Your introduction week
Important: Starting from 2025, Fontys will no longer provide centrally arranged accommodation during the introduction week. We kindly ask you to arrange your own place to stay or travel to the programme from home each day.
Welcome to an adventure of a lifetime
You'll not only discover your awesome study programme, but also forge lifelong friendships with incredible people from across the globe. Get ready to dive into the heart of Tilburg as we unveil the secrets of your university, your city, and everything you need to know. Curious about what lies ahead? We've got you covered with all the essential info right here! Let the journey begin!
Programme
Starting Monday, August 25, we’ll kick off your student life with an exciting introduction week!Meet new people, explore the city, and get a feel for the campus—all in a great atmosphere filled with fun activities. No overnight stays this year, but we do have four days packed with good vibes.
Below is a brief summary of the programme. By signing up for the introduction week, we assume you’ll be joining us all week and fully participating in all the fun activities.
We’ve organized the following activities for you and your new fellow students:
- Afternoon: Introduction to your intro group & Activity afternoon at Fontys Campus Stappegoor
- Evening: Fries with a snack & Pub quiz
Get ready to explore Tilburg's cAoolest hotspots on Tuesday!
- On Tuesday, you’ll get to know the city where you’ll be studying:
- Afternoon: Lunch & Tilly Hotspot Tour
- Evening: Dinner (at your own expense) & Themed party at Café Polly Maggoo Tilburg
The program for Wednesday is as follows:
- Morning/Afternoon: Sports activities at Tilburg University
- Late afternoon/Evening: Dinner & Intro Festival in the center of Tilburg
In the morning till early afternoon, you can explore various sports and local (student) sports clubs through the Tilburg University Sports Center. In the late afternoon, you can join the Intro Festival.
The festival is an activity organised by the municipalities and/or horeca in collaboration with Fontys. In Tilburg, all educational institutions (mbo, hbo, wo) are invited, including Yonder, de Rooi Pannen, and Tilburg University.
We wrap up the introduction week with a bang! On Thursday, August 28th, the Purple Festival will take place in Leijpark, Tilburg, bringing together the entire Fontys community. Participants from all Fontys cities and all study programmes will come together at the Purple Festival to enjoy a full day of artists and activities spread across various stages. It's the perfect way to end the introduction week in style with a party that you and your new friends, classmates, and teachers will be talking about for a long time.
The return journey is provided by buses. If you already live in Tilburg or the surrounding area, you can of course just cycle to the Purple Festival!
- 13:00h - 22:00h - Purple Festival, Leijpark Tilburg
Photos and videos
During this introduction week, many photos and videos will be made. They will include selfies and videos made by students on mobile phones as well as photos and videos made by professional photographers. By participating in this introduction week you automatically agree that these photos and/or videos are being published (i.a. social media, flyers, ads and websites).
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Additional information
Prof. Goossenslaan 1
5022 DM Tilburg
Phone number: 0885077655
Want to join the introduction week? You can purchase a ticket using the button below.
An introduction week ticket costs €80, and includes:
- 4 days full of fun activities
- 1x lunch
- 2x dinners
- Access to the Purple Festival
- An incredible amount of fun and good vibes
You can buy a ticket via this link.
Packing list
To make sure you are fully prepared for Purple, tick off the packing list below and nothing will stand in your way of having a great introduction week.
Make sure to have the following ready when the intro kicks off:
- ID card/passport
- If applicable; medicines
- Charger/power bank (so your phone never runs out of battery)
- Sportswear (for Wednesday, August 27)
And of course don't forget your good mood and plenty of energy!
FAQ
Contact
Contact Fontys Academy for the Creative Economy
Contact the introduction committee
Do you have questions about your Purple Introduction Week? You can also reach us on the details below during the summer holidays and the introduction week.