Are you starting your studies at the Faculty of Mathematics this semester and the building, your fellow students and maybe even the city are new to you?
Then why not drop by the first-semester tutorium organised by the Mathematics students’ representatives! These are weekly (social, not about mathematical content) meetings of up to five groups on (ideally) Mon.-Thurs. The idea is to connect new students with each other so that they can learn together during their studies. At the same time, you get to know higher-semester tutors who can help you with questions. (Note: the Erstitut is mainly in the winter semester. In the summer semester, there is a “Querstitut” sometimes, but not always, as there aren’t many new students in the summer semester.)
Note: Master students can find their own ‘master hangout’ on the Master Hangout page.
Links
WhatsApp group link for the BSc and BEd Mathematics SoSe26
WhatsApp group link for the (german speaking) Erstitut SoSe26 (“Arts and Craftitut”)
Instagram page of the Roter Vektor Mathematik
Links of the winter semester groups 2025
WhatsApp group link for the BSc Mathematics WiSe25 (specialised studies mathematics):
WhatsApp group link for the BEd Mathematics WiSe25 (teaching degree programme mathematics):
WhatsApp group link for the BSc MFDS WiSe25 (Mathematical Foundations of Data Science):
What is the Erstitut?
At weekly meetings with tutors from higher semesters, we can tell you about everyday life as a student, share tips and tricks for studying maths and answer your questions. Above all, however, we also want to create a framework for networking with other first-semester students. Having a good study group is very helpful when studying mathematics, especially at the beginning! Of course, everyday student life is much more fun if you know a few people, too.
How do I take part?
The programme for the tutorials is varied and will be announced the weekend before.
Below you will find the introductory texts of the individual Erstitute. If you are interested in participating, join the WhatsApp groups, each Erstitut group has its own. IMPORTANT: You can attend as many groups/tutoriums as you like or join a different group every week.
If a group is too large, we will split it into two groups so that we can create a familial environment.
Kick-Off Event:
At the Kick-Off Event, all groups will introduce themselves personally. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to get to know the various tutors and spend some time with them. One or two games will certainly not be left out at this point.
We look forward to seeing everyone who comes. :)
Hard facts:
10.10.2025 18:30 Lecture hall 4.
First, all Erstitut groups introduce themselves, then we split into those groups, everyone picks the one they liked best and the first session can begin!
Afterwards, we go to the Mensafest, our semester opening party.
Don’t be afraid to join the WhatsApp groups of the individual Erstitut groups! If you are late, feel free to join anyway. If you missed the Kick-Off Event or only found out about the Erstitut later, you can still join!
We present the…
…2026 Etut groups closer to the end of september.