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Bachelor's Programme in Design

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Starting your studies

Welcome to School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Congratulations for the admission and welcome to study at the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture! On this page you will find instructions for starting your studies and the orientation programme.

The orientation week will be held on 28 August - 1 September 2023. Prepare to be present daily at 9-16. The first courses will begin on Monday 4 September.

The schedule of orientation week will be updated to this page.

Orientation week

The orientation week takes place between 28 August - 1 September 2023. Prepare to be present daily at 9-16. The first courses will begin on Monday 4 September.

Participating in orientation is an important part of starting university studies. During the orientation week, you will familiarize yourself with studying, future courses, the study environment, and university practices. You will also receive information about the available services and get to know your fellow students, tutors, and university staff.

Opening of the academic year 2023–2024 aka Aalto Day One event will take place on Tuesday 5 September. All members of the Aalto community are welcome to celebrate!

Schedule for the orientation

Remember to go through our Digital Preorientation beforehand: Digital Preorientation in MyCourses

Changes to the program are possible, and they will be updated on this page.

Monday 28 August 2023

Time Programme Place
9.30

Welcome to School of Arts, Design and Architecture

  • Dean, Tuomas Auvinen
  • Manager of Student Affairs, Iiris Kauppila
  • Aalto ARTS Student Services introduction
  • Student Associations' and tutors' greetings

Dipoli

Street address: Otakaari 24, Espoo
  Break / Lunch  
14.00

Studying in School of Arts, Design and Architecture

  • TAITE-studies (Transdiciplinary Art Studies)
  • University-English dictionary and discussion on key topics related to starting your studies
  • Aalto University Student Union AYY introduction

Undergraduate Centre, lecture hall C (Y205), Y-wing, 2nd floor

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo

Tuesday 29 August 2023

Time Programme Place
13.00->

Pop-up study guidance clinic

Do you need help with course registration or do you have any other questions regarding the start of your studies? Feel free to drop by anytime between 13.00-15.00! Participation is optional.

Väre, R102 IT-room, 1st floor.

Street address: Otaniementie 14, Espoo.

Inside the Väre building, take the entrance opposite of Aalto store. The entrance has stairs.

Accessible route from the main entrance of Väre is as follows: Go straight ahead from the main entrance, following the pathway on the left side of the downwards stairs (a gentle incline). Continue forward and turn left. Pass by the elevators and enter the lobby through the glass doors in front of you.

For both entrances, you will need an access token. You can activate the token in advance after activating your Aalto user ID. Please see the instructions:
How to get an access token and access rights
Access token registration and activation for students

Wednesday 30 August 2023

Time Programme Place
9.30-12

Programme specific orientation

Programme Directors presentation and introduction to studies in Bachelor's Programme in Design.
Tutor student's presentation.

 Otakaari 1, U147 U5
13.30-> Introducing the teachers Homebase K301-302, Väre

Thursday 31 August 2023

Time Programme Place
10-16

Aalto Welcome Fair

At the fair, you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the diverse services provided by Aalto University and our partners. At the exhibition booths, you can participate in activities, ask questions, and get to know people who can support you in your student life. For more information and participants, please see: 

Aalto Welcome Fair 2023

Undergraduate Centre hall

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo
10.00-12.00

Pop-up study guidance clinic

Do you need help with course registration or do you have any other questions regarding the start of your studies? Feel free to drop by anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM! Participation is optional.

Väre, R102 IT-room, 1st floor.

Street address: Otaniementie 14, Espoo.

Inside the Väre building, take the entrance opposite of Aalto store. The entrance has stairs.

Accessible route from the main entrance of Väre is as follows: Go straight ahead from the main entrance, following the pathway on the left side of the downwards stairs (a gentle incline). Continue forward and turn left. Pass by the elevators and enter the lobby through the glass doors in front of you.

For both entrances, you will need an access token. You can activate the token in advance after activating your Aalto user ID. Please see the instructions:
How to get an access token and access rights
Access token registration and activation for students
before 12.00 Lunch  
12.00-13.30

Lecture: ARTS infra and workshops

The School of Arts, Design and Architecture offers a wide range of workshops to cater to various interests, including sewing, 3D printing, woodworking, and more. During the lecture, you will learn important principles for working at the workshops.

Udergraduate Centre, Lecture hall C (Y205), Y-wing, 2nd floor

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo
13.30-14.30 Break / Aalto Welcome Fair  
14.30-15.30

Lecture: Better student life at Aalto

During the lecture you will get a concise overview of who supports you in various situations during your studies. At Aalto, you are not alone!

Undergraduate Centre, Lecture hall U2 (U157), U-wing, 1st floor

Street address: Otakaari 1, Espoo

Friday 1 September 2023

Free time!

Study coordinators presentation, pdf, attachment
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