Introduction Programme 2011

SiT

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.

Sykkelparkering i UMB-parken Photo: Kjersti Sørlie Rimer

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 2011

Friday 5 August
Students arrive

Saturday 6 August
Students arrive

18:00 Grilling and Rummage Sale at Pentagon - buy used clothes
            and kitchen equipment!

Sunday 7 August
Students arrive, some registration possible at TF building

12:00-13:00 Tour of the Norwegian Museum of Agriculture and ice cream
                   afterwards
13:00-17:00 Registration possible at TF building, bring passport and laptop

Monday 8 August
Location: Ceremonial Hall (Festsalen), Clock Building

8:00-9:00            Reception area to collect your start up packet
                          (a light snack will be served)

9:00-10:00            Norwegian language lesson
10:00-12:00        Official welcome by
                            - Rector: Hans Fredrik Hoen
                            - Housing Director: Pål Magnus Løken
                            - University Chaplain: Elise Bjerkreim-Bentzen
                            - President of UMB Student Board: Torfinn Belbo
                            - Representative from the Int. Student Union: Wei Yuet
                            - Student Parliament Int. Officer: Lene Elizabeth Hodge
12:00-13:00        Lunch at Samfunnet
13:00-14:00        Check cashing: trip to the bank for those who transferred
                           funds to the university account(meet outside Samfunnet
                           right after lunch)Location: TF Building1
14:00-15:00        Non-EU citizens: Collection of passports and passport
                           photos for those who must report to the police
                           (Applied for residence permits from an embassy abroad.)
15:00-16:00        EU-citizens: Computer room: Information about
                           registration for EU nationals
13:00-17:00        All students: Registration at TF building, student card and
                           laptop registration
16:00 - 17:00      Lebara (cell phone provider) will provide students free start up packets
                            Stand will be located in front of TF building

Tuesday 09 August
Location: Ceremonial Hall, Clock Building

9:00-10:00             Norwegian language lessons
10:00-12:00           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
                             - Course Registration
                             - Access to computer network and email
12:00-12:45        Lunch outside Clock Building
13:00-13:45        Ceremonial Hall (Festsallen), Clock Building
                               - Information regarding health and nutrition during
                                 your stay in Norway.
13:45-14:30        Review of introduction program
                           Question and answer? What information do you need?
14:30-15:30        Guided tour of campus

Wednesday 10 August
Trip to Oslo, 8:45-19:30

8:45                   Meet at the Ås train station at 8:45 at the latest.
                          The Oslo Pass tickets will be distributed there.
                          The train leaves for Oslo at 9:07.
                          In Oslo, we will visit:
                               - Nobel Peace Centre
                               - The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
                               - Lunch is provided while in Oslo
                               - Dinner on your own
18:00               Meet at Akershus Festning
18:48                 Return by train from Oslo to Ås around 19:30

Thursday 11 August
Location: Meet outside of Pentagon
9:00-10:30            What to expect when living in Pentagon? Do you know
                             where the lightbulbs are if the lights go out? Tour and
                             practical information.

Location: Arabidopsis Auditorium, Biotechnology Building
10-30-11:30       Norwegian language
                           lesson
11:30 – 12:00     Tuberculosis information
12:00-13:00        Lunch on your own
13:00-14:15        Fire Safety course
14:15-14:30        Break: Cake and refreshments
14:30- 16:00       Lab Safety Course

Friday 12 August
Location: Auditorium, Samfunnet

8:00-9:00           Norwegian language lesson (NOTE: Earlier time!)
9:00-12:00         Cultural awareness
12:00-12:45       Lunch at Samfunnet
13:00-15:00       Con’t Cultural Awareness
15:00-16:00       International Student Union (ISU) General Assembly
                          – Cake & coffee will be served

Saturday 13 August

10:00-13:00   Pick up your stamped passport and tax forms at SiT (Norwegian ID application)
                       Please bring:
                       - Passport
                        - Housing Contract
                        - Letter from UDI
18:00             BBQ party at Pentagon

Sunday 14 August
Location: Ås Church
Traditional Norwegian Church Service

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.

Monday 15 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.

For more information please see:
http://www.umb.no/sit_english/article/welcome-to-new-umb-students/

Wednesday 17 August

12:00-16:00        “Grass Course”
                          - Teams and student organizations at UMB will present
                            themselves on this day.

15:00-17:00       Tax office is at SiT
                           - International students staying in Norway for more
                             than a year apply for Norwegian ID number

Sunday 19 August

11:00           Sports tournament outside of GG-hall (tentative)

Wednesday 24 August
Location: Yellow Room (Economy Building)

13:00-16:00  Tubeculosis screening for all students who are from outside EU
                    and North America (Please note the new time!)

Friday 9 September
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

Updated: 23.08.11
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