Orientation at CHEM
Studies for the academic year 2025–2026 begin on the orientation week. Participation in the orientation week is very important for the smooth start of the studies. During the week, you will meet your fellow students and teachers for the first time, socialize at events organized by guilds, receive support for course selections and study systems, as well as have the opportunity to handle official matters related to daily life.
The programme-specific orientation is very important to attend also for students who continue their studies after a bachelor's degree at Aalto. Please attend the programme-specific orientation if you graduate from Aalto Bachelor´s programme during the calendar year 2025.
Orientation week 2025
Orientation week takes place on 25 - 29 August. All new Master´s students are expected to participate! This applies also to the students, who have already graduated or will graduate as a Bachelor from Aalto during the calendar year 2025. We do not record the events and it is, unfortunately, not possible to participate online.
Please note that some changes may occur. Your student tutor will organise some other events during the week. More information on these events from your tutor.
| When | What | Where |
| 11.00 - 12.00 | Light lunch with Academic staff | Kemistintie 1, upper lobby |
| 12.00 - 12.45 |
Orientation opening: Musical performance, Polytech Quartet Welcome words, Dean Kristiina Kruus Introduction to Learning services, Manager of Academic Affair Anni Rintala |
Kemistintie 1, lecture hall Ke1 |
| 12.45 - 13.30 | How to manage your studies and wellbeing? Study psychologist Saija Pulkkinen | Kemistintie 1, lecture hall Ke1 |
| 13.45 - 14.15 | Introduction to AYY student union, AYY | Kemistintie 1, lecture hall Ke1 |
| 14.15 - 15.00 | Introduction to Guilds, Guilds at the School of Chemical Engineering | Kemistintie 1, lecture hall Ke1 |
| When | What | Where |
| 9.00. - 10.00 | Information to international Master students | Kemistintie 1, lecture hall Ke2 |
| 10.00 - 11.00 |
Introduction to studying in Master´s programmes at CHEM Info session is for international students as well as former Aaltonians (studied Bachelor´s degree in Finnish, Swedish or English) and students from Finnish Universities or Universities of Applied Sciences |
Kemistintie 1, lecture hall Ke2 |
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Programme-specific events: 13.00 - 14.30 Bioproducts Engineering, Vuorimiehentie 1, lecture hall L2 13.00 - 15.00 Common programme orientation in Life Science Technologies, Otakaari 3, F239a 14.00 - 16.00 Advanced Energy Solutions, Industrial Energy Process, Otakaari 4, 216 + 201 14.00 - 16.00 International Design Business Management kick-off, Ekonominaukio, V002 |
| When | What | Where |
| 9.00 - 9.45 | IT-services and course registration | Kemistintie 1, lecture hall Ke2 |
| 9.45 - 10.30 |
Code of Conduct Info session is for international students as well as former Aaltonians (studied Bachelor´s degree in Finnish, Swedish or English) and students from Finnish Universities or Universities of Applied Sciences |
Kemistintie 1, lecture hall Ke2 |
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Programme-specific events: 10.00 - 11.30 Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering, Ke3 12.00 - 13.30 Chemistry and Material Science, Ke1 12.00 - 14.00 Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Vuorimiehentie 2, C100 Aluminium 12.30 - 14.00 Creative Sustainability, Vuorimiehentie 1, L2 14.00 - 15.00 International Design Business Management CHEM, Vuormiehentie 1, meeting room 228 Lastu 14.00 - 15.00 Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (Bioceb), meeting room D301e 14.30 - 16.00 Biotechnology, Ke3 |
Kemistintie 1, if not otherwise stated | |
| 17.00 - | Otaorienteering (more information from your tutor) |
| When | What | Where |
| 10.00 - 15.00 |
Welcome Fair |
Undergraduate center, Otakaari 1 |
| 12.30 - 14.00 | Better student life | Undergraduate center, Otakaari 1, lecture hall A |
| When | What | Where |
| 12.00 - 14.00 | Teekkarilife: Introduction to Teekkari culture | Undergraduate center, Otakaari 1, lecture hall A |
Webinar: Planning your studies in Sisu
Aalto CHEM will organize Zoom webinars to help you to plan your studies. The content in these two webinars is the same, so you only need to attend the one which fits better to your schedule.
- , Wed 20 August at 3.30pm - 5.00pm (UTC +3)
- , Thu 21 August at 12.00pm - 1.30 pm (UTC +3)
Please create your personal study plan by 21 August 2025.