Advising

    How are things going for you at the HTWG Konstanz? Are you feeling a bit unsure or confused about your studies? Could you use some advising or support? The team at the Student Advising Center provides confidential and competent advising services to help you navigate your way through your studies.

    Advising Guide

    This page provides you with information about our advising services, and helps you find the right contact persons.

    In case you can’t find the information you’re looking for on our website, please give us a call or take advantage of our email advising services.

    FAQs related to your studies

    To the Degree Program Advising

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    Student Orientation and Admissions

    Information for prospective students

    Information about selecting a major

    Department advising sessions
    (Changing your major or transferring after the 3rd semester)

    Questions about applying to the HTWG Konstanz

    Pre-study internships (select major)

    Transferring credits
    (See academic advising section for contact persons)

    Studying at the HTWG: Basics

    This section provides you with information about the various support and educational options available on campus. For information about your major, including requirements and courses, please go to the department website.

    Important information for the start of your studies

    Costs/financing your studies

    Improving your study skills

    Studying with children

    Studying while caring for family members

    Studying with a disability

    Information for refugee students

    International students

    Studying abroad

    Intercultural Center

    German courses accompanying your studies

    Extracurricular course offerings

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    Dealing with Challenges in your Studies

    Managing the workload and stress

    Improving your study skills

    Managing test anxiety

    General and academic writing support

    Support for dealing with harassment, discrimination, mobbing or stalking

    Changing your major

    Interrupting your studies / other alternatives

    Practical Support for Students

    This section provides a list of services to help you deal with everyday issues during your studies.

    Financing your studies

    Finding an apartment

    Legal problems

    Social counseling

    Transition to professional life

    The HTWG Konstanz also offers support to help you move from your studies into your career.

    Career advising

    Start-up support

    Student mentoring

    Mentoring program

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    Degree Program Advising

    If you need specific information about your major, each department has three specific advisors to help you.
    Please scroll down to find the contact persons for your degree program.

    Academic advising: Academic advising, schedules, occupational profile/career paths, structure of program, changing your major
    Chairperson of the Examination Board (PAV): contact person for all study and exam guidelines, transferring credits, “hardship” decisions (whether students can remain at the university), authorizing withdrawing from exams, checking doctor's notes, § 48 BAfÖG performance form 
    Internship Advisor: Pre-study internships, internship semesters

    Link to AStA (student union)
     

    Student councils
     

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