This year we're once again holding an Orientierungseinheit (OE for short) — an orientation week — for all first-year students. The OE is a week-long period right at the start of your studies, where you'll get to know the university and your fellow students. The OE is organized for you by us, your Fachschaftsrat (student council).

Signal Group Link

This year we've once again set up a Signal group for you first-years. You can use it to start making contacts in advance, and we'll also post all the info about upcoming events there. So feel free to join the group.

Signal group ← click here or scan the QR code.

Dates

The (highly recommended) Brückenkurse (bridging courses) start on 28.09.2026 at 9:00 in Audimax 1. The exact locations will still be announced on the linked page.
They run until the start of the Orientierungseinheit. The IT introduction on the first day (e.g. WiFi and printing at the university) is especially important.
On Thursday, 05.10.2026, we'll meet for the first time at the Semestereröffnungsfeier and the first-year welcome. During OE week, starting 12.10.2026, you won't have any lectures yet. It's instead packed with all kinds of events. Among other things, there will be a rally through Harburg, a campus tour, and a nerdBar, so you can get to know the campus, the neighborhood, and your new fellow students. All our events take place on the TU Hamburg campus in Hamburg-Harburg. The best way to get there by public transport is via the S3 and S5 lines to Harburg-Rathaus or Heimfeld station. Next to the schedule overview you'll find a campus map, so you can always find us.

Real student life then finally starts for you on 19.10.2026 — that's when your regular lectures begin (tutorials/exercise classes usually start about a week later).

Preliminary Schedule

• You'll find the LuK (Lern- und Kommunikationszentrum, the learning and communication center) by entering Building A through the main entrance (facing the street) and walking down the hallway on the left on the ground floor. It's also signposted as “Studentisches Lernen” (Student Learning). Our events take place there in the lounge. At the end of that hallway, on the right, you'll also find the AStA Café.
• You'll find room D2.022 in Building D, on mezzanine level Z3.

Events

Here you'll find all the concrete details about each individual event.
This section will be filled in over time. Schedule changes are possible!

Important: Liability! All events organized by the FSR ET/IT are private events, meaning neither the organizers nor TUHH are liable. You're taking part at your own risk!

FüSa

** 30.09.2026, 19:00, LuK**
At FüSa, the cross-departmental games night, first-years from all degree programs meet up in the LuK. It's a great chance to make contacts outside your own department. Think FüKa, but with board games.

FüKa

** 02.10.2026, 19:00, LuK**
At FüKa, the cross-departmental get-to-know-you evening, first-years from all degree programs meet up in the LuK. It's a great chance to make contacts outside your own department. Think FüSa, but without the board games.

Semestereröffnungsfeier

** 05.10.2026, 16:00, Friedrich-Ebert Halle**
This is the official welcome ceremony of TU Hamburg. You'll get the details about it by email from the university.

Fachschaftsbegrüßung

** 05.10.2026, right after the Semestereröffnungsfeier (approx. 18:00), Audimax 2**
After we pick you up from the Friedrich-Ebert-Halle, we'll head over to Audimax 2 with you for the welcome. Afterwards there'll be vegan chili and drinks.

0. Vorlesung

12.10.2026, 8:30, Audimax 1
Dr. Seifert will welcome you to your very first lecture at TU Hamburg. Since it covers important fundamentals for engineering studies at TUHH, you should definitely show up and take notes!

Brett and Breakfast

** 12.10.2026, right after the first lecture (approx. 09:30), LuK **
We want to have a nice breakfast with you over a few board games. Feel free to bring your favorite game along…

Harburg Rallye

** 12.10.2026, 14:30, in front of Building E (outside, entrance II)**
You'll be sent off in teams and can answer tricky questions and visit our stations along the way to collect points! You'll compete against each other in classic fashion, and at the end there's a prize for the best team. Everything takes place in Harburg, and we'll provide drinks. Please remember weatherproof clothing and maybe an umbrella, since you'll be doing a lot of walking to reach our stations. The award ceremony will take place on Thursday before the Pub Quiz, where the winners will be announced and the prizes handed out.

StartING@TUHH Auftakt

** 13.10.2026, 10:00 - 12:15, Audimax 1 **
At the StartING@TUHH kickoff, tutorial groups are formed after a short welcome. You'll then head straight to smaller rooms for the first meeting with your tutors and your group. This is where you'll get the most important information for your first week, and afterwards you'll know who's in your group. You can find out exactly what StartING is here

Hitech Begrüßung

** 13.10.2026, 14:00, D 2.022**
Before we set off on the Bollerwagentour to the Reeperbahn, our support association Hitech e.V. will introduce itself. This association was founded to support the students of our department — for example, it's the one paying for the pizza you'll get on the Bollerwagentour. We're also happy to have a Hitech alumnus with us, who'll talk about his job.

Bollerwagentour

** 13.10.2026, 16:00, in front of Building E
On Tuesday evening we'll set off with our handcart (Bollerwagen) on the long walk to the Reeperbahn, where the Erstie Party will follow — this year at the **Halo Club Hamburg. An absolute highlight every year!

Ersti Party

** 13.10.2026, 21:00, Halo Club Hamburg**
After the Bollerwagentour you'll already be right there for the Ersti Party, where students from all degree programs party together in a big club on the Reeperbahn.

dual@TUHH Auftaktveranstaltung

** 14.10.2026, 9:00, B 0.001**
This event is for those of you doing a dual degree (dualis)! Here you can meet other dual-degree students and connect with them. You'll also get all the important information about dual studies from the dual@TUHH coordination office, who organize this event for you.

Campusführung

** 14.10.2026, 13:30, in front of Building E**
So you can get to know the TU Hamburg campus better, we'll run a campus tour in several small groups. Meeting point is in front of Building E at TU Hamburg.

Getränke Yoga

** 14.10.2026, 16:00, LuK **
Ever wanted to combine beer (or other drinks) with exercise? Then this is exactly the right event for you. It's best to bring a yoga mat or a large towel and wear comfortable clothing (sweatpants or leggings). You can of course also take part alcohol-free (though it's less fun ;D).

nerdBar

** 14.10.2026, 18:00, LuK & AStA Cafe**
Our classic bar night! This time we're running it with karaoke for you. We don't sell proper food at our bar, so make sure to either eat beforehand, bring something along, or grab a bite at a snack place of your choice near the university (ask any FSR member for tips). Cheers!

Olympiade

** 15.10.2026, 11:30, TU-Teich am Südcampus **
At the Olympiade you can compete against each other in teams of four in a series of small games, and win fame, glory, and prizes.

Grillen

** 15.10.2026, right after the Olympiade (approx. 15:00), TU-Teich am Südcampus**
Time to grill :P

Pub Quiz

** 15.10.2026, 19:30, LuK**
At the Pub Quiz you'll answer questions from various categories in groups of five. The group that has answered the most questions correctly by the end of the quiz wins! Small bonus: there will probably be a few professors there whom you'll definitely have during your studies!

OE-Fahrt 2026

The OE-Fahrt (OE trip) is optional and takes place at the end of OE week. The trip runs from Fr. 16.10.26 to So. 18.10.26. We'll be back at TUHH on Sunday at around 16:00. Thanks to financial support from the university and the TUHH Alumni and Sponsors Association, the weekend only costs you 75€, all inclusive. On top of that, everyone who signs up quickly enough will also get an official Fachschaft t-shirt. The trip is very popular and usually sells out fast!

Sign-up: tba The start of registration will be announced as part of the Ersti welcome.

Where Are We Actually Going?

This time we're headed to tba.
All we can tell you is that it's a destination somewhere in northern Germany, where we'll be staying in “suitable accommodation.”
Yes, there is running water and electricity there!

Important: Liability! This is a private trip, meaning neither the organizers nor TUHH are liable. You're traveling at your own risk!

Key Info

• Departure: Fr. 24.10.25, 13:00, at TUHH in front of Building E
• Return: So. 26.10.25, approx. 15:00, at TUHH in front of Building E
• Destination: tba
• Price: 75 euros, all incl.
• Sign-up: tba

What Do I Need to Bring?

• Food: Lunch for Friday — after that, we'll be cooking for you!
• Bedding: Please bring your own bedding (bedsheet plus pillowcase and duvet cover). (Note: no sleeping bags!)
• Clothing: Sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothing, and swimwear. We'll be spending time outdoors.
• Toiletries: Remember your toothbrush, towel, etc.
• Pen & calculator: We'll be writing a test to complement the bridging course and for statistical purposes.
• ID and similar: Please bring both your student ID and your national ID card (or an equivalent document such as a passport or driver's license).

Am I Missing Out on Anything?

Only if you don't come along! There are no official university events on Friday either, so on Monday you'll be able to start your normal student life, just like everyone else :)

We're looking forward to seeing lots of you there!

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