The week-long introduction programme will introduce you to UMB's lively student community and to those programmes and services that may help you as you arrive and settle.
New students at UMB
For the introduction programme we welcome: - New exchange students - New students in the English taught bachelor and master programmes - New international PhD students
Introduction Programme 2010
Friday 30 July Students arrive 14:00-18:00 Registration possible at TF building, bring passport and laptop
Saturday 31 July Students arrive, some registration possible 14:00-18:00 Registration possible at TF building, bring passport and laptop
18:00 - ??? Grilling and Rummage Sale at Pentagon - buy used clothes and kitchen equipment!
Sunday 01 August Students arrive, some registration possible
12:00-13:00 Tour of the Norwegian Museum of Agriculture and ice cream afterwards 14:00-18:00 Registration possible at TF building, bring passport and laptop
Monday 02 August Location: Ceremonial Hall (Festsalen), Clock Building
8:00-8:30 Reception area to collect your start up packet (a light snack will be served) 8:30-9:30 Norwegian language lesson 9:30-12:00 Official welcome by - Rector: Hans Fredrik Hoen - Head of Academic Affairs: Ole Jørgen Torp - Housing Director: Pål Magnus Løken - University Chaplain: Georg Børresen - President of UMB Student Board: Ole Martin Steien - Representative from the International Student Union - Student Parliament International Officer: Nora Paus 12:00-13:00 Lunch at Economy Building Canteen 13:00-14:00 For the next three sessions, students will be divided into 3 groups Session 1 ¤ Group 1 (for those students who need to cash a check) - Trip to the post office (Passport required) - Location: Meet in front of Samfunnet after lunch ¤ Group 2 (EU/EEA/EFTA citizens with last name beginning with A-M) - Obligatory registration and information - Location: TF building ¤ Group 3 (EU/EEA/EFTA citizens with last name beginning with N-Z) - Intercultural Games - Location: Ceremonial Hall 14:15-15:15 Session 2 ¤ Group 1: Collection of the following documents: Passport, passport photo, letter from UDI/Norwegian Embassy and Housing Contract. - Location: Student Information Centre (SiT) ¤ Group 2: Intercultural Games - Location: Ceremonial Hall ¤ Group 3: Obligatory registration and information - Location: TF building 15:30-16:30 Session 3 ¤ Group 1: Intercultural Games - Location: Cermoninal Hall ¤ Groups 2 & 3: Registration at TF building, student card, laptop registration, etc. - Location: TF building
Tuesday 03 August Location: Ceremonial Hall, Clock Building
8:30-9:30 Norwegian language lessons 9:30-11:45 Where to find info on academic matters on the internet - Rules and Regulations, Student Information Centre - Information on UMB-network, Fronter, your study plan - Student card - Student registration TF01 - Access to computer network and email 12:00-12:45 Lunch at Samfunnet 13:00-13:45 Ceremonial Hall (Festsallen), Clock Building - Information regarding health and nutrition during your stay in Norway. 13:45-14:30 Environmental Awareness, Heikki Fjelldal 14:30-15:30 Guided tour of campus
Wednesday 04 August Trip to Oslo, 8:45-late
8:45 The bus will leave from GG-Hallen at 9:00 sharp! In Oslo, we will visit: - Nobel Peace Centre - The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History - Grønland with its markets, shops and lively environment. - Lunch and dinner is provided while in Oslo 19:30 Return by bus from Oslo to Ås around 19:30
Thursday 05 August Location: Ceremonial Hall, Clock Building
8:30-9:30 Norwegian language lesson 9:30-12:00 “Follo Bedriftshelsetjeneste” Nurse Kjersti Semelenge/Tonje Wiggen/Nan Vold - Health and hygiene - Tuberculosis information, Vilma Bischof - Social work, Torgeir Hansen - Exams and Ephorus, Nicole Rezende 12:00-13:00 Lunch on your own 13:00-14:15 Fire Safety course 14:15-16:00 Intercultural games
Friday 06 August Location: Ceremonial Hall, Clock Building
8:00-9:00 Norwegian language lesson (NOTE: Earlier time!) 9:00-12:00 Cultural awareness 12:00-12:45 Lunch at Samfunnet 13:00-13:30 Living in Pentagon - How to prepare? Maya and Tendai, former students, share their experiences 13:30-15:00 Intercultural games 15:00-16:00 International Student Union (ISU) General Assembly – Cake & coffee will be served
Saturday 07 August
8:00 Group Breakfast. - If you live in Pentagon, you will have breakfast in your dorm with your flatmates. - If you live in private homes or in Oslo, you are invited to come to Samfunnet for breakfast. 18:00 BBQ party at Pentagon
Monday 09 August
Official welcome at your department. The introduction week at your institute begins. If you have not received the program for this week or have questions, please contact the “faddersjef” for your institute.
Tuesday 10 August
Deadline for registering for Rebusløp to Oslo.
Wednesday 11 August
12:00-16:00 “Grass Course” - Teams and student organizations at UMB will present themselves on this day.
16:00-19:00 "Follo Ligning," National Registry (Apply for Norwegian ID) - Location: Student Information Centre (SiT) 16:00-19:00 Sign up for the the trip to Oslo - Location: Student Information Centre (SiT)
Friday 13 August Location: Aud Max
12:45 Matriculation of the new Bachelor and Master degree students, - Dress up in your national dress. - Make sure to come early and find your place. 21:00 "Grass Course" Continuation at Sammfunnet
Saturday 14 August
Rebusløp "Scavenger Hunt" – Trip to Oslo. More information can be found here.
Sunday 15 August
11:00 Sports tournament outside of GG-hall
Wednesday 18 August Location: Yellow Room in the Economy Building
12:00-15:00 Tubeculosis screening for all students who are from outside EU and North America
Sunday 22 August Location: Ås Church
11:00 Experience part of Norwegian culture - traditional church service translated to English Students from all religions are welcome! Coffee will be served after the service.
NB!The program is subject to change and will be updated when changes occur. Information about changes may also be given during the Introduction Programme.
