New Bachelor student - practical info

In secondary school, you had subjects, but at the university, these are called courses. All first-year students are automatically registered for the required courses in the first semester (period 1 + 2). From period 3 on, you will have to do this yourself,

How do I register for courses?

You can register and deregister for courses via Osiris during the designated registration periods. That means you need to register for period-3 courses in October. The registration periods are posted on the student site: students.uu.nl/en/science/practical-information/course-registration

Please note: the registration periods can be six months in advance, so note the dates in your agenda and plan ahead. Registration periods can also differ per faculty. Take this into account if you are following elective courses at a different faculty

Voor een overzicht van het hele jaar, raadpleeg je de jaarkalender via students.uu.nl bij je opleidingspagina via Praktische zaken > Academische jaarkalender

For an overview of the entire academic year, please consult the calendar at students.uu.nl under your study programme page > Practical information > Academic calendar. 

Time slots

We use a system of time slots at Utrecht University. To prevent your lectures, seminars or exams from being scheduled at the same time, you must schedule your courses during different time slots. The time slots enable you to compile a feasible study schedule. More info: students.uu.nl/en/science/practical-information/timeslots.

Tutor: your personal point of contact for questions about your study programme or personal issues

Study Advisor: helps you with questions about the study programme, binding recommendations, studying with a disability and personal issues that affect your studies. You can make an appointment with the academic advisor via your study programme page at students.uu.nl > Contact > Study Advisor

Student mentors: senior students who can help you by sharing their experiences

Lecturer: point of contact for questions about a course, grades, evaluations and calling in sick

Student Association: every study programme has a student association that organises training courses and social activities. For more information, see students. uu.nl > Student life and housing

Board of Examiners: grants approval for exemptions, extra re-sits, (foreign) internships. For more information, see the study programme page at students.uu.nl > Contact > Board of Examiners

Student Information Desk: course registrations, grades, study progress and graduation. Location: Minnaert building, 1.20

Career Officer: advises on the job market and transition to Master’s programme. Can proofread your Curriculum Vitae, and offers training in applying for jobs and networking. Read more on steps in your career orientation process or email the careerofficer.science@uu.nl.

International Office: for questions about going abroad for internships, courses or research.

Student Services: a place for information about your enrolment, tuition, financial assistance, housing and Studielink

Student Counsellor: helps with financial issues, studying with a disability, or combining studies with professional sports

Student Psychologist: helps with personal and study-related problems

Confidential Advisor: helps and advises with issues of harassment.  For more information and contact: students.uu.nl/en/guidance-and-development/who-to-contact/confidential-counsellor-for-inappropriate-behaviour

Skills Lab: offers training, workshops and guidance in the areas of writing, studying and other academic skills