Orientation week 2025
Welcome to NMBU!
Orientation Week runs from 4 - 8 August,
including various activities through August 2025!
This web page and orientation week programme is currently being developed, and some of the functionalities and texts may not work or be wrong - If so, the planning is in progress and the content will be correct in reasonable time before the next study start! All of the dates are correct!
*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.
Saturday, 2 August 2025
8:00 - 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
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
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 Pin code letter, Welcome packet and light 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) 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
- 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
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
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
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.
19:00 Crafts night with Pizza organized by ESN and ISU
Location: Hjerte Room
Thursday, 7 August 2025
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
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
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
18:00 Get to know your Buddy Program begins (Fadderuka in Norwegian).
Location: Check with your buddy
Check with your buddy to see what is happening. This activity is connected to your specific faculty.
(*Exchange students will be assigned a faculty)
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.