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For First-year Students

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!

Julian Dierkes, Ph.D., dean of the School of Social Sciences
Gledis Londo hat dunkle Haare und einen Pony. Sie trägt eine Brille und einen Blazer mit einer Rose als Anstecker.

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 (26.08.2024 – 02.09.2024). 

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

  • Bachelor Students: 29 August 2024, 11:00 o'clock in room B 144 in A5, 6 (Building B)
  • Bachelor of Education Students: 28 August 2024, 14:00 o'clock  in room B 318 in A5, 6 (Bulding B)
  • Master Students: 26 August 2024, 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 2024, 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!

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

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

Dr. Gledis Londo (she/her)

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