[Registration required, free of charge]
Location: VU main building (De Boelelaan 1105) - room 'Aula'
10:30 – 11:30 Word of Welcome
Relax, sit back and get welcomed by Jeroen Geurts, the rector magnificus of your university. Alumni speakers and Amsterdam Partners will share their insights about the city that is about to become your new home.
11:30 – 15:30 Workshops (several options and slots available)
Follow a workshop from the Green Office, VU Entrepreneurship, A Broader Mind, Art & Science Gallery; play a game of DnD in 3D and/or get a tour through the University Library.
How to become an entrepreneur at the VU - Demonstrator Lab
VU Entrepreneurship will guide you through the Vrije Universiteit’s main entrepreneurship initiatives. You will hear directly from a startup about how its entrepreneurial journey at the university took shape. Only 1 slot available.
Library tours
Join one of our Library Tours to learn everything the VU Library has to offer during your time in Amsterdam. After this tour, you know:
- How to find and access the books and articles you need for your studies;
- Where the best study places are;
- Which inspiring and fun social activities are offered throughout the year in the Library Lounge. A great way of meeting new friends!
A Broader Mind
When you study at VU Amsterdam, you will develop A Broader Mind. Whatever study programme you have chosen, you will be challenged to look beyond the boundaries of your studies, to look at society and at yourself. A Broader Mind will offer a workshop during the introduction days to help you get acquainted. More information will follow soon.
Dungeons & Dragons game - 3D Living Room
Step into the world of fantasy and adventure during a round of Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) in our cosy 3D Living Room. Whether you're a seasoned player or brand new to the game, join one of three exciting sessions to meet fellow students, unleash your imagination, and embark on an unforgettable quest together.
Art & Science Gallery
The VU ART SCIENCE gallery focuses on the interaction between art and science. VU Amsterdam initiated the gallery, as it encourages the exchange of multidisciplinary knowledge. One of the artists of the gallery will offer a workshop. More information will follow soon.
Green Office workshop
Since 2014 the Green Office VU has been the sustainability platform at VU Amsterdam. Their mission is to make a substantial and sustainable impact by influencing and working together with VU Amsterdam, its community and partners. They host many events among other activities. They will happily offer you a fun workshop during the Introduction! More information will follow soon.
11:30 – 15:30 VU Campus tours (several slots available)
Sign up for a guided tour around campus where you will discover the campus in groups.
11:30 – 15:30 Information market
Pass by our information market where you can find several student associations and organisations and other services VU has to offer.
The following organisations will be present at the info market:
- University Library
- VU Entrepreneurship (for all students with a creative idea: the opportunity to practice entrepreneurship through a wide range of entrepreneurship education and support)
- VU Dream Teams (programme to make social impact and develop your personal and professional and entrepreneurial skills)
- Student Wellbeing Point
- VU Jumpstart (programme to improve academic skills and socialize)
- VU Pride
- Green Office VU
- Particolarte (Student association focused on art and culture)
- Info point Studying with a disability
- VU Behaviour lab (consisting of several laboratories from different disciplines, facilitating behavioural experimental research)
- Family of Academic Minds/FAM (Student association connecting students from different backgrounds in academia, e.g. different cultural backgrounds, religion, gender, study, college year and so forth)
- Gyrinus Natans (Science Faculty Study Association)
- QBDBD (Law Faculty Study Association)
- Aureus (School of Business & Economics Study Association)
- VU-NT2 (Dutch courses for all levels at VU Amsterdam)
- AIESEC (a global platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential)
- ESN (ESN VU Amsterdam is the student association for all international and exchange students at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)