Study Start - Orientation for New Master's Students of Physics
A Warm Welcome to All Newly Enrolled Physics and International Students!
During the first few weeks of the semester, the Physics Master’s Orientation will take place. These weeks are full of fun social activities and lots of useful information!
The welcome program is provided jointly by the student's union, international peer mentoring and department's representatives.
Week 1
O-Woche: Grillabend am Fachbereich Physik
Image Credit: OJ
Barbecue and Game Night
Monday, 12 October 2026 at noon
Courtyard between tracts 3 and 4
Campus Rally
Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 3 p.m.
Cafe XX (room 0.3.02)
Lab Tour
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2 p.m.
Meet scientists and get a look inside some of department's experimental labs!
We meet in the courtyard between tract 3 and 4 at 1:45 p.m.
Q&A with Peer Mentors - Online + Offline
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 from 4-6 p.m.
We explain how to use the university's digital tools, how to register for courses and answer questions about organizing your studies.
Cafeteria (room 1.1.25)
Join via Webex (Password: drNyJHyP757)
Pub Quiz “Waffles, not weapons"
Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 6 p.m.
Cafe XX (room 0.3.02)
Campus Walking Tour
Friday, 16 October 2026 from 3-4:30 p.m.
A walk through the campus to discover new and exciting places and spots.
Meeting point: In front of the student center BoB (room 0.3.01)
Week 2
Späti Run
Image Credit: Mentor Tabib
"Späti" Run
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 7 p.m.
Meeting point will be announced soon.
“Spätis” are Berlin’s traditional convenience stores, which are open late into the night and serve as neighborhood gathering spots.
Karaoke
Thursday, 22 Ocitber 2026 at 6 p.m.
in the Computer Science Department’s lounge (basement of Takustr. 9)
Week 3
Board Games
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Board Game Night
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 6 p.m.
Cafeteria (room 1.1.25)
An evening of new friendships, clever moves, exciting game battles, and plenty of laughter
Freshman Trip
Friday 30 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026
We’ll spend a weekend together in Petzow, just outside Berlin. We’ll get to know one another and grow together as a physics community. Physics freshmen from Humboldt University will join us, too.
Cost: approx. € 30 (In case of financial difficulties, please don't hesitate to contact us, the student's union, we'll find a solution.)
*The registration form is in German. If you need any help, please talk to the student union.
Week 4
Prof. Dr. Cecilia Clementi
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Welcome Session
Monday, November 2, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. - directly after the Advanced Lab Course Seminar
Lecture Hall A (room 1.3.14)
Program Coordinator Prof. Dr. Cecilia Clementi and Dr. Nicole Rudloph-Mohr will welcome new master's students and provide important information about study organization. You will also meet master's mentors as well as the Gender Equality Office.
Master's Program in Physics - Explained in 4 Minutes
explained by Dr. Nicole Rudolph-Mohr, Officer for Studies and Teaching
Welcome Events and First Information for an Easy Start
explained by Dr. Nicole Rudolph-Mohr, Officer for Studies and Teaching
