# Student Counseling and Advising Center

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If you have any questions about your studies or need support, we are here to help. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone at +49 241 80-94050 or by [email](mailto:studienberatung@rwth-aachen.de).

# Student Counseling and Advising Center

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The Student Counseling and Advising Center is the primary resource for guidance and support for high school students, prospective students, current students, parents, and school teachers. It is the initial point of contact for all questions about degree programs and the University.

## Contact

### [Student Counseling and Advising Center](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/wir/Einrichtungen/Verwaltung/Dezernate/Akademische-und-studentische-Angelegenhe/Zentrale-Studienberatung/~bdgs/Kontakt/lidx/1/contact/aaaaaaaaaaabttk/)

[Phone: 
+49 241 80-94050](tel:+4924180-94050)\
[Send Email](mailto:studienberatung@rwth-aachen.de)\

The fields of responsibility and advising services include:

### Advising and Support for Secondary School Students and Prospective Students

Secondary school students and other prospective students residing in Germany and fluent in the language can reach out to the [designated advising team](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/oelt/lidx/1) for guidance on degree programs, course offerings, admission requirements, course content, and the application and enrollment process. We also provide informative presentations and workshops on these topics, organize student orientation days, and participate in trade fairs.

Our [initiatives for teachers and schools](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/ogig/lidx/1) support the process of choosing a field of study throughout the academic year as part of events tailored for school groups.

[Talent Scouting](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/plpbh/lidx/1) is an additional initiative offered by the student advising centers of RWTH and FH Aachen. Under this program, talent scouts support accomplished high school students from non-academic families in the Aachen city region and the districts of Düren, Heinsberg, and Euskirchen throughout their educational journey.

#### Programs for Secondary School Students

Prospective students can experience university life at RWTH through [a variety of programs](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bdqz/lidx/1). Our faculties host numerous taster events in specific academic fields, catering to both individual secondary school students and groups.

### Advising for RWTH Students

Students are encouraged to reach out to the [Student Counseling and Advising Center](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/rcw/lidx/1) for guidance on all academic matters. The team conducts presentations and workshops on various topics, including addressing concerns about students’ choice of degree program, changing majors, or charting a different career path. Additionally, students can address immediate concerns and questions during [open office hours](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/oelz/lidx/1) or schedule [individual advising appointments](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/oelz/lidx/1) for personalized support. We also offer a wide range of workshops and lectures in addition to personalized advising sessions.

### Psychological Counseling

The [psychological counseling](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/sei/lidx/1) team provides guidance and assistance to students facing challenges that impact their academic pursuits. This support is offered through individual counseling sessions and [group workshops](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/rvz/lidx/1). Additionally, the team provides continuous professional support to RWTH student advisors and mentors.

### Advising for Prospective and Enrolled Students With Disabilities or Chronic Illnesses

The Student Counseling and Advising Service includes a dedicated team that provides [guidance for prospective and enrolled students with disabilities or chronic illnesses](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/eji/lidx/1). The Representatives for Inclusive Studies (BIS) play a crucial role in offering information and counsel on inclusive studies, advocating for the interests of affected students in university committees, and leading projects to enhance support for this student community.

## Staff

| Name | Contact |
| --- | --- |
| Head of Division | |
| Dr. Mandana Biegi | Phone: +49 241 80-99403  [mandana.biegi@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:mandana.biegi@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Student Counseling and Advising Center Office |  |
| Magdalena Siorek | Phone: +49 241 80-99405  [magdalena.siorek@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:magdalena.siorek@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Sabrina Dussin | Phone: +49 241 80-99404  [sabrina.dussin@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:sabrina.dussin@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Information on Studies | Phone: +49 241 80-94050  [studienberatung@rwth-aachen.de](mailto:studienberatung@rwth-aachen.de ) |
| Ruth Liebenthal, M.A.  Information Manager, Web Editor, Head of Sub-Unit | [ruth.liebenthal@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:ruth.liebenthal@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Lena Klein, B.Sc.  Information Manager, Web Editor, Info Center |  |
| Rachel Volkmann, B.A.  Information Manager, Web Editor, Info Center | [rachel.volkmann@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:rachel.volkmann@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Marion Ruthmann  Info Center |  |
| Saskia Hartmann  Info Center | [saskia.hartmann@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:saskia.hartmann@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Advising and Services for School Students and Prospective Students | [Contact and Office Hours](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/oelt/lidx/1) |
| Dr. phil. Anne Kursten  KAoA Academic Advisor, Head of Sub-Unit | Phone: +49 241 80-99421  [anne.kursten@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:anne.kursten@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Marian Bruchholz, M.Sc.  Film project "Studiengangfilme" (StuFi) | Phone: +49 241 80-99375  [marian.bruchholz@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:marian.bruchholz@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Marc Gruben  Administrative Assistant | [marc.gruben@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:marc.gruben@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Katharina Heck, M.A.  Talent Scout, Academic Advisor | [katharina.heck@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:katharina.heck@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Alina Kreuz, M.A.  Talent Scout, Academic Advisor | [alina.kreuz@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:alina.kreuz@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Gürkan Özkan, M.A.  Coordinator of Talent Scouting, Academic Advisor | Phone: +49 241 80-99230  [guerkan.oezkan@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:guerkan.oezkan@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Dipl.-Soz. Anja Schaumlöffel  KAoA Academic Advisor | [anja.schaumloeffel@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:anja.schaumloeffel@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Andreas Steinbeck, M.A.  Academic Advisor | [andreas.steinbeck@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:andreas.steinbeck@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Eva von Agris, M.Ed.  Talent Scout, Academic Advisor | Phone: +49 241 80-92244  [eva-marie.vonagris@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:eva-marie.vonagris@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Isabelle Welter, M.A.  Talent Scout, Academic Advisor | Phone: +49 241 80-92244  [isabelle.welter@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:Isabelle.Welter@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Dipl.-Gyml. Janette Zakrzewski  Coordinator NRWTalents | Phone: +49 241 80-99231  [janette.zakrzewski@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:janette.zakrzewski@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Dipl.-Ing. Mei Zhou  Academic Advisor | [mei.zhou@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:mei.zhou@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Orpha Fiedler  Student Assistant | [orpha.fiedler@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:orpha.fiedler@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| School Student Programs |  |
| Dipl.-Kff. Jaana Schiwietz  Head of the RWTH School Student Programs | Phone: +49 241 80-99190  [jaana.schiwietz@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:jaana.schiwietz@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Anna Berglar, M.A.  Coordinator of the RWTH School Student Programs | Phone: +49 241 80-99353  [anna.berglar@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:anna.berglar@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Carla Bongard, M.A.  Coordinator of the RWTH School Student Programs |  |
| Britta Steudel  Coordinator of the RWTH School Student Programs | Phone: +49 241 80-92720  [britta.steudel@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:britta.steudel@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Emilie Blaumann  Trainee | [emilie.blaumann@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:emilie.blaumann@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Aleksandra Kampe  Student Assistant | [aleksandra.kampe@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:aleksandra.kampe@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Advising for Students | [Contact and Office Hours](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/oelz/lidx/1) |
| Silvia Krebs-Oviedo, M.A.  Deputy Head of Division, Head of Sub-Unit, Academic Advisor | [silvia.krebs-oviedo@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:silvia.krebs-oviedo@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Swenja Schiwatsch, M.A.  Academic Advisor | [swenja.schiwatsch@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:swenja.schiwatsch@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Flora Rauber, Dipl.-Gwl.  Academic Advisor | [flora.rauber@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:flora.rauber@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Barbara Leyendecker  Academic Advisor | [barbara.leyendecker@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:barbara.leyendecker@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Katharina Heck, M.A.  Academic Advisor | [katharina.heck@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:katharina.heck@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Erhan Sakoglu  Sachbearbeitung | [erhan.sakoglu@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:erhan.sakoglu@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Psychological Counseling | [Appointment](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/sei/lidx/1) |
| Dipl.-Psych. Kerstin Platt  Head of Sub-Unit, Psychological Counseling, Academic Trainings | Phone: +49 241 80-99424  [kerstin.platt@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:kerstin.platt@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Anja Ghouse, M.Sc.  Psychological Counseling |  |
| Dipl.-Psych. Sabine Salentin  Academic Trainings | Phone: +49 241 80-99427  [sabine.salentin@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:sabine.salentin@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Dipl.-Psych. Van Tien Tran  Psychological Counseling, Academic Trainings | Phone: +49 241 80-99411  [van-tien.tran@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:van-tien.tran@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Anna Wafo, M.Sc.  Psychological Counseling | Phone: +49 241 80-99417 [anna.wafo@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:anna.wafo@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Lina Hoffmann, M.Sc.  Psychological Counseling | Phone: +49 241 80-99425  [lina.hoffmann@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:lina.hoffmann@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Sussan Hossein Ali Beigi, Drs. (NL) Psych  Psychological Counseling | Phone: +49 241 80-99423  [sussan.beigi@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:sussan.beigi@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Dr. Sarah Müller-Abdelrazeq, M.Sc.  Study Skills Workshops | [sarah.abdelrazeq@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:sarah.abdelrazeq@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |
| Martina Schroeder  Administrative Assistant | Phone: +49 241 80-92438  [martina.schroeder2@zhv.rwth-aachen.de](mailto:martina.schroeder2@zhv.rwth-aachen.de) |

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