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Introduction Days for Exchange Students: February 2026

Orientation activities for exchange students studying abroad at AUC

The AUC Introduction Days for inbound exchange students studying at AUC in Spring 2026 will take place from 2 February to 6 February 2026.

Introduction Days for Exchange Students

The Introduction Days consist of various practical and social activities to get exchange students settled and welcome them to the AUC community. The programme includes receiving the keys to their rooms, meeting the AUC Student Association, going over their course schedules and meeting their tutor, and getting to know our Science Park campus and the city of Amsterdam. 

Programme: 2 - 6 February 2026

Please note that all activities with a "*" are mandatory.

  • Monday, 2 February: Key pick-up & Move in day
    Time Activity Location Description
    14.00-16.00 Key Pick-up &
    Move-in Dorms (for Students with a direct DUWO contract -not a dublet)*         		 AUC Student Residences (DUWO Caretakers Office)

    Pick-up your dorm key and welcome by AUC Housing Officer Roos between 14:00-16:00.

    Students who are in sublet can arrange the key-handover and determine the move-date with their landlord.
    19.00-21.00 Optional dinner & meet the other exchange students

    Sign-up required. Sign-up here    		 Cafe Restaurant Polder Have a casual dinner together with other exchange student and members of the AUC Student Association.
  • Tuesday, 3 February: Open Office Hours of AUC International Office
    Time Activity Location Description
    12.45-13.45

    Check in with AUC International Office (optional)

    		 AUC Academic building, Student Services desk Check in with International Office with Liv from AUC's International Office in the AUC Academic Building with your individual questions.
  • Wednesday, 4 February: Welcome International Office & Meet AUCSA
    Time Activity Location Description
    10.30-11.30 Welcome Session with AUC International Office* AUC room 1.02

    Official welcome and practical information presentation with Liv from AUC's International Office. There will be time to address questions and concerns.
    11.30-11.45 Coffee Break     
    11.45-13.00 AUCSA & AUCSC Introduction and Quiz* AUC room 1.02 Get to know the Student Association and Student Council of AUC and conclude the morning with a fun activity!
    13.00-14.00 Lunch AUC room 1.02 For our first day together, we will be introducing you to some familiar Dutch products!
    14.00-14.45 Travel to City Centre in Groups By train, bus, tram, bike  
    14.50-16.00 Boat Tour of Amsterdam City Centre* Rederij Kooij The boat leaves at 15:00 sharp, so please make sure to be there 10 minutes before departure!
    19.00-Late Potluck Dinner AUC Student Dorms Have dinner together with other exchange students as well our student association and student council representatives. The exact location and room numbers will be shared in the WhatsApp group.
  • Thursday, 5 February: Meet Your Tutor & Explore Amsterdam
    Time Activity Location Description
    10.00-10.45 Tutor Presentation* AUC room 1.02 Meet your AUC tutor Wade Geary (your academic adviser while at AUC).
    10.45-11.00 Break & Time for Questions    
    11.00-12.00 Introduction to Student Life Officers* AUC room 1.02  
    12.00-15.00 (Independent) lunch & Free Time    Grab lunch around Science Park
    15.00-Onwards AUCSA Activity* City Centre (exact location TBC) Meeting AUC’s student Association in the City Centre for an afternoon of fun surprise activities!
  • 6 February: Science Park Tour & Ice-skating
    Time Activity Location Description
    10.30-11.30 Science Park Tour* Meet at AUC Academic building AUC’s Student Association Board will guide you for a tour around Science Park so you can get to know the neighbourhood you will be living in for this semester.
    11.45-13.30 Ice Skating Jaap Edenbaan Join us at the world’s oldest ice-skating rink! Leaving as a group from Science Park.
    13.30-Onwards Free afternoon    
  • 9 February: Start of classes

    Classes at AUC start on Monday 9 February for the Spring 2026 semester. To check your schedule, and to see when and where your classes are, please visit AUC Portal.

    Time Activity Location Description
    Varies Start of classes at AUC (if you have a Monday class)* AUC Academic building  
    12.45-13.45 Office Hour with AUC International Office AUC Academic building, Student Services desk The International Office will be available for any questions you may still have.

Questions

For questions and concerns, please contact the International Office by sending an email to the address below.

Contact AUC International Office