Semester start 2012

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SEMESTER START 2012

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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 semester start festival programme and special offers in Kristiansand and Grimstad, you will find maps and some practical information to help you get used to your new home. at you can get to know each other better You will receive all the information you need at orientation for international students the day after arrival day. 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 for the first weekend before the Norwegian students arrive and the official semester start festival begins.

STUDYING AT UIA

UiA’s primary information channel is www.uia.no. You will find messages, links to the student web, practical information, examination information, the ECTS course catalogue, class schedules, an overview of student associations, and lots of other useful links here. You also use www.uia.no to log into UiA’s Learning Management System, Fronter. Fronter is used as an information channel by your lecturers, professors and study programme coordinators. A Fronter course will be offered shortly after arrival.

Students are expected to read the information on the web, in Fronter and received by email. Emails sent from UiA will go to your UiA email account, not your private email account.

THE ECTS COURSE CATALOGUE

The ECTS course catalogue is found here: www.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.

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SEMESTER AND EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

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 Student Web by 1 September for autumn and 1 February for spring. A guide is available here: www.uia.no/en/portals/study/ exchange_students/after_arrival/studweb_guide If you miss the deadline, you will not be able to register for exams!

SEMESTER AND EXAMINATION REGISTRATION FOR DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS

Degree-seeking students are NOT pre-registered and have to pay the semester fee and approve their individual education plan. A guide is available here: www.uia.no/en/portals/ study/academic_affairs/ studentweb You can pick up your semester card from the Service Centre the day after you register. Otherwise, it will be sent by post to your semester address.

If you miss the deadline of 1 September / 1 February you will not be able to register for exams!

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YOUR FIRST DAYS

SPECIAL EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS

If you need to apply for special examination arrangements for medical or other reasons, be sure to do this by 15 October for autumn semester or 15 March for spring semester. More information and an application form can be found here: www.uia.no/en/portals/study/examinations/ special_exam_arrangements

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.

You can get your card here: Campus Kristiansand: Service Centre Campus Grimstad: Service Centre To get your student card, you need to have a valid ID (passport or driver’s license) and your semester card. Take a number from the queue machine and wait your turn.

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre is your first point of contact on both campuses. Here you will find information about your studies, examinations, admissions, etc.

Contact information: Phone: +47 381 42 100 (Campus Kristiansand) Phone: +47 372 33 200 (Campus Grimstad) E-mail: servicetorget@uia.no Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays: 08.00-15.30.

CAREER CENTRE

The Career Centre is located at the Service Centre and offers career advice, job application course, interview training and customised workshops.

Contact information: Phone: +47 381 42 383 or +47 381 41 536 E-mail: karrieresenteret@uia.no

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.

Opening hours (both Campus Kristiansand and Campus Grimstad): Monday – Thursday: 08.00 – 20.00 Friday: 08.00 – 18.00 Saturday: 09.00 – 15.00 www.uia.no/en/portals/library

IT SERVICES

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You will receive a username, password and email address as a student of UiA. Contact the IT department by phone: 38141700 or email: it-hjelp@uia.no You are also welcome to drop by the IT-desk which is located in the library on the 1st floor, both at Campus Kristiansand and Campus Grimstad.

STUDENT LIFE There are more than 50 student activities you can participate in while studying at UiA. Joining a student activity that suits your needs can improve your stay in many ways. Not only will you have the opportunity to get to know your fellow Norwegian students better, you can also do something fun and educational in your spare time.

With so much to choose from, it may be hard to pick. To make this easier for the new students, most of the teams, clubs and organisations will have stands on the lawn during the semester start festival. Make sure you check them out and find out which one is right for you!

ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK AGDER (ESN)

ESN Agder is a volunteer student organisation which works primarily to improve the exchange students’ stay. 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 can experience Kristiansand and other parts of Norway at its best, and make friends for life. ESN also focuses on integration through language exchange, International Day and International Pubs. You are welcome to join the events committee and contribute ideas to make your stay at UiA a memorable one! www.agder.esn.no

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT UNION AGDER (ISU) The International Student Union at UiA is committed to the social, academic and political interests of all international students who study at UiA. ISU is made up of international students. In the past, ISU has arranged Christmas concerts, chamber music concerts and excursions. You are welcome to become involved in activities and bring your ideas to the table. http://isu-agder.uia.no/

STUDENT ORGANISATION IN AGDER (STA)

The Student Organisation in Agder is the official student union for students at the University of Agder. Everyone who studies at the University of Agder is a member of STA. www.stastudent.no

THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION OF AGDER (SIA)

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. SiA also offers partial refunds of some medical bills. Contact SiA to learn how this works. For more information about all of these services, visit: www.sia.no/en Contact information: Campus Kristiansand: Phone: +47 400 01 018 E-mail: sia@sia.no Campus Grimstad: Phone: +47 400 09 007 E-mail: bolig.grimstad@sia.no

STUDENT VENUES (BARS / PUBS)

Students have their own venues – Bluebox in Grimstad, Østsia at Campus Kristiansand and Pir6 in the centre of 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.

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CAFETERIA – CAFÈ CAMPUS

With more than 3,000 visitors every day, Café Campus is the most important meeting place at UiA, whether you are in Kristiansand or Grimstad. The café in Kristiansand has been voted the country’s best student cafeteria several years in a row.

SPECIAL OFFERS Super special on «Young Adult» bus card

UiA students can buy a Young Adult ”Ung voksen” card for half price!

This offer is valid from 20 – 31 August for people aged 20-29. The card entitles you to unlimited travel within 30 days on all regular busses in both of the Agder counties. Only one refill per student is permitted for the duration of the offer.

Buy your bus card here: >20 and 21 August: On the Nettbuss bus in front of the main entrance to the UIA campus in Kristiansand or at the bus stand on the lawn. >At the bus station, Vestre Strandg. 33 in Kristiansand.

NB! The half-price card cannot be bought on regular busses or through AKT’s web shop. The card is not valid on express busses, night busses or airport shuttles. The card itself costs 50 NOK. Remember your student ID card and semester card.

Cheap Oslo trip

Students receive half of student price on roundtrip tickets from Kristiansand to Oslo with Konkurrenten.no from 25 August to 6 September. The offer is not valid on Fridays and Sundays.

Konkurrenten has close to 100 weekly departures from Kristiansand and Oslo. The busses are stylish and comfortable. Most of them have electricity and free internet access onboard. Konkurrenten guarantees that you will get a seat, so you do not need to order tickets ahead of time. www.konkurrenten.no

Special offer to Denmark!

Every Thursday from 1 September to 15 December, you can travel with SuperSpeed to Denmark and Hirtshals for just 49 NOK! The trip takes 3 hours and 15 minutes. The SuperSpeed has duty free shops and several restaurants, including two large buffets. Departure 16:30 and return the same evening at midnight.

Tickets can be ordered here: www.colorline.no/student

Cinema Specials

From 28 – 30 Aug., students receive two tickets for the price of one!

Kristiansand Cinema has seven theatres: www.filmweb.no/kristiansandkino Grimstad has three: www.filmweb.no/grimstadkino Film night at Cinemateket New students receive free admission! Cinemateket (formerly Aladdin) is located at Kongens gate 6 in Kristiansand. >30 August: ”Raging Bull” (1980). One of the best films ever made! >6 September: ”Kon-Tiki” (1950). In 1951, this film won the Oscar for best documentary.

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Discount tickets to Kilden Theatre and Concert Hall

80 seats sold for 80 NOK every day on all of Kilden’s original productions in the Concert Hall, Theatre and Opera Hall. Tickets can be bought at Kilden’s box office up to one month before the performance. Maximum two tickets per person.

Kilden is Kristiansand’s new landmark. There’s a lot going on – almost every night! The building has four theatres with room for 2200 people. www.kilden.com

Museum offers

As a new student of the University of Agder, you will receive free entrance to the following museums in Kristiansand and Grimstad: >Vest-Agder Museum Open air museum with 40 buildings on park grounds in Vige, close to the university.

Offer valid from 20 August – 20 September. www.vestagdermuseet.no >Agder Nature Museum and Botanical Garden Very close to campus, this was originally a summer home of one of the richest men in the region in the early 1800’s. There is a large collection of paintings, furniture, silver, porcelain and glass.

Exhibitions of natural history from the ice age to the present. You can grill in the park and enjoy the gardens.

Offer valid from 20 August – 20 September. www.naturmuseum.no >Sørlandets Art Museum Located in the city centre and one of the largest regional museums in Norway, the museum is an important arena for contemporary art. There is also a gift shop and a cafe where students receive a 50% discount the first two weeks, and 20% the rest of the year. www.skmu.no >Ibsen Museum in Grimstad The museum tells the story of the time before Henrik Ibsen attained worldwide fame. Here, you will learn more about how he supported himself after his apprenticeship was finished, about the difficult financial circumstances he experienced and those who inspired him and helped him along his way. You’ll learn about his love stories, and the son who was born outside of marriage. In the Ibsen Museum, you’ll find the pharmacy where Ibsen worked. Free entrance for all students. The offer is valid from 20 – 31 August. www.gbm.no >Norwegian Gardening Museum in Grimstad At the gardening museum and gorgeous park, Dømmesmoen, you’ll find colorful flowers and the shade of tall trees. In addition, the museum gives you the opportunity to study various species of rose and herbs.

Special retail offers

Grimstad and Kvadraturen in Kristiansand have hundreds of exciting shops. Many of them will have good offers for new students the first weeks of the academic year. The shops in Grimstad that are participating in this event have posters hanging in their windows. www.kvadraturen.no/student

STUDENT FOR 100 - Special meal deals

From Monday, 27 August until Sunday, 2 September, selected restaurants in Kristiansand are serving meals for just 100 NOK. The offer is valid for all students with valid student ID. Participating restaurants: Amigos - Burrito, tortilla with ground beef or chicken, tomato, onion and beans. Served with Mexican rice, salad, salsa and sour cream Bakgården Både & - Baccus Hamburger served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, cheese and bacon.

Bakgården Restaurant - Tapas. A delicious combination of rich cheeses, cold cuts, and homemade specialties. Can be enjoyed in the restaurant or at the bar.

Dolly Dimples - Large number 10 “Bankers” with ground beef, onion and bacon. Only valid in the restaurant.

Ernst Cuisine - Slow roasted pork with potatoes, fried onions, sauerkraut, and red wine gravy.

Frk. Larsen Burger - The pride of our kitchen.

Gastropuben Kick Malt og Mat - To be announced Harvey`s - Harvey’s classic cheeseburger with fries and dip. 100% home-made.

Hos Naboen - Salmon with fresh mango salad, yogurt dressing and potatoes.

Hotel Norge - Homemade burger with cheese, bacon lettuce and aioli. Served with potatoes.

Jonas B. Gundersen - Choose between bruschetta with chicken, bucatini bolognese or bizza amore.

Le`s Kitchen - To be announced Le Monde - Couscous du Monde Tzatziki. Served with grilled chicken kebabs.

Lille Istanbul - Iskender kebab: Homemade Døner-kebab, served with bulgur or rice, vegetables, yogurt, butter, homemade tomato sauce and bread.

Mississippi - All medium dishes in the summer selection.

Peppes Pizza - Cæsar Chicken – classic cæsar salad with juicy cajun chicken and parmesan cheese. Ham & Mushroom pizza.

Rett i Garnet - Nachos (beef or chicken) with jalapenos, sour cream and salsa.

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>> SEMESTER START FESTIVAL PROGRAMME KRISTIANSAND Monday, 20 August – Official start of the semester > 10:00 Opening Ceremony. Speakers: Paul Chaffey (Administrative Director NHO), Mayor Arvid Grundekjøn, Rector Torunn Lauvdal and Ole Thomas Grimsli, president of STA > 11:30 Role call and information meetings (various times).

These meetings are for degree-seeking students only, not exchange students. > 11:30 Buffet lunch in the student cafeteria, 20 NOK > 13:00 Role call and information meetings for students of Master of International Management, room B3001; Music Performance, Building K, Auditorium 1 > 15:15 Extra campus tour > 15:30 Campus tour for non-drinking students > 20:30 Team Me (supporting band) > 21:30 Sirkus Eliassen (headliner) Tuesday, 21 August > 12:00 Grilling, quiz and football and volleyball tournaments.

Sign up at the buddy stand the day before. > 12-15 Helicopter trip over Gimlemoen and Kvadraturen. Sign up and pay at the helicopter on the lawn. > 15:15 Extra campus tour > 15:30 Extra campus tour > 20:30 Moron Police (supporting band) > 21:30 Honningbarna (headliner) Wednesday, 22 August > 18:00 Bicycle auction in Vilhelm Krags Hall (the main hall).

The police lost and found office auctions off about 80 bikes.

Thursday, 23 August > 10-14 Used items for sale. Shalam holds a sale in the hall and on the lawn. > 17:00 Picnic and games at Agder Nature Museum and Botanical Gardens, Gimle gård, Lund. Free food and an opportunity to meet new people. If you would like to walk there in a group, meet at the main entrance to UiA at 16:45. Arranged by KRIK. > 21:00 Quiz at Østsia Friday, 24 August > 11-13 Competitions on the lawn. In the spirit of the Norwegian Championships in Track and Field, competitions in javelin, jumping and running will be arranged and lead by Olympic champion OddBjørn Hjelmeset. Win free tickets to the Norwegian Championships in track and field and become an unofficial UiA champion. You can also buy 3-day tickets for the championships for just 50 NOK. The offer is only valid for events on campus. www.krd2012.no. > 13:00 Extra campus tour > 16:30 Scavenger hunt, Gimlemoen > 17:45 First KRIK practice of the year, Spicheren training centre > 20:00 Traffic light party at Østsia Sunday, 26 August > 11:00 Semester start church service, Kristiansand Cathedral > 14:00 Boat trip

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Monday, 27 August > 15:15 Extra campus tour > 19:00 Campus Celebration. Religious service at Østsia. Café afterwards. Arranged by KRIK and other Christian organisations associated with UiA. Tuesday, 28 August > 7:50 – 9:10 Bike to campus 2012. Bicycle stand in the main hall. Sale of bike helmets and other biking equipment. Students who cycle regularly, walk or take the bus to UiA are eligible to win prizes.

Wednesday, 29 August > 15:15 Extra campus tour Thursday, 30 August > ALL DAY Free day at the zoo. Students and students with children receive free admission to the zoo and water park. > 21:00 Quiz, Østsia > 21:00 KRS DUBSTEP presents: Document One at Pir6 Saturday, 1 September > 10:00 Beach volleyball tournament at Kristiansand Kathedralskolen Gimle (the local high school). Women’s and men’s events. Two people per team. Registration: 20 NOK per team.

Grilling. Sign up at the KSI stand on the lawn. www.ksisport.no > Theme party: Black and White Party at Pir6 Monday, 3 September > 17:00 Would you like to volunteer at Østsia or Pir6?

Information meeting at Østsia.

Tuesday, 4 September Game night and billiard tournament at Østsia Debate with Students against the European Union at Pir6 Thursday, 6 September > 21:00 Quiz, Østsia Friday, 7 September Theme party: Fruits and vegetables, Østsia Tuesday, 11 September > 16:30 Free student night on the ferry to Denmark Tuesday, 18 September > 16:30 Free student night on the ferry to Denmark Friday, 28 September Swing evening at Østsia with live music. Get out your dance shoes and swing! If you would like lessons, arrive a bit early.

GRIMSTAD

Friday, 24 August >22:00 Concert, Bluebox

Thursday, 16 August >10:00 – 12:00 Information meeting for all degree-seeking students, Room A2 023

Saturday, 25 August >12:00 Olympiad Groos >22:00 Toga Party, Bluebox

Friday, 17 August >11:00 – 12:00 Information meeting for all exchange students, Room A2 021 >12:00 – 13:00 Welcome lunch for all international students >13:00 – 15:00 Information for all international students, Room A2 021 >18:00 Welcome dinner, Campus Cafe

Sunday, 26 August >13:00 Hike through the forest with grilling at Rossefljell in Reddal. >19:30 Student Church service arranged by the Student Church, Laget and KRIK. >20:00 Stressless. Grimstad KFUK-KFUM (Norwegian YMCA organization) invites you to social, entertaining and productive dialogues over a hot cup of coffee at Triangelhuset in Grimstad. >20:00 Film night at Bluebox.

Saturday, 18 August Tour of Grimstad, Erasmus Student Network Monday, 20 August – Official start of the semester >12:30 Opening Ceremony. Speakers: Paul Chaffey (Administrative Director NHO), Mayor Arvid Grundekjøn, Rector Torunn Lauvdal and Ole Thomas Grimsli, president of STA >13:30 Unveiling of the sculpture “Kouros” between UiA and Bluebox >14:00 Role call and information meetings (various times).

These meetings are for degree-seeking students only, not exchange students. Master of Information and Communication Systems: A3 020. Master of Renewable Energy: Room A2023. >14:45 – 15:15 Campus tours >16:30 Grill party for students and staff outside of Bluebox >20:00 Semester start festival, Bluebox >20:30 Moron Police (supporting band) >21:30 Honningbarna (headliner)

Wednesday, 29 August >16:00 – 18:00 Boat trip with Bibben. Sign up at the buddy stand.

Thursday, 30 August >ALL DAY Free day at the zoo. Students and students with children receive free admission to the zoo and water park. >18:00 First KRIK training. Meet outside Holvika Hall. >20:00 Fog bingo at Bluebox. 20 NOK. Friday, 31 August >21:00 Stand-up comedy, Bluebox Saturday, 1 September >22:00 Traffic light party. Wear something that represents your dating status. 50 NOK.

Tuesday, 21 August >11:00 – 13:00 SiA lunch for students and staff. 20 NOK. All you can eat! >12:00 – 16:00 Scavenger hunt followed by grill party at Groos. Meet at the stand outside Bluebox. >20:00 Semester start festival Bluebox >20:30 Team Me (supporting band) >21:30 Sirkus Eliassen (headliner)

Sunday, 2 September >11:00 Semester start church services in Grimstad Church

Wednesday, 22 August >11:45 – 12:15 Additional campus tours. Meet at the stand outside of Bluebox. >17:00 “The legendary pub crawl.” Meet at Bluebox. 30 NOK.

Tuesday, 18 September >16:30 Free student boat trip to Denmark on the ferry

Tuesday, 11 September >14:00 “Friday club” start-up outside of Bluebox. Concerts and grilling. >16:30 Free student boat trip to Denmark on the ferry >22:00 “Cult” party at Bluebox

Thursday, 23 August >13:00 Beach volleyball tournament in Holviga >20:00 Quiz, Bluebox. 20 NOK.

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MORE EVENTS AND OFFERS IN AGDER Helicopter trip above Gimlemoen and Kristiansand (21 August) Take a short trip over the city! The helicopter has departures from the lower part of the lawn on campus on Tuesday, 21 August from 12-15. Register and pay at the helicopter. 350 NOK per student.

Pub crawl (29 August) Get to know the nightlife in Kristiansand! Student clubs are arranging their traditional pub crawl with games and scavenger hunts. Meet at Kick Café, Dronningens gate 8, 17:00. Price: 50 NOK

Walk in Kristiansand (23 August) Do you want to get to know Kristiansand even better? On this walk, you will receive practical information about things you should know, and hear many stories about the city. The university’s own selfappointed and knowledgeable guide takes you on a two hour trip. You can jump off whenever you like. Meet at the Cathedral on the square at 14:30.

Free Day at the Zoo (30 August) Thursday, 30 August starting at 10:00 – All new students (and their children) receive free admission to the zoo and water park. The zoo usually closes at 15:00, but parts of the park will remain open until 17:00. The water park closes at 19:00. The day at the zoo was one of last year’s most popular events. Krstiansand Zoo, with its 102 different species and many attractions, is a lively park that spreads joy, experience and knowledge to all of its visitors. TIP! Busses to the zoo have frequent departures from Spicheren (the gym).

Summer on the Square (23 August) A big hit for the last few summers! The concept has been expanded to include a ”student edition” during the start of the semester. The format is the same: Live music and a great atmosphere on the square in the centre of Kristiansand. “Playmood” plays Norwegian and international summer hits you are guaranteed to recognize! Free admission.

Norwegian Championships in Track and Field 2012 at Kristiansand Stadium Elite athletes, including Andreas Thorkildsen, will gather for the 2012 Norwegian Championships in Track and Field in Kristiansand. All students are welcome to this event at Kristiansand Stadium. Master chefs will magic up delicious food in a tent with room for over 600 people, in addition to exhibits and activities.

In cooperation with UiA, all students will receive half price tickets at the stadium (just 100 NOK for a three-day pass). You can also come to UiA’s own Norwegian Championships in Track and Field on Friday, 24 August at the Kristiansand campus and participate in competitions and activities and win free tickets, or buy tickets for just 50 NOK (three-day pass, only valid for events on campus). www.krs2012.no Climbing at Odderøya (24 August) 14.00 - 20.00 Kristiansand Student Sports Clubs are organising a climbing group and Christiansand Climbing Club is offering a free climbing day for new students on Odderøya. There will also be grilling – bring your own food. The event is alcohol-free. Stop by whenever you like.

Where’s Odderøya? From the central bus station: follow Vestre Strandg. south to where it turns into a bridge toward Odderøya. After the bridge, take the second road on the left. Follow the main road up toward a large parking lot (about 500 metres). Then follow the signposts toward the lighthouse, down a steep gravel trail.

Stroll in Jegersberg in Kristiansand (25 August) Jegersberg is just outside the campus area at Gimlemoen, and is one of the city’s most popular recreational areas during the winter. Per Svein Holte from the local nature guiding organisation takes you on a trip. He knows the area by heart. The two-hour walk ends with grilling and free hot dogs. Meet at Hokus Pokus nursery school at 12:00. www.midt-agderfriluft.no Boat trip around the skerries (26 August) Kristiansand’s «skjærgård» is spectacular. On this trip, you’ll see what makes this area so special. Departure is from Marvika on Lund at 14:00. The trip lasts three hours and is free. NB: There are a limited number of seats – first come, first served! Register online.

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Football Match at Sør Arena: IK Start vs. Bærum (2 September) Students receive tickets for 60 NOK, which is half price of student price! Tickets can be bought at Sør Arena before or on match day. A student pass can also be purchased for 400 NOK for the remaining five home matches of the autumn. You will be seated in a separate area with unreserved seats. You must show valid student ID. The match starts at 18:00.

Punkt Festival 6 - 8 September in Kristiansand. Students receive a 20% discount on a day pass for 6 September at Kilden with student ID. The critically acclaimed Punkt Festival is being arranged for the eighth year in Kristiansand. This is a music festival celebrating the fusion of jazz and electronica, and it has received a lot of attention from musicians and audiences alike. www.punktfestival.no Protest Festival 8 – 14 September in Kristiansand. The Protest Festival is the only Nordic festival against apathy and is being arranged for the 13th time in Kristiansand. Experience debates, concerts, book festivals, art exhibitions, meetings with authors and the awarding of the Erik Bye Memorial Prize.

Student prices: debates: 70 NOK, concerts: 150 NOK. www.protest.no Free student trip to Denmark (11 and 18 September) As a student, you can take a free trip to Denmark with the SuperSpeed ferry on 11th and 18th September. Departure: 16:30. Be at the terminal by 15:30 at the latest. Return from Hirtshals at midnight the same day. Tickets must be ordered the Friday before departure: www.colorline.no/student Return busses to Grimstad leave at 00.25. Bus tickets can be purchased in advance from SørBok (the book shop).

UiA Run (22 September) Run in Jegersberg Saturday, 22 September, followed by a concert in Kilden. There will be a great atmosphere on the lawn in front of UiA Gimlemoen, with entertainment and grilling. The run also launches the annual TV pledge campaign. This year, money raised will go to Amnesty International.

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GIMLEMOEN 25 A-K A Henrik Wergelands hus

Central administration B Auditoriums, reading rooms, group rooms, printing press

Lower ground floor (U): Østsia student pub C Vilhelm Krags hall

Entrance to: Service centre and Library D Jacob Aalls hus

Lower ground floor (U): Cafeteria, Bookstore, exit to the lawn

2nd and 3rd floor: Classrooms, reading hall, group rooms E-F Faculty of Humanities and Education

Camilla Colletts hus (east wing in building E)

Kristian Schjelderups hus (west wing in building E)

Andreas Feragens hus (building F) G Faculty of Fine Arts

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Ketil Moes hus J Faculty of Engineering and Science

Niels Henrik Abels hus K Faculty of Fine Arts

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20 Stiften (student activities) 22 Alibiet (student activities) 24 The Student Organisation of Agder (STA) 26 Offices 32 SiA - Student Association in Agder, administration 46 Sigrid Undsets hus

Teacher Education Unit 47 Group rooms 48 Jørgen Løvlands hus - classrooms 50 Offices 51 Offices and classrooms KASERNEVEIEN 4 Hokus Pokus kindergarten 8- 36 Student accomodation

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Exchange students:

Get your student card at the Service Centre (remember to bring an ID and your semester card)

Register for classes and exams on the StudentWeb, ASAP

Register your correct address, home and Norwegian, on the StudentWeb

Get a Norwegian student email-address at the IT-desk in the Service Centre

Log on to Fronter and check that you have all the right “rooms”

Check your Norwegian email address and Fronter at least once a week for important information

Make sure you register any changes in your classes on your learning agreement, get it signed by your academic coordinator, and return it to the International Education Office

Register with the police

Degree-seeking students, in addition need to:

Pay your semester fee

Pick up your semester card

Get your student card

Register for exams and classes

Confirm your education plan

Apply for a Norwegian ID number

Apply for Norwegian health insurance if you are eligible

Open a bank account as soon as possible

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