Service / First-year students
First-year students at Reutlingen University
Welcome to Reutlingen! Here you’ll find everything for starting your studies: the WhatsApp community with its own groups for first-year students, your faculty student council (Fachschaft), events on campus and people to turn to with your questions.
WhatsApp community
WhatsApp groups of Reutlingen University
Starting your studies
Settling in well in Reutlingen
Faculty student council
Your faculty student council
Every faculty has its own faculty student council (Fachschaft). They know your degree program, help with questions and organize activities for first-year students.
Events
Parties, festivals and activities
From the start of the semester to the winter party: find out what’s going on on campus.
STUPA
Who we are
The Student Parliament (Studierendenparlament, STUPA) represents your interests at Reutlingen University and supports you during your studies.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions from first-year students
Are there WhatsApp groups for first-year students at Reutlingen University?
Yes. The STUPA’s WhatsApp community is open to all students at Reutlingen University and has dedicated groups for first-year students. There you can get to know other first-years and get answers to your questions about starting your studies.
Who can join the WhatsApp community?
All students at Reutlingen University, whether you’re a first-year or in a later semester. Join via the link on this page and pick the groups that suit you.
Who can I turn to with questions about my studies as a first-year student?
Your faculty student council or the STUPA. You’ll find the STUPA office in Building 5, Room 5-018. You can also reach us by email at asta@reutlingen-university.de or by phone at 07121 271 1099.
Where can I find events for first-year students in Reutlingen?
On our events page and in the WhatsApp community. That’s where we announce parties, festivals and activities on campus. Follow us on Instagram at @stupa.hsrt, too.
How do I find people to do sports with?
Through Sportbuddy, Reutlingen University’s sports partner exchange. There you’ll find students who do the same sport as you.