Orientation Week

Orientation 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 Orientation Week?

During Orientation 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 January 2025).

Programme

Tuesday, 28 January

10:00-10:30	Arrival
10:50	Group Photo
11:00	Overview of the Day
11:05	Welcome to Rīga Stradiņš University by Prof. Aigars Pētersons, Rector of RSU
11:10	Greetings from RSU's International Department by Dr Baiba Pētersone, Director of RSU International Department
11:20	Introduction to the Class of February 2025 Admission by Mr Māris Ginters, Head of RSU International Admissions Office
13:00	Lunch
14:00	How to RSU or tips and hints by RSU Alumnus (TBC)
15:00	Walking Tour around RSU Main Building, RSU International Admissions Office

Wednesday, 29 January

09:30	Arrival
10:30	Immigration FAQ for EU/EEA Students by Mr Reinis Gailītis, RSU International Admissions Office, Great Hall
10:00	Immigration for Non-EU/EEA Students by Ms Jūlija Makņa, RSU International Admissions Office, Senate Hall (Block K, 2nd floor)
11:00	Overview of the Day
11:10	Meeting the Representatives of RSU Faculty of Dentistry by Ms Ingūna Rence-Bambīte, Vice-Dean and RSU Faculty of Medicine  by Mr Mārtiņš Vaivads, Deputy Vice-Dean for International Students
11:20	How to MyRSU Student Portal and E-studies by RSU IT Department
11:50	Active break by NN
11:55	Welcome by the RSU Student Union (SU) by NN, SU Head of International Affairs and the International Student Association (ISA) by Mr NN, Vice President of ISA
12:10	Academic Affairs Part1 - RSU Study Platforms and Grades, Class Setting and How to Approach Studies by ISA Head of Academic Affairs and ISA Assistant to the Head of Academic Affairs (tbc)
13:00	Lunch
14:00	Academic Affairs Part2 by ISA Head of Academic Affairs and ISA Assistant to the Head of Academic Affairs (tbc)
14:20	Student Life - Your Opportunities as an RSU Student by ISA Head of Integration and Sports (tbc)
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
	RSU ISA organised activity

Thursday, 30 January

10:30	Arrival
11:00	Overview of the Day
11:10	Introduction to Health Care Services in Latvia by Mr Māris Ginters, Head of RSU International Admissions Office and NN, ISA
11:40	Introduction to RSU Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy Services by Dr Mārtiņš Ennītis, RSU Clinic of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy
12:30	Safety in Riga by Mr Mārtiņš Ķipurs, Deputy Chief of Zemgale District Department of Riga Municipal Police
13:10	Lunch
14:00	Latvia: First Impressions by RSU International Student Ambassadors Ms Karlijn Johanna Linda Henricus Op de Laak and Mr Jerzen Benny Malayaatil (tbc)
14:50	Social Programme
15:50	Walking Tour around RSU Main Building, RSU International Admissions Office
	RSU ISA organised activity

Friday, 31 January

10:30	Arrival
11:00	Overview of the Day
11:05	Presentation on Student Services and Career Centre Support by NN, RSU Student Services and RSU Career Centre
11:35	Presentation on Academic Integrity by NN (tbc)
11:55	Sportive events, activities and exercise classes by Ms Signija Santa, RSU Sports Club
12:15	Daily tips - Infrastructure and Security by NN (tbc)
12:45	RSU Library services by Ms Elīna Veļa, RSU Library
13:00	Lunch
14:00-16:00	Optional/Individual visits to RSU International Department/ ERASMUS+ Office if needed (study contracts, educational documents, student IDs, etc.)
	RSU ISA organised activity

Saturday, 1 February

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)
	RSU ISA organised activity