Your Purple introduction week
Your studies at Fontys start in September.
Exciting! But first, it's time for a great beginning: the introduction week Purple 2026. During this week, you will get to know your study programme, your fellow students, and your new city.
- The Purple introduction week takes place in the week of 24–28 August 2026*.
*The start day (Monday or Tuesday) and any Friday activities are determined per programme.
Make friends and start well
During Purple, you will meet your classmates and connect with people you will have a brilliant time with. You will find out how your study programme works, explore the campus and the city, and take part in fun activities together. Sharing meals, going out, having a laugh, and making memories. It's all part of it.
Want to know exactly what's happening, where to be, and who to contact if you have questions? You'll find all of that on this page.
Together, we'll make this the best possible start to your studies!
Programme
On Monday, you are expected at Rachelsmolen in Eindhoven between 10h00 and 10h30 am. On this day, you will meet your study program for the first time. Several introductory activities are planned so that you can get to know not only your fellow students, but also the campus itself.
In the evening, we will all have dinner together at De Spijker and end the day with a fun music quiz, where you may even meet some of your future teachers!
On Tuesday, we’ll start the day at 1.00 pm at the Thêta rowing club, where we will have lunch together with the other paramedical programs. Fun activities on and around the water are planned as well.
After dinner there, we will go together to ‘De Spijker’ for a sing-along evening with students from the other paramedical programs.
Your introduction day starts in the morning with a City Tour through your Fontys city. You follow a combination of routes past food spots, sports locations, creative spaces, music, innovation and places to relax.
In the afternoon, you take part in one of the festivals or city programme:
Eindhoven - Vibes Student Festival
Tilburg - Square One Festival
Venlo - city programme
The afternoon activities are organised in collaboration with Fontys, the local council and/or local hospitality businesses.
We're closing the introduction week with a bang! On Thursday 27 August, from 13:00h to 22:00h, the entire Fontys community comes together at the Purple Festival*.
Students from all Fontys cities and programmes gather for a full day of live acts and activities across multiple stages. The perfect way to wrap up your first week at Fontys, together with new friends, classmates and lecturers.
*Your festival ticket is included in your introduction week registration. No need to purchase it separately.
Bus transport to Tilburg is included.
Apply to introduction week
Start your student life on the right foot! Register for Fontys Purple introduction week using the button below.
During the introduction week, you will follow your own programme and meet other students straight away.
Extra information
If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, have any food allergies or are a vegetarian, please indicate this on the registration form. We will do our best to take this into account. If you have any questions about this, please email intrombrt@fontys.nl
Fontys Paramedisch, Rachelsmolen 1, 5612 MA Eindhoven
The consumption of spirits and drugs is prohibited. Alcohol will only be served and consumed from 4.00 pm onwards. If we do find spirits and/or drugs, they will be confiscated and we may send you home. Alcohol is completely prohibited for those under 18. Students aged 18 or over will be given an 18+ wristband at the start of the induction week upon presentation of their ID card.
First aid staff will be on hand throughout the introduction. They can be recognised by their yellow vests.
Please let us know in advance if there are any medical issues we need to be aware of. These might include illnesses, (food) allergies (EpiPen), etc. You can report this to intrombrt@fontys.nl.
Photographs will be taken throughout the induction. These may be published or used for promotional purposes. By taking part in the induction, you are giving your consent to this.
Don't forget!
- Make sure you arrange a place to sleep: no sleeping accommodations will be provided!
- ID card/passport
- A (public transport) bicycle
- OV-chipkaart (if you have one)
- Charger + power bank
- Earplugs (for the pub/bar)
- If applicable: medication + accompanying forms
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Shoes suitable for going out
- We will provide a T-shirt, but bring a spare one
- Clothing for all weather conditions and clothes that may get wet or dirty
(e.g. going-out clothes — again, we provide the T-shirt) - A “tacky and gold” themed outfit for the music quiz
- Jacket or thick sweater
- Sports outfit (Tuesday)
- Bikini or swim trunks
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Cap/head covering
- Spending money
- Food
- Bring your own lunch for all days (except Tuesday)
Frequently asked Questions
Yes, we want to know in advance whether you are attending or not. Please do so in time as places are limited.
No, it is not obligatory, but it is highly recommended. You will get to know your new classmates, teachers and the campus, and it will make starting your studies a lot easier.
De introductieweek vindt in de week voordat je met je opleiding start plaats. De introweek is voor alle nieuwe studenten.
The introduction week takes place in the week before you start your study programme, this is usually the last week of August. The intro week is for all new students.
No, unfortunately that’s not possible
The fee for the induction week is €80; once you’ve paid the fee, your registration is confirmed!
What you can expect:
All activities listed in the programme! Dinner at Mon, Tue and Wed.
What’s NOT included in this fee:
Drinks in town, lunch on all days except Tuesday (bring your own!) and Thursday dinner at the festival
Contact
Contact the introduction committee
Esmee Hollaar (student) and John Peeters (teacher)