Orientation week for freshmen
Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences
First Year Hotline
Should any questions regarding the placement tests or results arise, please contact us at einstufungstest-wiso@hs-osnabrueck.de
Orientation week for first-year students:
Orientation week in the summer semester 2026 will be from the 14th to the 18th of September 2026.
The program for the information day will be uploaded soon.
You can find the current information regarding the orientation week here. Please note that there may be changes, make sure to check in advance to any events. The overall plan however is set, and will stay true to the information on this website.
The WiSo and I&I student councils offer a varied program for getting to know and discovering the campus for a relaxed start to your studies. As student contacts, they organize parties, events, and leisure activities. You can find the WiSo student council in room CF-0108 on the Caprivi Campus. You can find the latest news on Instagram.
Bachelor study programs
Starting Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- Testing period for the online English placement test
- For the Public Administration (dual) program, taking the English placement test is recommended
Tuesday, September 1st until Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Orientation weeks for the General Administration program
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, until Sunday, September 6th, 2026: Program organized by the respective hiring authority
- The activities for the first orientation week are organized by the respective hiring authority
- The program is provided by the respective hiring authority
Monday, September 7th, through Friday, September 18th, 2026: University program
- The university’s detailed program (including information sessions, first courses, and the opportunity to purchase the DVP collection of laws) will be sent to students via email
Important informations:
Starting Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- Testing period for the online English placement test
Monday, September 14th, 2026
- Mathematics placement test
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
- Accounting placement test
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
- Orientation Session in room CN0001 (9:30 a.m.)
- Intranet Introduction (12:00 p.m.)
- Mentoring Program (1:00 p.m.)
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (starting at 10:00 a.m.)
- How to Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of CaLo (1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- City Rallye on the Mensa plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Start of lectures and courses
Note: Registration for first-semester courses takes place after the orientation to the intranet and eCampus. You will then complete this registration on your own. Sufficient seats are reserved for you in all courses, so you do not need to register for any courses in advance.
Starting Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- Testing period for the online English placement test
Monday, September 14th, 2026
- Math placement test (9:30 a.m.)
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
- Orientation Session in Room CN0001 (9:00 a.m.)
- Intranet Introduction (11:00 a.m.)
- Mentoring Program (12:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
- Intensive Course: “Fundamentals of IFRS Accounting” (Carsten Berkau, room to be announced)
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
- Intensive Course: “Fundamentals of IFRS Accounting” (Carsten Berkau, room to be announced)
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (10:00 a.m.)
- How to Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of the CaLo building (1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- City Rallye on the Mensa plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Start of lectures and courses
Note: Registration for first-semester courses takes place after the orientation to the intranet and eCampus. You will then complete this registration on your own. Sufficient seats are reserved for you in all courses, so you do not need to register for any courses in advance.
From Tuesday, 25th August 2026
- Trial period for the online English placement test
Thursday, 17th September 2026
- Introductory session in room CN0006 (9.30 a.m)
- Intranet induction (11.00 a.m.)
- Mentoring programme (12.00 a.m.)
Friday, 18th September 2026
- Faculty information day in the CN building (10.00 am)
- How to Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus car park in front of the CaLo (1.00 pm)
Monday, 21st September 2026
- Enrolment ceremony in the Osnabrück Halle (9.00 am)
- Cityrally on the Mensa plaza on Westerberg (12.00 pm)
Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
- Start of lectures and courses
Please note: Registration for first-semester courses takes place after the induction to the intranet and eCampus. You will then complete this registration yourself. Sufficient places have been reserved for you in all courses, so you do not need to register for any courses in advance.
Starting Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- Testing period for the online English placement test
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
- Orientation session in Room CN0005 (9:00 a.m.)
- Intranet orientation (10:45 a.m.)
- Mentoring program (11:45 a.m.)
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (10:00 a.m.)
- How to Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of the CaLo building (1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- City Rallye on the Mensa plaza on Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Start of lectures and courses
Note: Registration for first-semester courses takes place after the orientation to the intranet and eCampus. You will then complete this registration on your own. Sufficient seats have been reserved for you in all courses, so you do not need to register for any courses in advance.
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- test windows for the placement test English starts. You can take the test on a voluntary basis.
Thursday, September 19th, 2026
- Orientation Session in Room UA0011 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Introduction to the Intranet, Class Schedule, and General Schedule in Room UA0011 (9:00–10:30 a.m.)
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (10:00 a.m.)
- How to Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of the CaLo building (1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- City Rallye on the Mensa plaza on Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22rd, 2026
- Start of lectures
Note: The registration for the courses of the first semester is done after the introduction to the OSCA/ ILIAS learning platform. You register yourself independently. In all events, sufficient seats are reserved for you, so that you do not need to register for the sessions in advance.
Starting on Tuesday, 25th August, 2026
- Test period for the English placement test
Second language
- placement test for the second language
Monday, September 14th, 2026
- placement test mathematics
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
- Orientation Session in Room CN0004 (10:00 a.m.)
- Intranet Orientation (12:00 p.m.)
- Mentoring Program (1:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
- intensive course "basics of accounting" by Carsten Berkau (room will follow)
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
- intensive course "basics of accounting" by Carsten Berkau (room will follow)
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Information day of the faculty in the CN building (10:00 a.m.)
- How to Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of the CaLo building (1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- City Rallye on the Mensa plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Start of lectures
Note: The registration for the courses of the first semester is done after the introduction to the OSCA/ ILIAS learning platform. You register yourself independently. In all events, sufficient seats are reserved for you, so that you do not need to register for the sessions in advance.
Second language
- placement test for the second language
Monday, September 14th, 2026
- placement test mathematics
- intensive course "basics of accounting" (room will follow)
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
- intensive course "basics of accounting" (room will follow)
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
- Orientation session in Room CN0002 (10:00 a.m.)
- Intranet Introduction (11:00 a.m.)
- Mentoring Program (11:45 a.m.)
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (starting at 10:00 a.m.)
- Student Council Afternoon: How to Play Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of CaLo (starting at 1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21th, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- Cityrallye on the Mensa Plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
Start of lectures
For more information about our compact courses, go to our information website.
Note: The registration for the courses of the first semester is done after the introduction to the OSCA/ ILIAS learning platform. You register yourself independently. In all events, sufficient seats are reserved for you, so that you do not need to register for the sessions in advance.
Starting on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- Test period for the English placement test
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Information day of the faculty in the CN building (10:00 a.m.)
- How to Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of the CaLo building (1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- City Rallye on the Mensa plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Start of lectures
Note: The registration for the courses of the first semester is done after the introduction to the OSCA/ ILIAS learning platform. You register yourself independently. In all events, sufficient seats are reserved for you, so that you do not need to register for the sessions in advance.
Starting on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- Test period for the English placement test
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
- placement test accounting
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
- Orientation Session in Room CN0006 (10:00 a.m.)
- Intranet Implementation (12:00 p.m.)
- Mentoring Program (1:00 p.m.)
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (starting at 10:00 a.m.)
- Student Council Afternoon: How to Play Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot, in front of CaLo (starting at 1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- Cityrallye on the Mensa Plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Start of lectures
Note: The registration for the courses of the first semester is done after the introduction to the ILIAS learning platform. You register yourself independently. In all events, sufficient seats are reserved for you, so that you do not need to register for the sessions in advance.
Starting on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- Test period for the English placement test
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
- Orientation Session in Room CN0005 (9:30 a.m.)
- Intranet Implementation (11:30 a.m.)
- Mentoring Program (12:30 p.m.)
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (starting at 10:00 a.m.)
- Student Council Afternoon: How to Play Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot, in front of the CaLo (starting at 1:00 p.m.)
- Opportunity to purchase the DVP Statute Book—including information and a copy of the main volume. Purchases can be made via invoice or direct debit. Room CN0008 (1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- Cityrallye on the Mensa Plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Start of lectures
Important Information on DVP:
Note: The registration for the courses of the first semester is done after the introduction to the OSCA/ ILIAS learning platform. You register yourself independently. In all events, sufficient seats are reserved for you, so that you do not need to register for the sessions in advance.
Starting on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- Test period for the English placement test
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
- Orientation Session in Room CN0002 (9:30 a.m.)
- Intranet Implementation (12:00 p.m.)
- Mentoring Program (1:00 p.m.)
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (starting at 10:00 a.m.)
- Student Council Afternoon: How to Play Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of CaLo (starting at 1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21th, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- Cityrallye on the Westerberg cafeteria plaza (12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Start of lectures
Note: The registration for the courses of the first semester is done after the introduction to the OSCA/ ILIAS learning platform. You register yourself independently. In all events, sufficient seats are reserved for you, so that you do not need to register for the sessions in advance.
Starting on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- Test period for the English placement test
Tuesday, September 25th, 2026
- Orientation Session in Room CN0002 (10:00 a.m.)
- Intranet Implementation (12 p.m.)
- Mentoring Program (1 p.m.)
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (starting at 10:00 a.m.)
- Student Council Afternoon: How to Play Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of CaLo (starting at 1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- Cityrallye on the Mensa Plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Start of lectures
Note: The registration for the courses of the first semester is done after the introduction to the OSCA/ ILIAS learning platform. You register yourself independently. In all events, sufficient seats are reserved for you, so that you do not need to register for the sessions in advance.
Starting on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- Test period for the English placement test
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
- Orientation Session in Room CN0007 (9:30 a.m.)
- Intranet Implementation (11:00 a.m.)
- Mentoring Program (12 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
- Intensive course "Basics of accounting HGB" (Heike Balzer)
Thursday, 17th September, 2026
- Intensive course "Basics of accounting HGB" (Heike Balzer)
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Information day of the faculty in the CN Building (starting at 10:00 a.m.)
- Student Council Afternoon: How to Play Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of CaLo (starting at 1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Orientation Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- Cityrallye on the Mensa Plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
- Start of lectures
Note: The registration for the courses of the first semester is done after the introduction to the OSCA/ ILIAS learning platform. You register yourself independently. In all events, sufficient seats are reserved for you, so that you do not need to register for the sessions in advance.
Master study programs
Starting Tuesday, August 25th 2026
- Testing Period for the English Placement Test (voluntary!)
Friday, September 18th 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (starting at 10:00 a.m.)
- Welcome event in Room CN0309c (11:00 a.m.)
- Followed by a campus tour with mentors
- Starting in the afternoon, there will be mandatory team practice to get to know each other
Monday, September 21st 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- Cityrallye on the Mensa Plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
More information in the Intranet:
https://intranet.hs-osnabrueck.de/infothek/fakultaet-wiso/business-management-ma/
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (starting at 10:00 a.m.)
- Student Council Afternoon: How to Play Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of CaLo (starting at 1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- Cityrallye on the Mensa Plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Further Information in Intranet:
Master International Business and Management
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (starting at 10:00 a.m.)
- Student Council Afternoon: How to Play Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of CaLo (starting at 1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- Cityrallye on the Mensa Plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Further Information in Intranet:
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (starting at 10:00 a.m.)
- Student Council Afternoon: How to Play Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of CaLo (starting at 1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- Cityrallye on the Mensa Plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Further Information in Intranet:
Friday, September 18th, 2026
- Faculty Information Day in the CN Building (starting at 10:00 a.m.)
- Student Council Afternoon: How to Play Flunkyball in the Caprivi Campus parking lot in front of CaLo (starting at 1:00 p.m.)
Monday, September 21st, 2026
- Enrollment Ceremony at the Osnabrück Halle (9:00 a.m.)
- Cityrallye on the Mensa Plaza at Westerberg (12:00 p.m.)
Further Information in Intranet: