First steps for new students
Are you a first-semester student who has recently enrolled in a degree program? Then you will have received a document from Mainz University of Applied Sciences. This document contains your initial log-in data for your IT account and your student email address.
Please keep your access data protected. They are used, among other things, to reset the password or to activate the account.
1. To-dos before you start your studies
The following sections contain a to-do list that you should complete before beginning your studies to ensure a successful start. You will also find information specific to your school; please be sure to take the time to read it.
2. Good to know!
Next, you will find more detailed information to help you familiarize yourself with some of the services and offers of Mainz University of Applied Sciences beforehand. A look at this information will make it easier for you to start your first semester.
1. To-dos before you start your studies
First, you have to activate your IT account and your student email address, as these are needed to use all other university services. After this, please register on the OpenOLAT learning platform.
- Activate your IT account. (Not possible at present; further details will be provided on the welcome day)
Use this login data to log in to the university’s various online services.
- Activate your email address. (Not possible at present; further details will be provided on the welcome day)
To do this, log in to the OWA (Outlook Web App) with your IT account. Please only use this email address to communicate with us. This ensures the university that you are a student here.
- Register on OpenOLAT.
This is our learning platform where some of the online classes take place. You can find more information about OpenOLAT in the secondsection, “Good to know!”. There is a short self-study course on OpenOLAT that introduces you to the basic functionalities of the platform. It is worth clicking through this short OLAT tutorial.
- Register on Zoom.
Teachers at Mainz University of Applied Sciences use the Zoom video conferencing service to hold online courses. Please first log in to hs-mainz-de.zoom.us with your university login credentials (IT account) to obtain a license. Additionally, download the app via an app store or via zoom.us. When asked for your login credentials here, click the "SSO" button (with the key icon) and enter "hs-mainz-de" as your company domain. You can then also log in here using your university login (= IT account).
- Get the Studierendenwerk Mainz's payment app
The Studierendenwerk Mainz App offers the option to pay in the Mensa and the cafeteria.
- Get the Mainz Campus2go app
The Mainz Campus2Go app provides you with digital access to your student ID. This app also allows direct access to various online university services such as OpenOLAT, HIP, CIM, etc.
Mainz Campus2Go is available for download in the Appstore or on Google Play. You can find information about the app and its features on the Semester Ticket and Student ID page.
- Get your semester ticket
Information on obtaining the semester ticket can be found on the page Semester Ticket and Student ID page.
After you have completed these important steps, be sure to take a look at the following information specific to your school and department. If you are not sure what school your degree program belongs to, you can view a list of the respective information here.
School of Engineering
- Where can I find up-to-date information about my degree program and my department?
The latest information from the Department of Architecture is communicated via OLAT. Please book the OLAT course „Organisation FR Architektur“ to be sure you have access to this information. Please note that after booking the course in the "Einschreibung" course module, you still need to enroll in the corresponding degree program to receive all relevant information for the respective degree program.
There is also a separate OLAT course for students in their first semester: "Erstsemester FR Architektur". There you will find all of the information that is particularly relevant for students in their first semester. The access codes will be sent to you by mail. - Which channels of communication and information does the department use?
Communication is primarily done via OLAT. Notifications are set up in OLAT so that you will also receive an email to your student email address. It is also worth it to check our homepage for upcoming events and to download information specific to your degree program. - Where can I find my class schedule?
You can download the current class schedule by clicking on this link. Please note that the timetable may change again after publication. It will then be updated and uploaded in the same place. - How do I find and book an OLAT course from my department?
First, log in on olat.vcrp.de using your university login. By clicking on the Courses tab, you can now access the directory of OLAT courses (Catalog). Follow the subsequent entries there: HS MZ - School of Engineering - Architektur - Organisation - Organisation FR Architektur. Use the access code "LEA" to book this course.
Please note that after booking the course in the "Einschreibung" course module, you still need to enroll in the corresponding degree program to receive all relevant information for the respective degree program. - Where can I find the OLAT courses for my classes?
Information on individual classes will be communicated in OLAT via the organization group. Who can I contact if I have questions or problems in my subject area?
If you have general, organizational or subject-specific questions about studying architecture, please contact the Architectural Studies Assistance:- Assistance: 06131 628-1243 / architektur.assistenz (at) hs-mainz.de
- Bachelor's degree programs:
Lena Pistner
Nora Lunkenheimer
Tobias Tröster - Master's degree programs:
Joel-Jerome Jöbgen - Office:
Nicole Förstel
If you have any questions about examinations, admission to examinations, sick leave or the pre-study internship, please contact the Examinations Office - Faculty of EngineeringIf you have any questions about admission, please contact the Student Office - Mainz University of Applied Sciences
- Where can I find information on services and support in organizing my studies?
You can find information on all services offered in connection with organizing your studies here. If you have more detailed questions or are unsure about how to organize your studies, please contact the General Student Advisory Service (Academic Success Management, School of Engineering).
- Where can I find information about my degree program and my department?
In the OpenOLAT course „Organisation Fachrichtung Bauingenieurwesen (HS MZ)“ (access code: technik). Please note that after booking the course in the Einschreibung course module, you still need to enroll in the corresponding degree program to receive all relevant information for the respective degree program. - Which channels of communication and information does the department use?
The OpenOLAT course „Organisation Fachrichtung Bauingenieurwesen (HS MZ)“ (access code: technik) - Where can I find my class schedule?
In the OpenOLAT course „Organisation Fachrichtung Bauingenieurwesen (HS MZ)“ (access code: technik) - How do I find and book the organizational course for my department?
The OpenOLAT organizational course for the department is called „Organisation Fachrichtung Bauingenieurwesen (HS MZ)“ (access code: technik). Please note that after booking the course in the Einschreibung course module, you still need to enroll in the corresponding degree program to receive all relevant information for the respective degree program. - How do I get the access code for a specific OLAT course?
All of the OLAT courses of the Civil Engineering Department can be booked no later than four weeks after the start of the lectures without needing access data (password). After this period, the courses will be password protected once again.
You will receive the password and additional information about the semester schedule of the respective modules via course email from the lecturers responsible for the modules.
So please register for the OLAT courses of your modules as soon as possible. Should you be unable to book an OLAT course contrary to expectations, please contact the lecturer responsible for your module by email as soon as possible. - Who can I contact if I have questions or problems within my subject area (central contact)?
For general questions, please contact: frb (at) hs-mainz.de
For questions about class and exam schedules, please contact: stundenplanung.leb (at) hs-mainz.de
For questions about degree programs / the degree program structure, please contact:- Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering: kay-uwe.schober (at) hs-mainz.de, tom.bender (at) hs-mainz.de
- Bachelor’s degree program in International Civil Engineering: alfons.buchmann (at) hs-mainz.de, erich.weiler (at) hs-mainz.de
- Bachelor’s degree program in Industrial Engineering (Construction): stephan.ruhl (at) hs-mainz.de, jan.halama (at) hs-mainz.de
- Bachelor’s degree program in Building and Property Management: ulrich.bogenstaetter (at) hs-mainz.de, katharina.blum (at) hs-mainz.de
- Bachelor’s degree program in Technical Property Management (dual): thomas.giel (at) hs-mainz.de, katharina.blum (at) hs-mainz.de
- Master’s degree program in Civil Engineering: martin.neujahr (at) hs-main.de, jan.niklaus (at) hs-mainz.de
- Master’s degree program in Building and Property Management: ulrich.bogenstaetter (at) hs-mainz.de, katharina.blum (at) hs-mainz.de
- Master’s degree program in Technical Property Management: thomas.giel (at) hs-mainz.de, katharina.blum (at) hs-mainz.de
- Where can I find information on services and support in organizing my studies?
You can find information on all services offered in connection with organizing your studies here. If you have more detailed questions or are unsure about how to organize your studies, please contact the General Student Advisory Service (Academic Success Management, School of Engineering). - Online Mathematics Bridging Course
For some degree programs, it is recommended that you refresh your math skills before starting your studies. Mainz University of Applied Sciences offers all students the free use of two online math bridging courses. You can find the program-specific recommendations for these online bridging courses here. These online courses are not a substitute for math courses of your degree program, but only serve to better prepare you for your studies.
- Where can I find up-to-date information about my degree program and my department?
The latest information from the Department of Geoinformatics and Surveying is communicated via OLAT. How do I find and book the virtual office?
Please book the OLAT course:No password is needed for access to the virtual office. Please note that after booking the course in the Einschreibung course module, you still need to enroll in the corresponding degree program to receive all relevant information for the respective degree program.
- Which channels of communication and information does the department use?
Communication is primarily done via OLAT. Notifications are set up in OLAT so that you will receive an email to your student email address. It is also worth it to check our homepage for upcoming events and to download information specific to your degree program. - Where can I find my class schedule?
Your class schedule can also be found in the OLAT course „G & V – virtuelles Geschäftszimmer“ in the folder „Aushänge“. - How do I find and book an OLAT course from my department?
First, log in on olat.vcrp.de using your university login. By clicking on the Courses tab, you can now access the directory of OLAT courses (Catalog). Follow the subsequent entries there: HS MZ - School of Engineering – Geoinformatik und Vermessung – Organisation - G & V - virtuelles Geschäftszimmer. - Where can I find the OLAT courses and the respective access codes for my classes?
In the G & V - Virtuelles Geschäftszimmer you will find a table listing all of the modules that will be held in summer semester 2021 and the corresponding OLAT course, as well as the respective access code. This information will be available as of September 27, 2021. - Who can I contact if I have questions or problems within my subject area (central contact)?
For general and organizational questions about studying geoinformatics and surveying, please contact Carina Justus (Tel: 06131-628 1499).
If you have any questions about exams, admission to exams, sick leave or the internship required before enrollment, please contact the Exam Management Office (Ms.Daniela Held, Tel: 06131-628 1024).
If you have questions about admission, please contact the Office of Student Affairs.
You are also welcome to arrange a personal meeting with any staff member and professor of the department. - Where can I find information on services and support in organizing my studies?
You can find information on all services offered in connection with organizing your studies here. If you have more detailed questions or are unsure about how to organize your studies, please contact the General Student Advisory Service (Academic Success Management, School of Engineering). - Online Mathematics Bridging Course
For some degree programs, it is recommended that you refresh your math skills before starting your studies. Mainz University of Applied Sciences offers all students the free use of two online math bridging courses. You can find the program-specific recommendations for these online bridging courses here. These online courses are not a substitute for math courses of your degree program, but only serve to better prepare you for your studies.
2. Good to know!
More detailed information
During your time as a student at Mainz University of Applied Sciences, you will encounter other systems, service options and offers. We would like to provide you with an overview here, to make sure you are well prepared to start your first semester.
Your studies & organizational information
You need a Studi-Card to be able to use various offers of Mainz University of Applied Sciences. For example, you can use your Studi-Card to make cashless payments at the cafeteria (in some cases cash payments are not accepted) or to use the university’s printers. Some Dorms of “Studierendenwerk” also support the use of Studi-Card. You can find more information about this here.
(The link leads to an internal page of Mainz University of Applied Sciences. You need to log in with your IT account to be able to access this page.)
(The link leads to an internal page of Mainz University of Applied Sciences. You need to log in with your IT account to be able to access this page.)
You can access our easyroam wireless network at both university locations. You can find more information about this here.
(The link leads to an internal page of Mainz University of Applied Sciences. You need to log in with your IT account to be able to access this page.)
The holdings of the university library are listed in the OPAC online catalogue. You can use the following link to access information on the media available at both locations of the library: http://hs-mz.de/bibservice
You can also directly check the availability of the medium you are looking for here, as well as manage your user account and renewals and reservations.
You can also directly check the availability of the medium you are looking for here, as well as manage your user account and renewals and reservations.
Yes, by using a VPN. Many e-books can be found in OPAC. Additional databases can be found here. For additional up-to-date information, please visit the library’s homepage and check the section Using the library during Corona.
Yes, Mainz University of Applied Sciences offers several computer pool rooms at both locations (Holzstraße and Campus). You can find more information and a list of the software installed on the pool computers under the tab Computer rooms here.
Yes. There are several multifunctional printers available to students at both the Holzstraße location and the campus of Mainz University of Applied Sciences for printing, copying and scanning. You can find more information about this here.
(The link leads to an internal page of Mainz University of Applied Sciences. You need to log in with your IT account to be able to access this page.)
(The link leads to an internal page of Mainz University of Applied Sciences. You need to log in with your IT account to be able to access this page.)
You can print enrollment certificates in the CIM-Portal. You can also change your personal information there (such as your address, ...).
Software & online services
At Mainz University of Applied Sciences, the Zoom video conferencing service is usually used for online lectures or online seminars. Your teachers will give you access to the respective online meetings. However, it is recommended to download and install the Zoom app.
If you have technical problems with Zoom, we recommend reading our FAQ, in which you will find help on the most common problems.
Yes, on the Quicklink page you will find an overview of the most important systems and platforms of Mainz University of Applied Sciences including direct links. In addition, you will find a PDF here with the most important systems that you should be familiar with when starting your studies.
Yes, please use the Seafile cloud storage service provided by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. All students automatically receive 20 GB of storage space. You can choose whether you want to access this cloud storage using the internet or an app. You can find more information about this here.
(The link leads to an internal page of Mainz University of Applied Sciences. You need to log in with your IT account to be able to access this page.)
(The link leads to an internal page of Mainz University of Applied Sciences. You need to log in with your IT account to be able to access this page.)
Some services only work within the network of Mainz University of Applied Sciences (using HIP or downloading electronic resources from the library, for instance). Using a VPN connection, you can connect to the network of Mainz University of Applied Sciences from home. You can find more information about this here.
(The link leads to an internal page of Mainz University of Applied Sciences. You need to log in with your IT account to be able to access this page.)
All students of Mainz University of Applied Sciences have the opportunity to obtain Office 365 free of charge from the University. You can find more information about this here.
(The link leads to an internal page of Mainz University of Applied Sciences. You need to log in with your IT account to be able to access this page.)
(The link leads to an internal page of Mainz University of Applied Sciences. You need to log in with your IT account to be able to access this page.)
Yes, all students of Mainz University of Applied Sciences have the opportunity to use the video learning platform LinkedIn Learning free of charge. This platform contains various video tutorials on different software solutions (such as Adobe Creative Cloud, MS Office) and other topics. You can find more information about this here.
Panopto is the video platform of Mainz University of Applied Sciences. Instructors can use Panopto to store educational videos and will inform you if they are used in your classes. However, you should register on this platform with your IT account beforehand so that you are registered as a user.
Instructions & support
Your first step should always be to take a look at our FAQs. It’s possible we have already provided a solution for your current issue. If not, please write to helpdesk (at) hs-mainz.de.