Frequently Asked Questions
Here, we answer the most frequently asked questions concerning all things PCS and will continuously add to the list. Please scan and read through these first, before you reach out. Many questions can already be answered here. If you still cannot find an answer to your queries, you are welcome to reach out to us via our central e-mail-address.
General questions
All info on enrollment requirements and processes can be found on this website in the tab "Application and Enrollment."
You can send us e-mails in either English or German.
You can find the enrollment certificate online in the Campus Portal. After logging in, you will find your enrollment certificate in German (Studienbescheinigung) and in English under 'Meine Bescheide' --> 'Studierendenstatus'.
Student ID and semester ticket are available exclusively online through the TU app.
We recommend that you start looking for accommodation in and around Dortmund as soon as possible. One possible source is the Studierendenwerk Dortmund, which offers a limited number of student residences near the campus. You can find more information here. In and around Dortmund there are additional student accommodations provided by private companies. Keep in mind that you will not be the only person looking for an accommodation so it makes sense to look for a place to live early.
After registration make sure to check your university inbox frequently. You can get your e-mails forwarded to a private account if you think that you will not frequently check your university inbox. However, it is important that you use ONLY your uni versity e-mail address for internal communication.
You can find more information here.
If you have such questions, please check the International Office website to find out who your contact person is.
For IT questions please contact the IT and Media Centre of the TU Dortmund University (ITMC). You can contact the ITMC via the Service Desk.
Course Selection
If you want to attend class, you have to register for it in LSF before the start of the term. Usually, this is possible at the beginning or middle of the semester break until shortly before the term begins. For first-semester classes, the registration period sometimes reachers into the winter term. The exact registration period will be in the LSF information. So, make sure to frequently check LSF. In LSF, you can also check your registration status. Be aware that successful registration for a class does not automatically entail registration for course work or module exams. You must register for these using BOSS. Please check our Documents and Guides tab where we will add guides on how to use LSF and BOSS.
If you have missed the registration deadline due to circumstances beyond your control, please contact the lecturers of the relevant classes and ask if you can still join the class. The lecturers will have to decide whether they can still register you manually. Manual registration will no longer be possible if a course has progressed too far or has reached maximum capacity.