A student in the castle courtyard looks back at the viewer. Two students walk towards her.
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Your Study Start: OSKA+ program

First semester mentoring

Are you worried that your studies will be too much for you? Were you unable to attend Orientation Week or only part of it? Are you new to Osnabrück or the first in your family to go to university? For all these questions, you will be assigned a personal contact – an OSKA.

How you can benefit:

  • Direct contact with experienced students in your subjects
  • Get to know other first-year students
  • Tips on living in Osnabrück to help you settle in more quickly
  • Support in organizing your studies, e.g. in creating your timetable
  • Relieving uncertainties and fears by sharing experiences

Our OSKAs are experienced students who will guide you through your first semester with events and activities. They are on hand to answer any questions you may have to help you find your way through the university.

How do you organize the mentoring relationship with your OSKA?

  • You have questions about your studies and your everyday life at university
  • You have the feeling that you still have uncertainties and would like support
  • You would like to have regular exchanges and meetings in a small group
  • You are interested in getting to know your fellow students, the university and the city

This is how it continues

To become part of the first semester mentoring program, simply fill out this  short registration form (PDF, 66 kB). You will then receive a confirmation from the OSKA+ team with all further information.

Do you have any questions in advance? Then the OSKA+ team will be happy to answer your questions at  oskaplus@uos.de. We look forward to meeting you!

Become a mentor now! 

Are you a student at the university and would like to help new students get started at our university as an OSKA+ mentor?

You should bring this with you:

  • your personal study experience - regardless of whether you are in your 3rd Bachelor's semester or studying for a Master's degree
  • a high degree of flexibility, initiative, openness and enjoyment in accompanying a small group of students in the introductory phase of their studies
  • Regular attendance at the place of study
  • Enrollment in winter semester 2025/2026 at Osnabrück University

Do you have general questions about the program? Then please send an email to:  oskaplus@uos.de

Contact OSKA+:

Nina Faust, M.A.

Foto Nina Faust, M.A.
Koordinationsstelle Professionalisierungsbereich

Kolpingstraße 7
49074 Osnabrück

Room: 01/304
Office hours: nach vorheriger Terminbuchung über Stud.IP, weitere nach Vereinbarung

 +49 541 969-4103
 oskaplus@uos.de