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The Radboud Intro will start off in the sports hall of the Gymnasion. At the designated time, you can collect your participant's wristband and the Radboud hoodie. 

Arrival and registration

Find out how to get to the uu77 campus, where you can register.

Whether it will be possible to pick up the keys to your accommodation  has to be confirmed.

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Meet your mentor group (10:00 - 13:00)

After registering officially for the introduction week it is now time to get to know your fellow students and mentors. Whether you are a bit nervous or just simply excited, your mentors will be your guides during the orientation and will help you with all your questions. You will also play some fun games and ice-breakers to get to know each other.

Your mentors will let you know the exact time and location to meet.

Picking up your rental bikes from  Student Mobility (10.00 - 13.00)

You will also have the opportunity to pick up your rental bike on campus if you have reserved it in time.

If you have not reserved it yet, we strongly recommend getting a bike today, since biking is the easiest way to get around town. Together with your mentor group, you will stick to a schedule. If you want to buy a bike there are several bike shops in town we recommend, but stock is limited.

Biking lessons: The basics of biking (10.00- 13.00)

For students who feel like they would like to learn more about the basics of biking in the Netherlands, there are introductory bike lessons. Mentors will guide you to the place you need to go. If you are unsure whether you want to ride a bike and just want to try one before you decide, some RU bikes will be provided.

Intro market (13.00 - 16.00)

During the Intro market, you get to meet all the different associations uu77 has to offer.

You can check out more than 170 associations, such as music groups and sports teams, and study associations present themselves. Joining an association can be a great way to get in touch with Dutch students.

 Don’t forget to check out the booths of  Meet  & Eat, ISW and ESN Nijmegen. 

Campus walk (15.00 - 16.00)

Where do you need to go? Today, your mentors will show you around campus and you will discover all the places you need to know and also some of their own favourite spots. During the campus walk you will also be able to already earns some points for the city game later on in the week. :)

Burger Dinner (from 18:00)

In shifts you will enjoy a lovely  (vegetarian) hamburger meal at one of the most popular streets of Nijmegen, the Molenstraat. 

Lecture Studying @ uu77 (10:00 - 12:00)

During this lecture you will get an introduction to what you can expect when studying in an international classroom and get acquainted with studying in the Netherlands and at uu77. Important general information will also be discussed: about VISA, the municipality and more.

Introduction to Nijmegen Student Life and more (14:00 - 16:00)

In the afternoon student associations will present themselves (e.g. ESN Nijmegen, Meet & Eat and Radboud Green Office) and you will get your first introduction to the Dutch language!

Food festival on campus (17:00 - 19:30)

On the Erasmusplein, at the Refter, you will be offered a nice meal. Drinks are not included, so you will have to pay for your own drinks. 

After dinner: Group picture time!

Movienight 20.00-21.30

Theatre hall C

City Game (11:00 - 16:00)

Today you get the opportunity to explore the city together with your mentor group. By playing fun games and completing challenges you can win points for your group while getting to know your new home town. You also get to visit the WOII information centre. The mentor group that completes the most activities and challenges will be the winner of the City Game and win a great prize!

Dinner at de Waagh (17:00 - 20:30)

To close off the city day, we will have a delicious buffet dinner at the Waagh, one of the oldest buildings of Nijmegen located in the middle of the city centre. Here, you have time to catch up on everything that you discovered about your new home town in the city today! We will also announce the winners of the City Game, so do not miss out on this activity!

 Explore Nijmegen City at night (20:00 - 23:00) 

Tonight you can join a pub quiz, dance lessons, music bingo  and/or go to see a live band. All activities have limited access, so discuss in time with your group which activity you want to join! Or plan some other fun activity with your group yourselves.

Optional ESN Nijmegen Intro Week party (23.30 - late) 

 ESN Nijmegen will organise a party for all new international students this evening. Capacity is limited so be on time!   

Sports Day 10.00 - 13.00 

During the Sports Day, you'll get the chance to explore the different sports the Radboud Sports Centre has to offer!

Dutch games 15.00-17.00

To teach you some of the Dutch traditional games we will play games like 'koekhappen' en 'sjoelen'. It is going to be a lot of fun and there is also plenty of time to relax! 

Disco Bowling (20:30 - 23:30) 

After an intense day of sports and games, we are  going Disco Bowling! During this fantastic event, you have the chance to show off your bowling skills while dancing to your favourite hits. Never been bowling before? It is really easy to learn! Will you be our new bowling champion?!

New (pre-)Master’s students are also welcomed by the faculty at the Master’s Welcome Day. You will get to know your programme and the campus facilities and you'll be given practical information, for example about your study programme.

Once you have enrolled in your pre-Master’s or Master’s programme, you should receive an invitation to the Master’s Welcome Day by 1 August at the latest.

MA students joining the MA Welcome Day will miss the Sport's Day, but can join the RIS programme again for a fun night of Ol round disco bowling! 

For the programme per faculty please click here

Introfestival (15:00 - 00:00)

The Introfestival is the last activity of the Orientation, where you can listen to music, play fun games and enjoy drinks. You don't want to miss this amazing festival! Your wristband gives you one-time access to the site. It is not possible to return after leaving the site. For the line up and more info, check the Radboud Intro Festival 2024 website.

Do not forget to drop by at the International Corner. 

Radboud Intro Festival 2024

International Corner (15.00-17.00)

Did you already have a great time during the Intro, and are you looking to meet other (international) students not part of your mentor group? Then make sure to join our speed friending sessions, or play some ice breaker games to meet likeminded students! And after a busy week full of Intro activities, you may just want to get your creative juices flowing by painting a small wooden clogg? It is so much fun and you get a nice hand-made souvenir too! 

More information

Time: 11.00 - 13.00 

Please note NSM and Faculty of Social Science start later

• Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies, Erasmus building, t.b.a.
• Faculty of Arts,  Erasmus building, Gymnasion/Sports Centre, t.b.a.
• Nijmegen School of Management, Gymnasion/Sports Centre, t.b.a.room EOS 01.630, starts at 12.00
• Faculty of Medical Sciences, International Office (Geert Grooteplein 21 - when you enter the building please follow the route number 84 (1st floor) and wait at the StIP desk for collection).
• Faculty of Science, Huygens Building, t.b.a.
• Faculty of Law, Grotius building, t.b.a.
• Faculty of Social Sciences, Maria Montessori building, t.b.a.

Library tour (t.b.a.)

Today we will also show you how the system in the central library works. In shifts you will get a tour. Check out the app for the shift your mentor group is in. 

TIme: 15.30-16.30

Do you have questions about your visa? Do you need help with documents related to the IND or have specific questions about your visa? Join us at the online visa question hour.

Link to online session