Distance-learning Master’s programmes and courses

Last changed: 03 July 2025
Students at campus

This page provides essential information for new students enrolled in distance-learning programmes or courses. You will find details about our orientation programme and roll-call day. Please check back often, as we will keep this page updated with the latest information.

The orientation programme - 25-29 August 2025

During the orientation programme, you will receive valuable information about Sweden and studying at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. The programme is designed for international master's and bachelor's students, as well as exchange students. While attendance is not compulsory, we strongly recommend that you take part, as it provides essential insights into studying in Sweden, along with the opportunity to meet fellow students and enjoy some fun activities.

The orientation programme will be organised partly online and partly on campus.

The roll-call day - 1 September 2025

If you have been admitted to a master's programme the first day of the semester is 1 September. 

Attending roll-call day is compulsory for all newly admitted programme students. Compulsory attendance at digital roll-calls applies to students admitted to distance learning programmes.

Exceptions are possible if a student has special reasons for not attending. Students who cannot attend and have special reasons must inform SLU of this by emailing admissions@slu.se no later than 09.00 on 1 September. If you stay at home due to special reasons, you are also encouraged to contact your program coordinator. You can find the contact information on the program page.

Time and venue

Industrial Wood Supply Management

The programme can be studied either remotely or on campus in Umeå.
For those studying remotely, the roll call will take place online on 1 September.

  • Joint welcome ceremony 
    We recommend beginning the day by joining the live-streamed Welcome Ceremony, which will be broadcast via Zoom. A link will be published here the week before the roll call-day.
    Time: 10.30-11.15
    Room: Björken at Skogsmarksgränd 17
  • Program-specific information and roll-call
    Time: 11.30-12.30
    Location: A meeting link will be published here during the week before the roll call day.

Information about the roll call day for students attending the programme on campus.

Livsmedelstillsyn

The roll-call and programme information will be held digitally. More information and a link to the digital meeting room will be distributed in mid-August and published on the Swedish webpage one week before the roll-call day.

Outdoor environments for health and well-being

  • Program-specific information and roll call
    Time: 10.00-12.00
    Location: The roll call will take place online. A Zoom link and further details will be sent by email before the start of term. The meeting link will also be published here one week in advance.

  • Joint welcome ceremony
    You will also have the opportunity to join the live-streamed Welcome Ceremony via Zoom.
    Time: 10:30–11:15
    Location: The link will be published here during the week before term begins.

Admitted to a distance-learning course?

If you have been admitted to a freestanding course, you can usually register online. Online registration will open in Ladok one week before the course starts. To register online, you first need to activate your student IT account (see "How to activate your student IT account" in the checklist). If you cannot register online, your teacher can register you at the first lecture.

You will find your course schedule on the course pages.

You are also welcome to attend the orientation programme, see information above.

Questions?

Read frequently asked questions and answers about studying at SLU.