Orientation for International and Exchange Students, August 15-16th
It is almost time to start University! RU will host two separate orientation programmes for new international students on August 15th and 16th. There is a separate programme for international students and exchange students. Please see below for details.
International students
Location: Reykjavik University, Menntavegur 1, 101 Reykjavik.
Getting here: Bus number 5, the bus stop is called „NAUTHÓLL - HR“
Monday 15th of August
08:30 – 09:15 WELCOME BREAKFAST
LOCATION: THE SUN
We will be welcoming new students in the Sun (the university main building entrance). You will receive your university access card as well as a light breakfast.
09:15 – 09:30 RECTOR ́S WELCOME
LOCATION: THE SUN
09:30 – 12:00 SERVICES ORIENTATION
LOCATION: V101/M101
Due to the size of this year's group, there will be two simultaneous programmes running in room V101 & M101. – Pick a room and take a seat.
12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH
LOCATION: MALIÐ CAFETERIA
In your welcome bag you should find two lunch tickets (one for today and one for tomorrow), keep these safe, they need to be handed in at the cafeteria, so that you can receive your lunch.
12:50 GROUP PHOTO
LOCATION: THE SUN
Meet on the stairs in the Sun for a group photo.
13:00 – 14:00 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
LOCATION: M208
Getting around and living in Reykjavik, applying for a kennitala and more.
14:00–14:30 REFRESHMENTS
LOCATION:THE SUN
14:30 - 16:30 ICELANDIC CRASH COURSE
LOCATION: M208
16:30 – 18:30 ESN BUDDY PARTY
LOCATION: THE SUN
ESN will be hosting a pizza party, a chance to meet you buddy and purchase ESN cards.
Tuesday 16th of August
08:45 – 12:00 RU AMAZING RACE
LOCATION: THE SUN
08:45 Breakfast meeting
09:00 Faculty meetings
09:30 Amazing Race
12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH
LOCATION: MALIÐ CAFETERIA
Don't forget your lunch tickets!
13:00 – 14:30 ICELANDIC HISTORY IN 90 MINUTES
LOCATION: M208
Exchange students
Location: Reykjavik University, Menntavegur 1, 101 Reykjavik.
Getting here: Bus number 5, the bus stop is called „NAUTHÓLL - HR“
Monday 15th of August
08:30 – 09:15 WELCOME BREAKFAST
LOCATION: THE SUN
We will be welcoming new students in the Sun (the university main building entrance). You will receive your university access card as well as a light breakfast.
09:15 – 09:30 RECTOR ́S WELCOME
LOCATION: THE SUN
09:30 – 12:00 SERVICES ORIENTATION
LOCATION: V101/M101
Due to the size of this year's group, there will be two simultaneous programmes running in room V101 & M101. – Pick a room and take a seat.
12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH
LOCATION: MALIÐ CAFETERIA
In your welcome bag you should find two lunch tickets (one for today and one for tomorrow), keep these safe, they need to be handed in at the cafeteria, so that you can receive your lunch.
12:50 GROUP PHOTO
LOCATION: THE SUN
Meet on the stairs in the Sun for a group photo.
13:00 – 14:00 COURSE SELECTION ASSISTANCE
For students who need assistance with course selection, have issues with timetables, or questions about courses; coordinators from each department will be available in the Sun. The School of Law will be running a department welcome separately in M103, all Law students should attend.
BUSINESS /COMPUTER SCIENCE/SCIENCE & ENGINEERING LOCATION: THE SUN
SCHOOL OF LAW – LOCATION: M103
14:00–14:30 REFRESHMENTS
LOCATION:THE SUN
14:30 - 16:30 ESN ACTIVITIES
LOCATION: V201
Representatives from the ESN network, in Iceland, will be leading an activity and games session. This is a great opportunity to get to know your classmates better.
16:30 – 18:30 ESN BUDDY PARTY
LOCATION: THE SUN
ESN will be hosting a pizza party, a chance to meet you buddy and purchase ESN cards.
Tuesday 16th of August
10:00 - 10:30 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
LOCATION: V201
Getting around and living in Reykjavik, applying for a kennitala and more.
10:30 - 12:15 ICELANDIC HISTORY IN 90 MINUTES
LOCATION: V201
12:00 – 13:00 LUNCH
LOCATION: MALIÐ CAFETERIA
Don't forget your lunch tickets!
13:00 - 14:00 Q&A SESSION, SIGNING DOCUMENTS
LOCATION: V201
Representatives from the International Office will be available to answer questions and sign documents.
