Orientation days

Welcome!

Orientation days for new students are arranged in the beginning of each semester. It is very important that all new students participate, as the orientation includes important information about organising your studies, University in general, living in Finland among other things. You also have an excellent opportunity to meet the other international students and make new friends!

Orientation Days in 2024-2025

Orientation days in the Autumn semester: Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th of August 2024

Note: Students will receive the programme before the orientation days.

Orientation material will be available in Jolla. You must have activated your university user account in order to access the material.

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In Vaasa

27th August at 9:00 - 14:30 in Levon auditorium, Tervahovi building (welcome folders are handed out to exchange students already at 8:30 - 9:00 in Tervahovi building lobby)
28th August at 11:00 - 15:00, meet up with own tutor in front of Tervahovi building

Orientation programme Vaasa campus Autumn 2024 - PDF (207 KB)

In Seinäjoki

27th August at 9:00 - 14:45 in F212, Frami F building, Seinäjoki campus
28th August at 10:00 - 13:00 in F212, Frami F building, Seinäjoki campus

Orientation programme Seinäjoki campus Autumn 2024 - PDF (164 KB)

In Pori

27th August at 9:00 - 14:00 in A504, building A, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences campus Pori
28th August at 9:00 - 11:15 in A504, building A, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences campus Pori

Orientation programme Pori campus Autumn 2024 - PDF (111 KB)

Online

27th August at 9:00 - 13:30 on Zoom
28th August at 10:00 - 12:00 on Zoom

Orientation programme for Online participation Autumn 2024 - PDF (150 KB)

The online option is intended for students who are unable to attend the orientation on their campus for example due to delays in visa processing.

Orientation days in the Spring semester

January 2025: to be confirmed

Degree programme kick-off meetings

Students who start their studies in our international Master's degree programmes, will also have a kick-off meeting with their own Master's programme where they can draft their own personal study plans and go through which courses to begin with. These meetings take place close to the orientation days, and exact time and location will be sent to the Master's degree students by e-mail.

MIB International Business Kick-off, Monday 2nd September 2, 14:00 to 16:00, Tervahovi Hall C303.
Zoom:
SAS Kick-off, Wednesday 4th September, 12-14, Tervahovi Building D102
Zoom: https://uwasa.zoom.us/j/68662854353?pwd=UDZLOVZ2bVc1OVV6OTBocHVpRTd0UT09 (Passcode 918167, waiting room in use, please wait for acceptance)
ISA Kick-off, Wednesday 4th September, 14-16, Tervahovi Building B203
Zoom: https://uwasa.zoom.us/j/66130411648?pwd=R1TLM1YR9DiOSDev1VwLmqxUN421R6.1 Password: 079477
Finance Kick-off, Thursday 5th September, 10-12, Tervahovi Building, D221
Zoom: https://uwasa.zoom.us/j/63445035406?pwd=tS52cnZXV8WhfPYcaSRZGTMsqXEzca.1 Password: 369768
Industrial Management (major/study track), Thursday 5th September, 14-16, Tervahovi Building D221
Zoom: https://uwasa.zoom.us/j/61259844547?pwd=zCyYYB3tSAmT1OMoEeKmEcHiOsvFFo.1 Password: 919576
Smart Grids Kick-off, Wednesday 11th September, 14-16, Tervahovi Building D215
Zoom: https://uwasa.zoom.us/j/61319326636?pwd=83zo8wFYrN2f0M13SkYBqelLQMxt0D.1 Password: 635359

The academic year and semesters

The official duration of an academic year is from the 1st August to 31st July, and academic year is divided into two semesters:

Autumn semester, 1 August – 31 December
Spring semester, 1 January – 31 July