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Jacobs University has developed a specific orientation program designed to provide visiting students with all of the information necessary for a successful semester abroad. Although the schedule varies year to year, the orientation program generally contains the following:
Day 1
| Morning | Arrival at Bremen and pick-up at the airport |
| Lunch | Welcome Desk Lunch Buffet with Academic Affairs Team |
| Afternoon | Settling in and exploring campus Meeting with Student Advisors to explore Vegesack |
| Dinner | Dinner with Student Advisors in Colleges |
Day 2
| Morning | President's Welcome to Jacobs University Matriculation Singing of the Academic Integrity Code Introduction to language courses and "German Politics and Culture" Registration, residence permit information, etc. Introduction to courses at Jacobs |
| Lunch | Lunch with advisors from the Office for Academic Affairs and International Programs |
| Afternoon | Campus Tour with Student Advisors |
| Dinner | Dinner with College Masters in Colleges |
Day 3
| Morning | Introduction to college life and campus activities Introduction to student support services, counselling, etc. Presentations by Student Government and student clubs |
| Lunch | Individual planning |
| Afternoon | Tour of the Information Resource Center (library, etc.) Vegesack Tour with Student Advisors |
| Dinner | Dinner with Student Government in Colleges |
Day 4
| Morning | Help-desk for course registration |
| Lunch | Individual planning |
| Afternoon | Intercultural Training |
| Dinner | Dinner with the Assistant for International Programs Movie night |
Day 5
| Morning | Intercultural Training |
| Lunch | Individual planning |
| Afternoon | Meeting with International Office Coffee and cake with host families Bremen Nord festivities |
| Dinner | Jacobs Open Party |
Note: Information sessions on health insurance regulations and intercultural training are also offered during the orientation program (typically on a weekend).
Event Calendar
Contact Information for
Interested Institutions
Dr. Antonia Gohr
Director for Academic Affairs & International Programs
Office RLH, 284
Tel: +49(421)2004312
Fax: +49(421)200494312
a.gohr@jacobs-university.de
Interested Institutions
Dr. Antonia Gohr
Director for Academic Affairs & International Programs
Office RLH, 284
Tel: +49(421)2004312
Fax: +49(421)200494312
a.gohr@jacobs-university.de
Contact Information for
Applying Students
Iris Heine
International Programs Coordinator
Applying Students
Iris Heine
International Programs Coordinator
Office RLH, 289
Tel: +49(421)2004310
Fax: +49(421)200494310
i.heine@jacobs-university.de
Application Deadlines
Fall Term: May 15
Spring Term: October 15