Festive matriculation: 900 new students start in Zwickau!

Von WOM

On October 9th, an important event will take place at the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences in Zwickau: the enrollment ceremony for the academic year 2024/25. The university welcomes its new students in a festive setting every year, and this year around 900 freshmen is expected. This celebration is held in the "New World" concert and ball house, which is a central point of contact for cultural events in Zwickau.

The presence of prominent guests who are at the side of the new students is particularly gratifying. Among the guests of honor is the rector of the university, Prof. Dr. Stephan Kassel, who will personally welcome young people. The Mayor of Zwickau, Constance Arndt, will also take part in the celebration and address her best wishes to the new students. In addition, representatives from different areas, including politics and business, will be present to show their support.

Various program for the new students

The enrollment ceremony is more than just a formal welcome; It offers a wide range of program items. After the official greeting, there will be a discussion round in which important personalities such as the Vice -Rector Education, Prof. Dr. Anke Häber, and the managing director of the Studentenwerk Chemnitz-Zwickau, Ms. Anja Schönherr, will speak to the study at the WHZ. These discussions are a valuable opportunity for the new students to learn more about the university and the associated opportunities.

A central topic will be the role of the Zwickau region. For this purpose, the mayor and the Vice -Rector Research, Prof. Dr. Jan Schubert, as well as Jens Hertwig, President of the IHK Regional Chamber of Zwickau, make word contributions. These discussions are not only informative, but also show how important the university is in the regional educational landscape.

entertainment and exchange in the focus

The program is also enriched with musical performances. The university choir and a sign choir will accompany the event musically, which contributes to a festive overall experience. Another highlight will be the awarding of the DAAD prize for international students and the VDI prize. These awards honor special achievements and contribute to creating a feeling of community and success.

Following the formal program items, the new students are invited to a network-get-together in the foyer. Here you can talk to representatives of student initiatives, the student council and various clubs from the university. Such opportunities are essential to make contacts early and to get into the university community.

The beginning of the celebration is planned for 2.30 p.m., and the address of the concert and ball house "New World" is Leipziger Straße 182, Zwickau. With this solemn event, the West Saxon University of Zwickau once again demonstrates how important the integration of new students into the university community is.

For detailed information about the event and the program course, reference is made to the official website. Here interested parties can learn everything else about the enrollment ceremony and get an overview of the possibilities in the coming year. A first step into a new phase of life that is associated with great hopes and expectations for many students.