Intoductory Week

A warm welcome to the Faculty of Computer Science!

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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.

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.

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.

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:

9:30-10:00 AM: German-language tours
10:00-10:30 AM: English-language tours

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.
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	University Library	Discover the University Library as a place to work and study
12:00 - 14:00	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.