Wijnhaven Building

Facilities

The BSc in Political Science: International Relations and Organisations programme is offered at the Wijnhaven Campus in The Hague. The Institute of Political Sciences can be found at the 6th floor of the Wijnhaven building.

Opening hours Wijnhaven:

Mon-Fri: 08.00-00.00

Sat-Sun: 10.00-23.00

 Wijnhaven Building

Opening hours café:

Mon-Thu: 08.00-19.00

Fri: 08.00-15.00

Opening hours restaurant:

Mon-Thu: 11.30-16.00

Fri: 11.30-15.00

Library

The Wijnhaven library is accessible for university staff and students. It has 40 desktop workstations and 100 study places. It has a permanent collection and a reference collection (only for use in the library) which comprises all study books of subjects taught in the study programmes in Wijnhaven.

Books ordered from the library collection in Leiden before 16.00 will arrive the next day in the afternoon (after 14.00). Ask at the library desk for details.

In order to get a library subscription and to borrow books, you will need a student ID card (LU-Card).

Opening hours library

Mon-Fri: 09.00-22.00

 Leiden University Libraries

Lockers

On the ground floor, the second and third floors of the building you will find lockers for use by staff and students with a LU-Card. Please note that the lockers will be unlocked and emptied every day at 24.00. If your LUCard does not work, please contact a LU-card Help Desk.

 Help Desks LU-Card

 servicedeskDH@ufb.leidenuniv.nl

Bike Park

The entrance to the Wijnhaven bike park is situated on the “Lage Zand” street side of the building. It can be accessed by presenting your LUcard. If your LU-card does not work, please contact a LU-card Help Desk. Please note: if you park your bike around the building, do bear in mind that the municipality has a very strict parking enforcement policy. Use the designated bike parks or your bike will be removed by the municipality and you will have to pay a fine!

 Help Desks LU-Card

 servicedeskDH@ufb.leidenuniv.nl

Silent study areas and contemplation room

The silent study areas can be found on the second floor, in the library and on the third floor. The third floor also has a contemplation room where staff members and students can retreat for a moment of silent reflection, meditation or prayer. The room is available for everyone; please ask at the reception desk to make use of it.

Access for persons with reduced mobility

Please report at the reception desk for assistance. The reception desk staff will be able to offer help and guidance.

Some house rules

Leiden University has a non-smoking policy. Eating and drinking are not allowed in the lecture and tutorial rooms, the library, the silent study areas and other designated places. Do not leave your personal belongings unattended; there are lockers that can be used by staff and students.

Leiden University ID Card: LU-Card

All students enroled at Leiden University are required to have a Leiden University student ID card (called ‘LU-Card’), which will give access to all university facilities, including all university libraries and printers. Students must present their LU-Card at all examinations. How do I get a LU-Card? Visit:

 Leiden University LU-Card

Student card

Your student card is your proof of registration as a student of Leiden University. You can request a student card at the Student Affairs Front Office in Plexus Student Centre. Here you can also request documentary proof of student registration or tuition fee payment.

Your student card is digital and can be found in the Leiden University app.

Student Services Centre (SSC/OSC)

You can contact the Student Services Centre (SSC/OSC) with regard to practical questions about your studies. The SSC can help you with the following:

E Registration for courses and exams

E Transcripts, timetables and grades requests

E Questions about petitions

E Questions about your course history and credit transfer in uSis

E Information on diplomas and graduation

E Other questions – the SSC is the front office for students, so please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re not sure where to go.

Location: Wijnhaven Building, 2nd Floor

Opening hours: Tuesday 10.00-12.00

 070-800 9098 (Mon/Wed/Thu: 10.00-12.00)

Beehive Student Centre

Leiden University and the city of The Hague are committed to creating a better student environment in The Hague. Situated opposite Wijnhaven Building, you can find the Beehive Student Centre which acts as a Student Centre. There are advanced sports facilities for students and staff, and office facilities for student organisations and study associations. Students can go there for the services provided by Student Support Services, and the POPcorner where students can follow trainings to enhance their study skills. Beehive Student Centre is accessible to Leiden University’s students and staff, in posession of a valid LU-Card.

Opening hours:

Mon-Fri: 08.00-22.00

Sat-Sun: 10.00-18.00

 Beehive Student Centre

 POPcorner

Student Affairs Front Office

If you have a general question about studying at Leiden University, the staff of the Student Affairs Front Office can help you. They can provide information on a wide range of subjects, not related to the content of your study programme. The student affairs front office is accessible for all Leiden University students.

Opening hours:

Tue: 14.00-16.30

Thu: 09.30-12.00

Phone: 071-527 8011

 Student Affairs Front Office

Housing

Student housing procedures and norms vary greatly from country to country. In the Netherlands most universities do not have their own dormitories and students generally arrange their own accommodation. Find out how you can arrange your student housing. Make sure to start early! Affordable rooms are in short supply.

 Housing Service Desk

For questions relating to your LU-Card and other services and facilities in the Wijnhaven building (e.g., photocopiers, reservations of meeting rooms, technical support), please contact the Service Desk.

Opening hours:

Mon-Fri: 08.30-17.00

 Support

 servicedeskDH@ufb.leidenuniv.nl

Phone: 071-527 8704

Different University buildings

Leiden University’s buildings are spread throughout the city of The Hague. Some of your classes might take place outside your faculty building. Check out this map if you need help finding your way to one of them:

 Leiden University buildings The Hague

ICT (ISSC) helpdesk

The ISSC helpdesk provides help with ULCN-accounts and problems with hardware and/or software in the computer rooms.

Opening hours:

Mon-Fri: 08.30-17.30

 Support

 helpdesk@issc.leidenuniv.nl

Phone: 071-527 8888

Wifi

Leiden University offers two networks to choose from:

E Leiden University Wireless Network (LUWA). This is best suited for a temporary connection. Access via your Leiden University account (called ‘ULCN-account’).

E Eduroam. Eduroam is more secure and offers more features than LUWA. Once you have installed Eduroam, your devices will be able to automatically connect whenever you are in a Leiden University building. Before you can use Eduroam on your laptop, you will need to install software. On your phone, you will need to download a so called ‘Config File’. For more information, check out:

 ICT Services

To enable access to the wireless network, laptops must be equipped with an up-to-date virus scanner.