We as WiSo study advisors offer orientation and competent guidance in every phase of your degree programme which is always goal-oriented and open-ended.
From the start of your studies to graduation, we support you in organising your studies independently and on your own responsibility.
All advisory services are offered in one place in the faculty - at the WiSo Student Service Point (WiSSPo).
Overview:What topics do we advise on at WiSSPo?
General study and examination matters
For example on the following topics:
- Module selection and changing modules
- Organisation of studies
- Re-orientation
- Examination matters
- Study doubts
- etc.
Appointments can be booked on site or digitally via our appointment booking links on our website.
We can already clarify many questions - including specific examination matters - with you in the WiSSPo.
If not, we will take over the communication with the examination office for you. We are in close contact with our colleagues and will then give you specific feedback. We are happy to support you by phone, email or in person if there are any uncertainties regarding your request. As a UoC student, please only use your s-mail address due to data protection reason.
How to reach the WiSo examination Office:
For some requests, an informal, written application may be necessary for legal reasons. Please send us this request, signed by hand only, via the contact form as a PDF attachment. We will be happy to forward your request to the Examination Office and you will receive a reply by telephone or post from the colleagues. Please note, however, that for capacity reasons we cannot provide information on the processing status of submitted applications.
What does an informal, written application for the Examination Office contain?
In your application, you freely describe your request. In addition, the application should contain the following information:
- First and last name, matriculation number, degree programme, version of examination regulations, telephone number, e-mail address.
- The application must be signed by hand.
Information on examination matters can be found on the website of the Examination Office.
Crediting transfer matters
- For questions about credit transfer in Studies Abroad and individual course credit transfer from Germany and abroad.
- On-site or digital appointments can be booked via our appointment booking links on the website.
Studies abroad & international orientation of your study programme
For example on the following topics:
- Application process
- Important deadlines
- Selection of partner universities
- Recognition options
- Funding opportunities
- etc.
Appointments can be booked on site or digitally via our appointment booking links on the website and are divided into:
- Studies Abroad Bachelor
- Studies Abroad Social Sciences (Bachelor & Master)
- Studies Abroad Master
- WiSo@ - Short programmes in Bachelor and Master
CV check, internship & career
For example on the following topics:
- CV writing
- Creating an application portfolio
- Event formats
- Career database
- Internship search
- etc.
Please send an email enquiry in advance using the WiSSPo contact form - reason for enquiry: ‘Career, internships, application portfolio check’. An advisory appointment will then be arranged individually.
CEMS MIM students
- Advisory for students enrolled in the M.Sc. International Management (CEMS MIM).
- Appointments can be booked on site or digitally via our appointment booking links on the website.
Double Master's Programmes (DMP) students
- Advice for students enrolled in our various Double Master's Programmes (DMP).
- Appointments can be booked on site or digitally via our appointment booking links on the website.
KLIPS matters
For example on the following topics:
- Registering for courses
- Registering for and cancelling exams
- Determination of modules
- Using the individual KLIPS features
- Challenges with KLIPS
Appointments can be booked on site or digitally via our appointment booking links on the website.
PhD matters
For example on the following topics:
- Prospective doctoral candidates
- Prerequisites
- Organisational matters during the doctoral studies
- Regulations
- funding opportunities
- etc.
Appointments can be booked on site or digitally via our appointment booking links on the website.
New in winter semester 2024/25
Success through networking - group advisory for your studies
- We are now offering group advisory sessions at the WiSo Faculty on important topics in your studies.
- In a group of up to five students, you will benefit from a mutual exchange and receive helpful information for your academic success.
- The advisory sessions all take place on site in the WiSSPo advisory area - room 0.303 (WiSo extension building, ground floor).
- Register now via the topic-specific links below and secure your place!
Group advisory - topics and registration
Studies Abroad Coffee Chat: International Options and STAP
Bachelor
- BSc Business&Economics (sign up here)
- Monday, 18 November, 2-3 PM
- Monday, 25 November, 2-3 PM
- BSc Social Sciences (sign up here)
- Monday, 18 November, 11 AM - 12 PM
- Monday, 25 November, 11 AM - 12 PM
Master
- MSc Business&Economics (sign up here):
- Monday, 18 November, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
- Monday, 25 November, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
- MSc/MA Social Sciences (sign up here):
- Monday, 18 November, 11 AM - 12 PM
- Monday, 25 November, 11 AM - 12 PM
Get your free coffee and chat to us about studying abroad!
WiSo@ short programmes - Coffee Chat
Bachelor:
WiSo@NYC
WiSo@London
Master:
Get your free coffee and chat to us about studying abroad!
How to: Bachelor thesis
Business Administration:
Wed, 20.11.2024, 11:45 am-12:15 pm, registration here
Social Sciences:
Tue, 26.11.2024, 3:00-3:30 pm, registration here
Economics:
Wed, 27.11.2024, 10:00-10:30 am, registration here
Information Systems:
Thu, 05.12.2024, 12:00-12:30 pm, registration here
Management, Economics & Social Sciences:
Wed, 11.12.2024, 10:00-10:30 am, registration here
Health Economics
Wed, 18.12.2024, 10:00-10:30 am, registration here
Time- and Selfmanagement
Bachelor- & Master; this event takes place in German
Wed, 04.12.2024, 2:00-2:45 pm, registration here
Master application at the WiSo Faculty
All students who are interested in applying for a WiSo Master's programme:
Thu, 23.01.2025, 2:00-2:30 p.m. or Thu, 20.02.2025, 2:00-2:30 p.m., registration here
How to: KLIPS
All WiSo students who have questions about using KLIPS:
Wed, 05.02.2025, 11:00-11:30 am or Mon, 17.03.2025, 11:00-11:30 am
Registration option follows
Services offered by the Inclusion Service Centre
The Service Centre for Inclusion (SZI) is part of the Central Student Advisory Service of the UoC and also offers a variety of workshops and group counselling on topics such as learning techniques, mental health during studies, compensation for disadvantages or the exchange on an equal footing on current burdens and challenges.
The events do NOT take place at the WiSo, an overview of the topics and registration options can be found on this SZI page (only in German): Veranstaltungen
If you have questions about the events, please contact the SZI team directly: contact
Guiding principle of advisory
Our service for your successful studies!
At the WiSo Student Service Point you are in good hands with your concerns. Our services include advice
and information on all topics related to studying at the WiSo Faculty. This includes, among other things:
- Application and admission
- First semester consultation
- Advice for guest students
- Study organisation / KLIPS
- Examination matters
- Reorientation (change of subject and quitting studies)
- Studying abroad
- Credit transfers
- Vocational orientation / internships
- ... and much more
- Our aim is to provide you with authoritative and professional support during your studies.
- We stand for transparency and provide you with up-to-date and relevant information through various communication channels. Please do not hesitate to contact us for feedback.
- We advise you in a solution and goal-oriented manner. We look at your situation individually and develop solution strategies together with you.
- Our advisors offer you space and time to answer your questions confidentially and discuss problems.
- We offer you extensive accessibility – personally on site or by phone and email.
We look forward to helping you and keeping in contact with you!