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Welcome to the IAA!
We are you glad you decided for one of our degree programmes and we warmly welcome you to the Department of English and American Studies!
A number of information sessions are held during the Orientation Week before the semester begins (week 41) to help you at the start of your studies. We very much recommend attending these events!
MEET & MINGLE
Who?
All BA freshers enrolled in degrees in the Department of English and American Studies.
When?
Monday, 5th of October 2026
from 4:15 until 5:45 PM
Where?
WR 01D05, Wilhelm-Röpke-Straße 6
What?
Join us for a Meet & Mingle event for all our BA freshers. This structured session will include ice-breaker activities to help you get to know your fellow students and make new connections as you begin your studies.
Information session for first-semester students of secondary school (Gymnasien) English Teacher Education
When?
Tuesday, 6th of October 2026
from 9 until 11 AM
Where?
WR 01D05
Who?
Mrs. Kleimann-Trümner
Please also note the schedule for Teacher Education freshers as well as the information provided in the study guidance group on ILIAS.
Information session for first-semester students of the B.A. American, British, and Canadian Studies
When?
Monday, 5th of October 2026
from 3 until 4 PM
Where?
WR 01D05
Who?
Mrs. Holmes-Rein
An overview of the most important links for your first steps as a BA ABC fresher can be found here.
Please also mind this checklist for freshers, the sample timetable, as well as the BA ABC website, in particular the pages intended for first-year students and especially if you are not able to attend the info session.
Information session for first-semester students of B.A. North American Studies
When?
Tuesday, 6th of October 2026
from 6 until 8 PM
Where?
online (BBB: here)
Who?
Prof. Dr. Birkle
IMPORTANT: Please confirm your participation by contacting Prof. Birkle via e-mail beforehand.
An overview with the first steps as a BA ABC fresher can be found here.
Please also mind this checklist for freshers, the sample timetable, as well as the BA NAS website, in particular the pages intended for first-year students and especially if you are not able to attend the info session.
The most important links can be found here.
Information session for first-semester students of the M.A. in North American Studies
When?
Friday, 2nd of October 2026
from 10 until 11 AM
Where?
online (the link will be provided via your university student email account)
Who?
Prof. Dr. Birkle and Mrs. Gath
Please note that you will receive a welcome pack to your university student email account shortly. Should you have any additional question, please contact Mrs. Gath (manas@uni-marburg.de).
Information session for first-semester students in B.A. Language, Discourse and Power
When? Tuesday, 6th of October 2026
from 2 until 4 PM
Where?
WR 01D05
Who?
Ms. Garlepow
If you have any questions about this new and exciting study program please send an e-mail to baldp@uni-marburg.de. We look forward to welcoming you to the Department of English and American Studies!