Reception two times a year
Chalmers arranges a reception two times a year for our international students who arrives in January and in August. In January it is smaller event. In the autumn it is a larger event called the Orientation week which Chalmers arranges together with CIRC (Chalmers International Reception Committee). This is our common way to welcome all new students and help you into your life at Chalmers.
Participate in our receptions
Participation in our receptions are voluntary and highly recommended. They are an opportunity to make new friends, get to know your fellow students, kick-start your studies and feel at home, while having fun. You are part of a phadder group, phadders who will guide you in your new life and help with most things.
NOTE! Dates will be announced well in advance.
Spring reception: Orientation day in January
In the January reception there will be several events for the new exchange students. Your first day here is important for the start of your studies. We will do everything we can to make sure you get on well and feel at home.
Friday is our Orientation Day
In the Student Union building at Campus Johanneberg you'll find the conference hall Palmstedtsalen where CIRC and staff from Chalmers will welcome you to the university and provide you with practical information. Check out the Chalmers Maps app to find your way.
Chalmers Maps app
Autumn reception: Orientation week in August
In the August reception there will be several events for all new students. Your first days here are important for the start of your studies. We will do everything we can to make sure you get on well and feel at home.
Monday
Arrival day
When CIRC welcomes you at Gothenburg Landvetter airport.
Tuesday
Orientation Day at Chalmers!
In the Student Union building at Campus Johanneberg you'll find the conference hall RunAn where CIRC and staff from Chalmers will welcome you to the university and provide you with practical information. Check out the Chalmers Maps app to find your way.
Chalmers Maps app
Exchange students - students taking part in an exchange programme
Time:
Location: In conference hall RunAn, on the second floor in the Student union building.
Address: Chalmersplatsen 1.
Master students - students admitted to a two-year Master’s programme
Wednesday & Thursday
Chalmers Campus Tour at both our campuses - Lindholmen and Johanneberg
An event arranged by CIRC for the new students. Join us on these days to experience a guided tour, where you will be accompanied to lecture halls, Student Union building, the iconic Lindholmen Library, popular hangout spots, photo points etc.
We strongly recommend this event to everyone as this will be the first event by CIRC and it's a chance to introduce yourself to phadders and fellow group members in person. Furthermore, you get to know the travel options between the campuses and moving around the city.
See CIRC's event calendar for starting point and time:
Link to CIRC's calendarWe hope you will have a wonderful reception and again – a warm welcome to Chalmers!
