Starting your studies

Tuesday 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:

• Alcohol is not allowed during the daytime programmes on Tuesday and Wednesday.

• Alcohol is permitted during the evening events.

• Drugs are strictly prohibited at all times during the introduction week.

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.

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.