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Please note: some of the events will take place online via Zoom. To test Zoom, please use the following link: https://zoom.us/de/test. Otherwise, please use the relevant event links. You do not need an HFU account for this yet. Information on lab coats: For the Applied Biology and Molecular and Technical Medicine degree programmes, you will need a lab coat from the very first weeks; you must provide this yourself. Further information on lab coats is available here. >> There may still be some minor changes to the programme, so please check back from time to time << Please note: The events will take place on the Schwenningen campus or online. Monday, 21 September – Friday, 25 September Chemistry Bridging Course (voluntary & free of charge): Schwenningen Campus (E 0.02) (see campus map) Lectures: 8.30 – 10.00am and 10.30am – 12.00 noonPractical sessions: 1.00pm – 2.30pm and 2.45pm – 4.15pm Registration required: Binding by 17 September 2026 directly with the lecturer: klaus.lachner@hs-furtwangen.de Monday, 28 September 2026 – Wednesday, 30 September 2026 Mathematics bridging course: (optional & free of charge): Schwenningen Campus (E 1.04) or via Zoom (the Zoom link will be sent by email 3 days before the course begins) 9.00am – 12.00 noon and 1.00pm – 4.00pm Register via: https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/b/7b3ef7a51babafcb389d78f737e4e416-1832710 Please use the same personal email address as you did for your application. You can find more detailed information about the bridging courses here. Monday, 28 September 1.00pm: Enrolment in language courses (English) based on your placement test (= English Placement Test: please complete this well in advance); further details can be found in the Flyer of the School of Languages and Cultures. Thursday, 24 September 9.00 – 10.30am: Introduction to digital services (email, FELIX learning platform, etc.) in English (see below for the session in German) – in ZoomPlease register on Zoom with your first name, surname and degree programme. Example: Max Mustermann (AGW)If you are an exchange student, please indicate “IC”. Example: John Smith (IC) Monday, 28 September 5.00 – 7.00pm: Free guided tour of Schwenningen in German organised by the VS Tourist Information Centre – the meeting point will be communicated after registration. Thursday, 1 October 9.30 – 10.00am: Welcome address by the Dean, Prof. Dr Margareta Müller (E 0.04)10.00 – 11.00am: Grouping by degree programme and welcome by the Deans of Studies:Applied Biology Bachelor (E 2.04)Molecular and Technical Medicine Bachelor (E 2.05)Physician Assistant Bachelor (E 0.04)Precision Medicine Diagnostics Master (G2.01)11.00am – 12.00 noon: Introduction to the Student Council with a campus tour (E 0.04)Lunch break1.00pm: Welcome address by the University Executive (also in English) – A 0.0x1.20pm: Student Union (AStA) programme – A 0.0xIntroduction to the Student Union and its committees and much more Friday, 2 October 9.00am: Freshers’ breakfast with the Student Union – A 0.0x10.30 – 11.15am: Compulsory: Safety briefing in German – A 0.0x(Please note: the safety briefing must be attended and understood once, either in German, or in English at 2.00pm)10.30 – 11.30am: Introduction to the library in English – E 0.0412.00noon– 1.00pm: Introduction to the library in German – E 0.02Lunch break and, if applicable, return home2.00pm: Compulsory: Safety briefing in English – in Zoom2.00 – 3.15pm: Digital Market of Opportunities – in Zoom3.30 - 4.45pm: Introduction to digital services in German – in Zoom4.45 – 5.15pm: Presentation by the School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) on language courses – in Zoom5.30 – 6.30pm: Student Services information session (BAföG, support services) in German – in Zoom Thursday, 8. October 6.00pm: AStA get-together and pub crawl (from 6.30pm) round off the evening at the club – meet in campus courtyard Monday, 5 Oct 2026 Lectures start according to the timetable (www.splan.hs-furtwangen.de) Friday, 16 October Semester Opening Party – Furtwangen CampusThe party of the semester Wednesday, 28 October 3.45pm: Introduction to the Study and Examination Regulations in German – E 0.02 – Attendance is strongly recommended5.30pm: Introduction to the Study and Examination Regulations in English – online only – in Zoom – Attendance is strongly recommended

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