Dear first-year students in the summer semester of 2026...

The introductory events for the summer semester 2026 start on April 7, 2026

This is what you need to do before starting your studies:

1. Chip card: Once you are enrolled, you will receive an email informing you that you can pick up your student ID card (a chip card) at the InfoCenter . This card also serves as your semester ticket. However, it must first be printed at one of the update terminals.
2. THM user account: You generate your initial password in the THM e-campus. You can then use it to activate your THM account to use THM's digital services. With this account you will receive your own email address at THM.
3. We use the online platform Moodle at THM to provide our digital teaching materials and to communicate with you. You can find THM's Moodle tutorial videos on YouTube at the following link. All courses offered by our departementcan be found at the following link. To log in, you will need your user account credentials (see step 1).
4. An important source of information for your studies is our Moodle course ***INFODIENST***. This is a departementinternal Moodle course with important information, including a mailing list. Click here to access the ***INFODIENST*** in Moodle.
5.  You must also enroll in the Moodle course for the first semester , "Starting your studies in Business Administration, Summer Semester 2026" (for the study program ). Additionally, you must register for each Moodle course within the first semester modules: First Semester Business Administration Modules 

It is important that you actively check your university emails daily. Our webmail portal, https://webmail.thm.de available for this purpose.

Contact with students of THM is exclusively via the university's email address.

You can also find all general information from THM here.

Introductory weeks in the summer semester 2026 - event schedule

 This page contains the schedule for the introductory events. Click on the respective week in the schedule to see the events taking place that week. You can also download the schedule as a PDF using this link:Introductory Timetable Summer Semester 2026

Legend of colors and symbols:

Red	“First-year kick-off” event. The official welcome for you as a freshman.
Dark blue	Kick-off event for your departement . Important information directly from and for your study program . Be sure to take part!
Light Blue	Events of the departement e. Important information about your studies and study program at THM. The links will direct you to the respective departement program.
Pink	STEP mentors’ events. Help you with orientation and “arriving” at the THM.
Yellow	Events at the central institutions. Lots of useful information and offers on various topics.
Green	Consultation hours. Organized by various THM institutions, for inquiries and quick information.
	Events that take place via the digital conference platform zoom.
	Events that take place in person (on site on the THM campus).

Bridge courses

Are you proficient in math and accounting?
If you need help or want to refresh your knowledge in one or more of these subjects, the following bridging courses are offered:

- Accounting

The course will take place on April 18th and April 24th, 2026. Please find all information in the following Moodle course.

- mathematics

Information on all bridging courses at THM can be found here.

Mentoring

Student mentors are available to help you get started with your studies.

The mentoring coordinator, Ms. Baumann, will present the 's departementon April 7, 2026. mentoring program to you

Site plan + route network plans

The THM is very easy to reach by public transport. Due to the poor parking situation, traveling by public transport is recommended.

Here you will find a public transport network map for the city of Gießen as well as a regional public transport network map . For orientation on the Gießen campus, you will find a site plan showing all THM buildings .

Further information

Much more information for starting your studies at THM is summarized here

A warm welcome from the support group

Dear students,
you begin your studies at the THM departement on behalf of the members of the Association for the Promotion of Studies and Business (Förderkreis Studium und Wirtschaft e. V.), we extend a warm welcome to you as
During your time at the THM departement of Business, you will become acquainted with the regularly held company fairs, practical forums, summer and winter festivals, the departementjournal, and various excursions as part of your studies. These activities, as well as your graduation celebrations after successful completion of your studies, are financially supported by the Association for the Promotion of Studies and Business (Förderkreis Studium und Wirtschaft e. V.). The association's purpose is to promote research, teaching, and the academic culture at the THM departement 's connections departementto industry. These practical contacts and the resulting network have proven to be a win-win situation for all involved, whether as individual or corporate members, since its founding in 1975.
You are now beginning your studies at the departement of Economics, and we would be delighted if the initiatives supported by the Association for the Promotion of Studies and Economics (Förderkreis Studium und Wirtschaft e. V.) resonate with you and if you decide to become a member of the association after completing your studies.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Gerrit Sames, Prof. Dr. Marcus Fuchs

Impressions from the last introductory weeks

Here are some impressions from the last in-person introductory weeks.

Career portal for working student positions

Our internal career portal features current job postings, including student trainee positions, scholarships, and internships. You can find this Moodle course here