Freshmen’s Guide
We have created a Freshmen’s Guide to help you with all the information you need.
Freshmen Orientation
Find the slides presented in the Freshmen Orientation by FSAR here.
Fachschaft
What is Fachschaft?
The Automation and Robotics Fachschaft is a student-run organization funded by TU Dortmund that helps the students of the Automation and Robotics Master’s Program with any university-related issue and helps new students acclimate to the university system. The Fachschaft is also responsible for representing the students at general council meetings along with the AStA association.
How can I become a part of Fachschaft?
Write to us at fsr.automation.robotics@gmail.com about your motivation to be part of Fachschaft.
All students of AnR are welcome to join the meetings and events conducted by FSAR which is a good way to meet us and get to know what we do in Fachschaft.
Transport
How do I find my way around the University?
Use the Campusnavi feature in the TU app.
What is the semester ticket?
The Semesterticket is a seasonal ticket for public transport. You can ride the regional transportation within the entire state of North Rhine Westphalia.
What all do I have to carry while travelling?
- Your Semsterticket
- As PDF on the phone
- or printed out (recommended, your phone battery might die)
- Personal Identification Document (Passport or ID)
How do I get the Semesterticket?
If you are enrolled at a university, you will receive your “SemesterTicket”. The price for your SemesterTicket is included in your semester fees and will be given to you by your university.
Study
Where are the study rooms at the University?
You can find the details about the work and study places at the University here.
How do I register for the course?
Courses can be registered via the LSF portal. If you cannot find a course in LSF please contact the respective Professor.
How do I register for the exams?
Exam registration is done via the BOSS portal. If you cannot find the examination module in BOSS, please contact the respective Professor.
What do I do when I don’t want to give an exam?
You can de-register for the exam one day before the examination date via the BOSS portal.
Other
What should I do if I get sick?
If you need to see a doctor, here are some that speak English.
General practitioner
Dr.Mehler
Stockumer Straße 182
44225 Dortmund
Phone: +49(0)231 7254860\
Internist/Sports medicine
Dr.Fricke/Dr.Jaouhar
Markt 4
44137 Dortmund
Phone:+49(0)231 579209 (Fricke)
Phone:+49(0)231 527096 \
Gynecologist
Dr.Huster-Sinemillioglu
Wilhelmplatz 6
44149 Dortmund
Phone:+49(0)231 173381 \
Dentist
Dr.Bornemann
Baroper Str. 352
44227 Dortmund
Phone:+49(0)231 7519356 \
Hospitals
*Hospitals are for emergencies only!*
Don’t go to a hospital if you are just feeling sick. See a general practitioner first.
What should I do in an emergency?
If you are in an emergency, call 112 for an ambulance or 110 for the Police.