Welcome Week

Monday, October 12, starting at 2:00 p.m.

Digital Welcome Day

via ZoomX, join here

No registration is required. Simply join the event via Zoom using the link provided.

Tuesday, October 13, starting at 10:30 a.m.

Intercultural Workshop 
Part I*: Intercultural Simulation Game

University Campus
Am Brückweg 26, 
65428 Rüsselsheim

13:15 Intercultural Workshop Part II*: How to be happy in Germany 
Peer Advices 

Campus tour 
Faculty of Engineering
Rüsselsheim

Wednesday, October 14, starting at 2 p.m.

Intercultural Workshop Part III*: First steps in Germany (online)
via ZoomX, join here

* The three sessions I-II, I of the Intercultural Workshop are independent and may be attended individually or in any combination.

Thursday, October 15, starting at 11:00 a.m.

Rüsselsheim Day

Guided City Tour of Rüsselsheim
Meeting point: Adam Opel Monument in front of Rüsselsheim train station

Reception at Rüsselsheim City Hall, entrance on Faulbruchstraße, starting at 12:30 p.m.

Friday, October 16, starting at 11:00 a.m.

Get-together in Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden, Campus Kurt-Schumacher-Ring (KSR), Building A, Room A112

Please check the schedule regularly, as individual dates, times, or activities may still change.

The goal of the Welcome Week is to prepare you as well as possible for the commencement of studies and to enable you to integrate quickly into student life and the Hochschule RheinMain – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSRM). We therefore strongly recommend that you take part!

1. Orientation: The Welcome Week offers you the opportunity to quickly find your way around our higher education institution. Our varied program will show you everything you need to know to be well prepared and get your studies off to a successful start.
2. Support: Our experienced Welcome team and our Welcome teaching assistants will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. You will receive valuable tips on how to make a successful start to your studies and know which contact persons are important in your faculty.
3. Networking: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get to know your fellow students and expand your network right from the start. The Welcome Week offers you the opportunity to make new friends and exchange ideas with other students.
4. A successful start to your studies: By participating in the Welcome Week, you lay the foundation for successful studies. You will receive valuable information and resources to help you get the most out of your studies.
5. Sense of community: Welcome Week creates a strong sense of community among students. You will have the chance to network with other students right from the start and shape your semesters studied at HSRM together.

Stay up to date during Welcome Week by following us on Instagram at welcome_hsrm!

If you can't attend the Welcome Week events, check here for more information for students joining later.

The Welcome Week at Hochschule RheinMain – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSRM) offers international students a wide range of orientation and support for a successful start to their studies. With networking opportunities, it creates a strong sense of community and lays the foundation for successful studies. The Welcome Week is held in German and is free of charge.

The following topics await you at our Welcome Week:

• A comprehensive introduction to orientation at HSRM
• A further introduction to orientation at the five faculties
• An introduction to the digital university systems
• A presentation of the support services offered by HSRM
• Getting to know the contact persons and welcome teaching assistants
• An introduction to other services such as the Buddy Program, University Sports and the Language Center
• Campus tours at the various locations
• Opportunities for networking and get-togethers