Your Purple introductionweek
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
Monday is your first introduction to your program. We’ve organized the following for you and your new classmates:
9:00 AM: Start of your introweek! We’ll gather all new students on our campus, at the Rachelsmolen building R11. There you will receive your own intro T-shirt to wear all week.
11:00 AM: Meet your intro group (on campus) and walk or bicycle into the city together.
12:00 PM: Scavenger hunt in downtown Eindhoven. You’ll play various games and complete challenges with your intro group while exploring the city. Lunch will be provided by us.
4:00 PM: We’ll organize a music bingo at Dynamo in downtown Eindhoven. Dinner will be arranged by us.
10:00 PM: End of the program
Make sure you have a bike available today! The schedule for Tuesday:
12:30 PM: Day 2 begins! We’ll meet on our campus, where you’ll receive details about the afternoon program. Lunch/snack included.
1:00 PM: Cluedo on campus. During this game, you will get to know the campus and several teachers.
4:00 PM: We’ll cycle together to a rowing club in Eindhoven. There will be (water) games, chill spots, drinks, and food waiting for us. Dinner will also be provided here.
7:00 PM: We’ll cycle together to the city center, where we’ll join a sing-along night at Stadscafé de Spijker.
10:00 PM: End of the program
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 introfysio@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 introfysio@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!
- Proof of identity
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Money (bank card)
- Bicycle
- Swimwear or sportswear
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.
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 and meals listed in the programme!
What’s not included in this fee:
Drinks in town, lunch and/or dinner outside the programme.