Events at a Glance for new students of the BTU

General calendar of events

Welcome events for the winter semester 2025/26

The welcome and introduction week for the start of your studies OTIWO week for the new students will take place from 5 to 10 October 2025.
Most of the events in Cottbus are organised by OTIWO e. V. with financial support from the BTU Sponsors' Association. The round table of student representatives from Senftenberg organises the many offers in Senftenberg for you.

5 October 2025Spreewald boat trip (with registration via www.otiwo.de)
6 October 2025"OTIWO matriculation" - students welcome the new students! I 10:00 a.m. I Audimax, ZHG, Main Campus Cottbus

Introductions on study organization, eLearning system and student support I 11:15 a.m. I Audimax, ZHG, Main Campus Cottbus

Info Market | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Foyer ZHG, Main Campus Cottbus
6 October 2025Matriculation ceremony and opening of the academic year | 4:00 p.m. | Stadthalle Cottbus
All new students, their parents and guests are cordially invited. We will welcome you with a festive and entertaining programme!
7 October 2025City Rallye Cottbus | from 8:00 a.m. | Main Campus Cottbus
Registration after the OTIWO matriculation on Monday
7 October 2025Rehab Party | 8:00 p.m. | Muggefug, Cottbus
7 October 2025City Rallye Senftenberg | from 10:00 a.m. | start point at Building 11, Senftenberg Campus
 
8 October 2025Introductory events of the study programmes | all campus
8 October 2025Cinema Evening |  6:00 p.m. | Building 11, Senftenberg Campus
9 October 2025Explore the lake Senftenberg | 11:00 p.m. start point in front of the Mensa, Senftenberg Campus
9 October 2025Legendary Game Night | 7:00 p.m. | Mensa Lounge, Senftenberg Campus
9 October 2025historical City Tour Cottbus | start point in front of the ZHG, Main Campus Cottbus
9 October 2025Uni Cinema | Großer Hörsaal, Main Campus Cottbus
10 October 2025Campus Club Night |  ZHG, Main Campus Cottbus
15 October 2025Semester Kick-off Senftenberg | neue Bühne Senftenberg theatre
An entertaining evening for freshmen, students, staff and invited guests at the neue Bühne Senftenberg theatre.
17 October 2025Semester Opening Party | 8:00 Uhr p.m. | Mensa Lounge, Senftenberg Campus

Information of the faculties and study programmes

In addition to the central events, there are programme-specific introductory events with relevant information. It is also worth taking a look at the website to discover other events organized by the faculty.