Introduction Programme
The Introduction Programme for international students begins several days before the semester starts. This fall, the introduction programme starts Monday, August 24, 2020. During the introduction you will get to know the University, the student support that we offer, the Student Union and the city of Skövde. You will go through the registration procedure, residence permits, course schedules, computer access and much more.
In order to get the most out of your time at the University of Skövde, we have put together an Introduction Programme for you that we would like you to be a part of!
Everything marked with an asterisk (*) is compulsory for all students, which means that you must attend. Everything marked with ^^ applies only for students attending the specific courses.
If you are a Swedish student or have been living in Sweden for a while, some sessions of this introduction may not apply to you. Please read the description of each session.
The Introduction Programme consists of three parts:
- The academic part concerns your studies and this part is compulsory.
- The cultural part contains information to teach you more about Swedes and living in Sweden.
- The social part is information and activities to help you get to know other students and experience Sweden and the Swedish culture. The Student Union and the International Committee will inform you about the social activities that they will arrange for you. Most student activities are open to all members of the Student Union, so make sure that you pay your membership fee as soon as possible upon arrival in Skövde.
If you miss parts of the Introduction Programme, then ask your classmates or the Student and Career Counsellors about what you missed. Regular classes begin Monday, August 31.
Check your schedule so you do not miss any classes. Regular classes are always a priority.
Depending on which courses or what programme you will study, you will belong to different schools:
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Bioscience
- School of Engineering Science
- School of Informatics
Knowing which school you belong to is very useful and, in some cases, necessary when communicating with the staff and students at the university.
Introduction programme
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Monday 2020-08-24
13:15-14:30 Introduction meeting*
Place: D105
In charge: Vice-Chancellor Lars Niklasson, Student Union, International Office, IT-helpdesk, Marketing and Communications Office14:30-15:00 Swedish "fika" and mingle
Place: Outside D105
In charge: ESN, International Office & Buddies15:00-15:30 Swedish Student Culture
Things you need to know to study at the University of Skövde
Place: D105
In charge: Intro general15:30-17:30 Meeting for engineering students
For international students taking bachelor or master engineering courses
Place: G211
In charge: Enrique Ruiz Zuniga17:30 Games with ESN and the Buddies
Place: Outside D105
In charge: ESN & Buddies -
Tuesday 2020-08-25
08:30-09:30 For all new students*
Student Support Office: University information
(Erasmus students – please bring your Arrival forms)
Place: D105 and D107
In charge: Frida Lindgren and Erika Eriksson Hjelm09:30-12:30 Registration*
Exchange students: Registration and practical help with courses
Place: E101, 102, 104
In charge: Student and Career counsellors and IT-helpdeskMaster students: Registration for students who reside or have arrived to Sweden
Place: Zoom - more information will be sent by email
In charge: Admission12:15-13:15 The University offers lunch for our new international students
Place: Götasalen
In charge: University of Skövde13:15-14:30 Information & registration*
Swedish & English language courses, and a course about Swedish culture and society
English placement test
Place: D105 and D107
In charge: Gabriella Andersson, Linda Kajonius, Stefan Sönnerhed14:45-15:15 ESN Presentation
Place: D105 and D107
In charge: ESN15:30 Shopping assistance for international students
Place: Gather outside the D entrance
In charge: ESN + Buddies -
Wednesday 2020-08-26
08:30-10:00 Group 1 (exchange students): Drop in at Student Support Office
Have a coffee with us and bring all your questions regarding course registrations and learning agreements to the Student and Career Counsellors
Place: Building E, second floor
In charge: Student and Career10:15–11:15 Information meeting (Group 1*)
IT (Zoom, Canvas, system support) , Library and Study Support Centre & Safety and Security
Place: D105
In Charge: (IT Helpdesk, The University library, Magnus Littmarck)11:30–12:30 Information meeting (Group 2*)
IT (Zoom, Canvas, system support) , Library and Study Support Centre & Safety and Security
Place: D105
In Charge: (IT Helpdesk, The University library, Magnus Littmarck)12:45-13:30 Campus Tour*
Place: Building G
In charge: ESN + Buddies13:30–15:00 Group 2 (exchange students): Drop in at Student Support Office
Have a coffee with us and bring all your questions regarding course registrations and learning agreements to the Student and Career Counsellors
Place: Building E, second floor
In charge: Student and Career13:30–15:15 Part 1: Swedish Culture and Society (Group 1) ^^
Place: D105
In charge: Gabriella Andersson15:30–17:15 Part 1: Swedish Culture and Society (Group 2) ^^
Place: D105
In charge: Gabriella Andersson18:00 Social activities, more information will come
Place: G Entrance
In charge: ESN + buddies -
Thursday 2020-08-27
08:30–09:15 Information meeting (Group 1*)
Exam Procedures, Student Affairs Office, Accommodation service information
Place: D105
In charge: Maria Carlstedt, Giovanni Almhagen, Elin Tomasdottir09:30–10:15 Information meeting (Group 2*)
Exam Procedures, Student Affairs Office, Accommodation service information
Place: D105
In charge: Maria Carlstedt, Giovanni Almhagen, Elin Tomasdottir10:30-11:30 Information meeting
Information meeting for international Bachelor and Master students: Studying and living in Sweden – personal number, opening bank account etc.
Place: D105
In charge: Andrea Diao Jonsson11:30-12:00 Master students – registration for late arrivals
Place: Zoom - more information will be sent by email
In charge: Admissions13:00-14:30 Meeting for students arriving late
Place: D105
In charge: Frida Lindgren13:00–15:00 Zoom Drop in (Exchange students)
Zoom Drop in at Student Support Office; Bring all your questions regarding course registrations and learning agreements to the Student and Career Counsellors
Place: Information and link to Zoom meeting will come
In Charge: Student and Career Counsellors14:30–15:30 Information meeting
Meeting for students who didn't attend the first two days of the introduction (distance opportunity).
Place: Information and link to Zoom meeting will come
In Charge: Frida Lindgren -
Friday 2020-08-28
08:30–09:15 Information meeting (Group 1*)
Student and Career Counsellors, Pedagogical support, Student Health Service, Equality information, Health Care, Alcohol and drugs, Student Chaplain's Office
Place: D105
In charge: Student and Support Office and Student Chaplain's Office09:30–10:15 Information meeting (Group 2*)
Student and Career Counsellors, Pedagogical support, Student Health Service, Equality information, Health Care, Alcohol and drugs, Student Chaplain's Office
Place: D105
In charge: Student and Support Office and Student Chaplain's Office10:15-12:00 ESN Activity
Place: Clock Tower on Campus (this information might change later)
In charge: ESN + Buddies13:15-15:30 Welcoming by Mayor*
Welcoming by Mayor and a gift from Skövde
Swedish "fika"
Place: Clock Tower on Campus (this information might change later)
In charge: Skövde, ESN, Frida Lindgren and Buddies -
Saturday 2020-08-29
19:00 Social activities
More information will come later
Place: Building G, Main Entrance
In charge: Buddies + ESN -
Sunday 2020-08-30
13:00 Social activities
More information will come later
Place: Building G, Main Entrance
In charge: Buddies + ESN -
Monday 2020-08-31
09:00-10:00 Swedish Welcoming ceremony^^
Place: On Campus
In charge: Susanne Söderberg10:15-11:00 Master students: registration for late arrivals
More information will be posted as soon as possible
Place: Student Affairs Office (Studentservice), building E, 2nd floor
In charge: Susanne Söderberg10:15-12:00 First Programme meetings for Bachelor students*
More information will be posted as soon as possible
Place:
In charge:13:15-15:00 First Programme meetings for Master students*
More information will be posted as soon as possible
Place:
In charge:14:00-16:00 Drop in at Student Support Office
Place: Building E, second floor, Student Support Office corridor
In charge: Student and Career Counsellors -
Tuesday 2020-09-01
09:30-12:30 Placement test for English courses: oral part (in groups of 16 students)^^
Place: G115
In charge: Stefan Sönnerhed15:00-16:30 Meeting for students arriving late
Place: Front desk Building E, second floor
In charge: Frida Lindgren17:15-19:30 Placement test for English courses: written part^^
Place: Examination rooms, A Building
In charge: Stefan Sönnerhed -
Wednesday 2019-09-02
19:00 Social activities
More information will come later
Place: Building G, Main Entrance
In charge: Buddies + ESN -
Thursday 2020-09-03
13:00-15:00 Meeting for students arriving late
Place: Front desk Building E, second floor
In charge: Frida Lindgren13:00-15:00 Swedish Culture and Society^^
Place: A102
In charge: Gabriella Andersson -
Friday 2020-09-04
15:00 Social activities
More information will come later
Place: Park Boulogner
In charge: Student Union -
Wednesday 2020-09-16
15:15–17:30 Plagiarism and cheating
Place: D105
In Charge: Mikael Berndtsson -
Friday 2020-09-18
Guided bus tour around Skövde
More information will come
Place: D Entrance
In charge: Skövde, Next Skövde -
Wednesday 2020-09-23
15:15-17:30 Study technique and study planning
Place: D105
In Charge: Study and Career Counsellors
We will post information about these and other events in the Facebook and the WhatsApp group.
Facebook group: Skövde International and Erasmus Students 2020-2021
WhatsApp group: International 2020/2021
#WeAreUniofSkovde #UniofSkovde
We hope that you will have a pleasant stay at the University of Skövde!
Good luck with your studies!