Key events for the 2026/2027 winter term
The welcome and orientation events for new students will take place between 27 September and 2 October 2026.
Most of the events in Cottbus are organised by OTIWO e.V. with financial support from the BTU Friends’ Association. The Round Table of Student Councils from Senftenberg is organising the many activities on offer in Senftenberg for you.
Please note: the table is being updated continuously. Further dates and details will follow in the coming days/weeks.
| Sunday - 27 September 2026 - Start of the Information Week | |
| 10 a.m. | Paddling fun in the Spreewald | Sign up beforehand at otiwo.de | Meet up at Central Campus Cottbus | lunch included |
| 7 p.m. | Aftershow party with karaoke | Unbelehrbar | Karl-Marx-Street 65 | 03044 Cottbus |
| Monday – 28 September 2026 – All first time students come to Cottbus | |
| 9 a.m. | Information fair – Clubs introduce themselves, sports activities at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, information on scholarships and more | ZHG on the main campus in Cottbus |
| 10 a.m. | “Welcome event to mark the start of the winter semester” – OTIWO e.V. welcomes the new students! I Audimax, main campus in Cottbus | Programme highlights: presentations on organising your studies, the e-learning system, and internships and study abroad programmes I Duration of the event: approx. 2 hours | the ZHG on the main campus in Cottbus |
| 4 p.m. | Enrolment Ceremony – Cottbus Town Hall | More information |
| Tuesday – 29 September 2026 | |
| 8 a.m. | Cottbus City Rally | Sign up on 28 September 2026 at OTIWO info point at information fair | Meet up at “Bühne8” Cottbus | Erich-Weinert-Street 2 | 03046 Cottbus |
| 10 a.m. | Senftenberg City Rally | Meeting point: Campus Senftenberg in front of Building 11 |
| 7 p.m. | Rehab Party & Award Ceremony (Cottbus City Rally) | Muggefug | Papitzer Street 4 | 03044 Cottbus |
| Wednesday – 30 September 2026 | |
| Introductory sessions for study programmes | all campuses | Dates will be available shortly on the faculty pages and at the end of this table | |
| 11 a.m. | Lake Tour | Meeting point: Campus Senftenberg in front of Building 11 |
| 6.30 p.m. | Joint film night | Campus Senftenberg | Building 11 | Main lecture theatre |
| 6.30 p.m. | Bar tour witch OTIWO e.V. | Central Campus Cottbus | Meeting point: Otiwo Office | Universitätsstraße 1 | 03046 Cottbus |
| Thursday – 1 October 2026 | |
| 3 p.m. | Historical City Tour through Cottbus | Meeting point: in front of Cottbus City Hall | Berliner Platz 6 | 03046 Cottbus |
| 6 p.m. | Quiz by “Quizlabor” | Atelier LG 2B | 2nd floor |
| 7 p.m. | Legendary games night | Campus Senftenberg | Cafeteria Lounge |
| 8.30 p.m. | Movie Night by Unikino | Central Campus Cottbus | ZHG in main campus in Cottbus |
| Friday - 2 Ocotber 2026 | |
| 10 p.m. | Campus Club Night Party | Highlight of the week | 3 floors and 9 DJs | Central Campus Cottbus | ZHG on main campus in Cottbus | Entry fee: 6 € |
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.