For First-year Students

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Welcome to the School of Social Sciences at the University of Mannheim!
I am delighted that you have chosen our university. You are about to enter a new stage of your life full of opportunities, but also challenges. The dean’s office of our School will provide you with services and support during your studies, from the beginning to the end. We hope you will make the most of your time here with lots of pleasant experiences to look back to. I wish you a great start at the university and in Mannheim and all the best for your studies!

Dr. Julian Dierkes, Dean of the School of Social Sciences

Orientation week

Introductory events take place in the week before the lectures (25.08.2025 – 01.09.2025).

General information to the beginning of your studies and introductory events can be found online.

Bachelor Students: 28 August 2025, 11:00 o'clock in room B 144 in A5, 6 (Building B)
Bachelor of Education Students: 27 August 2024, 14:00 o'clock in room B 318 in A5, 6 (Bulding B)
Political Science as a Minor Students: 28 August, 14:30 o'clock in room C 217 in A5, 6 (Bauteil C)
Master Students: 27 August 2025, 11:00 o'clock in room B 317 in A5, 6 (Building B)

We highly recommend to take part in the orientation events.

On 2 September 2025 at 17:15 o'clock (Auditorium 001.A Audimax in A3), Dr. Julian Dierkes, the Dean of the School of Social Sciences, will welcome all first semester students.

We wish you a good start and all the best for your studies!

Services for students

Do you have any more questions? We’re happy to advise you!

If you have any questions regarding your degree program (course contents, program structure, stays abroad), don’t hesitate to contact our program managers.

You can find more informationen on the website of the Departmental student comittee.

Florian Dorner hat kurze braun-blonde Haare und einen Bart. Er trägt eine Brille und einen grauen Longsleeve.

Florian Dorner (he/him)

Program Manager B.A. Political Science

University of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 414
68159 Mannheim

Phone: +49 621 181-2790
E-mail: politicalscienceuni-mannheim.de
Web: www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/

Consultation hour(s):
Please book an appointment:
https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/online-beratung/florian-dorner/

Priscilla Golling

Program Manager B.Ed./M.Ed. and M.A. Political Science

University of Mannheim
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 418
68159 Mannheim

E-mail: politicalscienceuni-mannheim.de
Web: www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/en/

Student Services
Inese Vieško
B.A./M.A. Political Science – Students A-M
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
Student Services II
L 1, 1
L1, 1 – Room 127
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1192
Fax: +49 621 181-1176
E-mail: studienbuero-politikmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
Consultation hours every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. In addition, individual consultations take place by telephone or videoconference. Please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/during-your-studies/studentservices/scheduling-an-appointment-with-student-services/inese-viesko/
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Claudia Stepken
B.A./M.A. Political Science – students N-Z
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
Student Services II
L 1, 1 – Room 127
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1193
Fax: +49 621 181-1176
E-mail: studienbuero-politikmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
Consultation hours every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
In addition, individual consultations take place by telephone. Please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/index.php?id=16228.
Pascal Vogel
B.Ed./M.Ed. Teacher Education | Master of Education Extension Subject | Teacher Education (State Examination)
Students A-M
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
Student Services II
L 1, 1 – Room 122
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1188
Fax: +49 621 181-1176
E-mail: studienbuero-lehramtmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
Consultation hours every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
In addition, for individual consultations please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/index.php?id=16224.
Corina Wolf
B.Ed./M.Ed. Teacher Education | Master of Education Extension Subject | Teacher Education (State Examination)
Students N-Z
University of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
Student Services II
L 1, 1 – Room 122
68161 Mannheim
Phone: +49 621 181-1194
Fax: +49 621 181-1176
E-mail: studienbuero-lehramtmail-uni-mannheim.de
Consultation hour(s):
Consultation hours every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
In addition, for individual consultations please book your appointment using the following form: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/index.php?id=16103.
Departmental student committee
Do you prefer to ask your senior fellow students for information on the campus, living in Mannheim, and extracurricular activities you can join?
Departmental Student Committee for Sociology and Political Science
University of Mannheim
Departmental Student Committee for Sociology and Political Science
A 5, 6
Building B – Room B012
68159 Mannheim
E-mail: infomail-fbvsopo.de
Web: www.sopofbv.uni-mannheim.de/en/
Consultation hour(s):
By appointment
Open consultation hours on Tue, 7 p.m.

For First-year Students

Orientation week

Information material

B.A. Political Science

B.Ed. Political Science

M.A. Political Science

Services for students

Do you have any more questions? We’re happy to advise you!

Florian Dorner (he/him)

Priscilla Golling

Student Services

Inese Vieško

Claudia Stepken

Pascal Vogel

Corina Wolf

Departmental student committee

Departmental Student Committee for Sociology and Political Science

Dean's Office | School of Social Sciences

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