Tips on getting started
You have successfully enrolled but still have a few questions? Here you can find some information and support options to help you start your studies and to guide you through the process of settling in.
The most important "Tips on getting started" were shared in person during the general introduction event on Monday, 30 Sept 2024, 14:00 to ca. 16:00.
During the event, we introduced general termini and give practical tips but we also shared valuable tips on how to best master your studies, among others through internal and external offers.
The German presentation of the introductory event can be downloaded here. A recording of the introductory event of 30 Sept 2024 will be made available soon.
A recording of the introductory event (in German) on 30 Sept 24 can be downloaded via the Career Service's E-Learning course (please join the course).
In case of questions, please contact studienberatung[at]thws.de
What you should know from the start
THWS Library
A wide array of books is only one of the many offers of the THWS Library. Join a library tour, in which we shortly introduce our services like research, interlibrary loan or training offers. Our tip is participating in library courses (Bibliothekseinführungen).
Academic Advisory Service
The Academic Advisory Service provides you with information on all study-related questions like admission requirements, alternative financing like scholarships, study options and study regulations. You can schedule an appointment during the office hours.
Department of Student Affairs
The Department of Student Affairs (HSST) is in charge of administrative organisation of your studies. They are also your central contact for all questions concerning study, examination and internship matters. The contact form is the best way to contact them.
THWS E-Learning contents
Information of lecturers, lecture notes, submissions, group chats ... All this can be found on E-Learning. There are also instructions for the CampusPortal and for E-Learning itself.
The new THWS CampusPortal
In the CampusPortal, you can download transcripts of records and certificates, register for exams and re-enrol for the next semester. The Student Portal was the predecessor of the CampusPortal. Now, the Student Portal is only used for the selection of general electives and the performance of the university elections.
Offers at THWS
IT-support
The IT Service Center (ITSC) accompanies the digital "student lifecycle". They are happy to help with questions on the Student Portal, wifi or student e-mail addresses. They also offer software for students.
Women and equal opportunity
The women's affairs officers of THWS support the actual implementation of equal opportunity of women and men. The aim is to increase the share of women on all scientific levels. Please check the website to learn about your possibilities.
Options for going abroad
There are many options for going abroad. A study visit or an internship, within Europe or further away, at a partner university or as a freemover. However, each of these options requires thorough planning. The team of the International Office of THWS is happy to support you with this.
Foreign languages
In each Bachelor's degree programme at THWS, two general elective modules (AWPF) must be taken. This offers you the chance to learn a new language or brush up on a previously learnt one. Contact us for further information
The Campus for Language Proficiency offers language courses for German and English as a foreign language.
Start-ups@THWS
You intend to found your own company or become part of a founding team? The team of EntrepreneurSHIP offers start-up counselling including individual counselling, support with applying for support programmes and lectures and presentations. More information on EntrepreneurSHIP (currently only available in German).
Career and profession
The Career Service serves as the central interface between students and the professional world. They support you with applications and launching your career. For this, they offer events, individual counselling and tips for your job search.
Valuable additional qualifications can be developed with the Campus for Professional Development.
THWS on Instagram
Tips for 1st semester students, events, student takeovers and insights into the daily business at THWS and much more is worth a visit to our Instagram channel.
Student Health Management
The Student Health Management of THWS offers a central contact point that advises students on health issues and refers them according to their needs. Individual support discussions are possible on site in Schweinfurt and in Würzburg, as well as anonymously and digitally. The team also organises regular group events and workshops on various health topics. All services offered by the Student Health Management are free of charge! Info on the Student Health Management
Bavarian Virtual University (vhb)
The Bavarian Virtual University (BVU, German vhb) is a cooperative institution of the Bavarian higher education institutions. BVU offers online courses which can be taken in addition to THWS courses. The offer includes online-courses and shorter online lessons.
Canteen
With your THWS Card, you are able to enjoy tasty meals for favourable prices in the various canteens. For this, please top up your THWS Card at one of the machines in the canteen or use the practical auto-load feature. In the cafeterias, you can enjoy coffee and snacks.
Study financing
Many students take up funding according to the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG). The BAföG-Office of the Studierendenwerk can help you with questions concerning BAföG. They also advise you on other financing opportunities like scholarships, student loans and follow-up financing. For more English information on BAföG, please visit the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Tips on accommodation
Being new to Würzburg, the first thing you do is probably looking for a flat. There are different options: moving into your own flat, shared-flat or a student residence, with which the Studierendenwerk supports you. Our tip: take part in the Main Residence Campaign Würzburg and benefit by changing your main residence to Würzburg.
Psychotherapeutic counselling
Exam anxiety, concentration issues and stress? The psychotherapeutic counselling of the Studierendenwerk helps you with these and many other issues. They are bound by confidentiality!
Social and legal counselling
The social counselling is a complimentary, unbureaucratic and confidential contact for social, economic or private questions. They can also advise you on study financing and offer help for students with a child and international students. The legal counselling can support you with your legal questions and concerns.
Advisory offers of the Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)
You already know the offers of the Agentur für Arbeit from your school days. Also at THWS employment counselling is available in Würzburg and Schweinfurt.
In Würzburg, the open advisory offers takes place every first and third monday of the month from 13:00 to 15:00.
Location: Münzstraße 12, room M.1.14
In Schweinfurt, the advisory services are available on certain Wednesdays from 10:00 to 12:00.
Location: Ignaz-Schön-Str. 11, room: 1.E.16 (THWS library)
You do not need to make an appointment. You can simply come by during the stated times.
For current information, please see the website external advisory offers.