FAQ Course and exam registrations

What deadlines do I have to be aware of?

The registration for courses you want to take in the following semester is usually open in the last week of the previous semester and in the week before the start of the next semester. The registration for graded exams is always in the fourth week of the lecture period. For non-graded exams you have until the beginning of January. (But you might want to register for those at the same time so you do not forget :-)). Within the registration periods you can opt-in and out of courses and exams as you wish, opting-out of an exam you registered for outside of the registration period is more difficult. The exact dates may vary, make sure to check them. For information see here.

Don't forget to register for the next semester. Registration is possible from January 15th to February 15th for the summer semester, and from June 1st to August 15th for the winter semester. This is also done in HISinOne, where can also opt-in to be registered automatically for each semester.

How do I register for courses?

Within the registration period at the end of the previous semester, you register for courses using HISinOne. A complete guideline on how to do it and what you need to think of can be found here. There are multiple periods including a Last-Minute registration period where you can choose from courses that have not been filled yet.

How do I register for exams?

The registration for exams is done in HISinOne. A complete guideline on how to register can be found here.

What is HISinOne and how does it work?

HISinOne is the platform where you manage your studies. Here you can edit your contact information, retrieve Studienbescheinigungen, register for courses and exams and see your time table and grades. An overview and how-to guide for the different functions can be found here.

What is ILIAS and how does it work?

ILIAS is the online learning platform where your teachers will provide materials for their courses. Usually, you receive a password for each course in the first week of the semester. A tutorial on how to find courses and become a member on ILIAS can be found here.

How do I use the university e-mail address?

When you enrolled, the university automatically created an university e-mail adress for you. For cyber security reasons (and personal organization and boundaries) it is recommended you use it for your university communication. If you wish to communicate using your private adress for communication, make sure you change your contact data in HISinOne. A guideline on how to access your university e-mail and how to change your contact data can be found here.

Where can I download Microsoft Office?

The university provides students with a Microsoft Office license for up to three devices for 4,39€/year. You will find a guideline on how to register for it and download the programme here.

What does c.t. and s.t. mean?

The terms c.t. and s.t. refer to the starting time of your courses. C.t. (cum tempore) is Latin for 'with time' and means that your course will start at quarter past. S.t. (sin tempore) means that the course will start at the exact time that is written in the description. In other words, if a course starts at 10 am c.t., it starts at 10:15 am. If the description states 10 s.t. or 10:30 s.t., it starts at 10:00 or 10:30, respectively.

Where can I get help?

Here are some people and organizations that might be helpful to you during your studies:

For questions regarding your study program, contact the program coordinator Dr. Laura Becker.

If you're in doubt about your program choice or have questions regarding career planning, the Central Academic Advising Office offers counseling.

Staying healthy is important. The Studentisches Gesundheitsmanagement offers tips to help you stay physically and mentally healthy throughout your studies. Hochschulsport provides you with a variety of courses to stay active or try out a new sport. In addition, the SWFR offers fitness courses and mental health counseling.

The studierendenwerk offers information on finances and funding for your studies, housing, and more: https://www.swfr.de/

Lastly, the Nightline Freiburg are listening if you feel the need to talk to someone after hours.