Orientation week 2025
Incoming International Students
Orientation Week is your first step toward becoming an integral part of the dynamic, inclusive NMBU community. The week is designed to ease your transition, answer your questions, and give you the tools for success both academically and socially.
Welcome to NMBU!
Orientation Week 4 - 8 August
The Student Information Centre (SiT) will hold essential orientation sessions to ensure a successful start at NMBU.
Social Events 2 - 8 August
International Student Union (ISU) and Erasmus Student Network (ESN) will host fun social events for all new international students.
Buddy week 8 - 16 August
NMBU’s Buddy week (Fadderuke) is a campus wide welcome for all students.
*N.B. Changes to the program may be made up to the 4th of August.
*N.B. We have created a Facebook group which we use to send out information to incoming new international students.
Programme
Saturday, 2 August 2025
Social Events
08:00 - 16:00 Students arrive
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.
17:00-20:00 Meet your mates! Volleyball meet up with a small meal!
Location: Eika Sport Centre
Organized by ESN and ISU (wear appropriate clothing)
Sunday, 3 August 2025
Social Events
8:00 - 17:00 Students Arrive
10:30-13:00 ESN ISU Tour of campus and brunch.
Location: Outside the Clock Building
See ESN and ISU Facebook Pages for Details.
14:00-16:00 Tour of Samfunnet organized by ESN.
Location: Samfunnet
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.
Monday, 4 August 2025
Orientation Sessions
08:30 - 15:15 Welcome and General Information
Location: Festsalen in the Clock Building (U215)
*Remember to bring official identification (Passport) and your computer/laptop*08:30 - 09:00 Norwegian Language Class
09:00 - 09:15 Fun facts09:15 - 10:30 Light breakfast sponsored by SIT
Location: Hjerte Room (1st floor Clock Building)
10:30 - 12:00 Official welcome
Location: Festsalen in the Clock Building (U215)
- Prorector for Education Elin Kubberød
- Student Board Leader (AU) Oskar Lægland
- Director of SiÅs Pål Magnus Løken
- Introduction of Student Information Centre (SiT) Staff
- Introduction of New Students
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch Break
Visit the Hjerte Room or eat your packed lunch
12:45 - 14:45 IT Services & Introduction to SIT Services
Location: Festsalen in the Clock Building (U215)
- Student Registration
- Information on 'Orientation Week'
14:45 – 15:15 Fun Quiz & Break
15:15- 16:15 Extra help available if needed for Student Registration
Location: Computer Room U325
Social Events
18:30 Speed friending with pizza
Location: On the lawn outside Clock Building
See ESN and ISU Facebook Pages for Details.
Homework: Order Student Card
Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Orientation Sessions
8:45 - 12:00 General Information
Location: Bioteknologi-bygningen (Biotechnology building) Auditorium Aastveit, BT1A.07
08:45 - 09:30 Norwegian Language Class
09:30 - 10:45 Student Resources at NMBU
- University Chaplain for Students
- The Health center for youth and students
- International Student Union (ISU)
- Erasmus Student Network (ESN)
- International Student Representative
- Faddergeneral (Buddy general)
10:45 – 11:00 BREAK (bring a snack) and/or collect registration packages.
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
13:00 - 15:00 SIT Services Part II
Location: Bioteknologi-bygningen (Biotechnology building) Auditorium Aastveit, BT1A.07
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
Social Events
17:00 Trip to Parrstranda, Drøbak .
Location: University bus stop
Wednesday, 6 August 2025
08:00 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
Location: VET building. 1st floor IT Service Desk.
Social Events
19:00 Crafts night with Pizza organized by ESN and ISU
Location: Hjerte Room
Thursday, 7 August 2025
Orientation Sessions
09:00- 10:00 General Information
Location: Bioteknologi-bygningen (Biotechnology building) Auditorium Aastveit, BT1A.07
09:00 - 09:45 Norwegian Language Class
09:45 - 10.00 Break (Bring a snack)
10:00 - 11:00 Eating Healthy on a budget, Eika Sports Centre and Benefits of Exercise- mental and physical health (SiÅs)
11:00 - 11:30 Fire Safety by the Local Fire Brigade
11:30 -- 11:45 Alumni presentation
11:45 - 12:15 Break and/or collect registration packages.
12.15 - 13:00 SiÅs presentation/ Tour of Pentagon
Social Events
13:15 - 14:00 Lunch sponsored by SiÅs
Location: Pentagon 1
14:30 - 16:00 Open House at Eika Training Centre
Location: Eika Training Centre
Tours will be offered every 15 minutes until 15:15. You can also join the Ultimate Frisbee team. A yoga class will also be offered from 15:00-16:00.
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.
17:00 Hike to Årungen + Scavenger Hunt Good shoes! Sweater!
Location: Bikuben
Don't forget to wear appropriate weather gear
Friday, 8 August 2025
Orientation Sessions
09:30 - 13:00 Intercultural Competence (includes short break with coffee/tea and a snack)
Location: Gullvepsen (Auditorium B102) - Bikuben
09:30 - 09:45 Prorector will give an introduction
09:45 - 13:00 Intercultural Competence (11:30 - 11:50 break with coffee/tea and cake)
Communicating across cultures can be a difficult experience.
All successful communication results from one person understanding the meaning and intention of the other person.
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Sponsored by SIT
Location: Gullvepsen - Bikuben
Buddy Week Friday 8 - 16 August 2025
18:00 Buddy Week Kick Off!
Buddy Week (Fadderuke) is an exciting and important tradition for new university students. Various activities are organized by both individual faculties and jointly. This includes social events, games, tours, and parties. It's a great way to foster friendships, create a sense of community, and ensure that all feel welcomed and supported.
For more information check your faculty webpages. Final programme published in July.
Faculty of Landscape and Society (Landsam)
Faculty of Biosciences (BIOVIT)
Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Management (MINA)
Faculty of School of Economics and Business (HH)
Facutlty of Biotechnology and Food Science (KBM)
Note: Exchange students will be assigned a faculty at the beginning of Buddy Week
Thursday, 14 August 2025
17:00-19:00 Bicycle Sale
Location: Skogveien 22
SiÅs along with the Arbeids Church and Bicycle Club (Sykkelforeningen), collect abandoned bicylces, fix them up and sell them to students.
Sunday, 17 August 2025
11:00 Norwegian Church Service
Location: Ås Kirke
Service will be held in Norwegian with a simultaneous translation on headphones.