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Introduction Days for Exchange Students: February 2025

Orientation activities for exchange students studying abroad at AUC

The AUC Introduction Days for inbound exchange students studying at AUC in Spring 2025 will take place from 3 February to 7 February 2025.

Introduction Days for Exchange Students

The Introduction Days consist of various practical and social activities to get exchange students settled and welcome them to the AUC community. The programme includes receiving the keys to their rooms, meeting the AUC Student Association, going over their course schedules and meeting their tutor, and getting to know our Science Park campus and the city of Amsterdam. 

Programme: 3 - 7 February 2025

Please note that all activities with a "*" are mandatory.

  • 3 February: Key pick-up & Move in day
    Time Activity Location
    14.00-16.00 Key Pick-up & Move-in Dorms for Students with a DUWO contract*  AUC Student Residences (DUWO Caretakers Office, Carolina Macgillavrylaan 794a)
    20.00-21.00 Optional Hang-out & Meet Other Exchange Students

    Please note that the International Office will not be present. This is an informal welcome/hang-out hosted by the AUC Student Association board    		 Oerknal,
    Science Park 306, 1098 XH Amsterdam
  • 4 February: Free day

    There are no official activities scheduled for Tuesday 4 February. You can use this time to get settled in your room and prepare for the start of Introduction Week on Wednesday.

  • 5 February: Welcome International Office, meet AUCSA & explore the city centre
    Time Activity Location
    10.00-10.30 Check-in with AUC International Office* LAB 42 (Room: L0.11),
    Science Park 900
    10.30-11.30 Welcome Session with AUC International Office* LAB 42 (Room: L0.11),
    Science Park 900
    11.30-12.00 Coffee Break & Assigning Mentor Groups LAB 42,
    Science Park 900
    12.00-13.15 AUCSA & AUCSC Introduction and Quiz* LAB 42 (Room: L0.11),
    Science Park 900
    13.15-14.00 Lunch
    (AUC covers the cost of food, students can buy their own drink)    		 Eetcafé Oerknal,
    Science Park 306, 1098 XH Amsterdam
    14.00-15.00 Travel to City Centre with Mentor Groups By train, bus or tram
    15.00-16.00 Boat Tour of Amsterdam City Centre* Rederij Kooij,
    Oude Turfmarkt 125, 1012 GC Amsterdam
    19.00-Late Potluck Dinner AUC Student Residences
  • 6 February: Meet Your Tutor & Explore Amsterdam
    Time Activity Location
    10.00-10.45 Tutor Presentation* LAB 42 (Room: L1.17),
    Science Park 900
    10.45-11.00 Coffee Break LAB 42,
    Science Park 900
    11.00-12.30 Introduction to Student Life Officers & Workshop* LAB 42 (Room: L1.11),
    Science Park 900
    12.30-14.30 Lunch in Mentor Groups (Independent) To be determined with your mentors
    15.00-17.00 AUCSA Activity (Scavenger Hunt)* City Centre
    17.00 Onwards Pool & Board Game Bar The Poolbar, Voetboogstraat 3, 1012 XK Amsterdam
  • 7 February: Science Park Tour & Ice-skating
    Time Activity Location
    10.30-11.30 Science Park Tour* Meet at AUC Academic Building, 
    Science Park 113, 1098 XG Amsterdam
    12.00-13.30 Ice Skating Jaap Edenbaan,
    Radioweg 64, 1098 NJ Amsterdam
  • 10 February: Start of classes

    Classes at AUC start on Monday 10 February for the Spring 2025 semester. To check your schedule, and to see when and where your classes are, please visit AUC Portal.

    Time Activity Location
    Varies Start of classes at AUC (if you have a Monday class)* AUC Academic Building
    12.30-13.30 Office Hour with AUC International Office Reception Desk at AUC Academic Building,
    Science Park 113, Amsterdam 1098XG

Questions

For questions and concerns, please contact the International Office by sending an email to the address below.

Contact AUC International Office