Study start at Interactive Technology Engineering

The study start takes place in late August, ahead of the first day of classes on September 1st.

The introductory days will be held on August 26th, 27th and 28th.

These introduction days will help you get to know your fellow students and your new study programme.

Our goal is that, by the end of the introduction days, you will have made your first friendships and gained a good overview of the many social and academic communities available to you across SDU.

Online welcome - information and Q&A - August 18, 2026

12:00 - 12:10 Welcome and presentation

12:10 - 12:25 Introduction to mitsdu and it's learning

12:25 - 12:35 Break-out rooms

12:35 - 12:40 Presentation of SDU buddies

12:40 - Q&A

Zoom-link: https://syddanskuni.zoom.us/j/61372931457. 

Program for August 26th

9.30-10.00: Arrival in Spinderihallerne

10-12: Programme specific activities

12-13: Lunch

13-14.45: Official welcome (SDU, Vejle City)

14.45-16.00: Tour of Spinderihallerne

16.00 -?: Voluntary Social Activity (Vejle)

Program for August 27th

10-12: Arrival and programme specific activities

12-13: Lunch (bring your own)

13-16: Programme specific activities

16-?: Voluntary Social Activity (Vejle)

Program for August 28th

Open activities 10.00-14.00:

• Borgerservice (Vejle City)
• Danish Language School
• Vejle Try Out
• Business Vejle
• Study in Vejle
• SDU RIO: Study Job & Career + Startup Station
• SDU Housing
• SDU Education & SDU IT

Program for August 31st 

Detailed program to follow.

Meet your mentors

Camilla:

I have just finished my second semester of my bachelor in Gamedevelopment and Learning technology at SDU Odense. In my spare time I use a lot of time diving into stories, whether it’s books, movies or games. I love spending times playing coop games with my friends and getting way too competitive in Mario Party. I’m always up for a trip to the cinema to watch the newest movies, but I also enjoy playing a game of disc golf or going for a good walk.

Aksel:

I’m 25 years old and currently in the first semester of the Master’s programme in Robot Systems. I live in Odense, where I moved three years ago. A large part of my time is spent studying, but when I have some free time, I enjoy baking and playing board games or video games. I also like tinkering with small side projects whenever I have something interesting to work on.

As a new engineering student, you must pass the compulsory study start test to be able to continue your studies. The study start test must be completed at the start of the semester and you have two attempts to pass the test.

The study start test consists of completion of the e-learning course How to Uni. While the primary objective of the test is to determine whether you have started your studies at SDU, the purpose of How to Uni is to help you get a good start at your studies.

In How to Uni, you will learn the answers to:

• What kind of place is SDU?
• What do your teachers expect from you?
• How can you get a good start to your life as a university student?
• Which IT systems will you need as a student at SDU?
• Which rules do you need to be aware of?

If you do not complete the course within the stipulated deadline, you will have a second attempt (reexamination). The reexamination also consists of completion of How to Uni.

If you do not pass the reexamination, your enrolment will be annulled. Please note that once you have been disenrolled due to a failed study start test, you cannot be re-enrolled on the same study programme later on, unless the university considers that your prerequisites for completing the programme have improved considerably.

How to pass the Study Start Test

• To pass the exam you must complete How to Uni no later than 5 September 2026, at 23.59. It is possible to complete the test more than once.
• To pass the reexam you must complete How to Uni no later than 14 September 2026, at 23.59.

Access to SDU’s digital platform and How to Uni 

How to Uni will be available on SDU’s digital platform (itslearning) during August.

If you are new to SDU, you need your username and password to the IT systems at SDU. To get these, you must activate your account at https://password.sdu.dk/newstudent.

For further information about access to IT services, please see the contact information below.

Contacts

If you have not received a student email or experience other IT problems, please contact SDU IT on email helpdesk@helpdesk.sdu.dk or phone +45 6550 2990.

If you can access the digital platform but not the course How to Uni, or you have problems arriving in time for semester start, please contact the key persons at your programme.

If you are prevented from completing the study start test, you must apply to the Academic Study Board for a dispensation.

What are Starting Credits and how do you apply?

If you have been admitted to a BSc (Eng) or BEng study programme and have previously passed courses from a bachelor’s or a professional bachelor’s programme, you must apply for credit transfer for relevant courses.

If you have been admitted to a MSc (Eng) study programme, and have previously passed courses from a Master’s programme, you must apply for credit transfer for relevant courses.

If your application, the courses you have already passed will be included in your new programme and will replace either obligatory or elective courses.

Which Courses Can You Receive Starting Credits for?

You can only receive credit transfer for courses that are relevant on your new study programme. Before applying, it is a good idea to review the structure of your new programme and consider which of your previous courses may fit. You find your new curriculum here.

Please note that in some cases you may be granted credit transfer for courses even if you have not applied for them.

When is the Deadline to Apply?

You should apply for credit transfer for starting credits as soon as possible after your admission and no later than 1 October (study start in September) / 1 March (study start in February).

How to Apply?

• Log in on https://spoc.sdu.dk and choose Study board -> Credit Transfer
• Complete in the application form
  • Courses passed in Denmark: “TECH Application for Credit Transfer of Courses Passed in Denmark”
  • Courses passed in other countries: “TECH Application for Credit Transfer of Courses Passed Abroad”
• List all the courses you have passed on the left-hand side of the form
• List all the courses you wish to have replaced on your new study programme, on the right-hand side of the form
• Remember to attach documentation if the courses were not completed at SDU:

1. Course descriptions for all passed courses as PDF files. Links are not sufficient; the full text must be included in the PDF files.
2. Transcript of records for the passed courses. The transcript must be verified, meaning signed and stamped, or provided as a certified PDF.

You upload the files by clicking “Browse”, then “upload file” and then “ok”.

Processing of Your Application

If any information or documentation is missing

If any information or documentation is missing, the Secretariat of the Academic Board will contact you via your SDU-mail. Once they have received all necessary information, your application will be processed at the next coming meeting of the Academic Study Board.

When Will You Receive a Decision?

After your application has been processed by the Academic Study Board, you can expect to receive the decision in your SDU-mail within 20 working days. The result will also be visible SDU student self service (https://sso.sdu.dk) a couple of weeks later.

Should you have any questions about the application process, please contact Counselling and Study Support via https://spoc.sdu.dk

What happens if you do NOT apply for starting credits?

If you have previously passed relevant courses and do not apply for credit transfer, this may be considered a breach of the Disciplinary Measures of SDU.