Orientation Days in Odense

Orientation programme for international full degree students

As an international full degree student starting at SDU, you will take part in an orientation programme divided into two parts: an online orientation and an on-campus introduction programme.

Online orientation

This orientation will consist of a pre-recorded video and will revolve around life in Denmark, what Odense has to offer, how to register with the Danish authorities, etc. You can access this orientation video no matter where you are located.

You will receive more information about the online orientation and how access it in the Microsoft Teams channel via your SDU e-mail in late July/early August.

On-campus introduction

This orientation will be hosted by your study programme. You can find the programme for this orientation here (choose your faculty and then your study programme). You must be present at SDU to participate.

Orientation programme for international exchange and guest students

As an international exchange or guest student starting at SDU, you will take part in an orientation programme divided into two parts: online Pre-Orientation Activities and on-campus Orientation Days.

You will gain access to all the programs via Microsoft Teams (you received a link to the Teams group along with your enrolment letter).

Online pre-orientation activities

In the Teams group, SDU International will give you access to videos detailing the process of registering with the Danish authorities.
You can access these videos no matter where you are located.

August 29^th, 2024: Orientation Day 1 for all international exchange and guest students

This day will be hosted by SDU's International Office and will revolve around life in Denmark, what Odense has to offer, how to get your student card, etc.
The programme will be made available via the Teams group. You must be present at SDU to participate.

August 30^th, 2024: Orientation Day 2 for all international exchange and guest students

This day is hosted by your faculty and will revolve around what it is like to study at SDU, SDU’s rules and requirements, etc.
You will receive information about the programme via the Teams group later in August. You must be present at SDU to participate.
 
 

September 2^nd, 2024: Students at all faculties start classes

Students have access to the full Orientation Day programme through Microsoft Teams. You have received link via your SDU student e-mail in the beginning of January.

January 30^th, 2025: Orientation Day for all international students at Odense Campus

The programme is available via Microsoft Teams.

January 31^th, 2025: Orientation Day at the faculties

You will receive more information about the programme for your faculty-specific Orientation Day via Microsoft Teams later in January.

• Faculty of Business and Social Sciences: January 31^st
• Faculty of Engineering: January 31^st
• Faculty of Health Sciences: January 31^st
• Faculty of Humanities: January 31^st
• Faculty of Science: January 31^st

February 3^rd, 2025: Students at all faculties start classes

How to register with the Danish authorities

You must visit the Danish authorities yourself to register for a residence permit, Danish Social Security Number (CPR), and health care in Denmark upon arrival.

The registration process depends on your nationality. SDU International will give you access to videos explaining exactly how to register. You can find information about these videos in Microsoft Teams.