The introduction days are arranged 23 August and 26-27 August 2024, with the 23 August being aimed for our international students. Information about the beginning of your studies will also be sent per e-mail, please remember to check it regularly after your acceptance letter.
Please note that 23 August is meant for international degree students. This means that international degree students participate in all of the three days (23-27.8), while national degree students are starting their introduction days on 26-27 August (two days only).
Participation in the introduction days is mandatory. Remember to activate your Arcada IT account before the introduction days!
Friday 23.8.2024 (for international degree students)
| Time | Programme | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 9.00-9.15 | Welcome to Finland! Greetings from the Rector | Small auditorium (F249) |
| 9.15-10.15 | Practical information about the start of studies, Study Counsellors and International Student Advisor | Small auditorium (F249) |
| 10.30-11.30 | Life and studies in Finland & cultural adaptation, Career Counsellor and International Student Advisor | Small auditorium (F249) |
| 11.30-12.00 | Tuition fees and scholarships, Study Coordinator | Small auditorium (F249) |
| 12-00-13.00 | Lunch | |
| 13.00-14.00 | It-dropin, stamping of meal subsidy cards and HSL certificates, mingle with tutors, handing in of degree certificates | Pacius (It-dropin), Big Square (stamping and mingle), Info desk (keys) |
Monday 26.8.2024
| Time | Programme | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00-11.00 | Presentation of the degree programme, Degree programme director Rizwan Ullah | D4107-08 |
| 11.15-12.00 | This is Arcada + ASK | Small auditorium (F249) |
| 12.00-13.00 | Lunch | |
| 13.00-13.30 | Tutors and Student Association TLK | B522 |
| 13.45-15.00 | Course enrollment and digital tools, Study Counsellor Sofie Sundström and International Student Advisor Laurits Møller | B522 |
Tuesday 27.8.2024
| Time | Programme | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00-10.45 | Study Counsellor's Drop-in session for students who need help with course enrollment (optional session), Study Counsellor Sofie Sundström and International Student Advisor Laurits Møller | E387 |
| 11.00-11.30 | Student Affairs and Sisu | Small auditorium (F249) |
| 11.30-12.30 | Lunch | |
| 12.30-13.30 | Guided tour and other programme with the tutors | Start point will be updated later |
| 13.45-14.45 | Studying at Arcada, Study Counsellor Sofie Sundström | B518 |
