Sisu support
If you can not find answers in instructions and have problems with your PSP or course registration in Sisu, you can come and visit our Sisu clinic, where we can check individually, how to manage the problem. Clinic is not a lecture about Sisu. Next clinics and link to them:
SISU clinics spring 2023
Zoom link is same for all the clinics: https://aalto.zoom.us/j/64516644762
January
Wed 18.1. at 10.00-11.30 AM
Fri 20.1. at 12.30-14.00 PM
February
Wed 15.2. at 13.30-15.00 PM
Fri 17.2. at 10.00-11.30 AM
March
Fri 17.3. at 10.00-11.30 AM
Wed 22.3. at 10.00-11.30 AM
Fri 24.3. at 13.00-14.30 PM
April
Wed 12.4. at 12.00-13.30 PM
Fri 14.4. at 10.00-11.30 AM
May
Fri 12.5. at 13.00-14.30 PM (especially for study right extensions applicants)
Tue 23.5. at 10.00-11.30 AM
Fri 26.5. at 10.00-11.30 AM
June
Tue 13.6. at 12.30-14.00 PM
Fri 16.6. at 10.00-11.30 AM
Study coordinators are happy to help you with questions about your study plan and Sisu. Book an appointment in MyStudies.
MyStudiesMyStudies instructions You can contact study coordinators by e-mail too: [email protected]
Starting Point offers student services without appointments. We offer services including certificate of attendance, official transcript of records and advice with annual enrolment.
Contact information and opening hours
Starting Point service desk is open Mon–Fri, 12-15. No appointment needed.
Visiting address: Espoo, Otakaari 1, Undergraduate centre, room Y199a. Location on a map.
You can also reach Starting Point via e-mail [email protected] or by phone +358 29 442 9280 (open Mon–Fri 9–11 and 12–15).
The Starting Point of Wellbeing offers students advice and guidance on services related to wellbeing.
The Student Services of School of Art, Design and Architecture does not have their own, specialised student service desk. Most cases can be handled via email, phone or by appointment. You are welcome to visit our meeting point LES Lounge (Väre 3rd floor room M311).
Opening hours:
Mon-Wed 9-14
Thu 12-15
Fri closed
Location: Learning Services Lounge M311, Väre, Otaniementie 14
With the guidance counsellor, you can talk about all matters related to your studies and future plans, get help with structuring your thoughts and get support for broader study planning and goal setting. The guidance counsellor can also help when you would like to talk with someone about your studies but are not sure whom to contact.
The guidance counsellor can help if you want to, for example,
- reflect your strengths and interests
- explore different study options (minors, study exchange etc.)
- discuss any subject concerning your studies that puzzles you (motivation, change of program/field etc.)
You can reserve time via MyStudies. The length of the appointment is 45 minutes and available times (ca. 3/week) are on different weekdays.
International services, outgoing exchange students: Johanna Virta, [email protected] +358 50 358 0886
International educational projects, teacher and staff exchanges, internships: Hanna Karkku, +358 50 562 7709
Useful links
Starting Point of Wellbeing
The Starting Point of Wellbeing offers students advice and guidance on services related to wellbeing. We post links, tips and contact information here.

Individual counselling by study and career counselling psychologists
Aalto’s study and career counselling psychologists offer online and on-campus individual counselling to Aalto students. You can drop in at the Starting Point of Wellbeing for individual counselling without an appointment.
Where to get guidance and support?
Guidance and support for study planning, study wellbeing, and career reflections for Aalto students.

School of Arts, Design and Architecture Learning Services
School of Arts, Design and Architecture Learning Services staff by remits and teams.

Learning Centre
Otaniementie 9
Harald Herlin Learning Centre offers you library services and facilities for studying working.

IT services for students
IT Services (ITS) provides many services for students eg. email, computer classrooms, campus wifi, printing services.

Campus
Aalto University's campus in Otaniemi is the home of an innovative community.
Explore the campus virtually at virtualtour.aalto.fi.

Campus maps, addresses and opening hours in Otaniemi
Here you will also find restaurants, the Aalto Space mobile app, access control - all practical information on one page! You can also visit the campus virtually.

Workshops - Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture
At the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, hands-on learning is essential. Our students have access to one of the finest workshop environment in the world, with a very high workshop to student ratio.

Väre Takeout
Väre Takeout is an equipment lending service with diverse AV and IT equipment. Aalto ARTS studies and research have the highest priority in our operation, but everyone in Aalto community is welcome to use our services. Väre Takeout works in close cooperation with Aalto Studios’ Takeout office.

Self-study spaces
Spaces designed for self-study are found in many places around campus, and access rights let you work in them at the times that suit you.

Credit transfer
Credit transfer

Application for extension to the right to study
Application for extension to the right to study
