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Infomeeting – Fall 2010

Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet

www.ntnu.no/international/studentweb/infomeeting.ppt

Last update: 2010-08-18, 15:15

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Exchange students

Welcome Checklist It’s Learning/

Student Web Course Registration Important Dates/Meetings Questions Distribution of Semester Cards

(for those who have not yet received theirs)

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Arrival Checklist(for details see end of this presentation)

o Apply for RESIDENCE PERMITo Register and Apply for National ID Number (if staying > 6months)o Get STUDENT ID CARDo Apply for E-MAIL ADDRESS/INTERNET ACCESSo Open a BANK ACCOUNTo Take a TUBERCULOSIS TEST (if required)o Apply for NATIONAL INSURANCE SCHEME (-if necessary)o Select a PERSONAL NORWEGIAN PHYSICIANo Take out HEALTH AND TRAVEL INSURANCE o REGISTER FOR COURSESo Apply for a USERNAME/PASSORD for IT’S LEARNINGo FAX CONFIRMATION to your university (if required by home

university): contact METTE on the first floor of the International House. o UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS (at the post office and on the Studentweb)

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It’s Learning Some/most courses use an on-line information system for

lecture notes, assignments, messages from the instructor, group projects and discussion groupsIT’S LEARNING: https://innsida.ntnu.no/ Click on link!

For access you must be REGISTERED for the course

Conclusion: If IT’S LEARNING is used, register ASAP or you will not have access to vital information.

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Student Web: what is it?

• Register for courses • Register for exams.

Deadlines: 15 September/15 February• View exam results and order transcripts of records• Register your address in Trondheim • Check which courses/exams you are registrated for• Find out where your exams are given• Withdraw from classes you have registered for• Change your PIN-code

• To access: https://studentweb.ntnu.no

Electronic system used to:

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Registrating for courses

Web page in Norwegian?

Use: www.google.com/translate

Registrering for kurs Ilmoittautuminen kursseilleEl registre per als cursos Inschrijven voor cursussen

Inscription pour les coursClárú le haghaidh cúrsaí Регистрация на курсы 코스 등록

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Useful links for registrationwww.ntnu.no/international/studentweb/infomeeting.ppt

Starting point www.ntnu.edu/studies ( Click on ”Visiting and exchange students”)

Courses www.ntnu.edu/studies/courses(descriptions, where, when, etc.)

Time schedule http://www.ntnu.no/studieinformasjon/timeplan/h10/To translate infomation input course link to www.google.com/translate

Exam schedule www.ntnu.no/eksamen/plan/

Step-by-step Guide www.ntnu.edu/studies/international/registration

Auditoriums www.ntnu.no/international/studentweb/auditoriums.pdf

Academic advising www.ntnu.no/international/studentweb/advising.pdf

Using the Student Web www.ntnu.edu/studies/international/studentweb

Course catalogs(some copies in Int’l House)

http://www.ntnu.no/studier/studiehandbok (Norwegian only except for Int’l Masters)

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Registration Checklisto Prepare a list of the courses you want to take

(For tips see: http://www.ntnu.edu/studies/international/registration

o Register on-line using STUDENTWEB (NOTE! Register for both the course AND the exam)

o If necessary, submit the Restricted Admission Course Approval Form

o If necessary, submit the Application to Use a Dictionary during Exams

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Course Registration:

How do I register? Register on-line using StudentWeb: see www.ntnu.edu/studies/international/registration (Step-by-step ”Survival Guide”)

You need to know: Course code, course title and exam date

Deadline: Fall – Sept. 15th; Spring – Feb. 15th

10Course Registration- essentials: What courses are given?

On-line English catalog:http://www.ntnu.edu/studies/coursesie. Course code, title,description, course materials, who’s teaching the course, language of instruction etc.

Can search by subject or alphabetical listing

When is the exam?http://www.ntnu.no/eksamen/plan/ (in Norwegian)

www.google.com/translate

Alternative: English help file: www.ntnu.edu/studies/international/exam-info

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The essentials: When and where are my courses

given?On registration web page click on link Schedule of when and where courses are given

Where are the auditoriums/lectures halls/class rooms located? On registration web page click on link Lecture Halls and Auditoriums at NTNU (www.ntnu.no/international/studentweb/auditoriums.pdf)

Questions?Please ask us!! We are here to help

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The finer points: What did I sign up for when I applied?

Web link or ask the Office of International Relations

What else is given?Check on-line schedule , list of courses and the Norwegian catalogs

Can I take a course I didn’t originally apply for?YES, if you have the necessary pre-requisitesRemember: If it is restricted admission you must obtain approval from the department/instructor and submit the approval form to the Office of International relations.

Which department? www.ntnu.edu/addresslist

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The finer points: How many courses should I take?

A full-time load is 30 ECTS credits per semester.

Is there an overview of courses offered in English?Yes!! NEW LINK!!http://www.ntnu.no/international/englishcourses

Are there any printed course catalogs?Yes, however only in Norwegian. The course titles are in English. There are different catalogs for the different faculties. Reference copies are available in the International House reception area or you can buy them at the NTNU book store.

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Faculty Orientation Meetings

Faculty of Humanities (HF): When: Thursday August 19th, 9:00Where: Dragvoll campus, Bldg. 2, Auditorium D2

Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology Management (SVT) When: Tuesday August 24th;16:15-18 (4:15-6pm)Where: Dragvoll campus, Bldg 5, Auditorium D6

Faculty of Natural Science and TechnologyTo be announced

www.ntnu.no/international/studentweb/auditoriums.pdf

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Important Dates/Meetings

Wednesday September 15, 2010:

(Note Spring semester: February 15, 2011)

Last day to register for courses/exams/use of dictionary

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Remember:

We are here to help you!

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Checklist for International students

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Checklist• Residence permit• National Population Register• Bank Account and Tax Card• Compulsory Health Check• Health Insurance and the National Insurance Scheme (NAV)• Personal Physician• Private Insurance Policy • Student ID Card• E-mail Adress and Internet Access• Course/Exam Registration • IT’s Learning• Get Pin Codes

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• Residence permit– > 3 months

– EU/EEA students:– Apply at: https://selfservice.udi.no– Bring passport, letter of confirmation/admission from NTNU– The European Health Insurance Card

This does not apply to Nordic citizens

– Students with a visa:– Register at the police to get your passport stamped

– Address: Gryta 4, 7005 Trondheim (near the railway station)– Opening hours: 9.00 to 14.00 (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)– Register at the police station within 7 days after arrival (as soon as possible)

• National Population Register– > 6 months (not Nordic citizens)– Apply for national ID-number (2 – 4 weeks)

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• Bank Account

– Students staying more than 6 months• Can open a bank account when you have received the ID number

– Students staying less than 6 months• Apply for a D- number in the bank• Bring passport and letter of confirmation from NTNU

• Compulsory Health Check (tuberculosis)

– > 3 months– Only students from certain countries (see list in Arrival checklist)– The test is free

• Health Insurance and the National Insurance Scheme (NAV)

– Non EU/EEA students staying 3-12 months:• Apply for enrolment in the National Insurance Scheme• Same right to medical care as Norwegian citizens

– EU/EEA students:• European Health Insurance Card

– Nordic citicens:• Covered by the National Insurance Scheme

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• Personal Physician (”Fastlege”)

– Students staying more than 6 months• You will be asked to register with a personal physician after you have received the ID

– Students staying less than 6 months• use the Gløshaugen Medical Centre (Legesenter)

– Emergency Clinic at St. Olavs Hospital or 113

• Private Insurance Policy

– No insurance provided by NTNU– Non EU/EEA students: not covered by NAV when travelling outside Norway

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• Student ID Card

– Semester card– Exchange students are exempted from paying the semester fee– Student ID-offices – Student card

– Spring semester: Semester card will be sent to you by post.

• E-mail Address and Internet Access

– Access is given by the Orakel service

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• Course/Exam Registration

– Deadline for registering for courses and exams on the Studentweb : 15 September

– It is compulsory to register by using the Studentweb. It is not sufficient that you have been accepted to a course in advance: all students must register for all courses by using the Studentweb.

– Instructions are available online: http://www.ntnu.edu/studies/international/registration

– Remember to register for BOTH your courses and your exams. If you do not register for the exam, you cannot attend it. Project students and students who are writing a master’s thesis must also register this on

the Studentweb.

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• IT’s Learning - a net based e-learning platform

– After registering for your courses you get access to them on It's Learning– It's Learning is used for: Messages regarding your courses, Download lecture notes and course

assignments, Discussion groups– Access: See the Checklist

• Get Pin Codes

– Pin Codes (MIN-ID) for Online Public Services in Norway

– necessary for a variety of public services

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• Arrival Confirmation

• Norwegian Language courses for beginners

• Information meetings:

– Faculty of Humanities: 19th August, 9.00, Dragvoll campus,

Bldg 2, Aud. D2

– Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology Management: 24th August, 16:15 -18:00, Dragvoll campus, Bldg 5, Aud. D6

– Faculty of Natural Science and Technology (to be announced)