Events & First Steps
Enrolled, found a flat, and now what? First of all, get to know the country and its people - in our general and subject-specific introductory events you will find out what to expect during your studies at the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf.
The central institutions of HSWT usually introduce themselves in the two weeks before the start of the semester. You can find the dates here.
First Orientation for each Field of Study
Each degree programme at HSWT welcomes students separately or offers subject-specific introductory events. The date, time and room of the events will appear here in good time.
Important to-dos before starting your studies
- Enrol
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For your enrolment, you must meet the deadline stated in the application portal. You can find more detailed information under Enrolment at the HSWT.
- Activate IT Access Data
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You have received an email from the Service Desk with further instructions on how to activate your HSWT account. To activate your account, follow the steps described in the email.
- Pick Up Student Card
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You will receive your student ID card at the introductory courses in the form of the so-called Student.Card. Bring your identity card with you. Here you can find out what functions your student card has.
- Create Timetable
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You can find more information about taking courses and creating your personal timetable at the beginning of the semester under "Studienbetrieb" on the programme page.
Course of Studies & Orientation
Which courses are important? How do I register? And where can I get the strongest coffee? These tips will help you find your student routine: from re-registration to exams, from the canteen to political engagement.
Study & Examination Regulations
The study cycle is roughly the same, but each degree programme has its own Study and examination regulations (SPO). You can find the study and examination regulations that apply to you on the respective programme page.
In addition, a study plan is created for each degree programme based on the study and examination regulations, which specifies the regulations of the SPO.
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The Study and examination regulations state, for example
- Study objective
- Standard period of study and structure of the programme
- Assessment of examinations
- Dates and deadlines in the course of study
- Requirements for the Bachelor's thesis
- Academic degree
- Overview of modules and examinations
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Study plan contains the following information
- Study objectives of the compulsory and elective modules
- Type and content of the courses
- Distribution of the semester hours per week
- Designation of the core subjects and their compulsory and elective modules
- Catalogue of all general academic required elective modules (AWP + FWP)
- More detailed regulations on compulsory elective modules
- Practical semester and practical courses
- Examinations, examination admission requirements
Our tip: Read your study and examination regulations and your study plan carefully.
In addition, the basic regulations for the conduct of examinations (RaPO) and the General examination regulations of the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (APO) apply to you. You can find these on the page on examination regulations at the HSWT.
Campus Life
Depending on your degree programme, you will get to know at least one of the two HSWT campuses. On the pages for the Weihenstephan and Triesdorf campuses you will find maps, addresses and information about your new place of study.
Student Representation
The students at the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf play a democratic role in shaping the interests of the university. Once a year, all students elect the departmental student council representatives and the student senate, which, among other things, make up the student parliament.
In addition to your vote in the annual election, you also have the opportunity to make university policy yourself. You can read about the decisions made by the student parliament and how you can get involved on the student council's info page.
Subject Advisory Service & Special Applications
Not everything always goes smoothly during your studies. Whether in the first weeks of the semester, towards the end of your studies or when something changes in your life - HSWT tries to support you with various counselling services.
General Subject Advisory Service
The General Student Advisory Service offers students and prospective students information and neutral and confidential counselling for all questions and problems during their studies. You can find out what else the contact persons take care of on the information page of the General Subject Advisory Service.
Weihenstephan Campus
A6, Room 204
Am Hofgarten 4
85354 Freising
Office hours:
Mon: 09:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:00 (by telephone)
Tue: 09:00 - 12:00 and 15:00 - 17:00 (by telephone)
Thu: 09:00 - 11:00 and 13:00 - 16:00
Fri: 09:00 - 12:00
Subject Advisory Service
The subject advisors of the individual departments are available for subject-related questions about the course of study or the contents of the individual degree programmes. They also provide advice on the choice of required elective modules and core subjects, on missing prerequisites or on changing universities.
Studying in Special Life Situations
In life, not everything always goes smoothly. During your studies, your personal situation may affect your performance. This can be unexpected events such as illness, death, nursing care, pregnancy, a decision you make for your career, for example an internship or a semester abroad, or something that has accompanied you throughout your life, for example a physical or mental impairment, a chronic illness, but also psychosocial health problems.
We'll show you a few ways in which you can still successfully complete your studies - whether by taking a short break or adapting your study conditions:
- Studying without barriers: No matter what special needs you have, it is important to us that you have access to the full range of social, academic and cultural services that our University of Applied Sciences has to offer. Here you will find all the information you need about studying without barriers.
- Compensation for disadvantages: Due to equal opportunities, you can be granted compensation for disadvantages in exams. If you have a physical or mental impairment, you can apply for compensation for disadvantages by the end of the exam registration period. The usual options are an extension of the examination time, the use of additional aids or a change in the form of the examination, for example, to an oral examination.
- Studying with children: Pregnancy or children and studying are not mutually exclusive. The HSWT Family Service offers you practical support if you have decided to combine family and studies. Here you will find information on leave of absence, childcare and financial support.
Help & Advice from the Student.Service
Do you need answers quickly or don't know exactly what to look for? In these cases, the Student.Service is there for you. The staff take on these tasks:
- Receiving documents, applications, certificates, etc.
- Issue certificates
- Providing general information on questions about the study process
- Helping you find the right person to contact
- Support with exam registration problems