Orientation programme
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Welcome to the Global Sustainability Science Bachelor's programme!
During the orientation you will meet your fellow students, future lecturers and get acquainted with the study programme itself. It is a very fun and educational week, which will give you the best possible start to your first year.
Last updated: 29 August 2024
Important information
- Bring your own laptop on Monday
- The Storm introduction weekend is not mandatory
- Questions? Please contact: introcommissiestorm@gmail.com
Monday 2 September
| 09:00-10:45 | Welcome to GSS, Introductory talks and meeting intro groups | RUPPERT WIT |
| 11:00-12:00 | Registering for Storm and taking yearbook pictures | BBG 109, BBG 119, BBG 179, BBG 112, BBG 106 |
| 12:00-13:00 | IT practical: Bring your own laptop! | BBG 201, BBG 205, BBG 219 |
| 13:00-18:00 | Lunch + Storm through the city (crazy 10) | Utrecht Science Park, City centre |
| 18:00-20:00 | Dinner (own initiative) | |
| 20:00-late | Relaxed bonding in the park with games | Griftpark |
Tuesday 3 September
| 09:00-11:30 | Meet the study advisors, daily information and guest lecture prof. van Egmond | RUPPERT WIT |
| 13:00-17:00 | DIT (Duurzame Introductie Tijd) Workshops | To be announced |
| 17:00-20:00 | Dinner (own initiative) | |
| 20:00-23:00 | Mystery activity (18- & everyone who wants to join) | Location TBA |
| 22:00-04:00 | Poema party (18+) | Club Poema, Utrecht city centre |
Wednesday 4 September
| 10:00-12:45 | Lecture: GEO1-2410 Sustainability Challenges | KBG - COSMOS |
| 13:30-16:30 | Storm staff-student activity | VMA Canteen |
| 16:30-17:30 | Travel to bowling + short break | Bison Bowling |
| 18:00-21:00 | Dinner + bowling | Bison Bowling |
| 21:00-00:00 | Drinks | Walden |
Thursday 5 September
| 11:00-12:45 | Lecture: GEO1-2411 Mathematics & System Analysis | Location TBA via Blackboard |
| 13:00-15:30 | Toastie Thursday | Vagant Building, Utrecht Science Park |
Friday 6 September - Sunday 8 September
| 09:30-12:30 | Traveling to Someren for introduction weekend (NB. registration required) | |
| 12:30- | Introduction weekend | De Hoof 18, 5712 LM Someren |
- On this Global Sustainability Science students website you will find information about your study programme, studying at Utrecht University and so forth. TIP: bookmark this page!
- Read more about the content of your study programme, such as the compulsory and (extra) optional components.
- You will be automatically registered for your courses for the first 2 periods. After this you have to arrange the course registration yourself.
- Your course schedule will become available four weeks before your courses start. You will have to add your courses manually once. Group division will be made during the first week of the courses. Also make sure that you take a look at the academic year calendar.
- The course guide contains all course information, such as the content, course materials and learning skills instructions. It will become available about two weeks before the course starts via the lecturer or via Blackboard.
- Study books for the first period can be ordered at a discount via study association Storm. Readers can be ordered online. Read more on study materials.
- Your Solis-id is your username for most university IT facilities (Blackboard, OSIRIS, WiFi, printing). You will receive your login details shortly before the beginning of your programme by email.
- You will need to use your own laptop for computer practicals during your studies. You can also use it for other classes. There are requirements that your laptop needs to meet.
- There are several people that can provide you with advice and counselling during your studies (tutors, studiy advisor, career officer, student counsellor or psychologist). There is also help if you are studying with a disability or chronic illness.
All practical matters will be addressed during the orientation programme.
As a first-year student at the UU you will encounter many new and sometimes complicated things. To help you out on the IT front we’ve put together some IT tips and manuals about basic IT related sites and systems you will have to work with during your studies.
As an international student there are certain things you have to arrange when coming to Utrecht University, such as finding accommodation, paying your fee(s) and other practical matters. To help you on your way we have a special ‘Welcome to Utrecht’- webpage with:
- a checklist of things to do before and upon arrival.
- an orientation programme for international students.
Make sure to come to the general orientation for international students of Utrecht University. Don’t forget to sign up on our special ‘Welcome to Utrecht’-webpage.
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It is also possible to participate in the Utrecht Introduction Time (UIT) week. It is a general city introduction open to anyone who is going to study in Utrecht. Here you can meet students of Utrecht University (UU), University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (HU), University of the Arts Utrecht (HKU) and University of Humanistic Studies (UvH) among others. But also get to know all the student organisations that Utrecht has and of course the city itself.
Do you wish to join? Then register on time!