On this page we have answered some of the most frequent questions regarding the course selection at KISD.
Is it possible to select my courses if I do not have a KISDaccount??
Selecting your courses without a campusID is not intended for. As a rule, you will receive your campusID in good time before the start of course selection. Should this not be the case, you will enter the second or third phase of the course selection.
Are there rules to keep in mind when selecting courses?
Yes, you may find them here.
Does »parallel« refer to the week or the semester?
It refers to the semester.
Is it possible to select courses or scientific seminars in parallel to short-term projects, so long as the meeting times do not overlap?
Yes, you may do so.
How do I know how many projects I should select?
The study plan provides an overview of compulsory courses and suggestions for how many Credit Points worth of projects and courses to select in each semester. A recommendation for what to choose in your first semester can be found here.
Are there disadvantages if I select my courses on the last day of the selection period?
No, the final assessment of the selection takes place only after the deadline. The system will take into account all selections submitted until then. However, if all students select their courses on the last day, there might be server problems. So choose your courses earlier.
Is there a way to select a second-choice?
No, you cannot select alternatives.
Is it possible to know what I have selected or what the intermediate results are before the list of participants is published?
During the selection week, you may find the current preliminary results of your selection on the course selection platform. However, this status might still change as it is subject to selection priorities and other students will also enrol and cancel enrolment. It is advisable to check shortly before the end of the selection period whether you are still listed as a participant in your courses of choice and, where necessary, change your selection to courses with free spots.
I did not get into a project/seminar! What should I do?
Even if during the course selection period you were not able to land a spot in any project or seminar (which is possible in the first semester), there are still options to join courses. For one, you may register via Spaces for courses which still have free spots.
To do so, go to the space of the project/seminar/course you want to join and register as a participant. If there is no Space available yet, please contact the lecturer by email and ask them to create one. There is further always the option of coming to the first meeting of a course – often not everybody shows up or the lecturer decides to allow one or two more participants than originally planned.
Our recommendations are:
- Don’t panic (it’s only your first semester).
- If you take a technical course or scientific seminar seriously, it may very well be quite time- and work-intensive.
- Wait and see: During the semester, there will sometimes be additional, spontaneous projects advertised on Spaces or via email.
- It’s a good idea to come to the first meeting: Especially when it comes to courses which start during the semester, it’s likely some participants will fail to appear or give up their seats.
Why did I not get into any project and/or seminar?
Please find a detailed explanation of the selection priorities here.
Is it possible to cancel my registration for a course?
If you are on the participant list, the lecturer counts on your attendance. If you are unable to attend a chosen course after all, please write an email to the lecturer in good time to make sure your spot can be given to somebody else..
I have missed the online course selection period. How may I take part in courses anyway?
If you have missed the online course selection period, you may try to register via Spaces. To do so, go to the Space of the project/seminar/course you want to join and register as a participant. If there is no Space available yet, please contact the lecturer by email and ask them to create one. It is more likely you will be admitted to courses which do still have free spots. There is further always the option of coming to the first meeting of a course – often not everybody shows up or the lecturer decides to allow one or two more participants than originally planned.