Welcome to the Winter Semester 2026/27 at Hochschule Geisenheim University
Below is an overview of the most important dates and events for your start to the winter semester:
- the science pre-courses (maths, physics, biology and chemistry) will start on September 23, 2026. The exact times and more information are available on the website
- the Orientation Week for all international students will run from October 13 -16, 2026 on campus (in English - the program will be available in September, please click here)
- October 16, 9:00 - 4:00 pm: in-person workshop on addiction prevention entitled “Are you still in control?” If you are interested, please register here
- Networking Evening on October 19, starting at 5 p.m.: We’re pleased to welcome Hesse’s Minister of Science, Timon Gremmels, and State Secretary Christoph Degen as special guests at the event.
- October 21, 2026: Start of lectures for first-semester students
Program, Monday, October 19, 2026
| Time | Place | What's happening |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-9:45 am | Geisenheim Cathedral | Church Service |
| 10:15-11:45 am | Lecture Hall 50/51 | Official welcome for all first-semesters |
| 11:45 am-1:30 pm | LUNCHBREAK | |
| 1:30-2:30 pm | Lecture Hall 50 | StudIP, timetable etc. – Short introduction to teaching and learning platforms and other digital tools – for all first-semester student (presented in German) |
| 1:30-2:30 pm | Lecture Hall 52 | StudIP, timetable, etc. – Short introduction to teaching and learning platforms and other digital tools – for the English-speaking degree courses |
| 2:30-3:00 pm | Lecture Hall 50 | Shaping our university: How to get involved. Presentation of Student Committees (presented in German) |
| 3:00-3:30 pm | Lecture Hall 55 | Introduction of dual work-study programs - for all first-semester students enrolled in a dual program (presented in German) |
| 3:45-4:45 pm | in front of the Lecture Hall Building | Get to know the campus - campus tours from students for students |
| 5:00 | Foyer Lecture Hall Building | Welcome Speech: Minister of Science Timon Gremmels |
| 5:00-8:00 pm | Foyer Lecture Hall Building | Networking and reception for all first-semester students |
| starting at 5:00 pm | Foyer Lecture Hall Building | Creative table, organized by the Arts Community |
Student Information Fair I
On Monday October 19, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., you can visit the following info stands in the foyer of the new lecture building. Pop in, have a chat and learn more about the world of Hochschule Geisenheim University!
- General Student Advisory Service / Dual Work-Study Programs / Career Service & Grants
- StuPa: Info about the work of the Student Parliament
- AStA: Info about the work of the Student Representatives zur Arbeit des AStA, Social Department, Office and Student Shop - Lädchen etc.
- Student Working Groups:
- Gummibär-Working Group
- Uni-Funghi-Working Group
- Working Group Micro Greens / Cultivation Systems
- Art Working Group (also at the Networking Evening 5 - 8 p.m.)
- Working Group Communal Garden
Program, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
| Time | Place | What's happening |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-9:30 am | Lecture Hall 50 | General Study Advice and Career Service: Our services (presented in German) |
| 9:30-10:00 am | Lecture Hall 50 | Studying with test anxiety or disabilities (presented in German) |
| 10:00-10:30 am | Lecture Hall 50 | Info session International Center – learning languages, studying and internships abroad + EU GIFT initiative (presented in German) |
| 10:30-11:00 am | Lecture Hall 50 | Fit for your studies: time and self-management (presented in German) |
| 11:15-12:00 am | Lecture Hall 50 | Info session on BAFöG, Studierendenwerk Frankfurt (presented in German) |
| 12:00-1:30 pm | Foyer | BAFöG advice, Studierendenwerk Frankfurt (presented in German) |
| 1:30-2:00 pm | Lecture Hall 52 | AStA/Stupa goes International: How to shape the future of my university through participation in commitees (in English) |
| starting at 2:00 pm | in front of the Lecture Hall Building | Start of AStA rallye |
Student Information Fair II
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, our service centers will be happy to answer any questions you may have - drop by and explore what we have to offer!
The following info stands will be open between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.:
- General Student Advice / Dual Work-Study Programs / Career Service & Scholarships
- Study Organization and Examinations Office
- Studying with disabilities or impairments: Advice and information
- International Office Advice on going abroad / EU GIFT Initiative
- Language Center: Advice on language courses
- Studierendenwerk Frankfurt: Information and advice on study financing and BAföG
University Sports: Information on sports courses
More Information
Have you already received your account details per post? If there are any issues, please contact us at it-service(at)hs-gm.de.
YOUR HGU ACCOUNTTIMETABLESSTUDENT ID AND SEMESTER TICKETLIBRARYADMISSIONS OFFICESTUDY ORGANIZATION & EXAMINATIONS OFFICE
The university makes use of several learning platforms and other online tools to support your studies.
HisPro allows you to view your grades and edit your personal details, such as your address – a user guide is available here (in German). Lecturers will often upload learning materials to ILIAS or Stud.IP, where you can also submit homework and other exercises (see our video guide). Within the university, Big Blue Button is used as a video conference tool, and HGU Cloud is available as a place to store files online.
In addition to our General Student Advisory Service, which you can contact anytime, we offer various contact points for specific issues. If you're unsure who best to contact, the team at the General Student Advisory Service should be able to point you in the right direction.
STUDY ADVICEPSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING CENTERINTERNATIONAL OFFICECAREER SERVICEFAMILY SERVICESTUDENT WITH DISABILITIES OR CHRONIC ILLNESSADDICTION PREVENTION
We've gathered a few more resources that might be interesting to you as a new student, including information on finding accommodation, BAföG, sports classes, and language courses.
THE TOWN OF GEISENHEIMLIFE IN GEISENHEIMSTUDETN REPRESENTATIONSTUDIERENDENWERK FRANKFURT (BAFÖG ADVICE)UNIVERSITY SPORTLANGUAGE CENTERE-LEARNING
My HGU App
- Stay up to date: news feed for first-semesters
- Student account (e-mails, grade overview, timetable, etc.)
- Useful resources (news, campus plan, library hours, cafeteria menu, etc.)
Special Program for International Wine Business Students (IWW and IWB)
| Date/Time | Place | What's happening |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 19, 3:00-3:30 pm | Lecture Hall 52 | Welcome for the degree courses Internationale Weinwirtschaft (B.Sc.)and International Wine Business (B.Sc.) |
| Oct. 20, 9 am -12 noon | Lecture Hall 52 | Introduction Internationale Weinwirtschaft (German-speaking program) |
| Oct. 20, 9 am - 12 noon | Lecture Hall 53 | Introduction degree course International Wine Business (English-speaking program) |
| Oct. 20, 1:30-2:00 pm | Lecture Hall 53 | AStA/Stupa goes International: How to shape the future of my university through participation in commitees |
Friday Afternoon Program
| Time | Place | What's happening |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Villa Monrepos | Favorite places in Geisenheim: city tour with non-alcoholic reception afterwards |
| 3:45 - 7:30 pm | Rondell Campus Building | Cellar hopping – get to know Geisenheim's winemakers |
| 6:30 - 8:00 pm | Rondell Campus Building | Short twilight hike in the vineyeards, followed by a glass of wine at Rothenberg |
Tipps for a Great Start at Uni
We want to ensure every student gets off to a flying start at Geisenheim, which is why we offer a range of preparation courses for new students
- Check out our self-study online courses on biology, chemistry, physics and math as well as key qualifications required for all programs.
- We also have some explanatory videos available on the different programs used at HGU
AStA Mentoring Program
The AStA Mentoring Program provides support to help you adjust to university life. Sign up quickly and one of our mentors will get in touch with you!
More information about the program is available here. If you have any questions, please contact mentorenprogramm(at)asta-geisenheim.de
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the General Student Advisory Service by e-mail: studienberatung(at)hs-gm.de.
