Group of students at campus.

Study start in Haugesund

Here you will find information about your start of studies.

Note that the start-up event on August 12th is primarily for new students in the bachelor's programmes. The master's degree programme Maritime Operations will start on August 26th.

Semester opening 2024 in Haugesund

Monday, August 12th: Welcome ceremony

10.00–11.45: Meet your study programme on campus

12.00–12.45: Welcome ceremony inside Festiviteten (concert hall in Haugesund)

15.00: Barbeque

Tuesday, August 13th: Orientation day for exchange students

10:00–10:30: Welcome to orientation day for exchange students

10:30–10:45: Meet your student advisors

10:45–11:15: Meet the student welfare organization

11:15–11:30: Meet the student assistant from Vardatun

11:30–12:00: Lunch

12:00–13:00: Tour of campus, meet Servicetorget, Library, Learning Lab

Wednesday, August 14th

07.30–09.30: Free breakfast at IOGT (Bjørgvingata 39)

12.00–13.15: Info fair on campus

Thursday, August 15th

07.30–09.30: Free breakfast at IOGT (Bjørgvingata 39)

Friday, August 16th

07.30–09.30: Free breakfast at IOGT (Bjørgvingata 39)

Fadder programme and buddy programme

There will also be other social activities throughout the week.

The Fadder programme is for full degree students in Haugesund, whereas exchange students have their own buddy programme.


At your service in Haugesund

E-mail: servicetorget@hvl.no

Phone number: (+47) 55 58 58 00

Opening hours: Monday – Friday 08.00–15.00. (From 15.9. to 14.5.: 08.00–15.30)