Start of studies for Animal Science

Welcome to a new academic year at Nord University! Here is all you need to know for a successful start of your studies.

Semester registration

All students at Nord University must register in Studentweb at the start of the semester. You can pay the semester fee and register as a student as soon as you receive your student number. After you have completed payment and registration, you must register for teaching and examinations. You will also be able to access important learning tools and online meeting rooms at Nord University. The deadline for payment and registration is September 1st.

Official opening week of the academic year

Monday, August 10th

1.00 PM – 4.00 PM: Rebus – arranged by Studentinord

4.00 PM - 6.00 PM: "Pre-study BBQ". Barbequing at the Student Courtyard, with free food and drinks for all students

5.00 PM – 8.00 PM: Paint and greet – arranged by fadderstyret / inter

Tuesday, August 11th

11.15 AM – 12 PM: Official opening for the Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, with dean Mette Sørensen, A5 Petter Thomassen, Main building.

12.30 PM - 1.30 PM: Official opening of the academic year at the Student Courtyard for all students in Bodø

Wednesday, August 12th

9.00 AM - 11.00 AM: Opening of the academic year for the Joint Degree in Animal Science, A5 Petter Thomassen

11.05 AM: Welcome to the Joint Day for the Joint Degree in Animal Science and the Bachelor in Veterinary Nursing, A5 Petter Thomassen

Thursday, August 13th

See TP: Timetable

Important information for you as a student

  • An overview of which rooms you will be in will be published in the timetable tool TimePlan during the summer. Choose your study program to find the schedule:

    After you have registered as a student and confirmed which courses you will take, your individual schedule will be available in TimePlan. Please note that the information in TimePlan is not necessarily complete. In addition, information about teaching may be provided in other channels. We encourage you to check Canvas regularly.

  • It is important to have the right equipment. All students must have: 

    • PC/Mac/tablet with internet access 
    • Headphones/headset with microphone 
    • Web camera
  • If you have special challenges or a health situation that means that you need adaptation of your everyday life as a student, you can apply for adaptation. Application deadline: 1 September.