Welcome to our university community!
Dear students,
On this page you will find the most important information for the start of your studies. We provide general information for first-time and newly enrolled students on Bachelor's and consecutive Master's degree programs. You will soon find program-specific information and offers in the section of your respective degree program on this page.
We look forward to welcoming you personally to our university soon.
We wish you an exciting and exciting time with us at the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society.
Best regards
the university management team
HWG LU App
The central component of your studies is the HWG-LU App. Here you will find your digital student ID, all the important portals and offers relating to student life. And best of all, there is even a special section for our first semester students!
Pre-course Mathematics (Monday, 24.02 - Friday, 28.02.2025)
Studying business studies without math? Not possible!
The pre-course in mathematics takes place online from February 24 to 28 and is of interest to anyone who wants to brush up on their school knowledge. Here for more information and registration.
Central first semester welcome (Monday, 03.03.2025)
The central welcome and information event for our first-year students will take place on March 3, 2025 as an in-person event in the Aula (A building, Ernst-Boehe-Str. 4 in LU).
We will provide further information on the schedule and program on an ongoing basis on the corresponding page in our Campus Events calendar of events on an ongoing basis.
The rest of the introductory week is organized by the degree programs. You will soon find the program in the section of your respective degree programs on this page. Participation is strongly recommended!
Please note: MBA students are not required to attend the introductory week. You will usually be informed in detail in writing or in person by the contact person responsible for your degree programs.
Ecumenical welcome service (Tuesday, 04.03.)
The traditional ecumenical welcome service, to which all first semester students, students, teachers and staff are cordially invited, will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium (A building, Ernst-Boehe-Str. 4 in LU).
Information can also be found in our calendar of events at https://www.veranstaltungen.hwg-lu.de/event/semester-eroffnungsgottesdienst-1
University portal
The university portal, with its self-service functions, is used for independent study administration. There you can, for example, print a certificate of enrolment and a certificate in accordance with § 9 BAföG, keep your address details up to date, register for exams and view grades and keep an eye on your fee account.
Student Service Center (SSC)
The Student Service Center combines the areas of "Student Management" and "Application Management". If you have any questions regarding the administrative organization of your studies (e.g. subsequent submission of enrolment documents, re-registration, examinations, etc.), please contact the SSC Student Management staff.
Orientation events in the introductory week - summer semester 2025
Here the degree programs (Bachelor's and consecutive Master's programs) successively post their individual orientation week program.
Please click on the degree programs in which you are enrolled.
If your degree program is missing from the list, a decentralized first semester welcome will take place for it. Please contact the Program Management responsible for your degree programs.
Department 1 - Management, Controlling, HealthCare
Business Administration with a focus on Management, Controlling & Information (B.A.)
Business Administration with a focus on Sustainability Management (B.Sc.)
Welcome to the BNM degree programs!
The program of the introductory week will follow shortly.
You can also look forward to the activities organized by our student council - by students, for students!
Controlling (M.A.)
Introductory event Master's degree program Controlling
The date for the event will be announced.
IT introduction
The IT Service Center team will give an introduction to the university's systems (university portal, OLAT, etc.).
The event will take place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00 in rooms C1.001 / C1.003 / C1.005 (Building C).
Please bring your own laptop!
Under the following link you will find many instructions in advance that will make it easier for you to get started with our university systems: https: //www.hwg-lu.de/service/it-service-center/einfuehrung-erstsemester
Library introduction
During the introductory week, an introduction to the new library will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The meeting point is at 2 p.m. in the library in building C.
Lecture schedule summer semester 2025
The lecture plans are expected to be published at the end of February.
E-mail address
From now on, please only use your university email address (vorname.nachname@studmail.hwg-lu.de) to communicate with the university.
Passwords for OLAT courses
The passwords for the individual OLAT courses will be communicated to you by the lecturers in the first course. If the course takes place online, the password will be forwarded via the university portal. To ensure that you receive the message, please register for all courses in the university portal.
"OnBoarding" introductory course in OpenOLAT
The course is intended as a self-study course and can be completed independently at any time. Contents include how to find and enroll in courses in the catalog, how to customize profile information, and how to create your own groups and collaborative documents.
You can access the course via this link: https: //olat.vcrp.de/url/RepositoryEntry/3607430934.
Semester group spokesperson summer semester 2025
Dear students,
At the beginning of the summer semester 2025, we are once again asking you to nominate a semester group representative from each degree program / semester group in the Department.
Please send the following information to dekanatfb1@hwg-lu.de.
Degree programs Semester First and last name Matriculation number Email address
* Cell phone number - is voluntary, but has proven itself and will not be passed on!
We appreciate your commitment and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Best regards
Simone Kuhn
Health economics in dual practice (B.Sc.)
Innovation Management (M.A.)
Introductory event Master's degree program Innovation Management
The date for the event will be announced.
IT introduction
The IT Service Center team will give an introduction to the university's systems (university portal, OLAT, etc.).
The event will take place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00 in rooms C1.001 / C1.003 / C1.005 (Building C).
Please bring your own laptop!
Under the following link you will find many instructions in advance that will make it easier for you to get started with our university systems: https: //www.hwg-lu.de/service/it-service-center/einfuehrung-erstsemester
Library introduction
During the introductory week, an introduction to the new library will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The meeting point is at 2 p.m. in the library in building C.
Lecture schedule summer semester 2025
The lecture plans are expected to be published at the end of February.
E-mail address
From now on, please only use your university email address (vorname.nachname@studmail.hwg-lu.de) to communicate with the university.
Passwords for OLAT courses
The passwords for the individual OLAT courses will be communicated to you by the lecturers in the first course. If the course takes place online, the password will be forwarded via the university portal. To ensure that you receive the message, please register for all courses in the university portal.
"OnBoarding" introductory course in OpenOLAT
The course is intended as a self-study course and can be completed independently at any time. Contents include how to find and enroll in courses in the catalog, how to customize profile information, and how to create your own groups and collaborative documents.
You can access the course via this link: https: //olat.vcrp.de/url/RepositoryEntry/3607430934.
Semester group spokesperson summer semester 2025
Dear students,
At the beginning of the summer semester 2025, we are once again asking you to nominate a semester group representative from each degree program / semester group in the Department.
Please send the following information to dekanatfb1@hwg-lu.de.
Degree programs Semester First and last name Matriculation number Email address
* Cell phone number - is voluntary, but has proven itself and will not be passed on!
We appreciate your commitment and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Best regards
Simone Kuhn
International Business Administration with a focus on Management (B.A.)
Sustainability Management (M.Sc)
Introductory event Master's degree program Innovation Management
The date for the event will be announced.
IT introduction
The IT Service Center team will give an introduction to the university's systems (university portal, OLAT, etc.).
The event will take place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00 in rooms C1.001 / C1.003 / C1.005 (Building C).
Please bring your own laptop!
Under the following link you will find many instructions in advance that will make it easier for you to get started with our university systems: https: //www.hwg-lu.de/service/it-service-center/einfuehrung-erstsemester
Library introduction
During the introductory week, an introduction to the new library will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The meeting point is at 2 p.m. in the library in building C.
Lecture schedule summer semester 2025
The lecture plans are expected to be published at the end of February.
E-mail address
From now on, please only use your university email address (vorname.nachname@studmail.hwg-lu.de) to communicate with the university.
Passwords for OLAT courses
The course is intended as a self-study course and can be completed independently at any time. Contents include how to find and enroll in courses in the catalog, how to customize profile information, and how to create your own groups and collaborative documents.
You can access the course via this link: https: //olat.vcrp.de/url/RepositoryEntry/3607430934.
Semester group spokesperson summer semester 2025
Dear students,
At the beginning of the summer semester 2025, we are once again asking you to nominate a semester group representative from each degree program / semester group in the Department.
Please send the following information to dekanatfb1@hwg-lu.de.
Degree programs Semester First and last name Matriculation number Email address
* Cell phone number - is voluntary, but has proven itself and will not be passed on!
We appreciate your commitment and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Best regards
Simone Kuhn
Care management in the healthcare system - Health Care Management (M.Sc.)
Introductory event for the Master's degree program Health Sciences - Health Care Management
The date for the event will be announced.
IT introduction
The IT Service Center team will give an introduction to the university's systems (university portal, OLAT, etc.).
The event will take place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00 in rooms C1.001 / C1.003 / C1.005 (Building C).
Please bring your own laptop!
Under the following link you will find many instructions in advance that will make it easier for you to get started with our university systems: https: //www.hwg-lu.de/service/it-service-center/einfuehrung-erstsemester
Library introduction
During the introductory week, an introduction to the new library will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The meeting point is at 2 p.m. in the library in building C.
Lecture schedule summer semester 2025
The lecture plans are expected to be published at the end of February.
E-mail address
From now on, please only use your university email address (vorname.nachname@studmail.hwg-lu.de) to communicate with the university.
Passwords for OLAT courses
The passwords for the individual OLAT courses will be communicated to you by the lecturers in the first course. If the course takes place online, the password will be forwarded via the university portal. To ensure that you receive the message, please register for all courses in the university portal.
"OnBoarding" introductory course in OpenOLAT
The course is intended as a self-study course and can be completed independently at any time. Contents include how to find and enroll in courses in the catalog, how to customize profile information, and how to create your own groups and collaborative documents.
You can access the course via this link: https: //olat.vcrp.de/url/RepositoryEntry/3607430934.
Semester group spokesperson summer semester 2025
Dear students,
At the beginning of the summer semester 2025, we are once again asking you to nominate a semester group representative from each degree program / semester group in the Department.
Please send the following information to dekanatfb1@hwg-lu.de.
Degree programs Semester First and last name Matriculation number Email address
* Cell phone number - is voluntary, but has proven itself and will not be passed on!
We appreciate your commitment and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Best regards
Simone Kuhn
Department 2 - Marketing and Human Resources Management
International Business Management East Asia (B.Sc.)
International Human Resources Management (M.Sc.)
International Marketing and Psychology (M.Sc.)
International Human Resource Management and Organization (B.Sc.)
Marketing (B.A.)
Business Psychology (B.Sc.)
Department 3 - Services and Consulting
Business Administration with a focus on Finance (B.A.)
Intercultural workshop for foreign students
Monday, 03.03.2025 (C-Building, 2nd floor) | This workshop is mandatory for students who have obtained their qualification for university entrance abroad and have not lived in Germany for very long. The aim of the workshop is to show international students the cultural differences and similarities between their home country and Germany. The students should be enabled to recognize and overcome intercultural misunderstandings in order to ensure a successful start to their studies and life in Germany. The workshop aims to raise awareness of cultural diversity, promote intercultural skills and provide practical strategies for everyday life and studies. International Affairs: Johanna Weber |
Course introduction
Tuesday, 04.03.2025 (C-building, 2nd floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build up important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and goals of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Jacob Wolff & Christiane Weinerth (Program Manager) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
Wednesday, 05.03.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Business Taxation & Auditing (B.A.)
Intercultural workshop for foreign students
Monday, 03.03.2025 (C-Building, 2nd floor) | This workshop is mandatory for students who have obtained their qualification for university entrance abroad and have not lived in Germany for very long. The aim of the workshop is to show international students the cultural differences and similarities between their home country and Germany. The students should be enabled to recognize and overcome intercultural misunderstandings in order to ensure a successful start to their studies and life in Germany. The workshop aims to raise awareness of cultural diversity, promote intercultural skills and provide practical strategies for everyday life and studies. International Affairs: Johanna Weber |
Course introduction
Tuesday, 04.03.2025 (C-building, 2nd floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build up important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and objectives of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Jacob Wolff & Christiane Weinerth (Program Manager) |
Introduction to all IT systems at the university
Wednesday, 05.03.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Finance & Accounting (M.A.)
Logistics (B.A.)
Intercultural workshop for foreign students
Monday, 03.03.2025 (C-Building, 2nd floor) | This workshop is compulsory for students who have obtained their qualification for university entrance abroad and have not lived in Germany for very long. The aim of the workshop is to show international students the cultural differences and similarities between their home country and Germany. The students should be enabled to recognize and overcome intercultural misunderstandings in order to ensure a successful start to their studies and life in Germany. The workshop aims to raise awareness of cultural diversity, promote intercultural skills and provide practical strategies for everyday life and studies. International Affairs: Johanna Weber |
Course introduction
Tuesday, 04.03.2025 (C-building, 2nd floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build up important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and objectives of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Jacob Wolff & Christiane Weinerth (Program Manager) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
Wednesday, 05.03.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Logistics (M.A.)
Logistics dual (B.A.)
Business Informatics (B.Sc.)
Intercultural workshop for foreign students
Monday, 03.03.2025 (C-Building, 2nd floor) | This workshop is mandatory for students who have obtained their qualification for university entrance abroad and have not lived in Germany for very long. The aim of the workshop is to show international students the cultural differences and similarities between their home country and Germany. The students should be enabled to recognize and overcome intercultural misunderstandings in order to ensure a successful start to their studies and life in Germany. The workshop aims to raise awareness of cultural diversity, promote intercultural skills and provide practical strategies for everyday life and studies. International Affairs: Johanna Weber |
Course introduction
Tuesday, 04.03.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build up important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and objectives of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Course Director: Prof. Dr. Carsten Dorrhauer & Volker Mayer (Program Manager) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
Wednesday, 05.03.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Business informatics with a focus on data science & Consulting (M.Sc.)
Department 4 - Social and Health Services
Innovative care practice in nursing and midwifery (M.A.)
Nursing (B.Sc) lateral entry
Nursing Education (B.A.)
Nursing Education (M.A.)
Social Work (M.A.)
Dear future Master's students,
We are very pleased to welcome you to the Master's degree program in Social Work at the Department of Social and Health Sciences!
To give you a good start to the semester, you will find the first important information here:
- The central first semester welcome for all students of the university will take place on Monday, March 03, 2025from 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium on the campus at Ernst-Boehe-Straße 4. All newly enrolled students will be welcomed by the President of the university, Prof. Dr. Piller. For more information, please visit the following website: https://www.veranstaltungen.hwg-lu.de/event/zentrale-erstsemesterbegrussung-welcome-liebe-erstis
- Also on Monday, March 3, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (room to follow), the Computer Center team will offer an introduction to the IT systems. This introduction is particularly useful if you are a new student at the HWG and need support in setting up your university account, your WLAN access or in using the university portals. It is an advantage to bring your own device such as a laptop or tablet, but PCs are also available on site.
- The "Introduction to the degree programs" event (MASA1a) will take place on Thursday, 06 March 2025 from 10-14:15 (room to follow). On this day, you will be welcomed by the Dean's Office, the head of degree program and the degree program organization, and guided through the day with the support of the student council and students from higher semesters. Please make a note of this date!
- The regular courses in this first semester are scheduled for Tuesday (attendance), Wednesday morning (online), Thursday (attendance) and individual block dates at weekends. Around mid-January, you will find all courses for the summer semester 2025 in the course portal: https://qisweb.icms.hwg-lu.de/ (you can skip the login here and navigate to the course catalog for the Master's in Social Work via the "Courses" button). The start of the lecture period is March 10, 2025.
A detailed program, as well as current information on the start of studies and useful downloads, will gradually be posted on this page. To stay informed, please visit this page regularly (as at 21.01.2025).
We look forward to hearing from you and will be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Best regards
Stefanie Gora (course organization, contact via Stefanie.Gora@hwg-lu.de) & Prof. Dr. Jörg Reitzig (course director)