{"id":2233,"date":"2019-08-07T10:21:10","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T07:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lyy.fi\/?page_id=2233"},"modified":"2024-07-05T16:59:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T13:59:43","slug":"welcome-for-the-new-student","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lyy.fi\/en\/welcome-for-the-new-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome for the new student!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New student, welcome! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our warmest congratulations on getting accepted as a student to the University of Lapland! Welcome to your University and to the Student Union of the University of Lapland, LYY. From this website you\u2019ll find information on what LYY is and how you can gain the most from LYY\u2019s services. Here are a few useful things to consider when starting your student life.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about LYY<\/a>. Behind the link you can find all the information on what the student union is and how it works. We especially recommend for you to also check out information about your future subject association<\/a>. Your own subject association will guide you through the first couple of weeks and introduce you to the student life. You subject association will be your biggest support as you begin your study path. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You truly should hit the like button in LYY\u2019s Facebook-page<\/a>, so you\u2019ll stay notified on upcoming news and events! LYY can also be found on Instagram<\/a> and on Twitter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrollment <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So you\u2019ve received the letter of admission and read the directions on enrolling the university. All students must enroll in order to officially become students at the university. Along with your enrollment, you\u2019ll pay the membership fee to the student union and become a member of LYY. Remember to take care of your enrollment on time because you have to pay the re-enrollment price if you miss the registration time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information on enrollment can be found from the web page of the University of Lapland.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All students of the University of Lapland are required to register as an attending student (“present”) or a non-attending student (“absent”) in the OILI Service<\/a> separately for each academic year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying for financial aid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Probably the easiest way to fill the application for financial aid or study grant is online in the web page of KELA<\/a>. It\u2019s a good idea to send the application early because Kela can decide to deposit you the study grant only from the beginning of the month the application was sent. So, if you start your studies in August but apply for financial aid in October, Kela\u2019s decision only covers benefits for October and the upcoming months mentioned in the written decision letter.  More information on applying for financial aid can be found e.g. from the website of the university.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The student card<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can get a student card once you\u2019ve\nenrolled and paid the membership fee. With the student card you get dozens of\nstudent benefits! The student card is also crucial in getting your lunch with a\nstudent discount price at the campus. Additionally, the student card will provide\nyou a discount price for traveling by train or by bus.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDENT CARD AND BENEFITS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting an apartment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Student accommodation in Rovaniemi is handled by the Domus Arctica – foundation.<\/a>  In the DAS website you can see what kind of student housing they have and apply for an apartment. Individual landlords offer their aparments for rent for instance via LYY\u2019s dedicated website for aparment renting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are unsure of something, don\u2019t\nhesitate to contact LYY\u2019s office either via email lyy(at)lyy.fi or by calling +358 44 787 5670. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new students’ checklist <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Download the digital student card to your phone. It\u2019s usable right away and will offer numerous benefits for you to enjoy! <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Get the Wellness Pass<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. You can use the STiD-application to access the university in the evening. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Download the Tuudo<\/a> app\u00a0to your phone.\u00a0From Tuudo you can find everything related to your studies. The campus restaurants update their lunch lists in Tuudo aswell. You can also find the library card from Tuudo! <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Read LYY\u2019s student guide<\/a>. It is  full of useful information for the beginning of your studies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Hit the like button in LYY\u2019s Facebook page <\/a> to keep updated in the news of the student community. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. The most awesome photos and videos of LYY can be found on Instagram!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Communicate with your tutors and become an active member of your subject association. That\u2019s how you will find a lot of new friends and a quick help to every problem you might have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Enjoy your studies, because studying is the best time of one\u2019s life!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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