Orientation Week – Winter Semester 2026/27

Head to the lecture halls and enjoy a welcome session, including greetings from the student council (StuVer).

(No registration required)

• Time: from 11:30 a.m.
• Room: A.0.10 / A.0.11 / A.0.12

At HNU, it’s not just about lectures and exams. At the Initiatives Fair, various student initiatives and groups will introduce themselves to you. Learn how you can get involved, meet new people, and actively shape your student life.

Just drop by, take a look around, and chat with the initiatives.

(No registration required)

• Time: 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
• Location: Building A, Foyer
• Contact for questions: stuver[at]hnu[dot]de – Subject: Initiatives Fair
• Organizer: Student Representation (StuVer)

Join us in the cafeteria and enjoy a relaxed time with your new fellow students – with delicious food and good conversations!

A vegan alternative and a selection of drinks will be available.

• Time: following the Welcome session, from 12:30 p.m. onwards
• Registration link:
• Contact for questions: stuver[at]hnu[dot]de – Subject: Weißwurst Breakfast
• Organizer: Student Representation (StuVer)

If you do not wish to participate in the Ersti Campus Tour, are waiting for your time slot, or would like to make good use of the time until then, you are welcome to explore other exciting HNU services and spaces – no registration required:

• BIZEPS (Room B.2.06) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
  BIZEPS is HNU’s central contact point for counseling, inclusion, health, and psychosocial support. Here you can receive information about studying with a disability or chronic illness, compensation for disadvantages, mental health support, and other assistance services available during your studies.
• UX Testing and Usability Lab (Room A.1.61) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.:
  Get insights into exciting projects related to user experience, interface design, and user research – perfect for anyone interested in digital products, testing, and design.
• International Info Point (Room A.1.12) until 3:30 p.m.:
  Learn more about studying abroad, partner universities, international programs, and support services for international students.
• HNU Library: Visit the HNU Library to get to know your future study space. The library offers access to books, e-books, databases, quiet study areas, group work rooms, and support for research and academic writing. It’s a great place to explore early on and get familiar with how to find literature and reserve study spaces. (Access is only possible with a valid HNU CampusCard.)

Just drop by – we look forward to seeing you!

• Contact for questions: studienbotschafter[at]hnu[dot]de – subject line: Open Labs
• Organizer: HNU Study Ambassadors

The Study Ambassadors of HNU warmly invite first-semester Bachelor students of the Faculty of Business and Economics (degree programs: Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, and Business Psychology) to a relaxed evening at the Founders Space and Innovation Space (located opposite HNU).

Look forward to a relaxed evening with music, games, and a great atmosphere. Just bring your own snacks, drinks, cups, and games – and take the opportunity to get to know each other better, start conversations, and make your first connections within your degree program and faculty.

Note: Only for first-semester students of the degree programs Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, and Business Psychology. Unfortunately, tickets are very limited, as we are not allowed to admit more people into the rooms. We kindly ask for your understanding if you are unable to get a ticket – in that case, feel free to organize your own meet-ups within your degree program or together with students from other programs!

• Time: from 7:00 PM
• Location: Entry via the HNU FOUNDERS SPACE, John-F.-Kennedy-Straße 7, 89231 Neu-Ulm
• Registration link:  (free but limited)
• Contact for questions: studienbotschafter[at]hnu[dot]de – subject line: WW-MEETeinander
• Organizer: HNU Study Ambassadors
• Important information: Participation is not mandatory! The Study Ambassadors reserve the right to cancel the event if fewer than 50% of the available tickets are booked.

Most study program introduction sessions take place on Tuesday between 09:00 and 13:00. You can find all further details about the schedule and program of your study program further down in the section “Program of the degree programmes”.

Enjoy our delicious Käsespätzle in the cafeteria before starting the city rally with full energy!

There is no vegan alternative. A selection of drinks will be provided.

• Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
• Registration link:
• Contact for questions: stuver[at]hnu[dot]de – Subject: Käsespätzle
• Organizer: Student Representation (StuVer)

Kick off your student life with an awesome city rally and make friends for life!

We will meet at HNU, and groups will be formed. From there, you can get to know each other by visiting different stations. The city rally lasts at least 3–4 hours.

Beer will be provided as refreshment. If you prefer something else to drink, please bring your own.

The rally ends at Barfüßer in Wiley Park.

Please have your enrollment certificate or ticket ready.

• Time: from 2:00 p.m.
• Registration link:
• Contact for questions: stuver[at]hnu[dot]de – Subject: City Rally
• Organizer: Student Representation (StuVer)

Relax with drinks and snacks and (re)connect with each other in a fun way. Games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well.

• Time: from 2:00 p.m.
• Registration link:
• Contact for questions: stuver[at]hnu[dot]de – Subject: Game Afternoon
• Organizer: Student Representation (StuVer)

The HNU Study Ambassadors warmly invite first-semester Bachelor’s students of the Faculty of Health Management (degree programs: Health Care Management, Digital Health, and Physician Assistant) to a relaxed evening at the Founders Space and Innovation Space (opposite HNU).

Look forward to a laid-back evening with music, games, and a great atmosphere. Just bring your own snacks, drinks, cups, and games – and take the opportunity to get to know each other better, start conversations, and make your first connections within your degree program and faculty.

Note: Only for first-semester students of the degree programs Health Care Management, Digital Health, and Physician Assistant. Unfortunately, tickets are very limited, as we are not allowed to admit more people into the rooms. We kindly ask for your understanding if you are unable to get a ticket – in that case, feel free to organize your own meet-ups within your degree program or together with students from other programs!

• Time: from 7:00 PM
• Location: Entry via the HNU FOUNDERS SPACE, John-F.-Kennedy-Straße 7, 89231 Neu-Ulm
• Registration link:
• Contact for questions: studienbotschafter[at]hnu[dot]de – subject line: GM-MEETeinander
• Organizer: HNU Study Ambassadors
• Important information: Participation is not mandatory! The Study Ambassadors reserve the right to cancel the event if fewer than 50% of the available tickets are booked.

The First-Semester Business Simulation will take place on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The meeting point on Thursday morning is at 8:00 a.m. in the foyer of the A building, where students will receive further information.

As important materials and updates will be provided online throughout the simulation, it is essential to bring a mobile device such as a smartphone - preferably a tablet or notebook.

Note: Participation in the simulation is mandatory for all first-semester students enrolled in Bachelor’s degree programs at HNU, with the exception of the Physician Assistant (PHA) program.

• Date: Thursday, October 1, and Friday, October 2, 2026
• Time: Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Location: Building A, HNU
• Contact for questions: Stefan Distel, Barbara Dannenmann, Marlon Füller
• Organizers: Stefan Distel, Barbara Dannenmann, Marlon Füller

• Date: Thursday, March 19
• Time: from 2:45 PM to 3:15 PM
• Location: in the three lecture halls on the ground floor of the A building at HNU

The HNU Study Ambassadors warmly invite first-semester Bachelor’s students of the Faculty of Information Management (degree programs: Game Production and Management, Information Management and Corporate Communication) to a relaxed evening at the Innovation Space (opposite HNU).

Look forward to a laid-back evening with music, games, and a great atmosphere. Just bring your own snacks, drinks, cups, and games – and take the opportunity to get to know each other better, start conversations, and make your first connections within your degree program and faculty.

Note: Only for first-semester students of the degree programs Game Production and Management and Information Management and Corporate Communication. Unfortunately, tickets are very limited, as we are not allowed to admit more people into the rooms. We kindly ask for your understanding if you are unable to get a ticket – in that case, feel free to organize your own meet-ups within your degree program or together with students from other programs!

• Time: from 7:00 PM
• Location: Entry via the HNU Innovation Space, John-F.-Kennedy-Straße 5–7, 89231 Neu-Ulm
• Registration link:
• Contact for questions: studienbotschafter[at]hnu[dot]de – subject line: IM-MEETeinander
• Organizer: HNU Study Ambassadors
• Important information: Participation is not mandatory! The Study Ambassadors reserve the right to cancel the event if fewer than 50% of the available tickets are booked.

The First-Semester Business Simulation will take place on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The meeting point on Thursday morning is at 8:00 a.m. in the foyer of the A building, where students will receive further information.

As important materials and updates will be provided online throughout the simulation, it is essential to bring a mobile device such as a smartphone - preferably a tablet or notebook.

Note: Participation in the simulation is mandatory for all first-semester students enrolled in Bachelor’s degree programs at HNU, with the exception of the Physician Assistant (PHA) program.

• Date: Thursday, October 1, and Friday, October 2, 2026
• Time: Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Location: Building A, HNU
• Contact for questions: Stefan Distel, Barbara Dannenmann, Marlon Füller
• Organizers: Stefan Distel, Barbara Dannenmann, Marlon Füller

Show us who has what it takes to become the ultimate beer pong champion! Whether you’re a pro or just in the mood for a great evening – come join us! Teams of two will compete, and the winners will receive prizes.

• Time: from 6:00 p.m.
• Registration link:
• Contact for questions: stuver[at]hnu[dot]de – Subject: Beer Pong Tournament
• Organizer: Student Representation (StuVer)

You will receive StuVer wristbands during the city rally and in front of the club entrance until 23:00. With these, you get free entry to Club Frau Berger on the night of the Freshers’ Party.

After 22:00: €5 entry.

Please have your enrollment certificate ready.

• Time: from 9:00 p.m.
• Place: Club Frau Berger
• Contact for questions: stuver[at]hnu[dot]de – Subject: Freshers’ Party
• Organizer: Student Representation (StuVer)