Welcome to Mid Sweden University and Campus Östersund! The reception and introduction period for the international students in Östersund starts on Thursday, January 15. During the first weeks of the spring term, 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 Campus Östersund.

Thursday, January 15

 
10.00 - 12.00  Welcome to Sweden and Mid Sweden University!
Studying at Mid Sweden University- this is how it works. Information about registration, study system, schedules, Student Health Centre and more.

Location: Building G, room 3358 (G3358)
Organizer: LRC et al.

11.30- 15.30  Drop in for Questions
Drop-in for MIUN card and registration at student portal

Location: Building G, main hall (“Ljushallen”)
Organizer: LRC et al

12.00 Lunch
Provided by the International Office

13.15 - 14.00  Words of welcome
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the Municipality of Östersund, the Student Union and Staben.

Location: Building F, room 217 (F217)
Organizer: LRC et al.

15.00  Campus Tour

Location: Start from F217
Organizer: International Committee

18.00  Welcome Barbeque at the Camping

Meet outside the G-building at 17:30
Organizer: International Committee

Friday, January 16

10.00 - 12.00  Information from the Library/LRC and Helpdesk

(Group 1, 10.00-11.00, Group 2, 11.00-12.00)

Place: G2224 (in the library)
Organizer: LRC et al

12.00 - 13.00   Lunch
Provided by each student individually

13.00 - 15.00  Sightseeing in Östersund (Bus Tour)

Organizer: Municipality

18.00  Swedish Dinner
Experience traditional Swedish Food! Get to know the other students  and the IC board..

Location: ABC (Meet outside the G-building at 17:45)
Organizer: International Committee

Saturday, January 17

19.00 Welcome Party
Pre-party at ABC before we will go out to discover the night life of Östersund!
Bring your own drinks.

Meet outside the G-building at 18:45
Organizer: International Committee

The following activities are together with the Swedish students.

Sunday, January 18

14:00  Welcome Barbeque
Come to campus and meet your new classmates and enjoy a nice barbeque provided by Staben. Wear warm clothes, we will be outside!

Location: Studentplan
Organizer: Staben

Monday, January 19

10:00-13:00  Drop in for Questions

Location: Building G, main hall (“Ljushallen”)
Organizer: LRC et al.

Tuesday, January 20

10:00-13:00  Drop in for Questions

Location: Building G, main hall (“Ljushallen”)
Organizer: LRC et al.

15:00  Brännboll Tournament
Compete against the other teams in this special sweded version of baseball; “Burning Ball”

Location: Studentplan
Organizer: Staben

Wednesday, January 21

10:00-13:00  Drop in for Questions

Location: Building G, main hall (“Ljushallen”)
Organizer: LRC et al.

Thursday, January 22

10:00-13:00  Drop in for Questions

Location: Building G, main hall (“Ljushallen”)
Organizer: LRC et al

17:00 The Hunt of the Great Lake
Collect points, enjoy, discover Östersund and new friends. All at the same time!

Location: Studentplan
Organizer: Staben

Friday, January 23

10:00-13:00  Drop in for Questions

Location: Building G, main hall (“Ljushallen”)
Organizer: LRC et al.

17:00  Down Town Östersund
Get to know Östersund as a city. You collect points by answering questions and it’s a great opportunity to hang around with your friends and classmates.

Location: Stortorget
Organizer: Staben

Saturday, January 24

12:00  Toboggan race
Compete against the other programs in i toboggan race. Collect points. Wearwarm clothes!

Location: Studentplan
Organizer: Staben

19:00  Intro-Gasque, Dinner
Le grande finale! The end of the Introduction Period! Winners of the period are celebrated.

Location: Campus
Organizer: Staben

Sunday, January 25

16:00  Lazy Sunday
Chilling, playing games and socializing

Location: ABC-lokalen
Organizer: Staben and the International Committee