ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
Quite possibly the best week ever
15 - 21 August 2016
Office of International Relations
International House Photo: Hege Førsvoll/NTNU
Come visit us at the International House, Gløshaugen! Opening hours
• 1 May – 31 August: 10:00 – 14:30
• 1 September – 30 April: 10:00 – 15:00
• Lunch usually takes place between 11:45 and 12:30 Please note that the International House will be closed during most of Orientation Week, regular opening hours from Friday 20 August
More information
• ntnu.edu/studies
• facebook.com/NTNUinternational
Some of the staff at the Office of International Relations Photos on this page: Julia Zazhigina/NTNU
”I am very proud to welcome you all to Trondheim and to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Even though we are far north, we are an integral part of the international academic community. We welcome many international students from different parts of the world. When students from different countries mix with each other, work, study and spend leisure time together, they are in a better position to understand those with other backgrounds. This makes life easier for us all, on our campus and in the world in general.
Good luck with your studies at NTNU and with your life as a student in Trondheim.”
Important information
Please read this programme carefully and take note of important appointments and dates. You should save the programme after the Orientation Week is over, as it also contains information about other meetings you should attend over the next couple of weeks.
Also read the Checklist - the brochure has essential information that will help you during your first weeks in Trondheim.
Electronic copies of the Checklist and Orientation Programme can be found at www.ntnu.edu/lifeandhousing/trondheim/new-student
Registration and fee
There is a NOK 300 fee to participate in the social part of the Orientation Week. The fee covers all provided meals, excursions and activities, entry tickets and lots of fun. Please note that the registration deadline is 29 July. Check www.ntnu.edu/lifeandhousing/trondheim/new-student to register. The information meetings, police appointments and health checks, are free of charge. You do not need to register for this part of the Orientation Week.
Show us your ribbon
During registration you will receive a ribbon if you have paid the fee to participate in the social part of the Orientation Week. This ribbon acts as proof of payment – and it is your entry ticket. You should therefore wear/bring the ribbon to all the social activities.
Activities that are part of the social programme are marked with ’ribbon’ throughout the programme. If you are in doubt about whether you can participate in an activity, ask a member of staff.
Photo: Hege Førsvoll/NTNU
ALL Activities for everyone
MASTER Activities for master’s students enrolled in a degree programme at NTNU, including Erasmus Mundus and Joint Nordic degrees. EXCHANGE Activities for exchange, Erasmus and freemover students
(both at master’s and bachelor’s level).
VARIES The group will depend on the activity. For example different hiking groups or campuses.
During Orientation Week you will at times be split into groups. It is important that you read this guide carefully to find out which activities you have to attend.
AB The Faculty of Architecture and Fine Art,Gløshaugen campus located at DMF Faculty of Medicine, located at Øya campus
HF Faculty of Humanities, located at Dragvoll campus
IME Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, located at Gløshaugen campus IVT Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology, Gløshaugen campus, Marine is located at Tyholt campuslocated at NT The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology,located at Gløshaugen campus
SVT The Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology Management, at Dragvoll campus (Project Management is at Gløshaugen located campus)
- Trondheim Buisness School, located at Elgeseter campus
The different faculties and where they are
More information can be found at www.ntnu.edu/map/our-campuses/
Who Time Activity Meeting place
ALL 09:00 Registration Scandic
Lerkendal
ALL 11:00 Welcome meeting Scandic Lerkendal ALL
(Ribbon) 13:00 Lunch Scandic Lerkendal ALL 13:45 We walk together to the Main Building at
Gløshaugen
Scandic Lerkendal
ALL 14:15 Group picture Outside Main Building
(Hovedbygget) ALL (Ribbon) 14:45 to 17:00 63 Degrees North Kristiansten Fortress
Monday 15 August
63 Degrees North
You must show your ribbon to participate in this activity.
Kristiansten Fortress is one of Trondheim’s iconic landmarks and the perfect spot for the competition 63 Degrees North! You will be divided into teams and together you will face numerous challenges. Remember to bring something to drink. This is an outdoor activity, so please dress according to the weather.
Matriculation ceremony. Photo: Mentz Indergaard/NTNU Info
MATRICULATION CEREMONY
The Matriculation Ceremony is an enrolment ceremony for all new students at NTNU. The Ceremony consists of speeches and entertainment. While the majority of the speeches are in Norwegian, English subtitles will be provided on large screens.
After the Ceremony, the faculties will arrange welcome meetings for most new master’s degree students. This is often referred to as Matriculation Part 2. What to wear?
The Matriculation Ceremony is a celebratory event, so students are encouraged to dress up. However, as the Ceremony takes place outdoors, it is good idea to check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Wearing comfortable shoes is also a good tip.
Tuesday 16 August
Who Time Activity Meeting place
LATE-
COMERS 8:45 Registration for latecomers International House
ALL 9:15 Matriculation Ceremony, followed by stands Behind the Main Building
(Hovedbygget)
ALL
After the Matriculation/
stands
Faculty welcome meetings or mingling in the garden of International House
Varies - see next page for more information
ALL 14:00 ESN will be selling SIM-cards R8, Natural Science Building
(Realfagbygget) EXCHANGE STUDENTS Non-EU/ non-EEA) 14:00 Information meeting for exchange students from non-EU/non-EEA countries
Checks and arrival confirmations will be handed out. Please bring your passport.
S8, Central Building
(Sentralbygget)
Tuesday 16 August
Who Time Activity Meeting place THOSE WITHOUT A MEETING • Project Mgmt. • AB • DMF • All exchange students 11:30
Mingling for all exchange students and master’s degree students studying Project Mgmt, architecture (AB) and medicine (DMF).
Free BBQ-food for those with a ribbon.
Garden at
International House
WELCOME MEETINGS OR MINGLING AT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
The faculties organise welcome meetings for the majority of master’s degree students after the Matriculation ceremony. For exchange students and master’s degree students that do not have a meeting there will be a gathering in the garden at International House.Tuesday 16 August (continued)
DRAGVOLL MASTER STUDENTS
(Humanities & social sci.)
After matr. ceremony/ approx. 11:30
You will be met by your respective programme coordinators; look for the bus with the sign “international students”.
Outside Main Building at Gløshaugen MASTER HF & SVT (Dragvoll) After matr. ceremony Information meeting for master’s degree students at Dragvoll (Not MSc in Project Managemen and MSc in Natural Resources Management with specialization Geography)
Bus stop at Dragvoll. You will be met by your respective programme coordinators.
ESN will be selling SIM-cards at 14:00 Info meeting for non-EU/non-EEA students at 14:00 - more info on page 9.
Who Time Activity Meeting place
GLØSHAUGEN MASTER STUDENTS
(Technology)
Varies Faculty meetings for some master’s degree students at Gløshaugen
Gløshaugen campus
MASTER IME 11:30 Matriculation Part II Electrical BuildingEL 6,
MASTER IVT • Hydropower Development • Geotechnics and Geohazards • NM in Environmental Engineering • COMEM
• Cold Climate Engineering • Petroleum Engineering/
Petroleum Geosciences • RAMS
• Global Manufacturing Mgmt • Natural Gas Technology • Industrial Ecology • Industrial Design • Sustainable Energy 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 14:30 Matriculation Part II Matriculation Part II Matriculation Part II Matriculation Part II Matriculation Part II Matriculation Part II Matriculation Part II S1, Central building S7, Central Building S2, Central Building Room 126, Thermal Energy Building R10, Natural Science Building, 5th floor KJL2, Kjelhuset Room 512, Thermal Energy Building MASTER NT
• All NT master´s degrees • Natural Resources
Management with specialization Geography
12:45 Matriculation Part II R5, Natural Science Building
TYHOLT MASTER STUDENTS (Marine) After matric. ceremony
Free bus to Tyholt for master’s degree students Outside Main Building at Gløshaugen • Marine Technology • NM in Maritime Engineering 12:15 Welcome session at Tyholt T2 at Tyholt
Who Time Activity Meeting place LATE-
COMERS 8:15 Registration for latecomers International house
EU/EEA EXCHANGE 9:00 Information meetingArrival confirmations will be
handed out. Please bring ID. F1, IT Building
MASTER’S DEGREE, ERASMUS MUNDUS
AND JOINT NORDIC 9:00
Information meeting
Checks will be handed out. Please bring your passport or national ID card.
R7, Natural Science Building
(Realfagsbygget)
ALL
(Ribbon) 12:00 Pizza lunch
Garden at International House ALL (Ribbon) 13:00 to 16:00 Trondheim Games Garden at International House
ALL 16:15 ESN will be selling SIM-cards R8, Natural Science Building
(Realfagsbygget)
Wednesday 17 August
INFORMATION MEETINGS
Information meetings for all international students. It is important that you attend your meeting, as we will discuss essential information that will help you during your first weeks in Trondheim. For those who have transferred money to the NTNU deposit account, checks will be handed out after the meetings. Please bring your passport. If you have questions after the meeting, first try consulting your copy of the Checklist that was given to you during Orientation Week. An electronic copy can also be found at www.ntnu.edu/web/living-in-trondheim/new-student
Tr
ondheim Games. Pho
tos: Hege F
ørsv
oll/NTNU.
TRONDHEIM GAMES
After the pizza lunch, it is time to explore the city center of Trondheim. Form a group of 8-12 people, pick up the instructions – and then let the Games begin! This is a great opportunity to make new friends and to get to know the city.
Thursday 18 August
You must show your ribbon to participate in this activity.
The hiking trip is an ideal chance to discover the great outdoors Trondheim has to offer. You can select one of ten different trails/routes. All routes pass spectacular scenery, with views of lakes, forests and streams. Some routes are more challenging than others; it is very important that you pick a trail that is suited to your fitness level and equipment!
You must select a trail/route when you register online for the Orientation Programme. Buses have been ordered according to the number of students who have registered for a specific trail, so it will not be possible to switch groups once you have registered. Also note that you will have to get home on your own, either by bus or tram.
Safety
There are no dangerous animals in Norway, but please be aware of the following:
• Flått/Ticks: Tiny black/brown insects that bite and cling to your skin. Most ticks do not carry disease and most bites are harmless. But it is important to remove a tick as soon as possible if you find one.
• Huggorm/Viper: A snake that has a small amount of poison.
• Mushrooms in Norway can be poisonous. Do NOT eat mushrooms!
”There is no such thing
as bad weather, only
inappropriate clothing.”
Norwegian saying
Packing list
• A rucksack
• Waterproof hiking/walking shoes
• Comfortable clothes
• Extra socks
• Rain gear
• Swimwear
• Food (it will be a long day)
• Bottle of water/juice
• Money for the bus/tramcar home
If you encounter any problems during the hiking trip, please call the Office of International Relations: 73 59 57 00
BYMARKA OR LADESTIEN HIKING TRIP
Group Difficulty Length Trail type End point
A. Lake trip Very easy 2 hours (3-4 km)
Downhill all the way. Gravel paths and
asphalt. Ila(Walk/bus)
B. Five fifty-two Easy 3 hours(5-6 km) Short uphill. Easy walk downhill. Ila (Walk/bus) C. Ladestien Easy 2-3 hours
(8 km)
A scenic walk along the fjord on a
gravel path. (Not in Bymarka). Korsvika(Walk/bus) D. Goat mountain Intermediate 5 hours
(9-10 km)
Trail/off-trail, some wetlands. Some steep uphill. Chance of getting wet and muddy.
Ila (Walk/bus)
E. Timber valley Intermediate 5 hours(10-11 km)
Trail/off-trail, some wetlands. Some steep uphill. Chance of getting wet and muddy.
Lian lake (Tram)
F. Student cabin Intermediate 5 hours (9-10 km)
Trail/off-trail, some wetlands. Some uphill. Chance of getting wet and muddy.
Ila (Walk/bus)
G. Goat mountain 2 Intermediate 5 hours(9-10 km)
Trail/off-trail, some wetlands. Some steep uphill. Chance of getting wet and muddy.
Ila (Walk/bus)
H. Copper valley Advanced 5 hours (11-12 km)
Trail/off-trail and wetlands. Steep uphill, some rough terrain. Your feet will get wet and muddy.
Lian lake (Tram)
I. Marshlands Advanced 6 hours(14-15 km)
Trail/off-trail and wetlands. Steep uphill, some rough terrain. Your feet will get wet and muddy.
Lian lake (Tram)
J. Wolf track Advanced 6 hours (14-15 km)
Trail/off-trail and wetlands. Steep uphill, rough terrain. Your feet will get wet and muddy.
Lian lake (Tram) 10:00 E. Timber valley G. Goat Mountain 2 H. Copper valley J. Wolf track 10:30 I. Marshlands 11:00 A. Lake trip B. Five fifty-two D. Goat mountain F. Student cabin 11:30 C. Ladestien
Departure times
Buses leave from outside the Main Building at Gløshaugen. Check when your group is leaving and please be on time - the buses will not wait.
KUBB TOURNAMENT
Kubb is a game said to have roots back to the Viking age, but there is no firm evidence of this. Today’s version originated on the island of Gotland in Sweden. It can be played by 2-12 players, and the game consists of 1 king, 10 kubbs and 6 throwing sticks. Slight variations of the rules exists, but the ultimate object is to knock the “king” over. This, together with the strategic nature of the game, has led some players to call it “Viking Chess”.
The winners of the 63 Degrees North and Trondheim Games will also be announced. Please note that alcoholic beverages are not allowed on campus.
Who Time Activity Meeting place
EXCHANGE STUDENTS AT DMF 10:00 to 11:30 Faculty information meeting MTA Medical Technology Research Centre, (Øya campus) EXCHANGE STUDENTS TRONDHEIM BUSINESS SCHOOL 10:00 to 12:00 Faculty information meeting A31, Trondheim Business School (Handelshøyskolen) ALL
(Ribbon) 19:30 Kubb Tournament
Meet in the garden outside the International House
Friday 19 August
Friday 19 August
ALL
(Ribbon) 21:30 Welcome Party Student Society (Studentersamfundet)
Photo: Studentersamfundet
Tickets for the Welcome Party will be handed out at the Kubb Tournament outside International House. You must show your ribbon to get a free ticket. If you do not have a ribbon, you can buy a ticket at Studentersamfundet.
WELCOME PARTY AT STUDENTERSAMFUNDET
Sunday 21 August
SiT + NTNUI = many possibilities
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology Sports Organization (NTNUI) is the largest and most versatile sports association in Norway. It has over 14 000 members and offer over 60 different activities. In addition, the Student Welfare Organization in Trondheim (SiT) has five fitness and sports centers around the city. The Sports and Activity Day is a great opportunity to get familiar with what NTNUI and SiT offer. You can choose between several workshops that are all suitable for beginners.
All the workshops last between 1 and 2 hours.
You must show your ribbon to participate in this activity. Please select one of the following sports/activities :
SPORTS AND ACTIVITY DAY
• Quidditch (NTNUI)
• Rugby (NTNUI)
• Tae Kwon Do (NTNUI)
• Aikido (NTNUI)
• Scuba diving and underwater rugby (NTNUI) • Calisthenics (NTNUI) • Basketball (NTNUI) • Juggling (NTNUI • Koiene (NTNUI) • Sandvolleyball (NTNUI) • Tennis (NTNUI) • Cheerleading (NTNUI) • Cricket (NTNUI)
• Beach volleyball (NTNUI)
• Yoga (SiT)
• Various outdoor activities (SiT)
• Salsa (other)
• Ingress (other) Photo: NTNUI Quidditch
Saturday 20 August
Who Time Activity Meeting place
ALL (Ribbon) 18:30 to 21:00 Movie night
Get some free chocolate in our “kiosk”, take a seat in one of the auditoriums. There will be two movies to choose from (they will be announced the same night). Bring something to drink.
Outside R1, Natural Science Building (Realfagsbygget) ALL (Ribbon) 18:30 to 21:00 Quiz night
Gather a quiz team of 6-8 people. Bring something to sit on and a beverage.
Garden at International House
Watch a movie or join the quiz in the garden of International House. Please note that alcoholic beverages are not allowed on campus.
Photos: Hege Førsvoll/NTNU
MOVIE OR QUIZ NIGHT
Capture the essence of Orientation Week:
#NTNUOW
Photos: Hege Førsvoll/NTNU
Sunday 28 August
ALL
(Ribbon) 15:30
Pregame activities outside the International House (face painting, battle cry practice, music…). If you have a flag from your home country, please bring it with you!
Meet in the garden at the International House ALL
(Ribbon) 17:00 We walk to Lerkendal Stadium International House
ALL
(Ribbon) 18:00 Rosenborg – Tromsø football match Lerkendal
Pho
to: Hege F
ørsv
oll/NTNU
So you thought Orientation Week was over? Not until you have seen Rosenborg, Trondheim’s football team, play at Lerkendal stadium! We would like the locals of Trondheim to see NTNU’s great international community, consisting of more than 85 nationalities. Football fan or not – we hope you will join us! Tickets will be handend out during the pregame activities. You have to bring the “football coupon” you received during Orientation Week to get a ticket. Do not go directly to Lerkendal stadium – we will not hand out any tickets there.
WHO DATE TIME PLACE EXCHANGE STUDENTS AT DMF 19.08 10:00-11:30 MTA Medical Technology Research Centre, (Øya campus) EXCHANGE STUDENTS TRONDHEIM BUSINESS SCHOOL 19.08 10:00-12:00 A31, Trondheim Business School (Handleshøyskolen) MASTER’S DEGREE
STUDENTS AT NT 22.08 08:45-11:00 R7, Natural Science Building EXCHANGE STUDENTS
AT IME 22.08 10:00-11:00 EL6, Electrical building
MASTER’S DEGREE STUDENTS AT DMF 22.08 10:00-14:00 Meet KA12, Kunnskapssenteret (Øya campus) MASTER’S DEGREE
STUDENTS AT SVT 22.08 14:15-16:00 D10, Dragvoll campus
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
AT NT 23.08 13:00-14:00 R5, Natural Science Building
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
AT HF AND SVT 23.08 14:15-16:00 D1, Dragvoll campus
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
AT IVT 23.08 15:15-16:00 F1, IT-Buildings
Registration at the Police Station - Group Appointments
NON-EU/EEA
CITIZENS 22 - 25 August Appointment times vary, please see further information on page 25 to 27 EU/EEA
CITIZENS September1, 8 and 15 Appointment times vary, please see further information on page 28
Address: Politi, Gryta 4, close to the railway station. Please see the Checklist for more important information about registration at the Police station!
Screenshot from Google Maps
Monday 22 to Friday 25 August
The master’s students will meet for their police appointments per faculty, and the exchange students will meet in alphabetical order by surnames. These appointments are for students already holding a permit before arrival, but who need to arrange for their residence cards (Oppholdskort).
The residence card (Oppholdskort) is the certificate documenting that you are staying legally in Norway. You will receive your residence card normally within 10 days. For students attending the prearranged group appointments the residence cards will be sent to the Office of International Relations. We will notify you per e-mail when you can come and collect your residence card.
Do not book an appointment of your own if you intend to take part in the group appointments! Students who are unable to meet for the group appointments, and non-EU/EEA students who are not holding a residence permit prior to arrival, must book an appointment with the Immigration. Please note that it may take several weeks to get an appointment on your own.
See the next pages (26-27) for information on when you are scheduled for the appointment.
POLICE APPOINTMENTS FOR NON-EU/NON-EEA CITIZENS
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (IVT)
• MSc in Hydropower Development,
• MSc in Geotechnics and Geohazards
• MSc in Natural Gas Technology
• MSc in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS)
• MSc Norad/ANTHEI programme/Students from Tanzania and Angola
• MSc in Marine Technology
• MSc in Marine Coastal Development
• Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management (Erasmus Mundus)
• Nordic Master in Environmental Engineering (N5T)
• Nordic Master in Maritime Engineering (N5T) • MSc in Global Manufacturing Management
• Nordic Master in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering (N5T)
• MSc in Industrial Ecology
• MSc in Petroleum Engineering
• MSc Petroleum Geosciences
• Wind Energy (Erasmus Mundus)
22 August 08:30-11:00
22 August 12:00-15:00
FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICS AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (IME)
• MSc in Electric Power Engineering • MSc in Information Systems • MSc in Mathematics
• Erasmus Mundus: Master programme in Security and Mobile Computing • Applied and Engineering Mathematics (N5T)
• MSc in Telematics- Communication Networks and Networked Services
• Erasmus Mundus: Master programme in Embedded Computing Systems
23 August 08:30-11:00
FACULTY OF MEDICINE (DMF)
• MSc in Exercise Physiology/Sports Sciences • MCs in Molecular Medicine
• MSc in Neuroscience • MSc in Public Health
23 August 12.00-15:00
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ART (AB)
• Master of Fine Art
• MSc in Sustainable Architecture • MSc in Sustainable Urban Transitions
23 August 12.00-15:00
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY (NT)
• MSc in Biology • MSc in Physics
• MSc in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry • MSc in Light Metals, Silicon and Ferroalloy Production • MSc in Natural Resources Management
• MSc in Chemical Engineering • MSc in Biotechnology
• MSc in Aquatic Food Production – Safety and Quality • MSc in Chemistry
24 August 08:30-11:00
NON-EU/NON-EEA EXCHANGE STUDENTS:
LAST NAMES A-K 12:00-15:0024 August
THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (SVT)
• MSc in Project Management
• MPhil in Development Studies – Specialising in Geography • MSc in Globalization, Politics and Culture
• MPhil in Childhood Studies
25 August 08:30-11:00
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES (HF)
• MPhil in English linguistics and Language Acquisition • Choreomundus Master’s programme in Dance, Knowledge,
Practice and Heritage
• Nordic Master in Dance Studies
25 August 08:30-11:00
NON-EU/NON-EEA EXCHANGE STUDENTS:
REGISTRATION AT THE POLICE STATION: CITIZENS FROM EU/EEA
Do not book an appointment of your own if you intend to take part in one of the group appointments.Students who are unable to meet for the group appointments must book an appointment with the Immigration Department at the Police Station themselves. Please note that it may take several weeks to get an appointment on your own.
MASTER’S DEGREE STUDENTS FROM EU/EEA COUNTRIES +
EXCHANGE STUDENTS STAYING 2 SEMESTERS 1 September 08:30-13:15 EU/EEA EXCHANGE STUDENTS:
1 SEMESTER STAY WITH THE LAST NAMES A-K 8 September 08:30-13:15 EU/EEA EXCHANGE STUDENTS:
1 SEMESTER STAY WITH THE LAST NAME L-Z 15 September 08:30-13:15
Please note that the police station is closed for lunch from 11:00 to 11:30.
TUBERCULOSIS EXAMINATION
Students who have to be tested for tuberculosis will be given an appointment at the Vaccination Office (see list of countries in the Checklist). We will send you an email with more detailed information about the time and date for your appointment. Please note that if you do not turn up at for your scheduled appointment the police will be notified.
COURSES AND TIMETABLES
Courses start on Monday 22 August.Timetables for exchange students: www.ntnu.edu/studies/exchange/courses Timetables for master’s degree students: www.ntnu.edu/studies/courses Some courses may lack a timetable. In such cases, contact the department responsible for the course.
Photo: Mentz Indergaard/ NTNU Info
The Student Society (red building in front) and the Main Building at the Gløshaugen campus.
Photo: Mentz Indergaard/NTNU Info
ALL STUDENTS AT GLØSHAUGEN,
TYHOLT AND ØYA 09:15-10:00
EL5, Gløshaugen
Campus
Tuesday 30 August
Make studying easier - introduction to studying in Norway
Make studying easier - introduction to studying in Norway
Wednesday 31 August
HJERTELIG VELK
OMMEN TIL
NTNU OG TRONDHEIM!
Office of International Relations
Address: O.S. Bragstadsplass 3 Phone: 73 59 57 00
Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 10.00–14.30 www.ntnu.edu/studies
