Orientation at CHEM
Studies for the academic year 2026–2027 begin on the orientation week in the end of August. 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, socialise at events organised by Guilds, receive support for course selections and study systems, as well as have the opportunity to handle official matters related to daily life. Below you can also find Road É«É«À² newsletters sent to the new Master´s students. If you have not received your newsletter to the email address provided in your application, please also check your spam folder.
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 2026.
Orientation programme 2026
The orientation week takes place on 24 - 28 August. All new Master's students are expected to participate! This applies also to students who have already graduated or will graduate as a Bachelor from Aalto during the calendar year 2026. 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 - 13.45 | How to manage your studies and wellbeing? Study psychologist Henna Niiva | Kemistintie 1, lecture hall Ke1 |
| 14.00 - 14.20 | Introduction to AYY student union, AYY | Kemistintie 1, lecture hall Ke1 |
| 14.20 - 15.00 | Introduction to Guilds, Guilds at the School of Chemical Engineering | Kemistintie 1, lecture hall Ke1 |
| When | What | Where |
| 12.00 - 14.00 |
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 Ke1 |
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Programme-specific events: 9.30 - 11.30 Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering, Ke3 14.00 - 16.00 International Design Business Management kick-off, Ekonominaukio, lecture hall V001 14.00 - 18.00 Creative Sustainability Aalto kick-off, (venue: tbc) 14.15 - 15.30 Advanced Energy Solutions, Industrial Energy Process, Otakaari 4, 215. At 14.30 we move to room 201. |
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| 16.15 - 117.15 | Teekkarilife: Introduction to Teekkari culture (organised by AYY) | Undergraduate center, Aalto lecture hall |
| When | What | Where |
| 9.00 - 10.00 | Information to international students | Kemistintie 1, lecture hall Ke2 |
| 10.00 - 11.00 |
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: 11.15 - 11.45 International Design Business Management CHEM, meeting room D301e 12.15 - 14.00 Chemistry and Material Science, Ke1 12.00 - 14.00 Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Vuorimiehentie 2, C100 Aluminium 12.00 - 14.00 Biotechnology, Ke3 13.30 - 15.30 Bioproducts Engineering, Vuorimiehentie 1, lecture hall L2 15.15 - 16.45 Creative Sustainability, Vuorimiehentie 1, meeting room Kuitu |
Kemistintie 1, if not otherwise stated |
| 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 |
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.
- : Planning your studies in Sisu: Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 12.00 pm - 1.30 pm (UTC +3)
- : Planning your studies in Sisu, Thursday 20 August 2026 at 3.30 pm - 5 pm (UTC +3)
