Semester start 2026
The official opening ceremony on campus with speeches and entertainment is Tuesday, August 18. Those of you who will be attending in Volda on this day will be met by the program coordinator for your study and the buddies who will guide you through the Buddy Week. We look forward to getting to know you better! Welcome as a student in Volda!
The official semester start is Tuesday 18 August 2026
Program for the day
The event takes place outdoors between the Berte Kanutte building (BK) and the Synnøve Riste building (SR). Find the map location here.
10:30: Warm-up concert with a student band.
11:00: Official opening. Greetings and music.
11:45: Information about the Buddy week. Student buddies gather their students in groups.
12:30: Each study program holds an orientation meeting. The student buddies lead the way for their groups.
No later than 15:00: The student buddies gather their buddy groups, and the buddy week is officially underway!
Additional program
09:45–10:45: Open academic seminar (in Norwegian). (The seminar is open for everyone, and it is not part of the opening ceremony itself.)