Information for students with Disabilities and chronic Illnesses:
The representation of students with disabilities and chronic illness, VORSCHUB, advocates for the interests of students – from barrier-free access to lecture halls to compensation for disadvantages and individual and confidential counselling. In addition, they provide students with study assistants who can accompany them in everyday university life. In case you need support or have questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with VORSCHUB.
Welcome Week Events
You will find the Welcome Week events planned for summer term 2023 further below.
Please note that the program may change on short notice. Inform yourself by checking this page and your inbox regularly. Important notifications will be sent via email to all new international students admitted for the 2023 summer semester.
Do I need to register for the Welcome Week?
Registration to the Welcome Week in general is not necessary. In case a registration to individual events is required, it is clearly indicated in the Welcome Guide.
Where can I get my Welcome Week wristband?
You can get a Welcome Week wristband when checking into the kick-off event at the Audimax Foyer, Wüllnerstr. 9, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 9am to 11am.
Are the online meetings recorded?
Yes, the recordings and presentation slides will be available on the website latecomer information shortly after the Welcome Week.
Fit for RWTH – online program from March 21 to 23, 2023
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
10 to 10:45am, Enrolling online with RWTHonline
Location: Zoom Meeting
- For degree students only
11am to 11:30am, Health Insurance
- either with the Techniker Krankenkasse (Location: Zoom Meeting)
- or with the AOK (Location: Zoom Meeting)
The Techniker Krankenkasse and AOK will be offering parallel information sessions in English. You have to choose which one you prefer to attend. We recommend checking their respective health insurance websites beforehand.
2pm to 3:30pm, Food on the Table and a Roof over your head
Location: Zoom Meeting
- General introduction by Studierendenwerk Aachen
- Application process for housing at Studierendenwerk Aachen
- Information and advice on house-hunting in Aachen by the Housing Advice Service
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
11am to 11:30am, Registering for courses and exams – the basics
Location: Zoom Meeting
Information session with the students representatives of RWTH AStA
2 to 4pm, Q&A with Faculty Advisors
Respective links available in the Welcome Guide. Your faculty advisors do not offer any online consultation? Contact them separately:
Thursday, March 23, 2023
10 to 10:45am, Applying for residence permit
Location: Zoom Meeting
For non-European students only
Information session in cooperation with the Immigration Office of Städteregion Aachen
11am to 11:45, Making use of IT Services
Location: Zoom-Meeting
Information session in cooperation with the IT ServiceDesk of RWTH
2pm to 2:45pm, Registering for Language Courses
Location: Zoom Meeting
Information session with the RWTH Language Center
Welcome Week Events – on-site program from March 28 to 31, 2023
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
9 to 11am, Check-in
Get your Welcome Week wristband and starter pack before the Kick-Off event.
Location
Audimax Foyer, Wüllnerstraße 9
11am to 12:30pm, Welcome to RWTH Aachen University – Official Kick-Off Event
- Official welcome by the International Office
- Introduction to the Welcome Week program, icebreakers
- Introduction to the Student Representations AStA, AV, GSP, ARS, VORSCHUB
- Mini-intercultural training
Location
Audimax, Large Lecture Hall, Wüllnerstraße 9
3 to 6pm, Talk Show, Humboldt Haus and Student Associations
- Introduction to the international community center and student associations at RWTH
- Interactive and humorous introduction to German culture by experienced international students
Location
Audimax, Large Lecture Hall, Wüllnerstraße 9
6pm to 9pm, German Dinner
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
10am to 12:30pm, Intercultural Training
Registration procedure will be disclosed shortly.
2 to 5:30pm, Central Campus Tours
- First tour: 2pm to 3:30pm
- Second tour: 4pm to 5:30pm
Get one of the limited Campus Tour tickets at Check-in on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 and and be at the indicated meeting point 10 minutes prior to the starting time indicated on your ticket.
Information about the Campus tours
Meeting Point
in front of Super C, Templergraben 57
2:30pm to 6:30pm, Library Tours
- First tour: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
- Second tour: 4pm – 5pm
- Third tour: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Get one of the limited library tour tickets at Check-in on Tuesday, March 28, and be at the indicated meeting point 10 minutes prior to the starting time indicated on your ticket.
Information about the Library tours
Meeting Point
in front of Super C, Templergraben 57
7pm to 9pm, Board Games
Location: Humboldt Haus, Pontstraße 41
from 8:15pm, Movie Night with RWTH Filmstudio
Location: Aula of RWTH Main Building, Templergraben 55
Admission starting 7:45pm, Movie starting 8:15pm
Get one of the limited free movie tickets between 9am and 11am during Check-in on Tuesday, 28 March, 2023 to see one of the following movies:
- Get out (OV) on Tuesday, 28 March, 2023 at 8:15pm
- Operation Fortune (in German) on Wednesday, 29 March, 2023 at 8:15pm
Thursday, March 30, 2023
10am to 12:30pm, Intercultural Training
Registration procedure will be disclosed shortly.
2pm to 5pm, Freshers’ Fair
Available services
- International Office
- RWTH Central Services
- Faculties and faculty student councils
- RWTH student associations
- Partner services of StädteRegion Aachen
- Welcome Week partners
Location
Audimax Foyer, Wüllnerstraße 9
Friday, March 31, 2023
10am to 12 noon, Open Consultation at the International Office
Available services
- Info Service Center
- Incoming Student Services
- BeBuddy and Housing Advice Service team
- Humboldt Haus, scholarships and associations
- Welcome Center for international researchers
- Admissions department
Location
Super C, 3rd and 5th floor, Templergraben 57