29

Bar Evening FIN x FMA

Cheers with us and get to know the Faculty of Mathematics (FMA) over a few drinks.

Wednesday, 08.10.
10:00 - 12:00 Lecture Hall FIN
G29-307

Study Planning.exe (Master)

Get all the essential information you need to start your studies! We'll provide a tutorial for LSF and eLearning, help you create your schedule, and give you a crash course on the examination regulations (SPO).

15:00 - 17:00 Lecture Hall FIN
G29-307
Study Planning.exe (Master)
Data Science Master Data & Knowledge Engineering (MDKE)
Master Digital Engineering (MDE)
19:00 - 23:00 courtyard of FIN/G29

Legendary Insta Party

Come and celebrate an unforgettable night with us! We'll have drinks, snacks, food and great music from a DJ.

Thursday, 09.10.
10:00 - 11:00 via Zoom, see IKUS

LSF-Workshop: Information regarding designing timetables,
exam-registration, etc.
(English/German)

This event is organized by IKUS.

11:00 - 15:00 courtyard of G22

Market of Opportunities

Learn about exciting student initiatives and find out what you can do alongside your studies.

16:00 - open end Lecture Hall FIN
G29-307

Game Night FMA x FIN x FNW

Mathematicians (FMA), Computer Scientists (FIN), and Natural Scientists (FNW) invite you to a legendary, three-faculty game afternoon.

Friday, 10.10.
10:00 - 12:00 Lecture Hall FIN
G29-307

Master Brunch

Feel free to bring a little something along, and let's enjoy a relaxed breakfast together to chat and ease into the start of your master's program.

15:00 - open end Nordpark
Pappelallee 2,
39106 Magdeburg

Closing Barbecue with FMA

Celebrate the finale with outdoor games and delicious food. We'll have plenty of vegetarian and vegan options too.