Your adventure at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences begins with an unforgettable introduction week – full of nature, sustainability, fun and friends. Whether you want to party, unwind or prefer a calm start, there’s a place for everyone.
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Your adventure at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences begins with an unforgettable introduction week – full of nature, sustainability, fun and friends. Whether you want to party, unwind or prefer a calm start, there’s a place for everyone.
Welcome to the introduction week in Velp! In this week, we've set out a week of practical information combined with fun. We're thrilled to offer two options for you to kickstart your journey with us. So, take your pick: will you only attend the mandatory days, or will you enhance your introduction with the full week of fun? Register now! Whichever route you choose, rest assured that you'll have a fantastic start to your time in Velp.
The programmes and dates for the 2026–2027 academic year will be announced in July 2026. Please keep an eye on this page.
Immerse yourself fully in VHL culture and camaraderie with our full introduction week. This week is packed with exciting activities and vibrant parties designed to help you bond with your Dutch and international classmates. During the week, you can choose to sleep at your own student room or to camp out on the estate in a tent arranged by our international study association Atlas. You have to pay a fee to join this week, but this will include a full program and meals for four days.
The incoming class is made up of roughly 90% Dutch students and 10% international students, so you can expect to hear quite a bit of Dutch this week and to interact with the Dutch students and culture. The Dutch are generally quite good at speaking English, but they'll appreciate it if you try to learn a few words of Dutch as well! We'll do our best to introduce you to your classmates regardless of their nationality. Whether you're looking for excitement and parties or something more relaxed like a movie night or a hike in the woods, this program has something for everyone.
If you don’t want a full week of a programme; opt for our mandatory days. This option only contains the Monday and Tuesday and assures that you will receive all the important information while still meeting your fellow classmates and international students. This programme is free of charge.
The programme will be announced in the summer.
Want camp out on the estate? Make sure to pack the items below. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you have these items, as camping on the estate in the Full introduction week will not be possible without them.
Camping gear
Clothing
Personal items
Transportation
The participation fee for the full introduction week will be announced soon.
Here's what you get for this:
Would you like to join the full introduction week? Your registration is only final upon receipt of payment.
The link to register will appear soon.
"I found a couple of friends through the Goin App before even starting classes, made friends with my roommates since I live in a house with 5 of them, and then also made friends during the Intro week and when classes started. I would highly recommend doing the Intro week if you are already moved here. It was such a fun experience."
Contact us
If you have any questions about the introduction week options, feel free to email us on international@hvhl.nl.
More information for parents
We want your child to feel at home at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences and to be able to get off to a good start with their studies. Do you have any questions or would you like more information? Please don’t hesitate to contact us at international@hvhl.nl.
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