► at 09:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m.
Registration at the International Office with Anne & Ines
Place: room Z 232, HTW Dresden central (Z) building, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden
Note: Registration/enrollment is only possible if the following documents are submitted in advance:
- Visa for study purposes (if required, non EU-nationals)
- Payment of the semester contribution (by bank transfer BEFORE arrival)
- Electronic notification from a German statutory health insurance company regarding your sufficient health insurance cover

If one of the 3 points mentioned above is not provided, we unfortunately cannot enrol you yet and cannot issue you with any documents (HTW student card, HTW-Login). We will write to you by email as soon as everything is actually complete.

► at 03:00 - 04:30 p.m. (Admission 02:30 p.m.)
Ceremonial Matriculation of new students 2025/26
Place: Cineplex Rundkino Dresden, Prager Straße 6, 01069 Dresden
Link to invitation
This event will be held primarily in German.

► at 05:00 p.m.
Welcome from faranto & Campus tour with faranto
Meeting: in front of central (Z) building, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden

Starting at 5:00 PM, we’ll take you on a guided campus tour to show you all the important spots – perfect to get your bearings right away and make your first connections.
Afterwards, the legendary Welcome BBQ kicks off at 6:00 PM at Club 11: Meet your fellow students, exchange experiences, and enjoy delicious food fresh from the grill.

► at 06:00 p.m.
Get To Know BBQ with faranto
Place: Club 11, Hochschulstraße 48, 01069 Dresden

For all further information, updates, and spontaneous changes, check our faranto Telegram group:
https://t.me/+3sGNtaJig_hmZjMy

► at 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Official Welcome and Study Organisation
A warm welcome from the rector Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Gestring.
Study Organisation with Anne & Ines: During the session you will learn more about the organizational aspects of your exchange (e.g. examinations, Learning Agreement, timetable, HTWD Email).
Place: room Z 211, HTW Dresden central building, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden

► at 01:00 p.m.
German Language Courses at HTW Dresden with Rejane Rinaldi Mielitz and Marie-Luise Fuchs
*Only for students interested in attending a German Language Course at HTWD. Information and placement test for all interested students including beginners.
Place: room S 417, seminar building, language laboratory, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden

Guide to German Language Courses

► at 04:00 p.m. 
Dresden City Rally with faranto
Meeting point: HTW Dresden central (Z) building, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden

In the afternoon, our classic event awaits: the City Rally (start 4:00 PM). Discover the highlights of Dresden’s city center in a team, solve exciting challenges, and win cool prizes!

► Meeting at 10:00 a.m. 
Early Lunch with faranto
*Please bring your HTW student card and 20 Euro in cash.
Meeting point: HTW Dresden central (Z) building, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden

We’ll start the day in a relaxed way with lunch at the canteen (Mensa “Matrix”) together.

► to be announced
Introduction Session for Students of the Faculty of Business Administration with Kate Urban-Greatorex
Place: room to be announced, HTW Dresden central building, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden

► Meeting at 06:20 p.m.
Pub Crawl through „Neustadt“ with faranto
Meeting point: Albertplatz, Artesian fountain, Bautzner Str. 1, 01099 Dresden

In the evening, we’ll explore Dresden’s Neustadt during our Pub Crawl. Together, we’ll hop from bar to bar, experience Dresden’s nightlife, and have lots of fun!

► Available at any time from 26 September 2025
Information about English Language Courses provided by Silke Buhl at: https://t1p.de/7pso 
The OPAL site provides an overview of all English courses offered at HTWD in the Winter Semester 2025/26 including information on how to select the most suitable English language course.
*Only for students interested in attending an English Language Course at HTWD.

► Meeting at 05:00 p.m. (start 06:00 p.m.)
Bowling with faranto
Meeting point: 5:00 PM in front of the bakery “Heberer” at Dresden Main Station, from where we’ll head together to the BOWLING-ARENA (Südhöhe 80, 01217 Dresden). Start bowling at 6:00 PM.

Strike! It’s bowling time – a classic way to get into conversation with each other. Whether beginner or pro, everyone is welcome!

► at 08:00 p.m.
Welcome Party with faranto
Place: Club Aquarium, St. Petersburger Straße 21, 01069 Dresden

Celebrate into the night! Our big Welcome Party takes place at the student club Aquarium. From 8:00 PM you can dance, party, and enjoy the perfect start to the semester with good music (until around 2:00 AM).

Free time

► Meeting at 09:00 a.m.
Hiking Trip to Saxon Switzerland
Meeting point: Dresden Main Station, in front of Heberer Bäckerei (Bakery), Wiener Platz 4, 01069 Dresden 

To round things off: off to nature! We’ll go hiking together in Saxon Switzerland National Park – the perfect trip to relax after an exciting week and get to know even more people.