{"id":2233,"date":"2019-08-07T10:21:10","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T07:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lyy.fi\/?page_id=2233"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:43:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:43:34","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

Warm congratulations on being offered a study place!<\/strong> Welcome to the University of Lapland and, through that, to membership in the Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY). On these pages, you will find information about what LYY actually is and how you can make use of its services. Below are a few things that are good to keep in mind as you begin your student life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get to know LYY\u2019s activities.<\/a><\/strong> Through the link, you will find plenty of information about what the student union is and how it operates. We especially recommend checking out the information about your future subject association on our website<\/a>. Your subject association will guide you through the ins and outs of university life during your first weeks and support you as you begin this new phase of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to follow LYY on Instagram<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>! You should also follow the Wellness Pass (Hyvinvointipassi<\/em>) on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Register as an attending student<\/span><\/i><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div>
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You received instructions with your admission letter explaining how to register as an attending student for the upcoming academic year. As part of the registration process, you will also pay the student union membership fee and thereby become a member of LYY. Be sure to complete your registration on time, as after the registration period has ended, you will be required to pay a re-registration fee in order to enroll.

You can find more information about annual registration on the University of Lapland\u2019s website.<\/a>

Registration is completed through the Oili service. Registration for the new academic year opens in early June.

When registering, you can also purchase the Wellness Pass<\/a>. The Wellness Pass gives you access to a wide range of cultural and sports services alongside your studies. If you purchase the pass during your annual registration, you will receive activation instructions by email before the autumn season begins. You can also purchase the pass through the Kide.app application.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

Student Financial Aid application<\/span><\/i><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div>
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The easiest way to apply for student financial aid is through the online service of the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela)<\/strong>.<\/a> It is advisable to submit your application well in advance, as student financial aid can be granted at the earliest from the beginning of the month in which the application is submitted.

More information about student financial aid and how to apply for it can also be found on the University\u2019s website.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

Student card<\/span><\/i><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div>
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Once the academic term has begun and you have registered as an attending student and paid the student union membership fee, you can immediately obtain your student card<\/a><\/strong>, which gives you access to a wide range of student benefits and discounts! The student card is also an essential everyday tool for receiving student-priced meals as well as discounts on train and bus travel.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

Getting an apartment<\/span><\/i><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div>
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Student housing in Rovaniemi is provided by the Domus Arctica Foundation (DAS)<\/a><\/strong>. On DAS\u2019s website, you can explore available student apartments and submit a housing application. Private landlords also advertise rental apartments through various channels, including LYY\u2019s popular housing rental listings page.<\/a>

If you have any questions or concerns, you can also contact the LYY office by email at lyy@lyy.fi<\/a><\/strong> or by phone at +358 44 787 5670<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

New Student To-Do List<\/span><\/i><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div>
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1. Download the Tuudo<\/strong> mobile app and activate your digital student card<\/a>. It is ready to use immediately, giving you access to excellent student discounts right away! In Tuudo, you can also find services such as your library card and restaurant menus.

2. Get a Wellbeing Pass<\/strong>. It gives you affordable access to a wide variety of sports, exercise, and cultural activities!

3. The University of Lapland<\/strong> uses the STID<\/strong> app as its access control system. With it, you can access university facilities 24\/7. If you need a physical access tag instead, please contact the university caretakers.

4. Get a Lapland Higher Education Library<\/strong> library card. You can obtain one immediately from the university library\u2019s service desk, and it can also be used at the libraries of the University of Applied Sciences.

5. Pick up LYY\u2019s Student Guide<\/strong>. It contains a wealth of important information to help you get started with your studies. It is available at LYY\u2019s service point in the D wing of the university.

6. Follow LYY on Instagram<\/a><\/strong>! It is an easy way to stay up to date on student advocacy, events, and the student community.

7. Join LYY\u2019s mailing list<\/a><\/strong> so that you do not miss the most important updates from your student union.

8. Stay in active contact with your tutors and get involved in the activities of your subject association. Through them, you will make many new friends and find support for any questions or concerns you may have.

9. Enjoy your studies\u2014student life is one of the best times of your life!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>

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