Preliminary Orientation programme autumn 2026
Welcome to the Orientation programme at SLU. Join the programme to receive essential information, practical guidance, and support as a new international student. We recommend checking this website regularly for updates and important announcements before the programme begins in August.
Attendance in the orientation programme is not mandatory. The programme contents may be subject to change.
Monday 24 August - online
09:00-09:30 Welcome to SLU
Pro vice-chancellor and an inspirational story from a current international student.
Division of Student and Academic Services , the Pro Vice-Chancellor with responsibility for internationalisation and a SLU student.
09:45-10:05 Introduction to SLU
Division of Student and Academic Services
12:00-13:00 Drop in on Zoom
Ask any questions you might have regarding your studies at SLU and life in Sweden. Note! This meeting is not mandatory. This is only for specific questions and is not a group session.
Division of Student and Academic Services
13:30-14:00 Introduction to Sweden and Swedish culture and How to learn the Swedish language
Division of Student and Academic Services
14:30-15:00 Transportation in Sweden and how to get to your campus - cashless society
Division of Student and Academic Services
Tuesday 25 August - online
09:00-10:00 Information regarding Swedish civic registration number for international degree/programme students
(Similar session for exchange students: Wednesday 14:45-15:05)
The National Government Service Centre (Statens Servicecenter)
09:30-10:00 Student insurances and health care
Division of Student and Academic Services
10:15-10:45 What to expect from SLU?
SLU’s rules and regulations in teaching and classroom environments. Learn about the Swedish credit system.
Division of Student and Academic Services
11:00-11:30 What is expected from you in the classroom?
What is the academic culture like? How do you address your teachers?
12:00-13:00 Drop in on Zoom
Ask any questions you might have regarding your studies at SLU and life in Sweden. Note! This meeting is not mandatory. This is only for specific questions and is not a group session.
Division of Student and Academic Services
13:30-14:30 SLU Study systems
Information about the Student Web, Ladok, Canvas, TimeEdit, and how to use university computers, printers, and digital accounts.
Division of IT, Division of Student and Academic Services
Wednesday 26 August - online
10:00-10:30 SLU University Library
Introduction to the most important features of the University Library
The SLU University Library
11:00-11:30 Meet Sluss - The Student Union Board
Sluss is the collaborative body for the student unions at SLU.
The Sluss Board
13:30-14:15 Student support services at SLU
Study planning and guidance, student healthcare and disability study support.
Division of Student and Academic Services
14:45-15:05 Additional practicalities for exchange students
(Similar session for degree/ programme students: Tuesday 9:00-9:30)
Division of Student and Academic Services
Thursday 27 August - on Campus
10:00-10:30 Meet and treet at your campus
Meet your local team, fellow students and student unions. Ask any questions you might have and fika with us.
The registration form for the Campus meet and greet will open on 4 August and close on 25 August.
Division of Student and Academic Services, The SLU University Library, and the SLU student unions
Friday 28 August - Guided city tour
Guided city tour in Uppsala, Malmö and Umeå city
Registration form for the Guided City Tour will open on 3 August and close on 24 August. You will receive an email with the meeting point when the registration closes.
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