FAQ General Questions

How does the Corona traffic light system used at the university work? (10/01)

To be able to react quickly to the dynamic infection situation of the Covid-19 pandemic, Mainz University of Applied Sciences uses a traffic light system with different operating modes. In RED mode, the university is strictly closed to the public. ORANGE stands for basic operating mode, YELLOW for limited on-site operating mode and GREEN for the university's regular operating mode.

The currently active mode is displayed on the university’s homepage and at the entrances to university facilities.

The Corona Safety Concept and Instructions and the related Table A (both in German) provide concrete information on the availability of university resources and facilities, the respective restrictions and basic measures for each operating mode.

Are the libraries on Campus and at the Holzstraße location open? (10/01)

In operating modes ORANGE and YELLOW it is possible to check out books, media, etc. from the university library to a limited extent. For more detailed information, please see Table A of the Corona Safety Concept and Instructions (in German) and the homepage of the library.

Created on: 03/25/2020
Last updated on: 10/26/2020

Are the university buildings open? (10/01)

In the operating mode of RED, the university is strictly closed to the public.

In the operating modes of ORANGE and YELLOW there are limited on-site operations. You can find more detailed information here (in German).

You can see the university's current mode of operation here.

Created on: 03/25/2020

Last updated on 10/21/2020

When is the reception desk at Mainz University of Applied Sciences available by phone?

The reception desk at Mainz University of Applied Sciences can be reached by phone during the following hours:

Mon - Fri 8 am - 4 pm

T: 06131 628 7321

Created on: 03/20/2020
Last updated on: 10/26/2020

Are the service centers open to the public? (10/01)

In operating modes ORANGE and YELLOW there are limited on-site operations.

In these modes, public office hours are completely replaced by telephone consultation and e-mail communication. Please use your student email account and send your inquiries to the respective office’s email address:

Office of Student Affairs (university-wide for all three schools): studierendenbuero (at) hs-mainz.de
Examination offices for all three schools
- Examination Office for the School of Engineering: pruefungsamt-technik (at) hs-mainz.de
- Examination Office for the School of Design: pruefungsamt-gestaltung (at) hs-mainz.de
- Exam Management Department of the School of Business: pruefungen.wirtschaft (at) hs-mainz.de
International Office for all three schools
Academic Advisory Services of the School of Business: Studium.Wirtschaft (at) hs-mainz.de
Office of the secretary of the Department of Communication Design: kd (at) hs-mainz.de
Assistants in the Department of Communication Design: assistenz-kd (at) hs-mainz.de
Office of the secretary of the Department of Interior Architecture: ia (at) hs-mainz.de
Assistants in the Department of Interior Architecture: ia-assistenz (at) hs-mainz.de

Our colleagues are available for you to contact any time by email, and they will be happy to address your questions and provide further assistance. Even under the difficult circumstances at present, we are committed to providing you with the best possible support in matters that affect you in the course of your studies.

Please have a look at the respective pages of the service centers for more detailed guidelines, which we have listed there for different topics you may have questions about.

You can find more detailed information about the respective operating modes and possible restrictions here (in German).