Dates for WM in the winter semester 2025/26
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Q&A session on the allocation of compulsory elective modules
In addition to the information in the Moodle course "WM Vergabe der Wahlpflichtmodule", an online Q&A session will take place on Tuesday, 23 September 2025. The exact time will be announced. Please note the corresponding mails.
Monday, 06 October 2025
Welcoming the first semester WM students
Welcome of the new first semester students at the university and in the degree programmes. Please refer to the official HdM calendar for the exact times and rooms.
Tuesday, 07 October 2025
Start of regular courses
Start of regular courses for all students according to the lecture timetable.
Wednesday, 08 October 2025
OOPT placement test
Compulsory Oxford Online Placement Test for students in their first semester. Please note the relevant information at the welcome event. Date: 08.15 to 09.45.
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Study information day
The Study Information Day in Baden-Württember for all prospective students takes place from 09.00 to 14.00 on the premises of the university. Please note the detailed information on the official HdM homepage.
29 December 2025 to 05 January 2026
Lecture-free period
Lecture-free period. Please note: The last day of lectures is 23 December 2025.
Thursday, 29 January 2026
MediaNight of the HdM
The MediaNight of the Hochschule der Medien will take place on Thursday, 29 January 2026, from 18:00 to 22:00.
Please see the official programme for details.
Friday, 30 January 2025
End of lecture
Lectures for WS 2025/26 end on Friday, 30 January 2025, and the examination procedure begins immediately afterwards on Monday, 2 February 2025.