For all the new students beginning their studies in LUT a joint orientation will be organized. Participating in the orientation is definitely worth it, as it is a good way to ensure a smooth start for the studies.

Just before the beginning of the actual subject studies, a joint orientation will be organized for all the students beginning their studies at LUT. The orientation will be organized both in September and in January during the previous week before the start of the actual subject studies.

Important information about the beginning of the studies, the university as a community, student community, the support services and the study location, Lappeenranta, will be offered during the orientation. International students also receive basic information about the Finnish society, culture and life in Finland.

Participation to the orientation takes place under the guidance of you appointed tutor (read more about peer tutoring). Tutor plays an important role in helping new students get assimilated into the the university system.

Orientation week in autumn 2018

Orientation week for Master's Degree Students in International programmes and for Exchange Students starting their studies in Lappeenranta autumn 2018 will be organized 28.-31.8.2018.

New students starting their studies in Master's Degree programme Circular Economy in Lahti will have their orientation day in Lahti 6.9.2018.

Degree Students: You can find your own degree programmes orientation schedule from your degree programmes site.

If you have questions regarding the orientation you can contact the Tutoring Secretary Stiina Luoma (email: tuutorointisihteeri(at)lut.fi) or Tanja Karppinen (email: tanja.karppinen(at)lut.fi)

During the orientation week LUT's Student Union (LTKY) will organize lot of free time activities. You can see the free time activity programme on their website.