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
Contact information, Information Technology
Several teachers from the School of engineering, culture and wellbeing participate in the teaching.