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Introduction Day for International Students

On 30 August 2024 we roll out the red carpet and welcome you to an introduction day at the University of Gävle. During the introduction day, you will get a lot of useful information from the university staff about your upcoming studies. We look very much forward to welcoming you!

Programme 30 August, 2024

Main events

08.30–09.00

Musical Entertainment in Valhall, building 41

09.00–09.45

Welcoming Ceremony in Valhall, building 41

10.00–11.30

S.O.S Swedish Orientation Session

13.00–

Programme Introduction


Download the programme for the introduction day as a PDF Pdf, 309 kB.

Welcoming ceremony

Welcome to the University's welcome ceremony for new students. An informative and fun moment where we inaugurate the semester together. You will be welcomed by our students, the University's Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Gefle Student Union. Everyone who participates will receive a welcome bag.

Time: 09.00–09.45. Musical entertainment from 08.30
Location: Auditorium Valhall, building 41

If you are unable to attend on campus, you can follow the welcome ceremony digitally on Facebook. You do not need an account to follow the broadcast.

Follow the welcoming ceremony online here

The Student Centre

The Student Centre is the natural meeting place at our campus. Here you will meet staff from the most commonly used support services. At the introduction day we offer extra support with registration, user account and Canvas. You can also collect your HiG card and parking permit at the Student Centre. Open 08.00 to 15.00.

Get to know the Library

Get to know the library. Come on a short tour where we show you the library and tell you how we can help you during your studies. The tour is held in both Swedish and English.

Welcome Fair

Local organisations, associations and companies are here to tell you more what they can offer, from nearby gyms to musical och cultural events. The fair is open 11.00 to 14.00.

  • Study Counselling and Guidance
    Get information about what sort of support is available for you as a student. At the fair you can meet our International Office, Student Health Service, Coordinator for Study Support, Student Ombudsman, Equality, diversity and inclusion coordinator and Study Counsellors.
  • Gefle Student Union and Student Associations
    Meet with Gefle Student Union and all our student associations and find out more about student life in Gävle.
Published by: Satu Moberg Page responsible: Satu Moberg Updated: 2024-03-11
Högskolan i Gävle
www.hig.se
Box 801 76 GÄVLE
026-64 85 00 (växel)