OnBoarding@FBE for Exchange and GUGC students
The OnBoarding@FBE programme is designed to make your transition to Ghent University and university life as smooth as possible. Withthis programme you will find a wide variety of sessions, events, and social gatherings helping you getting around in the university and the city, finding answers to your questions, and getting to know fellow students.
When
- September 18: Information sessions at the university organized by the International Support Team. Read more.
- September 18 & 19 September: OnBoarding at the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering
Where
Faculty of Bioscience Engineering: Building A, Ground floor, Auditorium A1, Campus Coupure, Coupure Links 653 (Directions)
Programme
Thursday, September 18th 2025 |
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| 9:05 | 9:15 | Welcome at the Faculty
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| 9:15 | 9:45 | Practical info + introduction International Training Centre (ITC)
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| 9:45 | 10:00 | Emergency information and evacuation planning
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| 10:00 | 10:15 | Info about student associations VLK and IAAS
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| 10:15 | 10:30 | Move to PC-room |
| 10:30 | 11:30 | ICT workshop
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| 11:30 | 12:00 | Tour of the faculty |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | LUNCH BREAK |
| 13:00 | 13:05 | Announcements of the day |
| 13:05 | 13:15 | Well-being and social services
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13:30 | Mobility and Transport
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| 13:30 | 13:40 | Break |
| 13:40 | 15:00 | Practical information on learning agreements, Timetables, Ufora, Oasis, etc.
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| 15:00 | 15:15 | Coffee break |
| 15:15 | 15:45 | Walk to UFO-building |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | Info session + info market of the Welcome Days by the UGent International Support Team |
Friday, September 19th 2024 |
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| 9:00 | 9:05 | Announcements of the day |
| 9:05 | 10:00 | Culture shock
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| 10:00 | 10:30 | University Language Centre (UCT)
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| 10:30 | 10:40 | Break |
| 10:40 | 12:15 | Teaser Dutch
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| 12:30 | 13:00 | Keynote speaker (tbc) |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | Reception
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Contact
Faculty support for incoming exchange students: in.fbw@ugent.be