Group of students at campus.

Study start in Haugesund

Here you will find information about your start of studies.

Note that the start-up event on August 11th is primarily for new students in the bachelor's programmes. 

Semester opening 2025 in Haugesund

Monday, August 11th

10.00–11.45: Meetup on campus. All new students are served both food and important information.

We all walk to Festiviteten around 11.45.

12.00–12.45: Welcome ceremony in Festiviteten.

12.45–13.30: «God-start», a lecture by Sammen.

13.30 and onwards: Fadder activities (among other things, a barbecue and a guided tour on campus)

Tuesday, August 12th

10.00–14.00: Educational programme

12.50–14.00: Author Olav Schewe lectures on how to succeed with your studies.

Fadder activities

Wednesday, August 13th

10.00–15.00: Educational programme

12.00–13.15: Information fair on campus.

Fadder activities

Thursday, August 14th

10.00–13.00: Educational programme.

Fadder activities

The nautics students are on Utsira Thursday and Friday.

Friday, August 15th

10.00–14.00: Educational programme.

Fadder activities

The nautics students are on Utsira Thursday and Friday.

Fadder programme and buddy programme

There will also be other social activities throughout the week.

The Fadder programme is for full degree students in Haugesund, whereas exchange students have their own buddy programme.


At your service in Haugesund

E-mail: servicetorget@hvl.no

Phone number: (+47) 55 58 58 00

Opening hours: Monday – Friday 08.00–15.00. (From 15.9. to 14.5.: 08.00–15.30)