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Welcome Week
Welcome Week is designed to help you, as a new student, to settle into university life and get to know the study process.
What happens during Welcome Week?
All international students starting their studies in February 2025 are welcome to join the Welcome Week from 26 August in the RSU Main Building.
During Welcome Week you will...
- meet other international students and staff from the International Department, the International Admissions Office, Student Services, and the International Student Association;
- receive the timetable for your study programme and information on how to use student information systems at RSU;
- have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the study process at the University;
- receive information about RSU health services and safety in Riga;
- receive information about immigration procedures;
- be able to participate in other activities organised by the International Department and the International Student Association (the programme of activities to be announced in August 2025).
Programme
Unless otherwise stated, all Welcome Week activities will take place in the RSU Main Building (Block K, Ground floor, Great Hall).
The Welcome Week activities mentioned in the programme below are preliminary and subject to change. The final programme for next Welcome Week will be confirmed in August 2025.
- Tuesday, 26 August
10:30 Arrival 11:00 Overview of the Day 11:05 Welcome to Rīga Stradiņš University by Prof. Aigars Pētersons, Rector of RSU 11:10 Introduction to the Class of February 2025 Admission by Mr Māris Ginters, Acting Director of RSU International Department 12:50 Group Photo 13:00 Lunch 14:00 How to Navigate RSU or Tips and Advice by Dr Hussaina Musaji, RSU Alumnus Class of 2024 15:15 Walking Tour around RSU Main Building, RSU International Admissions Office Optionally: Activity, organised by RSU ISA - Wednesday, 27 August
09:30 Arrival 10:00 Immigration for Non-EU/EEA Students by Ms Jūlija Makņa, RSU International Admissions Office, Senate Hall (Block K, 2nd floor) 10:30 Immigration for EU/EEA Students by Mr Reinis Gailītis, Acting Head of RSU International Admissions Office, Great Hall 11:00 Overview of the Day 11:10 RSU Faculty of Dentistry by Ms Ingūna Rence-Bambīte, Vice-Dean and RSU Faculty of Medicine by Ms Smuidra Žermanos, Vice-Dean for International Students
11:20 How to MyRSU Student Portal and E-studies by RSU IT Department, Mr Ainārs Siliņš 11:50 Active Break by Mr Antonio Gisolfi, ISA Assistant to the Head of Sports and Integration 11:55 Welcome by RSU Student Union (SP) by Arnis Mežinskis, SP Head of International Affairs and the International Student Association (ISA) by Mr Mazeen Mazhar, President of ISA 12:10 Academic Affairs Part1 - RSU Study Platforms and Grades, Class Setting and How to Approach Studies by Ms Karlijn Op de Laak, ISA Head of Academic Affairs and Mr Yathin Sabu, ISA Assistant to the Head of Academic Affairs 13:00 Lunch 14:00 Academic Affairs Part2 by Ms Karlijn Op de Laak, ISA Head of Academic Affairs and Mr Yathin Sabu, ISA Assistant to the Head of Academic Affairs 14:20 Introduction to RSU Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy Services by Dr Mārtiņš Ennītis, RSU Clinic of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy 15:00 Erasmus+ Incoming Student Info Seminar by Ms Maruta Funta, Erasmus+ Mobility Office, Senate Hall (Block K, 2nd floor) 15:00 Walking Tour around RSU Main Building, RSU International Admissions Office - Thursday, 28 August
10:30 Arrival 11:00 Overview of the Day 11:10 Introduction to Health Care Services in Latvia by Mr Oritsetsegbemi Emmanuel Kunu, ISA Head of Sports and Integration 11:40 Student Life - Your Opportunities as an RSU Student by Mr Antonio Gisolfi, ISA Assistant to the Head of Sports and Integration 12:25 Active Break by Mr Antonio Gisolfi, ISA Assistant to the Head of Sports and Integration 12:30 Safety in Riga by Mr Staņislavs Šeiko, Head of Strategic Planning of Riga Municipal Police 13:10 Lunch 14:00 Latvia: First Impressions by RSU International Medical Students Ms Karlijn Op de Laak and Mr Oritsetsegbemi Emmanuel Kunu 14:50 Social Programme 15:50 Walking Tour around RSU Main Building, RSU International Admissions Office Optionally: Activity, organised by RSU ISA - Friday, 29 August
10:30 Arrival 11:00 Overview of the Day 11:05 RSU Library Services by Ms Elīna Veļa, RSU Library 11:20 Presentation on Student Services and Career Guidance and Wellbeing Centre by RSU Student Services (Mr Rihards Janmers, Student Services Specialist) and RSU Career Guidance and Wellbeing Centre (Ms Katrīna Kazaka, Consultant Psychologist and Ms Patrīcija Melānija Manteja, Social Support Administrator) 11:50 Sportive Events, Activities and Exercise Classes by Ms Signija Santa, RSU Sports Club 12:10 Daily Tips and Security Guidelines by Ms Anita Skrodele, RSU Faculty of Social Sciences Master Programme Student and Mr Renārs Jakovickis, Head of Security Unit, RSU Department of Infrastructure 12:30 Lunch 13:00-16:00 Optional/Individual Visits to RSU International Department/ ERASMUS+ Office if needed (study contracts, educational documents, student IDs, etc.) Optionally: Activity, organised by RSU ISA - Saturday, 30 August
All-day Practical Arrangements - Self-organised activities (accommodation, getting to know Riga, transport, settling down, etc.) --- No RSU organised activities (RSU closed for the weekend) Optionally: Activity, organised by RSU ISA
