Orientation Days Programme Faculty of Law & Criminology
As a new VUB student, your academic year starts with the Welcome Days. The programme include a range of useful information sessions and fun activities to help you feel at home from day one. You will receive essential information to help you get off to a strong start and gain a clear idea of what to expect as a new VUB student. And of course, you will get to know the campus facilities, your fellow students, and your study programme!
For who?
For all new bachelor’s, master’s, bridging, and preparatory programme students at the Faculty of Law & Criminology at VUB.
What's on the agenda?
Please consult your timetable to find out where and when you are expected. We expect you to be present for the entire day.
Facultair welcome
During the faculty welcome, you will discover everything you need to get a smooth start to your programme. You will receive information about your timetable, books and course materials, the functioning of the faculty, and practical matters such as the allocation of tutorial groups. You will also meet your Dean, study advisors, and student associations. In short: this is the ideal moment to find your way around VUB and to learn who you can turn to with any questions.
Programma welcome
During the programme welcome, we will take a closer look at everything specific to your study programme. You will learn how your curriculum is structured, which courses you will take, how tutorials are organised, and what is expected of you during the academic year. You will also receive practical tips from your programme team and find out who to contact for content-related questions.
Campustour
Building Q? Aula Q? And where was it again that you could have lunch, study, do sports or have a drink?
No worries, experienced VUB-students will guide you through you new campus and show you the way, personal tips and favorites included.
Ready, set, go!
In smaller groups, you’ll explore what to expect as a student at VUB:
- What skills do you need to get off to a good start?
- What challenges might you face at university – and how can you deal with them?
- What can you do when things get challenging?
Welcome drinks
Raise your glass with your fellow students, professors and the student organisations. To a succesful start of your academic year, cheers!
All details about your welcome programme can be found in the class schedules.
International student
Are you an internationale student? We would also like to welcome you to the activities specifically organised for international students. Please note that these are additional to your programme’s regular welcome sessions.
Thursday 17 September: Special programme for international students in lecture hall QA
- 10:00 – 12:00: Info session for exchange students
- 13:30 – 15:30: Info session for all international students (exchange and degree-seeking students)
- 15:30 – 17:00: Social event: Babel game show
Friday 18 September: Faculty welcome for exchange students
- 15:30 – 16:30: Faculty welcome for exchange students in meeting room C4.09
- 16:30 – 18:00: Welcome drinks
Are you following an evening programme?
On Thursday 17 September, a dedicated welcome session will be organised for students enrolled in evening programmes.
Evening students are welcome from 18:00 in lecture hall QA.
- 18:00 – 19:00: General information session to help you find your way at VUB, in lecture hall QA
- 19:00 – 19:30: Faculty information session for the programmes Law and Criminology, in lecture hall QA
- 19:00 – 20:30: Networking moment to answer final questions and get to know your fellow students. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
For the exact locations of the different sessions, please consult your timetable.
Daytime student
Are you a daytime student?
Then you follow the standard programme. Check the class schedule for the details.
Questions?
Contact your faculty. You can find the contact details below.
When and where?
Check the class schedule to see where and when we expect you.
What do I need to bring?
Please bring your laptop.