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Welcome Week
Welcome Week is designed to help you, as a new student, to settle into university life and get to know the study process.
What happens during Welcome Week?
All international students starting their studies in February 2026 are welcome to participate in Welcome Week from 27 January in the RSU Main Building.
During Welcome Week you will...
- meet other international students and staff from the International Department, the International Admissions Office, Student Services, and the International Student Association;
- receive the timetable for your study programme and information on how to use student information systems at RSU;
- have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the study process at the University;
- receive information about RSU health services and safety in Riga;
- receive information about immigration procedures;
- be able to participate in other activities organised by the International Department and the International Student Association (the programme of activities to be announced in January 2026).
Programme
Unless otherwise stated, all Welcome Week activities will take place in the RSU Main Building (Block K, Ground floor, Great Hall).
The Welcome Week activities mentioned in the programme below are preliminary and subject to change. The final programme for next Welcome Week will be confirmed in January 2026.
- Tuesday, 27 January - WELCOME DAY
10:30 Arrival 11:00 Overview of the Day 11:05 Welcome to Rīga Stradiņš University by Mr Toms Baumanis, RSU Chancellor 11:10 Welcome to International Student Community by Mr Māris Ginters, Director of RSU International Department 11:15 Introduction to the Class of February 2026 Admission & Group Photo by Mr Reinis Gailītis, Head of International Admissions Office 12:30 Lunch 13:15 How to Start Using MyRSU Student Portal by RSU IT Service Centre, Mr Ainārs Siliņš 13:45 Riga - a Charming City for International Students by Ms Laura Efeja, Head of Tourism Information Division, Riga Investment and Tourism Agency 14:45 Wrap-up of the Day 14:50 Walking Tour around RSU Main Building Optional: Activity, organised by RSU ISA (tba) - Wednesday, 28 January - ACADEMIC DAY
10:00 Arrival 10:30 Overview of the Day 10:35 RSU Faculty of Dentistry by Ms Ingūna Rence-Bambīte, Vice-Dean, RSU Faculty of Medicine by Ms Inguna Mikše, Project Administrator, Office for International Student 10:45 Academic Affairs - RSU Study Platforms and Grades, Class Setting and How to Approach Studies by Ms Karlijn Op de Laak, RSU International Student Ambassador 11:45 Break 11:50 Application for Student Public Transport Card (E-Ticket) by Mr Reinis Gailītis, Head of International Admissions Office 12:05 Immigration for EU/EEA Citizens by Mr Pauls Bērtulis, International Relations Officer of International Admissions Office 12:05 Immigration for non-EU/EEA Citizens - Meeting Immigration Specialist by Ms Jūlija Makņa, International Relations Officer of International Admissions Office 12:30 Lunch 13:15 Presentation on Student Services by RSU Student Services 13:35 How to Have a Balanced Study Experience at RSU? by Dr Hussaina Musaji, RSU Alumnus, Class of 2024 14:45 Wrap-up of the Day 14:50 Walking Tour around RSU Main Building 14:50 Erasmus+ Incoming Student Info Seminar by Ms Anna Lanska, RSU Student Services, Senate Hall (Block K, 2nd floor), followed by
Walking Tour for Erasmus+ students around RSU Main Building17:00 Zoom & Greet: The Uni Survival Guide + Q & A by Ms Karlijn Op de Laak, RSU International Student Ambassador
Optional: Activity, organised by RSU ISA (tba) - Thursday, 29 January - STUDENT & SPORTS DAY
10:30 Arrival 11:00 Overview of the Day 11:05 Welcome by RSU Student Union (SP) by President of Student Union (SP) and the International Student Association (ISA) by Ms Muskan Pathan, President of ISA 11:20 Student Life - Your Opportunities as an RSU Student by Mr Oritsetsegbemi Emmanuel Kunu, ISA Head of Sports and Integration 11:50 Active Break 12:00 Student Associations - Academic, Social, National - ISA presentation 12:30 Lunch 13:15 Sports at RSU by Ms Signija Santa, RSU Sports Club & Mr Oritsetsegbemi Emmanuel Kunu, ISA Head of Sports and Integration 13:45 Wrap-up of the Day 13:50 RSU Sports Afternoon:
Meet-up for Sports Afternoon Opening & Warm-up Activities & Photo Walk15:50 Walking Tour around RSU Main Building Optional: Activity, organised by RSU ISA (tba) - Friday, 30 January - RIGA DAY (INTEGRATION & CULTURE DAY)
10:30 Arrival 11:00 Overview of the Day 11:10 Introduction to Health Care Services in Latvia by Ms Margherita Martini, RSU International Medical Student and International Student Ambassador 11:40 Law and Order in the City of Riga by Mr Staņislavs Šeiko, Head of Strategic Planning of Riga Municipal Police 12:30 Lunch 13:15 Latvia: Student Roadmap by RSU International Medical Students Ms Karlijn Op de Laak and Ms Johanna Hamra 14:15 Wrap-up of the Day 14:30 Break 14:45 Social Programme Optional: Activity, organised by RSU ISA (tba) - Saturday, 31 January
All-day Practical Arrangements - Self-organised activities (accommodation, getting to know Riga, transport, settling down, etc.) --- No RSU organised activities (RSU closed for the weekend) 15:30 Optional: Activity, organised by RSU ISA (registration required)
