Friday, 5 August 2022
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 1 August.
Saturday, 6 August 2022
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 1 August.
10:30 - 14:00 Brunch and Ås Tour organized by ESN and ISU
Location: In front of the Clock Building
14:00 - 15:00 Pick-up Debit Cards
Location: Student Information Centre, first floor of the Clock Building
Sunday, 7 August 2022
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 1 August.
14:00 - 16:00 Tour of Samfunnet organized by the Student Society in Ås
Location: Samfunnet
20:00 Speed-friending
See ESN and ISU Facebook Pages for Details
Monday, 8 August 2022
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
10:30 - 12:00 Official welcome by:
- Prorector for Education Elise Norberg
- Student Board Leader Jens Bartnes
- Housing Director (SiÅs) Pål Magnus Løken
- Introduction of Student Information Centre (SiT) Staff
- Introduction of New Students
12:00 - 12:45 LUNCH Break
Visit Bikuben or eat your packed lunch
12:45 - 13:30 Introduction to SiT Services
- Information regarding the programme for the Introduction Week
- Registration
- Homework: Student Card
13:30 - 14:00 IT Services
14:00 - 14:30 Kahoot Quiz
14:30 - 16:00 Collect Pre-paid Debit Card (in Festsalen)
14:30 - 16:00 Individual Student Registration in
Computer Rooms U325 or U327
20:00 Hike to Årungen organized by ESN
See ESN and ISU Facebook Pages for Details
Tuesday, 9 August 2022
Location: Bioteknologi-bygningen (Biotechnology building) Room: 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
- International Student Union (ISU)
- Erasmus Student Network (ESN)
- Faddergeneral (Buddy general) - Ada Marie Karlsen
- Jens Bartnes (AU/Student Board)
10:45 - 11:00 BREAK
11:00 - 11:45 Academic Resources
- University Library
- Writing Centre at NMBU
11:45 - 12:00 Kahoot Quiz
12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH Break
Visit Bikuben or eat your packed lunch
Collect your student card at the Student Information Centre (SiT)
13:00 - 14:00 SiT Services Part II
- Where to find info on academic matters on the Internet
- Rules and Regulations, Student Information Centre
- Information on NMBU-network, Canvas, your study plan
Attend the afternoon sessions based on your nationality
14:00 - 15:00 EU & Nordic Citizens: Immigration Session Location: BT1A.07
NON-EU Citizens: What to expect Location: BT3A16
15:00 - 16:00 NON-EU Citzens: Immigration Session Location: BT1A.07
EU & Nordic Citizens: What to expect Location: BT3A16
17:00 Trip to Drøbak
See ESN and ISU Facebook Pages for Details
Wednesday, 10 August 2022
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 Student Information Centre (SiT)
19:00 Crafts night with Pizza oorganized by ESN and ISU
Location: Johannes in Samfunnet
Thursday, 11 August 2022
Location until Lunch: Bioteknologi-bygningen (Biotechnology building) Room: Auditorium Aastveit, BT1A.07
09:00 - 10:00 Norwegian Language Class
10:00 - 11:00 Eating Healthy in Norway on a Student Budget
by Patrick Hansen, SiÅs Sports
11:00 - 11:30 Fire Safety by the Local Fire Brigade
11:30 - 12:00 Check-in with SiT and Kahoot Quiz
12:30 - 13:15 Tour de Pentagon
Location: ABC Building at Pentagon
13:15 - 14:00 LUNCH sponsored by SiÅs
14:30 - 16:30 Open House at Eika Training Centre
Location: Eika Training Centre
Tours will be offered every 15 minutes. You can also join the Ulimate 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 Oslo Scavenger Hunt or Picnic in Akerbrygge
See ESN and ISU Facebook Pages for Details
Friday, 12 August 2022
Location: Festsalen in Samfunnet
09:00 - 9:45 Norwegian Language Class
10:00 - 13:00 Intercultural Competence
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
Buddy Program begins - check with your buddy to see what is happening.
Saturday, 13 August 2022
BBQ for new students organized by the Student Board
(More info to come)
Sunday, 21 August 2022
11:00 Norwegian Church Service
Service will be held in Norwegian with a simulatanous translation on headphones.
Location: Ås Kirke