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!
Prof. Michael Diehl, dean of the School of Social Sciences
Welcome to the University of Mannheim!
We will get to know each other during the orientation week, and I will be at your side while you are studying and having a wonderful time at the university. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any program-related questions. I will be happy to help you and contribute to your personal success!
Gledis Londo, program manager and academic advisor
Orientation week
Introductory events take place in the week before the lectures (29.08.2022 – 04.09.2022).
General information to the beginning of your studies and introductory events can be found online.
- Bachelor Students: 1 September 2022, 11:00 o'clock in room B 244 in A5, 6 (Building B)
- Bachelor of Education Students: 31 August 2022, 14:00 o'clock in room B 318 in A5, 6 (Bulding B)
- Master Students: 29 August 2022, 11:00 o'clock in room B 318 in A5, 6 (Building B)
We highly recommend to take part in the orientation events.
On 6 September 2022, Prof. Dr. Michael Diehl, 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!
Orientation Week Schedule
B.A. Political Science
Monday, 29 August 2022:
- 14:00 – 16:00 – Fair of minor subjects, Catacombs
Thursday, 01 September 2022:
- 11:00 – 12:00 – Introduction event B.A. Political Science, room B 244 in A5, 6 (Building B)
Thursday, 01 September 2022:
- 13:00 – 14:00 – Introduction events minor subjects, room depends on chosen minor
Tuesday, 06 September 2022:
- 17:30 – First-Year Student's Welcome Event with Dean Prof. Dr. Michael Diehl, room A 001 in B6, 23 – 25 (Building A)
B.Ed. Politikwissenschaft
M.A. Political Science
Monday, 29 August 2022:
- 11:00 – 13:00 – Introduction M.A. Political Science, room B 318 in A5, 6 (Building B)
Monday, 29 August 2022 – Friday, 02 September 2022
- Math Refresher. Please find the link to Portal2 here.
Date Begins Ends Room 29.08. 14:00 17:15 B 317 in A5, 6 (Building B) 30.08. 09:15 17:15 B 317 in A5, 6 (Building B) 31.08. 09:15 13:15 B 317 in A5, 6 (Building B) 01.09. 09:15 17:15 B 317 in A5, 6 (Building B) 02.09. 09:15 12:30 B 317 in A5, 6 (Building B) Tuesday, 06 September 2022:
- 17:30 – First-Year Student's Welcome Event with Dean Prof. Dr. Michael Diehl (in German), room A 001 in B6, 23 – 25 (Building A)
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.
