Starting your studies
Starting your studies
When starting your studies at Fontys, it is nice to get to know your fellow students during our introduction week and also to already learn more about the annual calendar.
The introduction week is finalised and your classes will start soon. Classes start on Monday 10 February (February intake) or Monday 1 September (September intake). The most up-to-date class schedule will be published about a month before the start of the first semester.
Schedules Business programmes Schedules Logistics, IT and Engineering programmesWondering which class you are in?
- Logistics, IT and Engineering study programmes: Classes are assigned during the introduction week.Business study programmes: three weeks before the start of your programme, the first students are placed in classes. Information will be sent to you by e-mail.
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Introduction week
Get to know your fellow students and meet your future class mates. Mingle around, play games, have fun and get to know the school and the student life in Venlo.
Learn more about the 2025 Introduction WeekVenlo Introduction Day 2021
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Your introduction week - Campus Venlo
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Programme
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 (Tuesday 26 August to Thursday 28 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 Tuesday (26 August) and ends on Thursday (28 August). Each programme has an introductory activity with its own group on Tuesday. After that, we’ll head to the city center of Venlo to join students from HAS and UM for the Venlo Introduction Day 2025. We’ll end the day with a BBQ and a party. On Wednesday, there’s a Campus Venlo programme involving all programmes on campus, and on Thursday, we’ll head to the Purple Festival in Tilburg.
If you take part in the introduction week, you’ll receive lunch and a BBQ on Tuesday. On Wednesday, a hot lunch and dinner will be provided. On Thursday, you can buy food at the festival. By signing up for the introduction week, we assume you’ll take part in all activities. Each day, the program ends at 22:00. You are expected to travel to the various locations on your own. On Thursday, we’ll travel together by bus from Campus Venlo to the festival grounds (and return by bus as well).
Meeting points:
- Tuesday and Thursday: Campus Venlo
- Wednesday: FEC SevenumTuesday is our official study programme day. Each study programme organises its own morning schedule, including lunch. The main goal is to help you get to know the fellow students from your programme better. We’re keeping the exact programme a surprise for now. Current students from your course have prepared a special morning for you. What we can reveal is that some beloved traditions will definitely make a return!
In the afternoon, we’ll take part in the Venlo Introduction Day 2025, together with new students from HAS and Maastricht University. During this event, you’ll compete in teams for the highly sought-after Venlo Introduction Day trophy. The day ends with a BBQ and an evening party. The party will end at 10 p.m.
The programme for Purple Wednesday is not yet available. We aim to publish it here by mid-June.
The entire Purple Wednesday programme will take place in Sevenum. You won’t want to miss this day, it’s packed with adventure, both indoors and outdoors. All participants will be offered fries with a snack at the event location. In the evening, we’ll head to a venue where you can grab a bite to eat between activities at a variety of restaurants. This day will end at 10 p.m.
Please note: if you're travelling by public transport, make sure to check the departure times of the last buses and trains.
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!
Please note: once you leave the festival grounds, you must check out with your intro parent. Re-entry will not be possible.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.
Please keep in mind:
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Alcohol is not allowed during the daytime programmes on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Alcohol is permitted during the evening events.
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Drugs are strictly prohibited at all times during the introduction week.
Introduction programme per study programme
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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Registration
Sign up
Registration for the introduction week can be done via the link below:
Register nowTicket options and selection
You purchase one ticket for all activities: Student Campus Venlo – €80.
In the next step, select Techniek en Logistiek if you are going to study one of the following study programmes:- Industrial Design Engineering
- Logistics Management
- Logistics Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Information Technology
Select International Business Studies if you are going to study one of the following study programmes:
- Marketing Management
- International Finance & Control
- International Business
Payment ticket
If you want to take part in the introduction week, you need to buy a ticket from the ticket shop. Your ticket will only become active once payment has been received, so make sure the payment was successful. If you don’t see a ticket in your wallet, you don’t have one yet. You will only receive further information about the starting times of all activities if you have a valid ticket.
Refund policy
Please note: it is not possible to get a refund of your ticket if you decide to not participate in the introduction week. It is also not possible to swap you overnight camping ticket for a ticket without overnight stay (or the other way around).
Compulsory enrolment check
Fontys Techniek & LogistiekIn addition to the introduction week, we also have a mandatory enrollment check. On this day, you will complete your enrollment on campus in Venlo and receive important information about your study programme, such as your schedule, information about your first week of classes, and the course structure. The mandatory enrollment check will take place during the first week of classes.
Fontys International Business Studies
At the end of the introduction week, we will have a mandatory enrollment check for students who have not yet completed their enrollment. If this applies to you, you will receive an email from us at the beginning of the introduction week with the official times and location.
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Additional information
Additional information
If you follow a diet for medical reasons, have certain (food) allergies or are vegetarian, please indicate this on the registration form. We try to take this into account as much as possible. If you have any questions about this, please email them to fontysvenlo-intro@fontys.nl. .It is forbidden to bring or consume spirits and/or drugs. Alcohol will only be served and drunk from 4pm onwards. At the overnight venues, beer and wine will be served during the festivities in addition to soft drinks (from 4pm).
Measures
If we do find liquor and/or drugs, they will be confiscated and this will be the end of your introduction week. In that case, no registration fee will be returned.
Security might also take breathalyzer tests in the car parks. Should this be positive, the police will always be called and in that case too, you will no longer be welcome at the intro and no registration fee will be returned.
Under 18, alcohol is completely forbidden. Students of 18 years or older will receive an 18+ wristband at the beginning of the introduction week on presentation of their ID card.During the entire introduction week, First Aid / In-house Emergency is present.Participation in the introduction costs:
- Introduction Week: €80
We do not refund participation fees in case of early departure or removal by security.We would like to be informed in advance if there are medical matters that we need to be aware of. This includes illnesses, (food) allergies (epipen) etc. You can report this in the registration form.Photos will be taken during the entire introduction week. These may be made public or used for promotional purposes. By participating in the introduction you give permission for this. -
Supervisors
Supervisors
Your introweek will be organised by a number of enthusiastic students, the Introcommittee. Furthermore, during the week you will be guided by a number of multiple year students called mums and dads or supervisors. -
Packing list
Packing list
To make sure you're optimally prepared for the introduction week, you can check off the packing list below, and nothing will stand in your way to have a great introduction week.
Make sure you have at least the following things ready when the intro starts:
- Identity card
- ATM card, credit card, cash
- Sunscreen
- Charger(s)
And of course, don't forget your good sense and a bulk of energy!
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Contact
Contact
Contact with the intro team of Campus Venlo
Contact with the introduction committee
In the week before you will also receive the names and telephone numbers of your supervisors and an emergency number for the people at home.