Information for new Students
The Department of Geography at the University of Zurich (GIUZ) is delighted to welcome you as a new student! To help you get started smoothly, we have compiled an overview of the most important links and information for new students.
Orientation
To navigate the UZH campus with ease, we recommend using the UZH now App. Simply use the search function to find any building or room on the map. Additionally, helpful orientation boards are available on every floor to assist you.
Studying at GIUZ
To kick off your studies, please visit our website. The Downloads / Guidelines section contains many essential documents. For questions about your study program, the Study Guide (Bachelor / Master) is often a valuable resource. If you still have questions—despite, or perhaps because of, the abundance of information—the student advisory team is happy to help you.
Student Association
Our student association, Geoteam, organizes a variety of events throughout the year. In particular, the DoBar is a great opportunity to meet fellow students and make new friends.
Important Accesses and Information
| UZH Login | Once you have enrolled, you can download your personal password letter containing your access data from the application portal. This letter includes your UZH short name and your new UZH email address (usually name.surname@uzh.ch). You will need these credentials to log in to most UZH platforms | Further Info about Passwords and Accounts |
| UZH Mail (Outlook) | As soon as you receive your access data, you can set up your UZH email account. Important information from UZH and GIUZ will be sent to you via email. The module coordinators, the student association Geoteam and the Student Advisory Service also communicate through this channel. It is important to check your inbox regularly to stay up to date. | Further Infos about the email |
| UZH Card | Once you have successfully enrolled and paid the semester fees, your UZH Card will be sent to you automatically by post. You will need to revalidate this card each semester at the designated validation stations. | Further Infos about the UZH Card |
| UZH App | The UZH app conveniently combines canteen menus, campus maps, your student schedule, your digital UZH Card, and much more in one place. | Further Infos about the UZH App |
| Study Portal | All administrative tasks are managed directly in the student portal, such as booking modules, creating timetables, retrieving grades, submitting applications and much more. | Study portal |
| OLAT | After booking your modules, the online learning platform OLAT provides access to all module materials and the opportunity to ask questions in a forum or directly to the lecturers. | Further Info about OLAT |
| VPN | To access the UZH network off campus, you will need to use the VPN, which requires your UZH login credentials. | Further Infos about the VPN Here you will find further IT Infos GIUZ IT |
| UZH Printer und GIUZ Printer | The GIUZ has six printers available within the institute. All GIUZ students receive a free printing quota for these printers, allowing you to print exercises and reports using your UZH Card. Additionally, there are UZH printers located throughout the university where you can print with your UZH Card; however, printing costs vary depending on color and size. |
Further Infos about the GIUZ Printers Further Infos about the UZH Printers |
If you have any further questions or if anything is unclear, you are welcome to contact the Student Advisory.