Introduction Day 19 January

On 19 January, you are warmly welcome to an introduction day at the University of Gävle! It will be a day filled with different activities around the campus and we extend the service. Many programmes have their programme introduction on this day. We really look forward to meeting you!

The day is optional, but highly recommended - attendance at the Induction Day is a valuable part of getting a good start to your studies.

Welcome Ceremony

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

Time: 09.00–09.30. Musical entertainment from 08.45 am
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 Welcome Ceremony online here External link.

Programme Introduction and Roll Call

Many of our programmes include an programme introduction and a roll call on the introduction day. During this session, you will receive general practical information about studying at the University of Gävle, as well as specific details related to your programme.

Only admitted students may attend the programme introduction. If you are on the waiting list, please make sure to be reachable by email and phone around the start of the programme and courses.

Programme introduction and roll call

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S.O.S - Swedish Orientation Session

This session is full of information and handy tips aimed at helping you survive and adjust to living and studying in Sweden. You’ll get a crash course in the Swedish language and practice some useful everyday phrases for making friends, shopping and travelling. We will also explore some social and cultural aspects of “Swedishness” and give you some practical advice about local customs, habits and traditions. And, of course, there will be fika.

Time: 09.45–11.30.
Location: 33: 203 (building 33, level 2)

Tour of the University's 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 tours start at 12.15 and last approximately 15 minutes. Gather indoors at the library entrance. The tour are held in both Swedish and English.

Welcome Fair

During the introduction day, there is a welcome fair with exhibitors who are here to present their activities to you. Trade unions, gyms, cultural and music organisers and more. The fair runs from 11.00–12.00.

• University Support Services
  There are several different types of support available to you as a student. At the fair, you will meet the Student Health Service, the International Office, the coordinator for educational support, the student representative, the coordinator for equal conditions and study counsellors.
• Gefle Student Union and the Student Associations
  Get to know the student life of the University. The Student Union and all the student associations are at the fair. Take the opportunity to become a member and take part in the community!