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, 24 August is all about getting to know each other and meeting your intro parents.
In the afternoon we’ll meet in building P8 on the Stappegoor Campus. At the end of the afternoon we’ll move to a location close to the city centre. There we’ll provide fries and snacks. The programme runs until 22:00h, after which everyone can head home on their own.
Tuesday, 25 August we’ve planned a fun afternoon for you at Were Di in Tilburg. Expect a mix of social and sporty activities, so wear something you can move around in comfortably. We’ll finish the afternoon with a tasty BBQ on-site. A few lecturers will also join, so you’ll have the chance to meet them already. And for anyone who still has energy left afterwards, we’re organising a themed party at Café Polly Maggoo on the Korte Heuvel to wrap up the day. The programme runs until 22:00h, after which everyone can head home on their own.
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.
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
We’re excited that you’re taking part in the introduction week! The intro takes place from Monday 24 August to Thursday 27 August 2026. Friday 28 August is a day off so you can recover from all the fun.
The cost of the introduction week is €80. This includes:
- Access to all activities from Monday to Thursday
- Dinner on Monday and Tuesday
- Lunch on Thursday
- Access to the Purple Festival on Thusday 27 August
Transport
If you have a bike, it’s useful to bring it. It makes it super easy to move from place to place with your group. No bike? No problem. All locations are also easily reachable on foot or by public transport.
Have you bought a ticket? Then you’ll receive an email with all the final information in the week before the introduction week.
Do you have any questions in the meantime? Feel free to send an email to fet-intro@fontys.nl
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.
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