*Please note that there are limited spaces for this activity and you must register in advance. 

Get up and active! Kickstart your day by joining this outdoor morning yoga session led by AUC's very own Internationalisation Officer Marliene Stolker. No yoga experience? Don't worry. This lesson is suitable for all levels. 

• Location: Meet at the tent outside of the entrance of the AUC Academic Building (Science Park 113, Amsterdam 1098 XG).

Full programme students
During this session, you will be introduced to your tutor who will act as your academic advisor for the next three years. You will also learn more about the tutoring programme and academic support systems at AUC. The workshop will conclude with a question-and-answer session.

You will be sent the name of your tutor the week before Introduction Week. The room locations per tutor will be posted in the table below. In case you forget your tutor's name or room number, please stop by the reception desk before the start of the workshop.

Exchange students (Mentor Group 16)
During this time block, exchange students at AUC will participate in a session with the International Office focusing on need-to-know information relevant to your semester abroad. You can find the location below under "AUC International Office". 

• Locations: See below.

Tutor Workshop Locations

The tutor workshops will take place around the AUC Academic Building. You can find the location of your Tutor Workshop via the table below (listed alphabetically by tutor surname). 

During Introduction Week, it’s normal to have some practical questions regarding your study programme and new home. For this reason, there will be various open office hours during the week. On Tuesday, the following representatives will be present: 

• AUC Student Council
• AUC Student Association
• UvA ICT Services
• DUWO Housing Association
• AUC Admissions & Registrar

Location: Reception Desk and Outside of the Common Room, AUC Academic Building

This activity is only for Mentor Group 16

Experience the charm of Amsterdam East on a guided tour led by the International Office! Discover your new neighbourhood during this walking tour including highlights such as the Tropenmuseum, Oosterpark and the vibrant Javastraat. You'll be immersed in the neighbourhood's rich history, art and buzzing cultural scene, along with a delicious lunch at the Salsa Shop.

• Location: Javastraat and around, departing from AUC entrance

Schedule for Mentor Groups 1-7

• 11.30-12.30: About the Academic Core & Board of Examiners

Schedule for Mentor Groups 8-15

• 11.30-12.30: Enjoy a break!

About the Academic Core & Board of Examiners

During this session, you will be introduced to the courses that are at the heart of the AUC programme: the Academic Core. Dora Achourioti (Head of Studies, Academic Core) will explain what the core consists of, which courses are required and what skills you will learn by taking these courses. Dr. Joost Krijnen will then take over and discuss the role of the Board of Examiners and important rules, regulations and your rights when studying at AUC. 

• Location: Lab42 (Science Park 900, 1098 XH Amsterdam)
• Room: L1.02

Schedule for Mentor Groups 1-7

• 12.30-13.30: Enjoy a break and have some lunch!

Schedule for Mentor Groups 8-15

• 12.30-13.30: About the Academic Core & Board of Examiners

About the Academic Core & Board of Examiners

During this session, you will be introduced to the courses that are at the heart of the AUC programme: the Academic Core. Dora Achourioti (Head of Studies, Academic Core) will explain what the core consists of, which courses are required and what skills you will learn by taking these courses. Dr. Joost Krijnen will then take over and discuss the role of the Board of Examiners and important rules, regulations and your rights when studying at AUC. 

• Location: Lab42 (Science Park 900, 1098 XH Amsterdam)
• Room: L1.02

About your major

In this session, the Heads of Studies for the Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities will highlight the most important things for you to know about your major, the subjects you'll study and the course options within them. You should attend the major session for which you applied to AUC.

Locations

• Sciences Majors: L.1.02 at Lab42 (Science Park 900, 1098 XH Amsterdam)
• Social Sciences Majors: L1.01 at Lab42 (Science Park 900, 1098 XH Amsterdam)
• Humanities Majors: C0.110 at UvA FNWI (Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam)

A wide variety of AUCSA student committees will be participating in the committee market to help you discover even more AUCSA and Amsterdam initiatives​. ​The participating committees will give a short pitch and/or sample activity to give you a sense of what they do and how you can get involved. This will take place around the Academic Building and you can visit alone or with friends.

• Location:  In and around AUC Academic Building

After a day full of information, you'll have time to sit down and reflect on the first couple days of Introduction Week with your mentors and mentor groups during dinner. Your mentors will take the lead on organising the dinner and location, so be sure to ask them for the details.

• Location: To be communicated by your mentors.

Wrap up the second day of Introduction Week with a(n optional) drink at student bar Maslow. Located just across the street from the AUC academic building, AUCSA will be there along with some of your mentors to continue mixing and mingling. 

• Location: Maslow Cafe (Carolina MacGillavrylaan 3198, 1098 XK Amsterdam)