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Orientation Week
Orientation 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 Orientation Week?
All international students starting their studies in February 2025 are welcome to join the Orientation Week from 28 January in the RSU Main Building.
During Orientation 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 2025).
Programme
Unless otherwise stated, all Orientation Week activities will take place in the RSU Main Building (Block K, Ground floor, Great Hall).
The Orientation Week activities mentioned in the programme below are preliminary and subject to change. The final programme for next Orientation Week will be confirmed in January 2025.
- Tuesday, 28 January
10:00-10:30 Arrival 10:50 Group Photo 11:00 Overview of the Day 11:05 Welcome to Rīga Stradiņš University by Prof. Aigars Pētersons, Rector of RSU 11:10 Greetings from RSU's International Department by Director of RSU International Department 11:20 Introduction to the Class of February 2025 Admission by Mr Māris Ginters, Head of RSU International Admissions Office 13:00 Lunch 14:00 How to RSU or tips and hints by RSU Alumnus (TBC) 15:00 Walking Tour around RSU Main Building, RSU International Admissions Office - Wednesday, 29 January
09:30 Arrival 10:30 Immigration FAQ for EU/EEA Students by Mr Reinis Gailītis, RSU International Admissions Office, Great Hall 10:00 Immigration for Non-EU/EEA Students by Ms Jūlija Makņa, RSU International Admissions Office, Senate Hall (Block K, 2nd floor) 11:00 Overview of the Day 11:10 Meeting the Representatives of RSU Faculty of Dentistry by Ms Ingūna Rence-Bambīte, Vice-Dean and RSU Faculty of Medicine by Mr Mārtiņš Vaivads, Deputy Vice-Dean for International Students 11:20 How to MyRSU Student Portal and E-studies by RSU IT Department 11:50 Active break by NN 11:55 Welcome by the RSU Student Union (SU) by NN, SU Head of International Affairs and the International Student Association (ISA) by Mr NN, Vice President of ISA 12:10 Academic Affairs Part1 - RSU Study Platforms and Grades, Class Setting and How to Approach Studies by ISA Head of Academic Affairs and ISA Assistant to the Head of Academic Affairs (tbc) 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Academic Affairs Part2 by ISA Head of Academic Affairs and ISA Assistant to the Head of Academic Affairs (tbc) 14:20 Student Life - Your Opportunities as an RSU Student by ISA Head of Integration and Sports (tbc) 15:00 Erasmus+ Incoming Student Info Seminar by Ms Maruta Funta, Erasmus+ Mobility Office, Senate Hall (Block K, 2nd floor) 15:00 Walking Tour around RSU Main Building, RSU International Admissions Office RSU ISA organised activity - Thursday, 30 January
10:30 Arrival 11:00 Overview of the Day 11:10 Introduction to Health Care Services in Latvia by Mr Māris Ginters, Head of RSU International Admissions Office and NN, ISA 11:40 Introduction to RSU Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy Services by Dr Mārtiņš Ennītis, RSU Clinic of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy 12:30 Safety in Riga by Mr Mārtiņš Ķipurs, Deputy Chief of Zemgale District Department of Riga Municipal Police 13:10 Lunch 14:00 Latvia: First Impressions by RSU International Students Ms Karlijn Johanna Linda Henricus Op de Laak and Mr Oritsetsegbemi Emmanuel Kunu 14:50 Social Programme 15:50 Walking Tour around RSU Main Building, RSU International Admissions Office RSU ISA organised activity - Friday, 31 January
10:30 Arrival 11:00 Overview of the Day 11:05 Presentation on Student Services and Career Centre Support by RSU Student Services (Ms Patrīcija Melānija Manteja, Social Support Administrator) and RSU Career Centre 11:55 Sportive events, activities and exercise classes by Ms Signija Santa, RSU Sports Club 12:15 Daily tips - Infrastructure and Security by NN (tbc) 12:45 RSU Library services by Ms Elīna Veļa, RSU Library 13:00 Lunch 14:00-16:00 Optional/Individual visits to RSU International Department/ ERASMUS+ Office if needed (study contracts, educational documents, student IDs, etc.) RSU ISA organised activity - Saturday, 1 February
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) RSU ISA organised activity
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Rīga Stradiņš University Main Building
16 Dzirciema iela, Rīga, LV-1007
Room: K-218, K-223, K-224, K-225
Phone: +37167409261
E-mail: international [at] rsu.lv