Dates

Here you’ll find important dates for first-year students in the 2025/26 winter semester (Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Teacher Education in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Master’s in Chemistry, and Master’s in Biochemistry). Please check for any changes!
If you have any questions, feel free to email us.

You can also find the latest information about the First-Semester Orientation Week (ESE) and other FSR events on our Instagram profile.

This year’s first-semester booklet with all the latest information is still in the works. For a general overview, you can download last year’s orientation booklet here.

Bridge Courses 2026

Refresh your knowledge in mathematics, physics, and chemistry so you’ll be fully prepared for a strong start to your studies at TUD. More info here.

Faculty Events

Below you’ll find the orientation events for the Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, as well as events organized by the FSR. More information is also available on the department’s website here. Please be sure to attend the mandatory events (safety briefing and fire extinguisher drill).

September 24^th–October 2^nd, 2026	Sign-up for the first-semester backpack giveavay
September 17^th–23^rd, 2026	Chemistry Bridge Course
September 24^th–October 2^nd, 2026	Bridge Course in Mathematics
September 24^th–October 2^nd, 2026	Physics Bridge Course
Monday, October 5^th, 2026	9:20 a.m. – Welcome session for first-semester students in the Bachelor’s degree programs in Chemistry and Food Chemistry in Lecture Hall CHE/0089/E approx. 10:00 a.m. – Orientation session for the Bachelor’s degree program in Chemistry in Lecture HallCHE/0089/E, as well as an introduction to the Students' Faculty Council (FSR) and assignment of mentors approx. 10:00 a.m. – Orientation session for the Food Chemistry degree program in Lecture Hall CHE/0091/H, including an introduction to the Students' Faculty Council (FSR) and assignment of mentors
Tuesday, October 6^th, 2026	9:20 a.m. – Welcome session for first-semester students in the Master’s degree programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry in Lecture Hall CHE/0089/E (hybrid) approx. 10:00 a.m. – Orientation session for the Master’s degree program in Chemistry in Lecture HallCHE/0089/E ( hybrid), including an introduction to the Student Council (FSR) and assignment of mentors approx. 10:00 a.m. – Orientation session for the Master’s degree program in Biochemistry in Lecture Hall CHE/0091/H, including an introduction to the Student Council (FSR) and assignment of mentors 6:30 p.m. – Start of the tour of Dresden’s student clubs in front of the HSZ for all first-semester students
Wednesday, October 7^th, 2026	10:00 a.m. – Start of the city rally for all first-semester students in the courtyard of the new Chemistry Building (CHE) Starting at 4:00 p.m. – Barbecue in the courtyard of the new Chemistry building (CHE) for all first-semester students
Thursday, October 8^th, 2026	9:20 a.m. – Orientation session for the Chemistry/Chemical Engineering teaching programs, as well as a safety briefing (mandatory for participation in the lab!) in Lecture Hall CHE/0091/H, plus an introduction to the Student Council (FSR) and assignment of mentors 11:00 a.m. – Information fair in the Auditorium Center (HSZ) 3:00 p.m. – Formal enrollment ceremony in the Audimax HSZ/AUDI/H You can find all further information about “Welcome Day” at TU Dresden here
Friday, October 9^th, 2026	Starting at 8:00 a.m. – Lab coat sale (cash only!) at the FSR office (Room CHE/152) for all first-semester students The specific dates for the individual mentor groups will be announced during the respective orientation sessions 9:20 a.m. – Welcome session for the Bachelor’s degree programs in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, and Chemistry/Chemical Technology Teacher Education in Lecture Hall CHE/0089/E, hosted by the FSR Chemistry and Food Chemistry, including an introduction to Selma and OPAL (in German) 11:10 a.m. – Welcome session for students in the Bachelor’s degree programs in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, and Chemistry/Chemical Technology Teacher Education in Lecture Hall CHE/0089/E, hosted by the Chemistry and Food Chemistry Student Council (FSR), including an introduction to Selma and OPAL (in English) 1:00 p.m. – Game afternoon in the Großer Garten (in room CHE/153 in case of bad weather) for all first-semester students 4:40 p.m. – Movie screening in Lecture Hall CHE/0089/E for all first-semester students ( the movie will be announced later)
Monday, October 12t^h, 2026	7:30 a.m. – First seminar on the practicum for the Bachelor’s degree programs in Chemistry and Food Chemistry ( mandatory for participation in the practicum!) in Lecture Hall CHE/0089/E
Monday, November 2^nd, 2026	Laboratory Station Handover 1:30 p.m. – for odd-numbered workstations , Lab CHE/0299/P Bring two padlocks and an exact €50 lab station deposit (in cash)
Tuesday, November 3^rd, 2026	Laboratory Station Handover 1:30 p.m. – for even-numbered workstations , Lab CHE/0299/P Bring two padlocks and an exact €50 lab station deposit (in cash)
Wednesday, November 4^th, 2026	Fire drill for first-year students in the Bachelor’s degree programs in Chemistry,Food Chemistry, and Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Education (TLZ)
Monday, November 9^th, 2026	7:30 a.m. – Lab introduction and safety briefing for the Bachelor’s degree programs in Chemistry and Food Chemistry (mandatory for participation in the lab!) in Lecture Hall CHE/0089/E The lab manual is available at the Copyshop fontanum, Mommsenstr. 3 (price approx. €4.40)
November 6^th–8^th, 2026	Freshman Trip to Bad Schandau
TBA	JLC ClubBook Sale : All relevant used books will be auctioned off. If you’re on a tight budget, this is the place for you! An affordable alternative to the empty SLUB library and expensive bookstores.

Information on the first day of lab work

Lab CHE/0299/P for the degree programs in Chemistry and Food Chemistry
Lab CHE/0393 for the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering degree programs
Bring the following: lab manual, keys to your cabinets, padlock for your locker, lighter, dish soap, rags, etc., writing utensils, and one A4 graph-ruled notebook (28-line spacing) per lab chapter

Building

Campus map showing key buildings
Auditorium Center (HSZ)
New Chemistry Building (CHE)
Walther-Hempel Building (HEM)
Willers Building (WIL)
Andreas Schubert Building (ASB)

Classrooms and Information Desks

Lecture Halls	CHE/0089/E and CHE/0091/H
Seminar Rooms	CHE/0182/P, CHE/0153/P, CHE/0309/P, HEM/0219/P
Lab	CHE/0299/P (B.A. in Chemistry, Food Chemistry) CHE/0393 (Teacher Education in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering)
Computer Lab	CHE/0181
Examination Office	WIL/A314 (Chemistry Programs) SE2/0207 (all teacher education programs)
Faculty Student Council	CHE/0152

Advising and Support Services

General Overview