Welcome Week

Your official introduction to life at KLU!

What is Welcome Week?

Welcome Week is your official introduction to life at Kühne Logistics University (KLU)! This event-packed week offers essential information sessions, interactive events, and plenty of opportunities to meet fellow students and get comfortable in your new academic home. Attendance is expected for all new students in BSc, MSc, and exchange programs, so mark your calendars and get ready to start this exciting journey.

Welcome Week takes place the week before classes and is designed to help you:

  • Gain essential knowledge: Get the info you need to begin your studies smoothly, covering everything from KLU’s resources to academic expectations.
  • Meet your community: Connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff who will support you throughout your academic journey.
  • Navigate campus life: Become familiar with the campus, the neighborhood, and the city of Hamburg.

We look forward to helping you settle in and joining the KLU community!

Below some impressions from the Welcome Week last year.

More Welcome Week Insights

Dates: September 1st - September 4th
Classes Begin: September 5th

Kickoff:

  • Date: September 1st
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Location: KLU Campus (Großer Grasbrook 17, 20457 Hamburg)

Your detailed Welcome Week schedule will be available through our orientation app, which you will be invited to download in mid-August. In the app’s “Program” section, you’ll see all the events, and you can save the sessions most relevant to you under “My Schedule.”

Important Note: Most events are mandatory unless marked “optional.” Make sure you check your individual curriculum session and track-specific requirements in the app.

What to bring on your first day
Please bring your laptop and mobile device with you on your first day. During the IT Info Session, our IT department will assist you with the login to our portals, installation of the mobile calendar, WiFi configuration, etc.

Arriving after September 1st means missing out on Welcome Week, which includes essential introductory events and meet-and-greet activities. These are key opportunities to familiarize yourself with the campus and start building connections with your peers. 

Participation in Welcome Week is mandatory, and it is when much of the group bonding occurs. Many students who missed Welcome Week have told us that they struggled to fully integrate with classmates throughout their studies.

It is essential to be on campus in Germany from the start, as our program begins with in-person classes, and KLU does not offer an online option for the first semester. 

The semester at KLU runs from September to January, with some courses offered only in specific quarters. This means that the first set of courses wraps up by the end of October. Missing even a few weeks can mean missing entire courses, and the set curriculum doesn’t allow for make-up opportunities.

In exceptional cases, we can extend your arrival deadline to October 1. However, if arriving by then is still not feasible, don't worry - your admission will be valid for the following year.

1. Intercultural Training

  • Overview: This session prepares you for KLU’s international environment and provides insight into the academic culture in Germany.
  • Activities: Work in diverse groups to solve exercises and gain perspective on studying in a multicultural setting.

2. Teambuilding

  • Overview: Get to know your classmates and foster a sense of community in a fun, interactive setting.
  • Activities: Participate in group activities that promote collaboration and bonding.

3. Optional events and exploring Hamburg

Throughout Welcome Week, we are also offering optional events to help you discover KLU’s surroundings and the city of Hamburg. You will receive information on how to sign up in the orientation app in August. Spaces are limited, so sign up early!

  • Note: While optional, each event has limited availability, so it is first-come, first-served. If an event is full, consider checking for similar sessions on different days.
  • Participation: All Welcome Week activities are free, and your registration for events is binding. Should you need to cancel due to unavoidable reasons, please inform us in advance. No-shows without prior notice may incur a ticket charge.
  • Student tutors: Each event will have a student tutor to guide you and answer questions, giving you firsthand insights into life at KLU.

Dress code Welcome Week

  • The dress code for your Welcome Day (first day of the Welcome Week) is business casual. If you are not sure about the dress code you may check dress code or inquire with current KLU students via the KLU students Facebook group.
  • The dress code for all other days of the Welcome Week is informal wear/casual.

Dress code lecture week

You will need formal as well as informal clothes for your studies at KLU. A normal lecture day at KLU is casual, some events are business casual, others like the graduation ceremony are business formal. 

 

Please be aware that photos and videos will be taken throughout the Welcome Week. These images and recordings may be used for promotional purposes, including on our website and social media channels.

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, a designated Photo-free zone is available and clearly marked with a sign. We kindly ask that you remain in this area if you prefer not to be captured on camera.

Thank you for your cooperation!

IT Login credentials
End of August you will receive your IT Login credentials via email to your private email address. With these credentials you can log in to the KLU portals such as MyKLU and Moodle. Moreover, you will receive a personal KLU email address which will be used from KLU staff as of the start of your studies.

IT Info sessions on campus
Each class will have an IT Info Session during the Welcome Week. On the day of your IT Info Session please bring your laptop and mobile devices with you. Our IT department will assist you with logging in to the portals (MyKLU, Moodle), installation of the mobile calendar, WiFi configuration etc. Kindly note that this session is mandatory for everyone.

WiFi Configuration
In case you would like to use the WiFi before your class IT Info session you may also check the respective section in IT Services (Moodle > IT Services > Manuals > WLAN EDUROAM). Kindly read the information provided and prepare your laptops/mobile devices accordingly.

IT Support after the Welcome Week
If you need any further individual support after the Welcome Week you can open an IT ticket or schedule an individual appointment with the IT Team via servicedesk@klu.org. Please indicate your request as an IT ticket in the subject line and already state the topic of your request.

PhD students
If you start your PhD prgram in September you will have your own Welcome Day organized by the PhD Program Management.

MBA students
You will have your own Welcome Day and will start on a different date. You will be informed in time by our MBA program coordinators about the exact schedule for MBA students.

In-Person verification: Original final degree documents are mandatory. Present these documents in person at the Info Point at the start of your study program, preferably during the Welcome Week.

Students may store their luggage on campus on the first day if needed. Please note that storage is at your own responsibility.

The student ID card is issued on the first day on campus, but only if enrollment is fully completed. This means students need to finalize their enrollment and provide any required documents before receiving their card.

Your  student ID card is an essential tool for students, serving a variety of purposes both on and off campus. Outside the university, it can be used to verify student status, granting access to discounts at a range of shops, restaurants or cinemas.

On campus, the student ID card plays an even more important role. It functions as an access card, allowing students to enter KLU's breakout rooms. Additionally, the card acts as a library card, enabling students to borrow books and other materials.

Intercultural Certificate

We invite you to stand out in today’s interconnected world by earning an Intercultural Competence Certificate from KLU. Starting in Welcome Week, students can begin gaining modules for the certificate simply by attending select events. Through a series of activities across four modules, you’ll gain insights and experiences that will prepare you for a successful career in a diverse and globalized world.

Freikarte/Free Cultural Pass

All first year students receive a so called Freikarte. With the Freikarte you can experience the cultural side of Hamburg for free! From November until end of February during your first semester you can visit a lot of theaters, museums, cinemas and even the Planetarium without paying for it - regardless how often you make use of this offer!

Guidebook App

To help you get ready, we have created the "KLU Welcome Week 2025" on the Guidebook app. Here, you will find your final Welcome Week schedule and resources to start your first semester. In the “Program” section, you will see all Welcome Week sessions. You can add your preferred ones under “My Schedule.” Please remember: all sessions are mandatory unless marked as “optional.” For curriculum-specific sessions, attend only those relevant to your track. For optional events, spots are limited!

studentservices@klu.org +49 40 328707-175

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