Welcome as a new student at NMBU!
This website will be updated in April 2024. The program below shows the previous Introdcution Week.
The Introduction Week runs from 5 - 9 August, including various activies up to 24 August 2024.
Changes and updates to the program on this web page will be made up until the introduction week.
*N.B. We have created a Facebook group which we use to send out information to incoming new international students.
8:00 - 16:00 Students Arrive
- Pick-up service from bus or train stations in Ås to campus.
- Register for the pick-up service on this form by 4 August.
SiÅs - Student Mentors
If you are wondering about something this weekend, there will be a student mentor available on Saturday and Sunday. You can stop in for free coffee and cookies. Hours and locations are as follows:
09:00 - 16:00 In front of ABC building in Pentagon.
09:00 - 16:00 In front of the Student Post Office Building.
Location: Eika Sport Centre
17:00-20:00 Volleyball meet up with a small meal!
Organized by ESN and ISU (wear appropriate clothing)
8:00 - 17:00 Students Arrive
- Pick-up service from bus or train stations in Ås to campus.
- Register for the pick-up service on this form by 4 August.
Location: Outside the Clock Building
10:30-13:00 ESN ISU Tour of campus.
See ESN and ISU Facebook Pages for Details.
Location: Samfunnet
14:00-16:00 Tour of Samfunnet organized by the Student Society in Ås.
SiÅs - Student Mentors
If you are wondering about something this weekend, there will be a student mentor available on Saturday and Sunday. You can stop in for free coffee and cookies. Hours and locations are as follows:
09:00 - 16:00 In front of ABC building in Pentagon
09:00 - 16:00 In front of the Student Post Office Building.
Location: Festsalen in the Clock Building (U215)
*Remember to bring official identification (Passport) and your computer/laptop*08:30 - 09:15 Norwegian Language Class
09:15 - 10:30 Pin code letter, Welcome packet and breakfast sponsored by SIT Location:
Hjerte Room (1st floor Clock Building)10:30 - 12:00 Official welcome by:
- Prorector for Education Elin Kubberød
- Student Board Leader (AU) Wilhelm Olav Anthun
- Housing Director (SiÅs) Pål Magnus Løken
- Introduction of Student Information Centre (SiT) Staff
- Introduction of New Students
12:00 - 12:45 LUNCH Break
Visit the Bikuben or eat your packed lunch
Location: Festsalen U215
12:45 - 14:30 IT Services
14:30 - 14:45 Introduction to SIT Services- Information on 'Introduction Week'
- Student Registration
14:45 – 15:15 Fun Quiz & Break
15:15- Extra help available if needed for Student Registration in Computer Rooms U325 or U327
Location: Hjerte Room, Clock Building Cafe
18:30 Speed friending with pizza:
See ESN and ISU Facebook Pages for Details.Homework: Order Student Card
Location: Bioteknologi-bygningen (Biotechnology building) Auditorium Aastveit, BT1A.07
08:45 - 09:30 Norwegian Language Class
09:30 - 09:45 Break or Collect Registration Packet in front of auditorium
09:45 - 10:45 Student Resources at NMBU
- University Chaplain for Students Ingrid Ulvestad Øygard
- Helsestasjon Ås Susanna Borovski Lubeck
- International Student Union (ISU)
- Erasmus Student Network (ESN)
- International Student Representative Camila Noel Moreno (AU Student Board)
- Faddergeneral (Buddy general) Ben Børilden
10:45 – 11:00 BREAK
11:00 – 11:45 Academic Resources
- University Library
- Writing Centre at NMBU
11:45 - 12:00 Ice breakers
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH Break
Visit Bikuben or eat your packed lunch
Collect your student card at the IT - Service Desk
Location: Clock Building U215
13:00 - 15:00 SIT Services Part II
Topics:
- Where to find info on academic matters on the Internet.
- Rules and Regulations, Student Information Centre.
- Information on NMBU-network, Canvas, your study plan.
- Immigration Session
Location: Bikuben
17:00 Trip to Breivoll Beach Trip cancelled due to weather. Scavenger Hunt arranged instead.
12:00: Individual Police Appointment Times for NON-EU Citizens
Students can otherwise take the time to explore Ås and the surrounding area
13:00 - 14:00 Collect your student card at the VET building. 1st floor IT Service Desk.
Location: To be confirmed
19:00 Crafts night with Pizza organized by ESN and ISU
See ESN and ISU Facebook Pages for Details.Location until Lunch: Bioteknologi-bygningen (Biotechnology building)
09:00 - 10:00 Norwegian Language Class
10:00 - 11:00 Eating Healthy in Norway on a Student Budget
by Patrick Hansen, SiÅs Sports11:00 - 11:30 Fire Safety by the Local Fire Brigade
11:30 - 12:00 Q & A session with SIT
Location: Samfunnet
12:30 - 14:00 Tour of Pentagon & Lunch sponsored by SiÅs
Location: Eika Training Centre
14:30 - 16:30 Open House at Eika Training Centre
Tours will be offered every 15 minutes. You can also join the Ultimate Frisbee team. A yoga class might also be offered.
Bring your sports gear and shoes, and get ready to exercise! Eika offers team sports, climbing wall, group training in hall and on bike, strength and fitness rooms for self-training, personal training, exercise guidance and dietary guidance.
17:50 Hike to Årungen + Scavenger Hunt Good shoes! Sweater!
Don't forget to wear appropriate weather gear
Location: Festsalen in Samfunnet
09:00 - 9:45 Norwegian Language Class
10:00 - 13:00 Intercultural Competence (includes short break with coffee/tea and a snack)
Communicating across cultures can be a difficult experience.
All successful communication results from one person understanding the meaning and intention of what another person has said.
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Sponsored by SIT
Location: Check with your buddy.
18:00 Get to know your Buddy Program begins.
Check with your buddy to see what is happening. This activity is connected to your specific faculty.
(*Exchange students will be assigned a faculty)
11:00 Norwegian Church Service
Location: Ås Kirke
Service will be held in Norwegian with a simultaneous translation on headphones.