For First-Year Students
This page will provide you with the information you need to start your studies in Sociology at the School of Social Sciences. For further information, please go to the section for first-year students in the portal of the University of Mannheim.
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!
Orientation week
The lectures begin on Monday, 1 September 2025.
General information regarding the start of the lectures and introductory events can be found online.
- Bachelor Students Introduction: 28 August 2025, 11.00 – 13.00h, room B 243 in A5, 6 (Building B)
- Master Students Introduction: 27 August 2025, 11:00 – 12:30h, room B 317 in A5, 6 (Building B)
- Sociology as a Minor Introduction: 28 August 2025, 14.30 – 15.00h, room B 318 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!
Information material
Examination regulations and module catalogs
You can find comprehensive information on your program (e.g., degree plan, examination regulations, module catalog) here:
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 about the introduction week on the Instagram page of the student representatives (@sopo.fbv).
Dr. Claudia Eckhardt-Kamps (she/her)
School of Social Sciences
A 5, 6
Building A – Room A 417
68159 Mannheim
Please note: Only online consultations are offered currently. Please make an appointment at https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/online-beratung/claudia-eckhardt-kamps/
Student Services
Inese Vieško
B.A. Sociology / M.A. SociologyUniversity of Mannheim
Division II – Student Affairs
Student Services II
L 1, 1 – Room 127
68161 MannheimConsultation 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/Departmental student committee
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 MannheimConsultation hour(s):
By appointment
Open consultation hours on Tue, 7 p.m.