Welcome to Reutlingen: Next Steps Welcome to Reutlingen University! We know that the first few days and weeks of your semester in Germany are an exciting and challenging time, so we in the RIO office have put together this checklist to guide you through your next steps. Please come see us if you have any questions, and we hope that you enjoy your time here! • Buy bedding if you need it. If you live in Litt-Haus or Reichwein-Haus, you may buy a pillow, blanket, and sheet set for €35 from the RIO intern, Will. Please arrange an appointment with him if you are interested (
[email protected]). • Register with the city of Reutlingen (Anmeldung bei der Stadt Reutlingen). This must be done within 14 days of moving in. If you are taking one of the intensive German courses, you will do this together on one of the first days. If not, you can get a copy of the Stadtanmeldung form from the RIO office. • Acquire health insurance If your health insurance policy does not cover you in Germany, you will need to get German health insurance. There are various statutory and private health insurance providers offering student health insurance. Monthly fees vary from roughly €35 to €90 per month depending on the type of health insurance. You can find more information at https://www.1averbraucherportal.de/versicherung/krankenversicherung/international PLEASE NOTE: Under German law, a student’s private health insurance (whether foreign or German) may not put a limit on their benefits. For example, travel-insurance often includes a maximum payment of 30,000 EUR or 100,000 USD for medical treatment.