The X-Weeks
for international exchange students

Winter Semester 23/24

Welcome! Together with our partners, we organise the X-Weeks (experience weeks) for you to ensure a successful start and stay at TU Darmstadt.

The slides of the X-Weeks orientation events are now online

1. X-Weeks Orientation Day – Slides (opens in new tab)

2. X-Weeks The Essentials! – Slides (opens in new tab)

  • Please note: The X-Weeks are not over yet! Take part in the exciting events that we have organised for you with our partners.

Did you arrive after the X-Weeks orientation events? No problem. Please come to the ISS consultation hour (every Tuesday from 10 to 12:00, at the ISS offices in Bleichstrasse 2) pick up your Welcome Bag and receive all the information you need.

X-Weeks Memories

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X-Weeks Welcome Events

Day 1 Orientation Day Monday, 04 September 2023 Campus Stadtmitte,
S1|05 Maschinenhaus, Room 122 		15:00 – 18:00 h
Day 2 The Essentials Tuesday, 05 September 2023 Campus Stadtmitte,
S1|05 Maschinenhaus,
Room 122 		15:00 – 18:00 h
Day 3 Student Life Wednesday, 06 September 2023 Campus Stadtmitte,
S1|05 Maschinenhaus, Room 122 		15:00 – 17:00 h
Please note that participation in Day 1, 2 and 3 of X-Weeks is mandatory for exchange students. More information about the X-Weeks will be continuously updated on this website in the coming weeks.

During the Orientation Day, the ISS Team will introduce you to your other fellow exchange students starting their semester abroad. You will also have the opportunity to meet the different services, important contact persons and student-led university groups who are organising a lot of fun and welcoming activities this upcoming semester.

When: 4 September 2023, 15:00 h

Where: Campus Stadtmitte, S1|05 Maschinenhaus, Room 122

Programme

15:00 h – Welcome and Introduction

16:45 h - Info fair

At this event, you will receive essential information that exchange students need during their stay. Learn more about registering at your new place of residence, how to open a bank account if necessary and what you need to keep in mind when it comes to residence permits in Germany.

When: 5 September 2023, 15:00 h

Where: Campus Stadtmitte, S1|05 Maschinenhaus, Room 122

Programme

15:00 Ur - Start

Topics: Good TU know, City Hall, bank account, Foreigners Office

16:45 Uhr - Discussion and expert desks

Tip: Don't miss the ESN Meet-up at 20:00 h at the Schlossgarten!

On Day 3, experienced exchange students and student assistants will talk about their own experiences in a panel and give tips for a successful stay in Darmstadt. Learn first-hand about what the city and our university have to offer. After the student panel, you will have the opportunity to talk to them and other exchange students in person in an informal atmosphere.

When: 6 September 2023, 15:00 h

Where: Campus Stadtmitte, S1|05 Maschinenhaus, Room 122

Programme

15:00 h - Student Panel

16:00 h – Get-Together

Tip: ESN Speedfriending at 17:00 h in Herrngarten.

The intensive German courses are organised by the Sprachenzentrum (Language Resource Centre) and take place from Monday through Friday for a total of four weeks. If you have any questions regarding your German course, please contact them directly.

Placement test (Online)

14. August 2023 (00:00 h CET) – 31. August 2023 (12:00 CET, midday)

Intensive Language Course

4. – 29. September 2023 (Mondays-Fridays, 8:55-12:25 h)

Let's explore Darmstadt together! You will get the chance to see important places and sights. We will be offering various tours and rallies during the X-Weeks.

  • First campus tour announced: Fri, Sept 1, 2023, 16:00 h/ 4:00 p.m.
    Meeting point: Main entrance Mensa Stadtmitte S 1|11 (opposite the ULB).

Follow TUtor International for all social-cultural events.

Take tour of the University and State Library Darmstadt on Campus Stadtmitte. The ULB is the central university library of TU Darmstadt and the universal academic library for the population of Darmstadt and Southern Hesse. Explore the premises of the ULB and learn more about the services offered there.

When: 26 September 2023, 13:00 h

Where: ULB Stadtmitte, Main Entrance

Registration needed. We will send you an e-mail with a registration link about a week before the event.

Visit the University Sports Centre (USZ) and get to know the Student Health Management (SGM) at TU Darmstadt. During the UPE event you will have the opportunity to try out various sporting activities yourself!.

When: 25 September 2023, 14:00 h

Where: TU Darmstadt Gyms

Registration needed. We will send you an e-mail with a registration link about a week before the event.

The event will be held in English.

Social and Cultural Events

Look forward to numerous events such as excursions, tours and meet-ups.

Student-led University Groups

In order to guarantee all exchange students a successful and exciting stay at TU Darmstadt, there are several groups that offer a variety of social & cultural events. For additional information please visit their websites:

TUtor International

ESN Darmstadt

Intercultural Tutors Team

Please follow this link for further information on how to prepare for and organise your stay here in Germany: Your Stay

Disclaimer

The information on this website is not legally binding.

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