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Semester start January 2014

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Norway has three emergency numbers: Medical: 113 Fire: 110 Police: 112 If you need a doctor during regular hours, contact information is available in Fronter and on the website. Just call for an appointment. In the event of any emergency, the University of Agder has a crisis plan that will go into effect. You will find details on the website.

welcome to the university of agder We are very pleased that you have chosen Norway and Agder for your studies. We hope that you will find the information in this booklet helpful during your first weeks at UiA. In addition to the orientation programme, you will find maps and some practical information to help you get used to your new home.

YOUR FIRST DAYS

Semester and examination registration

You will receive all the information you need at orientation for international students on 6 January. This includes procedures for registering with the police, registering for classes, and answers to all of the practical questions you may have. Members of the Erasmus Student Network will introduce you to life in Norway and arrange social events throughout the whole semester, starting on orientation day.

When you arrive, you will receive a semester card. Exchange students are pre-registered and do NOT have to approve an individual education plan. Although you are registered as a student, you are not registered for classes or examinations. You cannot get access to all of your information in Fronter until you have registered for classes and examinations. You have to register for classes and examinations on the StudentWeb by 1 February for spring. A guide is available on the UiA website.

STUDYING AT UIA UiAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary information channel is www.uia.no. You will find messages, links to the StudentWeb and Fronter, practical information, examination information, the ECTS course catalogue, schedules, an overview of student associations, and lots of useful links here. Fronter is also used as an information channel by your lecturers, professors and study programme coordinators.

Degree-seeking students are NOT preregistered and have to pay the semester fee and approve their individual education plan. A guide is available on the website. If you miss the deadlines you will not be able to register for exams!

Students are expected to read the information on the web, in Fronter and sent by e-mail. E-mail sent from UiA will go to your UiA e-mail account, not your private e-mail account.

The ECTS course catalogue

Please note that changes to the programme may occur.

The ECTS course catalogue is found here: uia.no/ects. It is a translation of the Norwegian study handbook, and you should find all course descriptions here, as well as a lot of useful practical information. The examination regulations are also included, and students are expected to be familiar with these.

Contact: Phone: 38 14 10 00 (Campus Kristiansand) Phone: 37 23 30 00 (Campus Grimstad) E-mail: servicetorget@uia.no

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Photo: Iris Engen Skadal, May Elin Aunli, Martin Grina, Olav Breen, Thomas Andersen, Studentorganisasjonen i Agder and Aptum Kommunikasjon, ESN Agder.

Trenger du hjelp, spør på Servicetorget. Her svares det på spørsmål om blant annet opptak, eksamen og utveksling.

Student card

In addition to your semester card, you will receive a student card. The card will entitle you to borrow books, access buildings, print, copy and scan. You will receive a PIN that you can use to get into certain buildings after closing time. You can also use your student card and semester card to receive special offers for students throughout Norway. To get your student card, you need a valid ID and your semester card. You can get your card in room A1 002 in Kristiansand or the Service Centre in Grimstad.

Residence permits

Students from outside of the EU and EEA should apply for a residence permit BEFORE coming to Norway. Read the information on the Immigration Department’s website, and contact your nearest Norwegian embassy for more information. The application can be downloaded from https://selfservice.udi.no/. Students from the US can also apply in Norway, but we recommend that you apply from home. Students from the EU and EEA do not need residence permits.

EU / EEA students

If you are a student from the EU or EEA, you do NOT need a residence permit before you arrive. You can just register with the police shortly after arrival online: https://selfservice.udi.no/ You will then be asked to go to the police to pick up your permit. Make sure you have photocopies of your insurance or your European Health Card and your letter of acceptance with you when you register. You may also be required to take a test to prove you have been vaccinated for tuberculosis.

Norwegian ID number

Health and insurance

You must be insured while you are in Norway. European students should order a European Health Card. You will then be treated as a Norwegian when seeking health services. Students from outside of Europe will need proof of insurance from their home countries in order to register with the police and apply for reimbursement after receiving Norwegian health services.

Special Needs

UiA has several resources available if you have special needs. In Kristiansand, the Office for Students with Special Needs is located in Sigrid Undsets Hus, building 46, Gimlemoen. Opening hours 10:0014:00. It is located on the fifth floor next to the Resource Centre in Grimstad. Phone: Kristiansand 38141075 Grimstad 37233338

Special examination arrangements If you need to apply for special examination arrangements for medical or other reasons, be sure to do this by 15 March for spring. More information and an application can be found on the web.

Fronter Fronter is the Learning Management System used at UiA. In order to get all of the necessary information about your classes through Fronter, you must register for classes and examinations. We recommend that you do this as soon as possible after arrival. A Fronter course will be offered shortly after arrival.

Most students do not need a Norwegian ID number, but if you would like to work or open a bank account you may apply for one at the Population Registry in Kristiansand or Arendal. Kristiansand: Tordenskjoldsgate 65, Arendal: Friergangen 4 The campuses are within easy reach of the city centres by bike or on foot. There are also good bus connection between the campuses. You may also park your car on campus, but please note that places are limited and that you can only park on clearly marked parking spaces.

Service Centre

The Service Centre is one of the first places you will go. Here you will find information about your studies, examinations, admissions, etc. The Service Centre can also arrange student advisement. Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays: 08:00-15:30 Phone: Kristiansand 38142100 Grimstad 37253200 E-mail: Servicetorget@uia.no.

IT services You will receive a username, password and e-mail address on the orientation day 6 January. If you are not able to be there on that day, please contact the IT department to receive these. The IT department is located in the library. The IT Department will offer an introductory course at the start of the semester. Online courses are also available. It is possible to reserve certain rooms (videoconferencing, multimedia, etc.) and equipment (cameras, projectors, etc.) through the IT Department. Go to booking.uia.no

Kollokviegruppe: En liten gruppe studenter som arbeider sammen om studiestoffet - en fin måte å lære pensum.

University Library The library has a full range of information services as well as access to books, magazines, films, computers and quiet areas to study. See the library’s separate brochure or website for more information. uia.no/en/portals/library Opening hours (both Campus Kristiansand and Campus Grimstad): Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 20:00 Friday: 08:00 – 18:00 Saturday: 09:00 – 15:00

Career Centre

The Career Centre is located at the Service Centre and offers career advisement, job application courses, interview training and customized workshops. Phone: 38142383 or email: karrieresenteret@uia.no /UiAkarriere

Six ways to contact IT services: • Web: uia.no/it • Facebook: facebook.com/IThjelpUiA • On campus: Help desk opening hours 800-1530, mon-fri • Chat: uia.no/it

Timetables uia.no/en/portals/study/academic_affairs/timetables_ schedules

• E-mail: it-hjelp@uia.no • Phone: 38 14 17 00

Printing, scanning and copying

More information about:

Your student ID card is also your priniting and copying card. The price for printing black and white pages is NOK 0.41 per page and colour is NOK 1,00 per page. To refill your account, go to http://followme.uia. no or contact IT services.

IT uia.no/it Library uia.no/en/portals/library Fronter uia.no/fronter

kristiansand

programme

orientation 6 January

orientation programme

Changes to the programme may occur.

13:30

Monday 6 January

Classes start. Timetables: uia.no/en/portals/study/academic_ affairs/timetables_schedules orientation DAY

09:45

Meet outside the main entrance (where you find the statue) Everyone has to meet here in order to pick up you buddygroup-sticker, before going into the main hall, Vilhelm Krag’s Hall

Vilhelm krag’s hall

- Pick up semestercard and username and password - ESN will sell Chess simcards for 50 NOK, but remember to bring your European ID-card or passport - It will be possible to pick up some free equipment from previous students, first come, first served - You can also buy ESN Hoodies for NOK 299 There will be seperate queues for each item 11:15 Group photo Meet up by the main stairs in Vilhelm Krag’s Hall Jan Arve Olsen 11:40-12:30 Lunch with new Norwegian students in student pub Østsia

Information about the Norwegian language course Mette Høgbråt Pedersen, International Education Office

Pick a group (lectures in room F1 018): GROUP A Tuesday 14.1 16:15-18:00 Wednesday 15.1 18:15-20:00 GROUP B Tuesday 14.1 18:15- 20:00 Thursday 16.1 16:15-18:00 GROUP C Wednesday 15.1 16:15-18:00 Thursday 16.1 18:15-20:00 Send an e-mail with your choice to kristinlervik@ hotmail.com

TuesDAy 7 january

13:15-15:45 Information from IT services and th e library Bring your username and password, and if you have one, your laptop Room B1 007 15:45 IKEA Meet by the UiA main entrance 19:00 The bus will leave from IKEA and drop you off by the university WednesDAy 8 january

16:00

Get acquainted with Kristiansand - citytour with your buddygroups Meet at Kristiansand Cathedral in the city centre

10:00

Room B1 006

12:30

Welcome to UiA Vice Rector for Education, Study Quality and Learning Environment, Marit Aamodt Nielsen 12:35 IT-services Arve Ebeltoft 12:50 Library Arthur N.Olsen 13:00 Accomodation office, SIA Hege Reinertsen 13:15 Examination office Randi Løvdal

13:45

What to do if you need someone to talk to (Resource center for health and coping skills) Eli Stålesen and Hans Jørgen Wennesland 14:00 STA (The Student Organisation in Agder) Ruben Haugland 14:15 Break 14:25 Practical information from the International Education Office Mette Høgbråt Pedersen 15:10 Erasmus Student Network (ESN) ESN Board 15 :30 Meet your academic supervisors: Students taking most classes at the Faculty of Humanities and Education (including Comparative Educational Studies): Room B2 002 Students taking most classes at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences: Room HU 062 Students taking classes at the Faculty of Health and Sports (Outdoor Education): Room IU 001 Biology: Room J1 060 Mathemathics: Room J2 043 Music: Room G2 047 16:30 Meet your buddy groups in Vilhelm Krag’s Hall - Campus tour Your buddies will guide you around campus 18:00 ESN Welcome dinner in Kafé Kampus

Monday 6 January As of today you can get your student ID card in room A1 001. Office hours: 09:00-15:00 Remember to bring your semestercard and passport or European ID.

9:00: Meet outside your student accommodation (Roligheden and Kristian 4.gate) and 9:15: St. Olavs vei and Kongsgård allé. Members of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) will meet you outside your accommodation and bring you to campus. Please be on time. We trust that those of you who live on campus can find your way on your own.

Thursday 9 january

19:00

Welcome party at “Alibiet” Meet up by the main entrance, UiA

saturDAy 11 january

12:00

Winter BBQ in Jegersberg Meet up by the main entrance, UiA

Monday 13 January

08:30-12:30 Vaccination office, Gyldenløves gate 23, Kristiansand centre (close to the Cathedral) You must all go here before you register with the police

During the orientation meeting you will get a lot of important information regarding your stay in Norway, as well as the opportunity to meet your fellow students and your academic advisors. Please bring the information pack which you received upon arrival and a notebook with you to the orientation meeting.

TUESday 14 January

08:30:16:00 Vaccination office, Gyldenløves gate 23, Kristiansand centre (close to the Cathedral) You must all go here before you register with the police 15:00-16:00 ”Coffee Hour” in the small cafeteria Drop by for free coffee, waffles and good company. “Coffe hour” will take place at the same time and place every Tuesday this semester. Organised in cooperation with the university chaplain. 20:00 First International pub at Østsia Throughout the semester there will be several international pubs where everyone can present their country. First out is Norway.

have a taste of kristiansand! visitkrs.no/en/ 7

kristiansand programme THursday 16 January

18:00 Bowling

Grimstad programme

GRimstad

orientation programme

Changes to the programme may occur.

10.00 - 6 january

TUESday 21 January

Register with the police, Tollbodgata 45, 5 th floor 08:30-14:30 Students with surnames from A-L You must register on this site first, but you do not have to book an appointment: https:// selfservice.udi.no/en-gb/ . Please make sure you get confirmation when registering.

Make sure you bring along your insurance policy or your European Health Insurance card, your letter of acceptance and your passport /national ID card. 15:00-16:00 Coffee hour Thursday 23 January

Register with the police, Tollbodgate 45, 5 th floor 08:30-14:30 Students with surnames from M- Z You must register on this site first, but you do not have to book an appointment: https:// selfservice.udi.no/en-gb/ . Please make sure you get a confirmation when registering.

orientation

Make sure you bring along your insurance policy or your European Health Insurance card, your letter of acceptance and your passport / national ID card.

TUESday 28 January

15:00-16:00 Coffee hour 16:00-19:00 Culture and Norway - a small intercultural seminar by Mette Høgbråt Pedersen Room B3 001 20:00 Second International pub at Østsia South Korea, Austria and United Kingdom presenting

monday 6 january

Room A2 027 10:00 10:20 10:25 10:30 10:40 11:00 11:30 17:00

Room A2 027 Welcome to the University of Agder! Practical information from the International Education Office Terje Thorsdalen and Anne Martins Bjærke Accomodation info Ingrid Tennfjord Presentation of Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Handing out of semester cards and username/ password Group photo and photo for student cards Lunch in Kafé Kampus (Campus Grimstad) Campus tour With your buddies from ESN Welcome dinner at Campus Kristiansand

Tuesday 7 January

14:30

Citytour of Grimstad With ESN

Wednesday 8 january

13:00-15:00 Information from the IT services and the library Bring your username and password, and if you have one, your laptop Room A3 041 15:00-16:00 ”Coffee Hour” at Bluebox Drop by for free coffee, waffles and good company. “Coffe hour” will take place at the same time and place every other Wednesday this semester. Organised in cooperation with the university chaplain. Thursday 9 January

Wednesday 29 January

Language exchange café

19:00

Welcome party at “Alibiet” Meet up by the main entrance at Campus Kristiansand

Note (1): Registration with the police All exchange students must register at the police station in Arendal. You do not have to book an appointment. Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 10-14. Address: Kirkegata 2A/B, 4836 Arendal. Please bring along your insurance policy or your European Health Insurance card, your letter of acceptance and your passport/national ID card. You must register on this site before you visit the police: https://selfservice.udi.no/en-gb/ Please make sure you get a confirmation when registering. Degree students need to visit the police before their temporary residence permit expires. Please bring all relevant documentation, including your passport. Note (2): Students from some countries need to get certain vaccines at arrival. If relevant, you will be informed.

Friday 10 January

16:00

During the semester, ESN will organise a lot of events. More info: event.esnagder@gmail.com

Winter BBQ at Groos (Grimstad) With ESN

have a taste of grimstad! visitgrimstad.com/en/

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Student life Student Venues Students have their own Kulturhus – Bluebox in Grimstad, Østsia at Gimlemoen and Pir6 in Kristiansand. They are run by SiA in cooperation with the students and are home to musical reviews, concerts, student evenings, quizzes and many other events. It’s a great way to get to know other students! Find more here: Pir6.no, Østsia.no, bluebox.no

Teams, clubs and organisations From student newspapers, radio, orchestra, and choirs to sports teams and academic clubs, there is something for everyone at UiA. Find out which one is right for you! The Student Organisation in Agder (STA) has offices at Gimlemoen 24 in Kristiansand.

Erasmus Student Network Agder (agder.esn.no) ESN Agder is a volunteer student organisation which works primarily to improve the exchange students’ stay here in Agder. In addition to the board members, there are many volunteer buddies. Throughout the year ESN arranges trips, parties and other social events. ESN’s main goal is to give international students a semester abroad where they have experienced Kristiansand, Grimstad and other parts of Norway at their best, and made friends for life. ESN also focuses on integration through activities that match Norwegian and international students.

The Student Association of Agder (SIA)

Gym

SIA is the welfare and cultural organisation for students in Agder. SiA contributes to a safe and comfortable atmosphere so that students can have the best possible foundation for success. SiA runs day care centres, housing services, bookshops, cafeterias, pubs and the gym, and supports festivals and 50 student organisations.

Spicheren is Sørlandet’s largest fitness centre, and one of the most progressive places to work out in the country. With more than 5000 members, Spicheren offers a diverse and positive place to work out. The gym is open to the public, and about half of the members pay full fees. It is therefore possible to offer students one of the best gyms in the country at student prices.

Bookstore Sørbok is Sørlandet’s largest academic bookshop, with outlets on campus in Kristiansand and Grimstad.

Housing SiA operates student housing on, near and off-campus. SiA’s housing offices are at Gimlemoen 32 in Kristiansand and on campus in Grimstad.

Cafeteria – Kafé Kampus With more than 3,000 visitors every day, Kafé Kampus is the most important meeting place at UiA, both in Kristiansand and Grimstad. The café in Kristiansand has been voted the country’s best student cafeteria several years in a row.

Health services SiA offers a low-threshold psychological health service where you can talk to a trained nurse about anything that is causing you difficulty. E-mail: eli.stalesen@sia.no Phone: 38141354 hellen.saga@sia.no Phone: 38142065

Contact SiA: Campus Kristiansand: Phone: 40 00 10 18 E-mail: sia@sia.no Campus Grimstad: Phone: 40 00 90 07 E-mail: bolig.grimstad@sia.no www.sia.no

Student priest You may contact the student priest regardless of your religious affiliation. E.mail: hans.j.wennesland@uia.no Phone: Kristiansand : 38142140 Grimstad: 37 23 39 24

Further questions? Please contact:

Academic questions: - your academic advisor at the faculty Social questions: - your ESN buddy

STA’s offices:

More about student activities: stastudent.no/in-english/

Kristiansand: Gimlemoen 24 Grimstad: Bluebox Web: stastudent.no/in-english/

Housing questions: - SiA (sia@sia.no)