Dear First Semester Students,
We are very pleased Department welcome you to our Department for the 2025–2026 winter semester. Welcome to Ruhr University! On this page, you will find the Freshman Week schedule and helpful links to get you started with your studies.
Photo: RUB, Marquard
First semester induction program 2025
| When? | Where? | What? |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 13.10.2025 | ||
| 09.00 | NB 03 South | First semester breakfast with public viewing of the RUB's central matriculation ceremony |
| 12.15. - 13.45 | H-NB | Welcome by the Dean of Studies Information about studying from student advisor Dirk Meyer |
| 14.00 | NB 03 South | Reception of the student council |
| 14.45 | NB 03 South | Campus rally |
| Tuesday, 14.10.2025 | ||
| 11.00 - 13.00 | NB 03 South | Open study counseling |
| 13.00 - 14.00 | Meeting point NB 03 South | Joint break in the canteen with the student council and the study network |
| 14.00 - 17.00 | H-IA | Orientation Session for All New Bachelor's Students, Part 1 Introduction to the support services offered by the Department, the student council, and the student network |
| 17.15 | NB 03 South | Karaoke with the student council |
| Wednesday, 15.10.2025 | ||
| 8.15 - 9.45 | HZO 60 | Lecture: Mathematics I (only for B.Sc.) |
| 10.00 - 12.00 | NB 03 South | Introductory event for all Bachelor students Part 2 NB orientation with the study network |
| 12.15 - 14.00 | H-NB | Lecture: Physics I |
| 14.00 - 14.30 | H-NB | Safety briefing (obligatory!) |
| 14.30 - 15.30 | H-NB | Open study counseling |
| 16.30 | Planetarium meeting point | Joint visit to the Bochum Planetarium with the student council Registration is mandatory! |
| Thursday, 16.10.2025 | ||
| 09.15 - 10.00 | HZO 40 | Lecture: Mathematical Methods I |
| 10.15 - 13.00 | NB 99 | Special offer For all those who have NOT taken part in the preliminary course: Ready for your physics degree? Test your math skills with the study network & take a break together |
| 13.00 - 15.00 | NB 166 | Information event of the student council |
| 18.00 | Meeting point Bochum main station | Pub crawl |
| Friday, 17.10.2024 | ||
| 12.00 - 14.00 | H-NB | Lecture: Physics I |
| from 16.15 | Barbecue area GA | Crickets |
Academic advising for general questions about the study program
If you have any questions about the content of your studies or simply need advice on your studies, our study advisor, Dr. Dirk Meyer, will be happy to help you. You can make an appointment by mail to make an appointment.
Dr. Dirk Meyer
Advice on Bachelor's degree programmes
NB 04/595
Tel.: +49 234 32 23198
Moodle course "Physics study info
The Moodle course "Physics Study Info". facilitates the organization of your studies and the communication with the examination office. All necessary forms as well as fact sheets and tutorials for the most common concerns are provided here. In addition, we use the opportunity to inform you quickly and specifically about innovations and offers related to your studies. All enrolled students are automatically enrolled in the course. If you are not yet in the course, please send us an email.