Introductory events and pre-semester courses
Preparing for the start of your studies
Each faculty at FAU offers introductory events for first-year students in every subject at the beginning of the semester. There are also interdisciplinary pre-semester courses and orientation programs.
Tip: Make sure you take part in the events, even if they are not compulsory. Not only will you get to know your fellow students, but you will also receive important information for creating your schedule and for the Grundlagen- und Orientierungsprüfung, GOP in short (GOP only applies to undergraduate study programs).
Events and information from the faculties
General and comprehensive information for new students
New students’ welcome event
The official new students’ welcome event usually takes place once a year in the Heinrich-Lades-Halle in Erlangen. In 2024, it will be held on October 14 from 6 to 8 pm. All students who started studying at FAU in summer semester 2024 and winter semester 2024/25 are invited.
The new students’ welcome event is a celebration for welcoming all new students to FAU. For specific information and orientation for the start of your studies please visit the introductory event for your subject.