Welcome Brochure 2020/2021
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WELCOME BROCHURE 2020/2021 Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences INTERNATIONAL OFFICE P.O. Box 3022 88216 Weingarten Germany Lazarettstraße 3 88250 Weingarten Germany Phone +49 (0) 751 501-9592 and -9529 Fax +49 (0) 751 501-54875 www.rwu.de/international [email protected] Facebook: rw.university Instagram: rw.university Herzlich willkommen! Informationen für internationale Studierende an der Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten Welcome Brochure Information for International Students at Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten – University of Applied Sciences INDEX 1. Steps after arrival .................................................................................. 1 1.1 Registration ............................................................................................ 1 1.1.1 Registration as a student (Immatrikulation) .............................................. 1 1.1.2 Registration as a resident of Weingarten (Anmeldung) ........................... 2 1.1.3 Registration at the Foreigners’ Registration Office ................................. 3 1.1.4 Registration for courses in “My Campus” (LSF) ........................................ 5 1.2 Bank account ......................................................................................... 6 1.3 Health insurance .................................................................................... 6 1.3.1 General information ...................................................................................... 6 1.3.2 Payment of contributions ............................................................................ 9 1.4 Private Liability Insurance ................................................................... 9 1.5 Broadcasting contribution fees (Rundfunkbeitrag) ....................... 10 2. Study and life ....................................................................................... 11 2.1 Semesterplan- Summary ................................................................... 11 2.1.1 Winter semester ......................................................................................... 11 2.1.2 Summer semester ...................................................................................... 12 2.2 Formalities to carried out throughout the semester ...................... 13 2.2.1 Registration for examinations (Prüfungsanmeldung) ............................. 13 2.2.2 Re-registration for the following semester (Rückmeldung) .................. 14 2.3 University institutions ........................................................................ 14 2.3.1 Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication (CLIC) ........... 14 2.3.2 Career Service ............................................................................................ 15 2.3.3 Computing center (Rechenzentrum = RZ) ................................................. 15 2.3.4 Library (Bibliothek) ..................................................................................... 16 2.3.5 Student restaurant/ Canteen (Mensa) ...................................................... 17 2.4 Course offerings regarding intercultural communication ............. 17 2.5 Behavior in student dormitories ....................................................... 18 2.5.1 Tidiness ........................................................................................................ 18 2.5.2 Separation of household waste ................................................................ 18 2.5.3 Noise level and keys ................................................................................... 19 2.6 Working in Germany ............................................................................ 19 2.6.1 Working in Germany during studies .......................................................... 19 2.6.2 Working in Germany after studies ............................................................ 21 2.7 Leisure time activities ........................................................................ 21 2.7.1 Excursions and other events ..................................................................... 21 2.7.2 Events in Weingarten and Ravensburg .................................................... 21 2.7.3 Cultural events ............................................................................................ 23 2.7.4 Sports facilities ........................................................................................... 24 2.7.5 Cinema ......................................................................................................... 25 2.7.6 Adult education center (Volkshochschule, vhs) ..................................... 25 2.7.7 InKultuRa...................................................................................................... 26 2.7.8 Café International ....................................................................................... 26 2.7.9 Pubs and parties ......................................................................................... 26 2.8 Public transport ................................................................................... 28 2.8.1 Special rates of transportation ................................................................. 28 2.8.2 Bus connection between the university and Ravensburg ..................... 29 2.9 Mitfahrgelegenheit .............................................................................. 29 2.10 Emergency aid and medical aid ......................................................... 30 3. Support and contacts .......................................................................... 32 3.1 Buddy program .................................................................................... 32 3.2 “Brother and Sister” program ............................................................ 32 3.3 AStA ...................................................................................................... 32 3.4 African Students Union (ASU) ........................................................... 33 3.5 Council of Indian Students (CIS) ........................................................ 33 3.6 aha ......................................................................................................... 34 3.7 EKHG - Christian groups ...................................................................... 34 3.8 Counselling service ............................................................................. 35 3.9 SEEZEIT Service Center ...................................................................... 35 3.10 STUBE .................................................................................................... 35 4. Last steps before departure ................................................................ 37 4.1 Consultation of the IO.......................................................................... 37 4.2 Moving out of the students’ dormitory (Auszug) ............................ 37 4.3 De-registration as a student (Exmatrikulation).............................. 37 4.4 De-registration as a resident of Weingarten (Abmeldung) ........... 38 4.5 De-registration from health insurance............................................. 38 4.5.1 Graduates working in Germany ................................................................. 38 4.5.2 Graduates leaving Germany ....................................................................... 39 4.6 Closing the bank account ................................................................... 40 4.7 Only for exchange students ............................................................... 40 4.8 Feedback .............................................................................................. 41 Welcome to Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten – University of Applied Sciences! We are happy that you have decided to study at our institution and we wish you a very successful, inspiring and enjoyable stay here. The International Office will do it’s very best to make your start at the university, in Weingarten and in Germany as easy as possible. We will provide you with important information, organize excursions and other events, establish contact to Germans and will be happy to advise you on any problems that might occur. Our office is open to all international students of Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need support. Ramona Herrmann Barbara Wildenhain Coordinator for international Coordinator for international degree-seeking students exchange students Room: P 001 Room: P 001 Phone: +49 (0)751 501-9592 Phone: +49 (0)751 501-9529 [email protected] [email protected] 1. Steps after arrival 1.1 Registration 1.1.1 Registration as a student (Immatrikulation) In order to be registered as a student at our university, you must • fill in the Application for Registration form, • sign the blank for private use of internet services and electronic mail • submit a (real, not digital) passport photograph, • submit your passport including your visa/residence title for a photocopy, • submit a proof of your health insurance, • transfer the tuition fee, • transfer the semester administration fee. With your registration, you will receive: • your matriculation number (Matrikelnummer) • your hs-SmartCard (Studierendenausweis) which serves as - student identity card (for reductions) - user card for the library and for the lockers available there (see 2.3.4) - user card for the student restaurant (Mensa) - copy, print and scan card - card for the washing machines in the