How to start the first semester successfully
You can find lots of helpful tips on Startdenker*in - our page for first-year students.
Here are some tips for getting started:
At the beginning of your studies at the University of Wuppertal you will be assigned your own e-mail account (studentnumber@uni-wuppertal.de). This is necessary for registering on the various platforms. Please use this email address if you need to contact university staff.
Important general information from the university or the faculty will also be sent to this e-mail address. So please check it regularly! If you have any questions or problems, the ZIM will be happy to help you.
Moodle is the learning platform of the BUW. The courses of the winter semester 2026/27 are mostly offered as Moodle courses. The Moodle courses can be found in the StudiLöwe course catalogue. The Fachschaft has set up its own Moodle course for information about studying and sharing documents. This video on the BUW Youtube channel shows how to use Moodle.
The app helps you to find your way around the campus and offers the possibility to search for canteen menus, people, rooms, books, news, timetables, etc. more about the App
The campus tours are offered on several dates in August and September on Tuesdays and Thursdays, each at 12:00 p.m. More information can be found on the website of the Central Student Advisory Service.
Who helps with orientation?
At the beginning of the semester from 12.10. - 16.10.2026, the student body will provide various offers during an orientation week. During the week, you’ll get to know your fellow students, the campus, and some of the most important places around the university. Directions to key locations are available here.
On Monday, the week starts at 9:00 am in the University Hall (Unihalle) with the official welcome. Afterwards, we’ll walk to the main campus together, where the student council and several university institutions will introduce themselves.
Tuesday is especially important: starting at 10:00 am, we’ll explain the examination regulations (Prüfungsordnung) and help you put together your timetable for the first semester. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to buy a lab coat and safety glasses before the campus rally starts in the afternoon.
On Wednesday, there will be an open consultation hour, and on Thursday we’ll have a crafts day and Freshers’ Café. In the evenings, you can also join the VW Party and the Beer Bachelor.
The week ends on Friday evening with the Maths Student Council’s karaoke night.
You’ll find the exact times and meeting points in the weekly schedule.
