Orientation Week at Paderborn University
Dear first semester students, transfer students and Master's students,
In order to make your start into your studies easier, the orientation phase (also called O-Phase) takes place before the beginning of the lecture period. This phase provides you with the necessary assistance to orientate yourself at Paderborn University and in your studies. Take the time to be equipped with all the important information for the start of your studies!
Did you miss the Orientation phase?
No problem!
You can still get started on your degree programme, create a timetable, register for courses and be accepted into practice groups. Simply get in touch with the relevant contact person for your degree programme, whose contact details can be found in this overview.
Preview
Orientation days of summer semester 2026:
7th to 10th of April 2026
(Exact timing is dependent on the course of studies)
Central welcome event for first-year students
Wednesday, 8th of April 2026, 9 am
Start of lectures:
Monday, 13th of April 2026
Student councils
The student councils are often one of the first points of contact for new students and will provide you with help and advice during the orientation days. In addition, the student councils will provide you with both your fresher's bag and the code for your digital fresher's bag which is provided by the ASTA and contains digital vouchers for the start of your studies, with which you can discover Paderborn at a "student price". You can find the link to your student council here.
Contact us
Are all your questions still unanswered? Then the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) will be happy to provide you with further information: zsb@upb.de