Autumn 2012
The Orientation Week is mandatory for all newcomers and consists of sessions concerning both academic and practical issues (registration, exams, and tutorials) as well as social events, information about the town, region, health system, residence permit, etc. Orientation Week has been designed to help international students settle into academic life in Stavanger. The Orientation Week will take place in week 32 (07-12.08.2012). Details concerning this event will be published here in early Summer 2012.
New students are advised to arrive in Stavanger between 04-06.08.2012. Non-European students should arrive during the weekend (04-05.08.) in order to fullfil certain formalities on Monday. EU-students can choose whether they prefer to arrive during the weekend or on Monday 06.08.
Pick-up service for NEW students:
We will provide pick-up service for new international students during the Arrival Days (04.-06.08.2012) from 9am - 9pm. The registration form for the pick-up service will be published later.
Spring 2012
Spring 2012 - Full-semester students
The Spring semester at the University of Stavanger starts on Tuesday, January 3rd. Therefore, all the international students should plan their arrival to Stavanger on Monday, 2 January 2012. Please note that student accommodation will not be available before this date.
Spring 2012 - Comparative Education students
All the Comparative Education students should plan their arrival to Stavanger on Wednesday, 18 January 2012. Please note that student accommodation will not be available before this date.
Pick-up service for NEW students:
The University will organize a reduced pick-up service on Monday 2 January and Wednesday 18 January 2012. Pick-up service will be available from 9AM until 9PM only. Please note that it will not be possible to use a shuttle bus or collect the keys/accommodation folder after 9PM. Students arriving after 9 PM are responsible for accommodation during their first night in Stavanger. The electronic application form is opened now and will be closed on 11 December 2011. Please note that you need a flight number in order to complete the registration.
Orientation Days in January
The obligatory Orientation Days for all new students in the spring semester 2012 will be on Thursday and Friday 19 and 20 January. There will be an obligatory meeting with the IT-department for exchange students on Thursday 5 January. The same meeting will be held on Friday 20 January for Comparative Education students.
Please check this web page for further updates and Orientation Program.
If you have any questions, please contact us at admissions@uis.no
