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September marks the start of the new academic year... But before studies begin, you will first take part in the introduction week! During this introduction week (Monday 24 August to Thursday 27 August), getting to know each other is what it's all about!

Programme

Great that you are going to start your study programme in Venlo! If you would like to get to know your fellow students and other 1st year students coming to study on our campus, please register for our introduction week. During this week we organise lots of activities so you can get to know your fellow students.

The Introduction Week starts on Monday and ends on Thursday. During the week, you will get to know your fellow students and intro parents, enjoy a day at Toverland with bowling and laser gaming in the evening, explore the city during the Venlo Introduction Day and join a BBQ and student party. We will end the week at the Purple Festival in Tilburg, where you will meet other Fontys students and celebrate the start of your student life.

On Monday afternoon, you will meet your fellow students and the supervising students, also known as the intro parents. Through a variety of games and activities, you will get to know your new classmates and start building friendships from day one.

Programme in short:

13:00 – 14:00 | Check-in & T-shirt collection
Arrive on campus, check in, and collect your Introduction Week T-shirt.

14:00 – 17:00 | Study programme activities
Meet your fellow students, intro parents, and lecturers. Each study programme has its own activities to help you get to know your new classmates and start your student journey.

On Tuesday, we will spend the day at Toverland, one of the most popular theme parks in the Netherlands. In the evening, we will head to FEC Sevenum for dinner, followed by bowling and laser gaming activities.

Programme in short:

10:30 | Optional shuttle bus departure
The shuttle bus leaves from Sportpark Vrijenbroek (advance registration required).

11:00 | Arrival at FEC Sevenum
If you are travelling by car or bike, meet your group at FEC Sevenum.

11:00 – 11:30 | Walk to Toverland
Walk to Toverland together with your intro group.

11:30 – 17:00 | Toverland
Enjoy a full day at one of the Netherlands' most popular theme parks.

17:00 – 17:30 | Walk back to FEC Sevenum

17:30 – 22:00 | Dinner & evening activities
The day continues with dinner and fun evening activities at FEC Sevenum.

Wednesday is all about discovering Venlo. During the Venlo Introduction Day, you will explore the city, meet students from other institutions who are also starting their studies in Venlo, and choose from six different activity programmes. The day concludes with a BBQ and a student party.

Programme in short:

12:00 | Meet at Campus Venlo

12:00 – 13:00 | Walk to Maastricht University Venlo

13:00 – 17:00 | Venlo Introduction Day
Explore the city of Venlo during one of six themed city tours and meet new students from Fontys, HAS Green Academy and Maastricht University.

17:00 – 18:00 | Walk to Meulewiekers

18:00 – 22:00 | BBQ & student party
End the day with a BBQ and party together with students from all Venlo study programmes.

We’re ending the introduction week with a bang, at the Purple Festival in Leijpark, Tilburg! This is where the entire Fontys community comes together.*

Purple Festival – Leijpark, Tilburg

Students from all Fontys cities and study programmes gather at the Purple Festival to enjoy a full day of live music and activities spread across various stages. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the introduction week in style – with a party you’ll be talking about for a long time with your new friends, classmates, and lecturers.

Transport to and from the festival will be arranged by bus. If you already live in or near Tilburg, feel free to cycle to the festival instead!

Programme in short:

10:00 | Meet at Campus Venlo
Start the day with breakfast before leaving for Tilburg.

10:45 | Departure to Tilburg

12:00 – 21:30 | Purple Festival
Meet thousands of Fontys students from across the Netherlands and enjoy live music, activities and entertainment.

22:00 | Departure from Tilburg

23:00 | Arrival at Campus Venlo
The Introduction Week officially comes to an end. From here, everyone travels home independently.

We want the introduction week to be fun, unforgettable, and above all, safe. That’s why you’ll be placed in a group with up to seven fellow students. Each group will be guided by an intro parent, who will support you throughout the entire week. This person is your first point of contact for any questions, and they also help ensure the values and standards of the Fontys Purple Introduction Week are upheld so that everyone has a safe and positive experience.

It’s important that your intro parent always knows where you are. For example, if you leave early, make sure to let them know.


Ambience photo Fontys

Ambience photo Fontys

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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