Dear first-year student,
By applying you have overcome the first hurdle and we are glad that you've decided for a media study programme at the Faculty of Digital Media here in Furtwangen. To make your start simpler, we do our best to support and inform you to successfully achieve your favoured degree.
It's important that you keep yourself up-to-date about all news around your study life. Therefore, you need your university account. You find your future login data (username and password) on the External link opens in a new window:application portal MIO at “Study certificates” / “HFU account information”. There, you can sign-in with your login data that you've created while you applied.
The main source of information for our faculty is our External link opens in a new window:intranet on FELIX. Information of high importance will be sent to you via mail to your HFU email address. Please check frequently.
Your schedule incl. building and room details are available via External link opens in a new window:S-Plan. Our online classes take place in External link opens in a new window:Zoom. More details on using Zoom you'll find External link opens in a new window:here.
To assure a flawless participation, we recommend to login in Zoom prior starting time. So, you can check if your setup and camera is working. We recommend using headsets to assure good audio quality and to avoid sound interferences.
As first guideline for our faculty you can access External link opens in a new window:DM Info 118 First Information and Contacts Bachelor - in German in our intranet.
Important dates at the start of your degree programme
Tuesday, 01/10/2024
| Starting times | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:30 am | First semester welcome by dean Prof. Martin Aichele incl. award ceremony of ‚Ray Sono Medienpreises‘ in presence at I0.17 |
| 12:00 pm | Welcome from the Rectorate & Opening ”Market of Opportunities" in presence in the auditorium (Aula, B1.14a) |
| 12:15 pm | "Market of Opportunities“ ("fair" with various stands) with "Market Rallye" and raffle in presence in the auditorium (Aula, B1.14a) |
| 1:30 pm | Information event of the School of Languages & Cultures on language courses in presence in the auditorium (Aula, B1.14a) |
| 2:15 pm | "Market Rally" Prize Ceremony in presence in the auditorium (Aula, B1.14a) |
| 2:30 pm | Student Union (AStA) presentation with distribution of first semester bags including a BBQ Stand in presence in the auditorium (Aula, B1.14a) |
Wednesday, 02/10/2024
| Starting times | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:30 am | First semester breakfast of your programme and introduction of your academic deans: Computer Science in Media (MIB, short for Medieninformatik) Online Media (OMB, short for OnlineMedien) Medien Design (MKB, short for Medienkonzeption) |
| 2:00 pm | Introduction to digital services (in German) Introduction of various digital tools of the university, such as the university account and mail, student portal, schedule, Zoom and FELIX. Online |
| 8:00 pm | Presentation of student clubs (Reftreffs) by Student Union (AStA) in German More at https://reftreff.hs-furtwangen.de/fu/ in presence in the auditorium (Aula, B1.14a) |
Friday, 04/10/2024
Start of the programme and the lectures according to timetables
| Starting times | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:15 pm | Workshop "Effective Note-taking" in German (optional) Online |
| 3:00 pm | Student Services (Studierendenwerk Freiburg) presentation on BAFöG (government grants) and advisory services in German Presentation of the Student Services. Main focus will be all about “BAföG (government grants)”. Additional introductions of the psychotherapeutic advisors and information about student finance and social counselling. Online |
Wednesday, 09/10/2024
| Starting times | Event |
|---|---|
| 2:00 pm | Information event on media research in presence at I0.17 |
Wednesday, 16/10/2024
| Starting times | Event |
|---|---|
| 3:00 pm | Introduction to Study and Examination Regulations (SPO) in English (obligatory) The invitation with the exact details will be sent again by e-mail in October. Please check your HFU mail address regularly. External link opens in a new window:Online |
We wish you a successful and enjoyable start to your studies!
Your faculty Digital Media