Purple
During the Purple introduction week, getting to know each other is central. Getting to know your classmates, your education, the city where you will be studying and of course also getting to know Fontys. We intend to make the Purple introduction week 2024 as beautiful and fantastic as every year.
Note! Team Purple organises the introduction week in the cities of Eindhoven and Tilburg. The programmes and institutes choose whether they do not, partially or fully participate in the Purple activities. Venlo is following up on the introduction week that is organised locally.

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Purple Festival 2022What is Purple?
We are organising the Purple introduction week in 2024 again. Purple welcomes new students and ensures that they get to know their fellow students, the study programme and the city. Keep an eye on the website for updates regarding this event.
For Fontys, and also for Purple, sustainability and vitality are very important. We don't just want to see our students graduate, we want them to do so in a healthy way and in a sustainable environment.
Purple also contributes to this by opting for sustainable activities and seeking collaborations with the right partners.
For example, we work together with 'Alcoholwijs', a project within Fontys that is committed to the responsible use of alcohol. Another collaboration is with the mobility project group, a group that is working on a safe and accessible Fontys. In addition, sustainable and healthy choices are encouraged in the journey to and from Fontys.
Don't forget to follow the Fontys channels before, during and after Purple. The Purple team mainly communicates through Facebook and Instagram.


What is the week planning?
This was the planning for 2023, 2024 will follow later.
This week is set up with different elements. You start 'small' on the study/institute days. These will take place on Monday and/or Tuesday,, depending on the institute and the program where you will be studying. Here you will get to know your fellow students, the teachers and the study programme. Every study program does its best to give you a 'Warm Welcome'. The activities of these day(s) differs per study programme.
* The programme of your introduction week can be found in Fresh at Fontys, click on the study pogramme you'll be following and then on the 'Starting your studies' tab.



Wednesday is all about exploring the city! All participants of the StadsBBQ will arrive at the meeting point around 16:00h. Here everyone can eat, drink and dance with the DJ. During dinner there everyone is free to party, dance and talk about the experiences of the day. After dinner, the pubtour follows with the participating pubs in your city. The pub crawl runs from 10 PM to 1 AM.
We close the introduction week with a BANG... On Thursday we organise Purple Festival from 14:00h to 23:00h. The entire Fontys community comes together at Leijpark. Participants from all cities of all introductory programmes come together to the Purple Festival and enjoy the artists and activities spread over the different stages all day long. The transport from and to the festival is arranged by (shuttle) bus, public transport or bike (Tilburg). This is how you close the introduction week in style with a party that you will talk about with your new friends, classmates and teachers for a long time to come.
BUY A FESTIVAL TICKET ?
Please note: a ticket is included in a ticket for the entire introduction week. So you do NOT have to buy a separate festivalticket if you participate in the introduction week as a first-year student (intro kid) or supervisor (intro parent).
Buy a festival ticket as a Fontysstudent, -employee or alumni?
We would like to invite senior Fontys students, -employees and alumni to the Purple Festival as well!
More information will follow later.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
All information can be found in the Woov app.
More information will follow later.


On Purple Friday, the international students close the week with a BBQ on campus Stappegoor (Tilburg) or campus Rachelsmolen (Eindhoven). This activity is all about getting to know each other and a 'Warm Welcome' @ Fontys. During the dinner, students have time to get to know each other,, but various information organisations are also present to help with questions about banking, transport and housing, among other things. Participation in this activity is based on registration, no registration = no place. All international (new) Fontys students, teachers, buddies or non-international students are also welcome, provided that registration has been completed. Please register for Welcome Party campus Rachelsmolen (Eindhoven) or Welcome Party campus Stappegoor (Tilburg).
Ticket info
We close the introduction week with a BANG... On Thursday we organise Purple Festival from 14:00h to 23:00h.
Please note: a ticket is included in a ticket for the entire introduction week. So you do NOT have to buy a separate festivalticket if you participate in the introduction week as a first-year student (intro kid) or supervisor (intro parent).
Buy a festival ticket as a Fontysstudent, -employee or alumni?
We would like to invite senior Fontys students, -employees and alumni to the Purple Festival as well!
More information will follow later.
Purple Festival 2023 - Artists
La Fuente // Mainstage
Freddy Moreira // Mainstage
Lady Bee // Mainstage
Sam Hofman // Mainstage
MISH // Tent stage
Barry Fest // Tent stage
Daani // Tent stage
Sjors de Haas // Fontys Talentstage
Joep Wille // Fontys Talentstage
Tom van Haaf // Fontys Talentstage
YPLD // Fontys Talentstage
Become a sponsor
The new academic year 2024-2025 will start in September. For all freshmen students at Fontys, we are once again organising the Purple Introduction Week at Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo at the end of August 2024.
This is the opportunity to introduce your company to our (international) students in these cities.

Are you the support hero that we're looking for?
Every year we welcome many new students to Fontys. We are always looking for students and employees who want to help us during the Purple introduction week. You can already register as a Purple crew by sending us an email!
As a volunteer you get a unique look behind the scenes in a dynamic and instructive service. Of course we provide all meals and drinks during your shift and you will receive a unique shirt. Bonus: as a volunteer you are assured of a ticket for Purple Festival.
Want to stay informed? Follow us on social media and keep an eye on this website.
Have any questions?
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Contact
Questions and/or remarks? We are here to help you!
The introduction week does not organize itself. The following team has been created to give you the best start of your student days! A 'warm welcome' is what we strive for. Do you have any questions, comments or your own input? Then we would like to hear from you via purple@fontys.nl. You can also find us before, during and after Purple on the socials including Instagram and Facebook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Festival info
Please note: full = full, so book your locker at the festival in time. This link will be shared later.
Tickets
* Are you a participant in the Purple introduction week? Then your Purple Festival ticket is included in your registration.
Transport
General info
First aid is also present during the festival, at a fixed post and mobile on the site. In the Woov app you will find the location of the first aid on the map