PLV:
Career Service PLV:
Campus Cham
Frequently asked questions regarding the PLV weeks:
Below you will find a list of the most frequently asked questions and answers about the internship semester and PLV weeks. For further information, please contact Ms Adrienn Jaksch (Deggendorf campus) or the degree programme assistant (studium-cham@th-deg.de) (Cham campus).
- How long does the practical semester last?
The internship semester lasts a total of 20 weeks, of which at least 18 weeks are spent in the company and two PLV weeks.
- When can I start my internship semester?
You must have earned at least 90 ECTS credits. The internship semester takes place in the sixth semester. Exception: Bachelor of Mechatronics & Project Management for Digital Production at the Cham campus (the internship semester is in the fifth semester).
Deggendorf campus: The first PLV week consists of seven Career Service seminars.
Cham campus: The first PLV week takes place at the end of the fifth semester (mechatronics - specialising in digital production) or at the end of the fourth semester (mechatronics & project management for digital production).
The second PLV week takes place during the lecture-free period towards the end of September.
- Where must I hand in my internship contract?
Deggendorf Campus: In Primuss you will find the internship administration and, as described in the overview there, upload the contract and register the internship semester.
Cham campus: In Primuss you will find the internship administration and, as described in the overview there, upload the contract and register the internship semester.
- When do I have to hand in the contract at the latest?
One week before the start of the PLV-1 week. If you are unable to meet this deadline, please contact Ms Adrienn Jaksch (Deggendorf campus) or the study programme assistant - studium-cham@th-deg.de (Cham campus) in good time!
- Where can I find companies that offer an internship?
Deggendorf campus: You can find company names in the display case on the 2nd floor of the C building. For semesters abroad, you can find company addresses in iLearn at the Career Service.
Cham campus: Please contact Ms Claudia Potter, who represents the Career Service at the Cham teaching location.
- What documents does the university need after my internship?
We require an internship report and the internship certificate one week before the second PLV week.
- Where do I have to hand in the documents?
Simply upload digitally ον the Primuss portal.
You may have a maximum of five days of absence during your internship at the company. You are not allowed to miss any days during the PLV weeks.
- Do holidays have to be made up?
Basically yes, unless the company gives you those days.
- I cannot register in the internship administration program?
Change your password.
If this does not work, please contact us by e-mail at primuss-support@th-deg.de
- How should the internship report be designed?
The internship report should be at least 10 A4 pages long and provide an overview (content, highlights, project overview) of your internship semester. It should not be a report booklet.
- What do I do if I do not receive my internship certificate on time?
As soon as you receive the internship certificate from the company, please upload it via the Primuss portal. It is important that you submit your internship report and presentation on time.
- Can I take exams during the practical semester?
Yes, you can take exams.
- What do I do if the PLV week takes place during my internship?
Company must excuse you for the PLV week, but you must make up this week at the company. There are exceptions for semesters abroad. If you are unable to attend the PLV week for any reason, please contact Ms Adrienn Jaksch(Deggendorf campus) or the degree programme assistant - studium-cham@th-deg.de (Cham campus) in good time.
- Can I attend the PLV Weeks before my internship?
Deggendorf campus: The first PLV week, consisting of seven Career Service seminars, should be completed from the first semester onwards.
Cham campus: If you have been successfully exempted from the internship semester by the internship officer, you must still attend the PLV 1 week, as it is still part of the fifth or fourth semester.
- Why do I have the status "not passed" in the internship administration program?
You will only receive the status "passed" in the Primuss portal once you have successfully completed your two PLV weeks and your internship and uploaded your documents in full!
- Why have I not received any ECTS yet for the practical semester?
You will only receive your ECTS credits in Primuss once you have successfully completed your two PLV weeks and your internship, your documents have been uploaded in full and your documents meet our requirements!
- Where can I find information about an internship abroad?
You can find company addresses and important information about the semester abroad at: Going Abroad.
- Can my internship contract be extended?
It is not possible for the university to extend the internship contract.
Ms Adrienn Jaksch (Deggendorf campus) or the degree programme assistant - studium-cham@th-deg.de (Cham campus) will be happy to answer any further questions you may have about the practical semester and PLV weeks.