Welcome week programme 2024-2025
The official invitation with the registration link will be sent in August
Programme
The Welcome Week will be organised from September 16th until September 20th, the week before the start of the academic year. The programme contains practical information sessions as well as fun activities. This programme was developed in order to provide you with all necessary information for a smooth start and to get to know your fellow students along the way. This is why all new international degree students are obligated to participate in this programme. The Welcome Week is free of charge but registration is mandatory. The official invitation with the registration link will be sent in August.
| Monday 16th | Tuesday 17th | Wednesday 18th | Thursday 19th | Friday 20th | |
| Morning | free / visit the international office for urgent questions | Get to know the professors | Information sessions about digital platforms and the master thesis | Nibbling through the city, a city tour of typical stores to taste different specialties. | Find your way on campus Tweekerken: a quest to discover all classrooms and hidden places |
| Afternoon | free / visit the international office for urgent questions | Get to know your fellow students | free | Cultural immersion: information about living in Ghent, learning Dutch, etc. | Ask any last questions you may have during lunch in our garden |
Location
Monday September 16th: VISIT
WHAT
- Did you already arrive in Ghent and have urgent questions?
- On Monday you can find us in the International Office all day, visit our office and we'll be happy to help!
WHEN
- all day (during working hours)
WHERE
- Campus Tweekerken, building Hoveniersberg, ground floor, International Office
Tuesday September 17th: MEET
WHAT
- Eager to find out who you will be spending the next year(s) of your life with?
- Meet your fellow students and the professors!
WHEN
- 11am - 2pm
WHERE
- Campus Tweekerken, building Hoveniersberg, classroom Vlerick
Wednesday September 18th: LEARN
WHAT
- Ufora, Oasis, SharePoint, TimeEdit,… has anyone ever heard of these digital platforms?
- You’ll soon be using these platforms on a daily basis so dive in our digital platforms and we’ll learn you how and when to use them correctly! Make sure to bring your own device so we can practice together. In addition, we'll also give more information about the master thesis.
WHEN
- 9am - 12am
WHERE
- Building Hoveniersberg, classroom Devreker
Thursday September 19th: INTEGRATE
WHAT
- Have you never been in Belgium before and have no clue about our habits and our food?
- No worries, we will help you integrate by showing you the beautiful city of Ghent with some delicacies along the way and a cultural information session!
WHEN
- 10am - 5pm
WHERE
- Sint-Baafsplein in the city centre of Ghent (guided tour) and Campus Coupure (information session)
Friday September 20th: SEARCH
WHAT
- Not yet sure where the faculty library is or the best places to study?
- Search on campus Tweekerken and discover all classrooms and study places. We'll finish with a lunch in our garden (if Belgian weather allows us) where you can ask any questions you may still have.
WHEN
- 10am - 2pm
WHERE
- Sint-Pietersplein 7, ground floor