
Orientation Days
The orientation days for exchange students take place at the beginning of each semester. During these days we make sure that you get all the necessary information about being a student at HVL.
The official semester start of the autumn semester of 2025 is August 11th.
There will be two orientation events. The first is a digital orientation meeting on Zoom in June. Students will be invited by email. The second will be the physical orientation on the campus you are going to. See the programme for your campus below.
Here is a recording of the previous digital orientation:
Digital orientation December 2024
Download the powerpoint presentation here.
Download the presenation used by the student welfare organization here.
Physical programme for the Orientation Days
Campus Sogndal
For all students: Please note that you can pick up your student card in the Service Center – if you have registered in beforehand! Please see how to register here: https://www.hvl.no/en/hvl-students/student-card/
Outdoor Education and Nordic Friluftsliv
First day of study is August 11th. Orientation event will be after this. more info TBA
Other study programs
First day of study is August 11th. Orientation event will be after this. more info TBA
Campus Bergen
First day of study is August 11th. Orientation event will be after this. more info TBA
Campus Stord
Fjords and Glaciers will start on the 4th of August. One week before the official study start. More info TBA
Campus Haugesund
First day of study is August 11th. Orientation event will be after this. more info TBA