Welcome to Mid Sweden University and Campus Östersund!
The reception for the international students in Östersund starts on Wednesday, 28th of August. During the first weeks of the fall term, introduction activities for all new students will be arranged by Mid Sweden University, the Student Union, the International Student Committee, and the Municipality. These activities are always optional, but attending them is a good way of making new friends and getting to know the campus and the city.
From 2nd to 12th September, between 10:30 to 13:00, a Drop-in station for questions and answers will be available in the main hall “Ljushallen” (G-building) for all new students. Don’t hesitate to drop by and have a chat with our student mentors!
Wednesday, 28 August
09:00 Welcome to Sweden and Mid Sweden University!
Welcome by the International Desk and international coordinators.
Information about registration in the Student Portal, practical things about living in Sweden and the Swedish Tax Agency.
Location: Building Q, room 221
Organizer: Division of Student Services, Faculty of Human Sciences and Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
12:00 Lunch, provided by the International Desk
13:15 The Student Health Centre
Information about the Student Health Centre at campus and the health care system in Sweden.
13.45 Studying at Mid Sweden University-this is how it works
Information about the study system, credit system, examinations, schedules and much more.
14.15 Q & A Session
Location: Building G, room 1351
Organizer: Division of Student Services, Faculty of Human Sciences and Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
15:00 Presentation of the International Committee and Campus Tour
Location: Buildning G, room 1351
Organizer: The International Committee (IC)
19:00 BBQ at the camping
Location: fire place at camping
Organizer: IC
Thursday, 29 August
09:00-12:00 Welcome by the Academic Departments
Course information, schedules and other information will be given by the International Coordinators, personnel from the different subjects at each department.
Organizer: Faculty of Human Sciences, Faculty of Science, Technology and Media and Division of Student Services
Location: Building G, room 1352
11:30-13:30 Drop-in regarding registration at the Student Portal
Location: Building G, the main hall
Organizer: LRC (Learning Resource Center)
13:15 Words of Welcome by the Vice Chancellor, the Municipality, and the Student Union, the Introduction Committee and the Sports Committee
Location: Building Q, room 221
Organizer: LRC (Learning Resource Center) and Student Union
18:00 “Swedish Dinner”
Location: ABC, meet outside the entrance at the G-building
Organizer: IC
Friday, 30 August
Introduction to the Computer Facilities and the Library/LRC
You will get access to the computers, the student intranet “Studentportalen”, e-mail, and the Mid Sweden University’s learning platform Moodle. Information about the library facilities and Learning Resource Center.
Location: House G, room G2224 (access through the Library)
Organizer: LRC
08:30-09:30 Group 1
10:00-11:00 Group 2
11:00-12:00 Group 3
13:15 Guided bus tour
Guided bus tour around Östersund
Location: meet at the entrance to G-building
19:00 Pub crawl
Location: meet at the entrance to G-building
Organizer: IC
Saturday, 31 August
13:00 Treasure Hunt
Location: meet at the entrance to G-building
Organizer: IC
19:00 Welcome Party for International Students
Location: ABC
Organizer: IC
Sunday, 1 September
14:00 Day trip! Moose Garden
17:00 Welcome BBQ for all new students at Mid Sweden Uni Östersund
Location: Studentplan(=the big field at campus)
Organizer: Staben
Monday, 2 September
10:30-13:00 Drop in Q&A
Location: Ljushallen building G
Organizer: LRC
Tuesday, 3 September
10:30-13:00 Drop in Q&A
Location: Ljushallen building G
Organizer: LRC
15:00 Brännboll-tournament
Location: Studentplan
Organizer: Staben
Join the traditional Swedish game!
Wednesday, 4 September
10:30-13:00 Drop in for Q&A
Location: Ljushallen building G
Organizer: LRC
Thursday, 5 Sept
10:30-13:00 Drop in for Q&A
Location: Ljushallen building G
Organizer: LRC
15:00 Storsjöjakten – Great Lake Hunt
Location: Studentplan (meet-up point)
Organizer: Staben
Friday, 6 Sept
10:30-13:00 Drop in for Q&A
Location: Ljushallen building G
Organizer: LRC
17:00 BBQ with your programme
Location: Studentplan
Organizer: Staben
Bring own food to put on the grill. Meet your own section/study programme and spend a nice time with them. Learn more about the student union’s activities etc.
Sunday, 8 Sept
16:00-22:00 Lazy Sunday
Location: ABC
Organizers: Staben and IC
Meet, chill and play board games together.
Monday, 9 Sept
10:30-13:00 Drop in for Q&A
Location: Ljushallen building G
Organizer: LRC
Tuesday, 10 Sept
10:30-13:00 Drop in for Q&A
Location: Ljushallen building G
Organizer: LRC
10:00-14:00 Intro Fair
Location: Ljushallen, building G
Organizer: Staben
Onsdag 11/9
10:30-13:00 Drop in for Q&A
Location: Ljushallen building G
Organizer: LRC
13:00 Nolleslaget - competitions
Location: Studentplan
Organizer: Staben and ÖSIS
Nolleslaget is the ultimate competition day when programmes compete against each other in funny games. Wear durable clothes!
19:00 Pub crawl
Location : Stortorget, the main square in the center of Östersund (meeting point)
Organisatör: Staben
Thursday, 12 Sept
10:30-13:00 Drop in for Q&A
Location: Ljushallen building G
Organizer: LRC
17:00 Capser Cup
Location: Studentplan, Excersishuset
Organizer: Staben
Tournament in the traditional student sport caps!
Staben provides non-alcoholic beverages. Opportunity to bring your own alcohol.
Music: DJ GuLLeFjun
After the tournament we go to Oscar’s for soup together.
19:00 Soup Thursday
Location: Studentpuben Oscars
Organizer: Kult!
Friday, 13 Sept
Raft-building day
Location: of every programmes’ own choice
Saturday, 14 Sept
12:00 Raft Race-day
Raft race at Badhusparken.
12:00 Inspection of the rafts
Location: Studentplan
Organizer: Staben
Parade to Badhusparken
13:00 Raft Race
Location: Badhusparken
Organizer: Staben
19:00 Intro-Gasque, dinner party
Location: campus
Organizer: Staben
Le grande finale!
Sunday, 15 Sept
16:00-22:00 Lazy Sunday
Location: ABC
Organizer: Staben and IC
Meet, chill and play board games together.
