Orientation and tutors

Orientation for degree students

NOTE! Your study right starts on 1st August, but your studies start in late August or early September 2026.

The studies will start with an orientation programme. In the orientation you will get to know Savonia, your studies, practicalities, and of course the other students in your group. The orientation programme has been especially planned to help you cope with the flow of new information in the beginning of your studies. It is vital that you participate in the orientation days.

Start dates for international degree programmes:

• Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business 1 September 2026 at 10.00
• Bachelor of Health Care, Registered Nurse 31 August 2026 at 10.00
• Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology (Internet of Things) 1 September 2026 at 10.00
• Bachelor of Hospitality Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management 1 September 2026 at 10.00

Each degree programme has a teacher tutor and a study counsellor. They will provide assistance in academic and study related issues, especially for degree students from the start of the studies – you will meet them during your orientation day. Names of teacher tutors and study counsellors will be informed in August 2026.

Common orientation events for all new international degree students

Opening of the Academic Year
Wednesday 2 September at 13:00 (GMT+3)
The event will take place at Savonia’s Kampussydän and will also be live-streamed, allowing remote participants and family members abroad to join.

Wellbeing orientation
Thursday 3 September at 12:30-14:00 (GMT+3)
The webinar will take place at Savonia’s Kampussydän and will also be live-streamed, allowing remote students to join.

Society orientation
Monday 7 September at 13:00-15:00 (GMT+3)
The webinar will take place at Savonia’s Kampussydän and will also be live-streamed, allowing remote students to join.

International Coordinators and Orientation for Exchange Students

Each study field has an International Coordinator who helps international exchange students in their study related issues such as Learning Agreements.

The orientation days for exchange students of the Autumn 2026 are August 27 – 28, 2026, and for the Spring semester 2027 January 5th and 7th, 2027. It is highly recommended to participate the orientation, as it is an easy way to gain information regarding the practicalities and academic issues before the start of the courses. The course enrollments will be also made during the orientation days.

Student Tutors

Savonia student tutors will be helping you especially at the beginning of your stay. Your tutor will greet you when you arrive to the campus. Student tutors are valuable sources of information in questions related to student life at Savonia.