Study start in Sogndal
Here you will find relevant information and the programme for the study start week, which takes place from 10th to 16th August 2026. Further information will be provided.
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Program semester opening 2026 in Sogndal:
August 10th
Note that the start-up event on August 10th is primarily for new students in the bachelor's programmes.
09.00: Meeting your study programme in a classroom. The fadders arrive at 10.
10.30–11.15: Welcome ceremony outside of Bragebygget.
11.15: Free lunch.
11.30–14.00: Guided tour and mingling. Different student organisations can be found on stands on campus.
14.00: Tour of Sogndal with the fadder group.
During the afternoon and evening, there are fadder activities, including concert at Meiriet.
Tuesday, August 11th
10.15–14.00: Educational programme with your study programme.
14.15–14.45: «God start» lecture by Sammen. The lecture on Tuesday is for students in geology, landscape planning, business and administration, law, tourism management and real estate management.
Fadder activities:
- 08.00: Bouldering in the fotballhall: Campus Sogndal- MazeMap
- 15.15: Rafting with the the student organization Sjøspretten.
- 15.15: Sports day. Meet by the volleyball court: Campus Sogndal
Wednesday, August 12th
10.15–14.00: Educational programme with your study programme.
14.15–14.45: «God start» lecture by Sammen. The lecture on Wednesday is for primary and lower secondary school teacher students, kindergarten teavher students, sports students, social work students and social educator students.
15.00–17.00: Barbecue in the park in the city centre.
Fadder activities at 17.00: Diving and climbing
22.00: Concert at Meieriet
Thursday, August 13th
10:00-12:00 Meeting point for your class or year.
Fadder activities.
Friday, August 14th
10.00–15.00: Sports day in Kaupanger
Designated HVL buses will bring students from the central bus station in Sogndal to Kaupanger and back.
Saturday, August 15th
Fadder activities.
Sunday, August 16th
Fadder activities.
Fadder programme and buddy programme
There will also be other social activities throughout the week.
The Fadder programme is for full degree students in Sogndal, whereas exchange students have their own buddy programme.