Dates & Schedule for Orientation Week 2026
You can find the program poster for the orientation week in the Downloads section at the bottom of this page.
Orientation
Getting off to a good start in your studies
On this page, you will find all the important information you need for your first few days and weeks at the Department: from compulsory events at the beginning of your studies and timetable planning to the schedule for your studies—and how to find your way around campus. You will find important downloads at the bottom of this page.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
10 a.m.–1 p.m. Welcome by the Head of Department, followed by a group breakfast for everyone | IG 0.457 (basement)
2–3 p.m. Campus tour | IG 0.554
Starting at 4 p.m. Student council room open | IG 0.554
Starting at 7 p.m. Bar opening in the student council room | IG 0.554
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
10 –11 a.m. Escape game in the library* | IG 0.615
2 p.m. Group visit to the Weltkulturen Museum followed by a get-together by the Main River | Meeting point TBA
Thursday, April 9, 2026
10–11 a.m. Escape Game in the library* | IG 0.615
Starting at 6 p.m. Ethnic feast* | TBA
followed by Evening program | TBA
Friday, April 10, 2026
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mandatory orientation session
for BA students followed by course schedule advising (with a joint lunch break in the cafeteria in between) | NG 701
Starting at 6 p.m. Ethnic feast* | TBA
followed by a pub crawl | TBA
* Registration via sign-up sheet at the welcome event on Tuesday.
Larissa Wegner
On Campus
The Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology is located on the ground floor of the IG-Farben-Building on the Westend Campus (> map). Some classes (courses, lectures, introductory seminars, seminars, etc.) are held in other buildings on the Westend Campus, such as the Casino, the Auditorium Complex, and the Seminar Building.
Important links and documents at a glance:
Information for advanced students
Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Opening HoursMonday to Thursday 10:00 – 14:00 p.m.
- Visitor AddressDepartment of Social and Cultural Anthropology Westend CampusIG Farben BuildingNorbert-Wollheim-Platz 1 60323 Frankfurt am MainRoomIG 551 (Office)