Welcome to the first semester of the Economics, Technology, and Home Economics/Social Studies (WTH/S) course

We welcome the new students in the Economics, Technology, and Home Economics / Social Studies (WTH/S) track of the Teacher Training – Middle Schools degree program. Below, we have summarized important information for you regarding getting started and studying WTH/S.

First-Semester Events for Teacher Education Students

First-semester events for teacher education students will begin three weeks before classes start . This winter semester, these include creating your own class schedule with the help of tutors from the Teacher Education Office—both online and in person—campus tours, and the new “How To Study” format, which offers tips and tricks on organizing your studies, using TU Dresden’s online portals, and navigating everyday student life. For more information, visit the "Start of Studies” section on the Center for Teacher Education, School, and Vocational Education Research (ZLSB) website.

ZIH User Login

All information on setting up your ZIH user login can be found in a letter you received by mail with your enrollment documents and at this link.

You will also need the ZIH user login to access all resources of the ZIH Center for Information Services and High Performance Computing (ZIH). These include

• your personal mailbox and home directory, including storage space
• Internet connectivity via dial-up to the TU campus network (Wi-Fi, option for encrypted access using VPN technologies)
• Use of the ZIH computer labs, the central login servers, the campus network, and the Internet
• Access to the OPAL learning platform, VideoCampus Saxony, and the Selma portal.

For more information, please visit the following link.

Registration for the OPAL course WTH/S Students

OPAL—Online Platform for Academic Teaching and Learning —is the central learning platform for your studies.

Please start by enrolling in the OPAL course “WTH/S Students.”

To view the winter semester schedule , please follow this link, which also leads to the OPAL learning platform.

On the learning platform, you’ll find all WTH/S courses via this link .
There, you’ll also have the option to enroll in individual courses.

Study Regulations

The study plan in the academic regulations will help you put together your schedule more easily. There you’ll find which courses we recommend for each semester.

Email Etiquette

Please use only your TU Dresden email address when communicating with TU Dresden staff.

• Use the subject line to include information about your inquiry and a reference to the course, class, group, or semester, for example, so that your email can be clearly identified.
• Please start your email with a greeting.
• Next, state your request, making sure to include information that allows the email to be clearly identified.
• End your email with a closing that includes your full name and the semester you’re in.

Finding Your Way Around Campus

The Campus Navigator is designed to help you find your way around and access information throughout the entire TU Dresden campus. Not sure where or how to find HSZ 101? Use the Campus Navigator to find your way there.

Thank you very much! We look forward to seeing you and wish you every success and enjoyment during your studies at TU Dresden.