Orientation programme autumn 2024

Last changed: 09 September 2024
Happy students

The orientation programme, which took place 26-30 August, was open to all of you newly admitted international and Swedish students. The purpose of the week was to provide important information about SLU and studying in Sweden, while ensuring that you had an enjoyable time and got to know your fellow students. You can find the programme and presentations as PDF files below.

Monday 26 August - Online

Session 1: Welcome to a new country and welcome to SLU campus!

09:00-09:30

Inspirational stories from our current international students.

Pro-Vice Chancellor Ylva Hillbur, the SLU Mobility Team and SLU students

The presentation from session 1 is now available for download as a PDF file.

Session 2:

10:30-11:30

For international degree students:

Information regarding Swedish civic registration number, insurance and health care.

Statens servicecenter (The Swedish government agencies service offices) and study counsellor Maria Albing

For exchange students:

Information regarding insurance, health care, exchange practicalities etc.

The SLU Mobility Team

Drop in on Zoom

12:00-13:00

Ask any questions you might have regarding your studies at SLU and life in Sweden. Note! This meeting is not mandatory. This is only for specific questions and is not a group session.

Study counsellors and the SLU Mobility Team

Session 3: Meet the Housing Office

13.30-14:00

Ask any questions you might have!

The SLU Housing Office

Campfire session: Introduction to Sweden and Swedish culture and How to learn the Swedish language

14:30-15:00

The SLU Mobility Team

Tuesday 27 August - Online

Session 4: What to expect from SLU?

10:00-10:30

SLU’s rules and regulations in teaching and classroom environments. Learn about the Swedish credit system

SLU study counsellor Maria Albing and Ylva Eklind from the Division of Educational Affairs 

Session 5: Academic culture at SLU

11:00-11:30

What is expected from you in the classroom?
What is the academic culture like?
How do you address your teachers?

Teacher Nasir Adam and the Division of Educational Affairs

Drop in 

12:00-13:00

Ask any questions you might have regarding your studies at SLU and life in Sweden. Note! This meeting is not mandatory. This is only for specific questions and is not a group session.

The SLU Mobility Team

Session 6: SLU Systems

13:30-14:30

Information about student web, Ladok, Canvas, Time Edit and how to use the university computers, printers and digital accounts.

SLU Division of IT and Helen Alstergren from the Division of Learning and Digitalisation 

Campfire session: The digital world of Sweden (cashless society!) and transportation 

14:45-15:15

Campfire sessions are an open forum where participants spontaneously generate the content in real-time, leading the discussion in exciting new directions. 

The SLU Mobility Team

Wednesday 28 August - Online

Session 7: University Library

10:00-10:30

Introduction to the most important features of the University Library.

The SLU University Library

Session 8: Meet Sluss - The Student Union Board

11:00-11:30

Sluss is the collaborative body for the student unions at SLU.

The Sluss Board

Drop in 

12:00-13:00

Ask any questions you might have regarding your studies at SLU and life in Sweden. Note! This meeting is not mandatory. This is only for specific questions and is not a group session.

Study counsellors and the SLU Mobility Team

Session 9: Student support services

13:30-14:15

Study planning and guidance, academic writing support, student healthcare, disability study support.

SLU Study Counsellors and Disability Support

Campfire session: Health during studies!

14:45-15:05

The SLU Mobility Team 

Thursday 29 August - On campus

Session 10: Meet and greet at your campus 

Meet your local team, fellow students and student unions. Ask any questions you might have and fika with us.

Alnarp Campus 13:30-15:00
Meeting point at the Service Centre. Address: Sundsvägen 6

Ultuna Campus 13:30-15:00
Meeting point at the Service Centre. Address: Almas allé 8

Umeå Campus 13:00 - 16.15
Meeting point at the Service Centre. Address: Skogsmarksgränd 17, ground level (3).

The SLU Mobility Team, Study counsellors, Student unions

 

 

Friday 30 August - Guided city tour

Guided city tour in Uppsala, Malmö and Umeå city

Registration form for the Guided City Tour will open on 5 August and close on 26 August. You will receive an email with the meeting point when the registration closes.

 

Presentations available in PDF

Contact

SLU Mobility

The Mobility Team provides information about studies abroad, selects and nominates exchange students, administers scholarships etc.
Email to: mobility@slu.se

Study and career guidance

You can ask the study and career counsellors about the courses and programmes at SLU and which ones might be right for you. We can also help you towards achieving your future goals, with your study environment, and discuss your career opportunities after graduation.

You may be able to find the answers to your questions about the university and our programmes on the frequently asked questions page about studies at SLU.

Book an appointment
Call or email us to schedule an appointment. We also offer guidance via telephone or online meetings.

Email
studyguidance@slu.se

Telephone
+46 18 67 28 00 

Telephone hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10.00-11.00

Admissions Office

Ask us about applications and admissions to programmes and courses at SLU. You can email us on admissions@slu.se or use the contact form.

If you have questions about tuition fees, please email: tuitionfees@slu.se

Telephone
+46 18 67 28 00

Telephone hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00-11:00