This page is for new students in the Information Technology programme.

The introduction days are arranged on 24 August 2026 for students who have just moved to Finland and on 25–28 August 2026 for all new students. Please find the schedule below. Small changes in the program might occur.

Information Technology, Introduction Week 2026

Monday, 24 August
  • Rector´s greeting
    Time: 9.00-9.15
    Room: Small Auditorium (F249)
  • Practical information about the start of studies
    Time: 9.15-10.00
    Room: Small Auditorium (F249)
  • Life and studies in Finland & cultural adaptation
    Time: 10.15-11.30
    Room: Small Auditorium (F249)
  • Tuition fees and scholarships & Information about submission of original certificates
    Time: 11.45-12.00
    Room: Small Auditorium (F249)
  • Lunch
    Time: 12.00-13.00
  • It-dropin, stamping of meal subsidy cards and HSL certificates, submission of original certificates
    Time: 13.00-14.30
    Room: Pacius (It-dropin), Big Square (stamping and mingle), Info desk (key app)
Tuesday, 25 August
  • Student Association TLK & Tutors
    Time: 10.30-11.00
    Room: F365
  • This is Arcada & ASK
    Time: 11.15-12.00
    Room: Big Auditorium (F143)
  • Lunch
    Time: 12.00-13.00
  • Presentation of the Degree Program
    Time: 13.00-14.30
    Room: D4106
Wednesday, 26 August
  • Support in Studies & Library Services
    Time: 9.00-10.00
    Room: Big Auditorium (F143)
  • Session with the Study Counsellor
    Time: 10.15-11.00
    Room: F365
  • Session with the Study Counsellor
    Time: 11.00-11.45
    Room: D4106
  • Lunch
    Time: 11.45-13.00
  • Digital Tools
    Time: 13.00-14.00
    Room: F365
  • Campus Tour with the Tutors
    Time: 14.00-14.30
    Room: Meeting point F365
Thursday, 27 August
  • Information about language studies
    Time: 10.15-11.15
    Room: Big Auditorium (F143)
  • Lunch
    Time: 11.15-12.15
  • Technology and Learning - course intro
    Time: 12.15-15.00
    Room: F365
Friday, 28 August
  • Drop in session with the Study Counsellor (not mandatory)
    Time: 10.00-10.45
    Room: F363
  • Lunch
    Time: 11.00-11.45
  • Web Development
    Time: 11.45-14.30
    Room: F365