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Orientation week - Meetings and events for international students

Monday 31 August

Orientation meeting for international students

Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Location: Háskólabíó, big lecture hall

Representatives from the following departments and organizations will speak at the orientation meeting to give new students a good vision of what to expect and to present requirements for the study program.

• The Office of International Education
• The Student Counseling Center
• The National- and University Library
• The University of Iceland Computing Service
• The Student Council
• The Student registry
• The Languague Center
• ESN Reykjavík

International students are required to attend.

Welcome meeting in the School of Social Sciences

Time and location to be announced

Welcome meeting in the School of Engineering an Natural Sciences

Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Location: Askja, room 132
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Tuesday 1 September

The Student dance group performs
Time: 12.20
Location: Háskólatorg

Walk around campus
Time: 12:30
Location: Háskólatorg

Welcome meeting in the School of Humanities

Time: 15:00 – 16:00
Location: Lögberg, room 101

The International Coordinator at the School of Humanities will inform students on practical things:

• Introduction of the School of Humanities and the four faculties, the office, their study programmes and courses offered in English and other languages
• Timetables
• Student organisations
• Information on introductory meetings for students of 1st year Icelandic Studies for Foreign Students (B.A.  Programme) and Practical Icelandic for Foreign Students (see more information below)

Welcome meeting for international students in the School of Social Sciences
Time: 16:00 – 17:00

Location: Háskólatorg, 102

Icelandic for foreign students: Introductory meetings and exams

1st year in Icelandic Studies for Foreign Students (B.A.-program):
Time: 16:00 – 17:00
Location: Lögberg, room 101

Practical Icelandic for Foreign Students:
Time: 17:00 – 18:00
Location: Lögberg, room 101
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Wednesday 2 September

Icelandic for foreign students: Exams

Admission exam for students taking the 1st year in Icelandic Studies for Foreign Students (B.A.-program):

Time: 8:20 – 9:50
Location: Háskólatorg, rooms 103 and 104

Jazzconcert, complimentary of Iceland student services
Time: 12-13
Location: Háskólatorg

Walk around campus
Time: 12:30
Location: Háskólatorg

Welcome meeting in the School of Education

Time:  14 - 16

Location:Stakkahlíð, room E-205

• Welcome/Introduction - Guðrún Sóley Guðjónsdóttir, International Coordinator
• Dean of the School of Education - Dr. Jón Torfi Jónasson
• Introduction of courses/teachers
• Timetables
• Student association
• Tour of the School

Rat Race for international students
Time: 16
Location: In front of the Main Building
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Thursday 3 September

Student days start
Schedule of Student days

The Student dance group performs
Time: 12.20
Location: Háskólatorg

Walk around campus
Time: 12:30
Location: Háskólatorg

Introduction to Iceland

The Office of International Education organizes a program called “Introduction to Iceland”, which aim is to introduce Icelandic society, culture, history and nature to international students and visiting teachers. The program consists of several events each term, museum and guided excursions.

The first event this fall semester is a guided bus tour around the city of Reykjavik. The trip is a mixture of history and practical matters. The tour is aimed at newly arrived students but is open to all international students and visiting staff from all universities in Iceland.

Cost: 700 ISK. Pay on the bus (in cash – no cards are accepted)
Time: Thursday, September 3rd, from 13:30 to 16:00
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 2nd, 24:00 o’clock
For more information and registration please see the OIE website.

Concert with Sprengjuhöllin, complementary of Iceland student services

Time: 16-18
Location: Háskólatorg