information Information for new students

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1 information Information for new students Academic Year 2012/2013

2 Rector Solfrid Vatne Welcome to Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics Dear international students. It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics. You have come to a Specialized University with new and modern facilities situated in beautiful surroundings. We hope that our study programmes together with the welfare offers of the Student Welfare Organization will give you a good and exciting time as a student. We aim at providing a learning environment enabling you to succeed as a student. This requires, however, that you get actively involved, not only in your own studies, and your academic achivements, but also try to collaborate closely with other Norwegian and international students as well as faculty staff members, who all will try to improve the study conditions. I hope you will contribute in your own way to make this an active place to study. This brochure gives you inportant information as a new international student. I hope it will contribute to answering some of your questions. Should you still need our assistance, you are welcome to contact our administrative and academic staff. They will do their best to help you. Wishing you all the best with your studies. Solfrid Vatne Rector The Management at Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics Rector: Solfrid Vatne Prorector: Kjetil Haugen Director: Paul Steinar Valle Dean: Ottar Ohren Dean: Heidi Haavardsen Director of Studies and Academic Affairs: Sissel Anne Waagbø

3 An electronic version of this brochure you can find here: HiMolde will have new web pages during the autumn semester Some of the links in this brochure will be changed. The electronic version will be updated with new links. You will find more information about new web pages on Content Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics... 4 Student Services... 4 Library... 4 The Computer/ IT Centre... 4 The Student Services Organisation... 4 The Student Services... 4 Faculty of Economics, Informatics and Social Sciences (ØIS)... 5 Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care (HS)... 5 Internet based student services... 6 The Study Programme Catalogue... 6 Semester Schedule... 7 Course Schedule (ØIS)... 7 Examinations... 7 Kvase The Library... 8 The Computer/ IT Centre... 8 Student Welfare Organisation... 9 Student organisations... 9 Universell*... 9 International Advisers/ Coordinators... 9 The Student Adviser (For Psycho-Social Counseling)... 9 Health Services for students Other information Student card Important dates and deadlines

4 Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics The main campus at Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics (HiMolde), is located 3 km west of the city centre of Molde. Most of the students conduct their studies here. On campus you will find classrooms, auditoriums, study rooms for groups, library, a bookstore and two cafeterias. HiMolde also offers bachelor s programmes in Petroleum Logistics and Nursing at the campus in Kristiansund, and in International Logistics at Ålesund. Molde Campus at Kvam Visiting Address Britvn. 2, 6411 Molde 3 km west of the city centre of Molde Postal Address P O Box 2110, NO-6402 Molde Norway Kristiansund Campus Visiting Address Industrivn. 18, NO-6517 Kristiansund Norway 3 km east of the city centre of Kristiansund Key phone numbers Student Services /155 Library The Computer/ IT Centre The Student Services Organisation The Student Services The Student Services offers the first line service for students and others who contact our specialized university. The Student Services might help you directly, or you can be redirected to another staff member. The Student Services is located in the Main Building A, close to the main entrance. Opening hours: (15 August 14 May) (15 May 14 August) [email protected] Phone: /155 Place: Ground floor, Building A 4

5 Faculty of Economics, Informatics and Social Sciences (ØIS) Dean: Ottar Ohren Head of Office: Berit Svendsvik Study Programme Managers: Linda Bøyum-Folkeseth Master s Programme in Social Change, Organisation and Management Bachelor s Programme in Law and Management One Year Programme in Law and Political Sciences One Year Programme in Law Oskar Solenes [email protected] Bachelor s Programme in Sport Management One Year Programme in Sport Sciences Master's Programme in Event Management (International MSc programme) Master's Programme in Team Sport Management (International MSc programme) Hans Fredrik Nordhaug [email protected] [email protected] One Year Programme in Informatics Bachelor s Programme in Informatics and Logistics Bachelor s Programme in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Øyvind Halskau [email protected] MSc in Logistics (International MSc programme) Experience Based Master s Programme in Logistics Terje Bach [email protected] One Year Programme in Petroleum Logistics (Kristiansund) Bachelor s Programme in International Logistics (Ålesund) Bachelor s Programme in Petroleum Logistics (Kristiansund) Oddbjørn Sættem [email protected] One Year Programme in Business Studies Bachelor s Programme in Auditing Bachelor s Programme in Business Administration Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care (HS) Dean: Heidi Haavardsen Head of Office: Palma Sigerseth Study Programme Managers: Liv Bachmann [email protected] Bachelor s Programme in Nursing Hans Petter Iversen [email protected] Bachelor s Programme in Social Care Nina Lystrup [email protected] Master s Programmes in Health Sciences and Continuation Educational Courses 5

6 Internet based student services At our home page students will have access to important information related to their studies. StudentWeb System for: Registration for courses for students at the Faculty ØIS Time and place for your exams, including room numbers Information about grades obtained Student information. Please make sure that your address and phone number are correctly listed at all times. KID-number and bank account number in order for the degree students to pay their semester fee. Degree students should only use the KID-number they have been allocated. International Exchange students (Erasmus etc.) do not have to pay the semester fee. Log on to Studentweb: The guide StudentWeb1-2-3 can be found on the login page. Fronter Molde University College s computer based learning system, including information on study programmes, messages from lecturers, information about handing in assignments etc. Study programmes and courses are organised in separate rooms at Fronter. The first information you meet when you have logged on to Fronter, is your personal start up page, showing the latest updates of the information you can access. Log on to Fronter: To access courses at Fronter you have to register for these courses at StudentWeb. This should be done at semester start, and at latest by 1 September. Usually students can access their courses at Fronter the day after their registration at StudentWeb. Assignments are usually handed in electronically at Fronter. At Fronter you will have access to a room for assignments if you are writing major works or project assessments. In this assignment room, there will be a link to the layout with a front-page, links to instructions and other relevant information. Outlines and advice are gathered at the Fronter at the room HiM Student info. The guide Fronter can be found on the login page, The Study Programme Catalogue The Study Programme Catalogue contains information about all the courses and study plans for the different study programmes for the coming academic year. In addition there is a link to Study Programme Catalogues from previous years: 6

7 Semester Schedule Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care (HS) Information concerning semester start, theory classes and placement for the different study programmes. Autumn 2012 and spring 2013: There is no English information available since all the study programmes are conducted in Norwegian language. Faculty of Economics, Informatics and Social Sciences (ØIS) Information concerning semester start, deadlines for registration for courses, information about lectures and examinations. Autumn 2012 and spring 2013: Course Schedule (ØIS) Here you will find all courses of the Faculty of Economics, Informatics and Social Sciences (ØIS) Examinations Registration for examinations Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care (HS) Students at the Faculty of HS will automatically be registered for courses and examination. Registration for resit/retake examination takes place at StudentWeb. Deadlines for registration will be announced at our homepage. Faculty of Economics, Informatics and Social Sciences (ØIS) Registration for courses and regular examinations take place by approval of the education plans at StudentWeb within given deadlines. Students have to do this every semester. Registration to new and resit/retake examinations take place by registering for courses at StudentWeb. Deadlines for registration will be announced at the homepage. Withdrawal from exams The last deadline for withdrawal from examinations is 1 week prior to the examination date. This goes for regular, as well as for new and resit/retake exams. However, please inform the Faculty Administration as soon as possible if you do not intend to sit for the examination. Special needs during exams Students in need of special arrangements during examinations due to medical or other reasons can apply for this. Your need must be documented by a medical statement issued from a doctor or by another health professional. You can obtain the application form at the Student Services or at Read more about examinations on Kvase Molde University College s system for quality assurance embodies information on laws, regulations, and directives concerning you as a student. By using the dialog button students can give their suggestions/ideas on how to improve our specialized university. 7

8 As a student at Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics, you will have the address according to the following system: <first name.family [email protected]>. Please check your on a regular basis. Mailboxes for students Postal letters for students are placed in these boxes. Please check them on a regular basis. You can find the mailboxes at the A-building, opposite the Student Services. The Library University College Library is open for everyone. The library offers books, journals and a number of online databases (subscriptions are valid for students and staff). The library is a place for studies and a meeting place, where you can search information, find literature, study, read, learn, write and produce. If you need help or have questions, just contact the library through the information desk, or phone. You find the library at the top floor, A-building. Opening hours: Monday Friday: 8 am 6 pm Welcome to the library! The Computer/ IT Centre As a student you receive an account with your own home area for storing your data at our central server, in addition to your own address. Your user account gives you access to HiMolde s computers, the wireless net Eduroam, Studentweb and Fronter. Please read about user account, student licence, wireless net and more information at the Computer Centre s home page: 8

9 Student Welfare Organisation The Student Welfare Organisation, is responsible for student housing, kindergarten, cafeterias and the book store. The reception is located at the same area as Odin Bookstore. Student organisations The Student Parliament The Student Parliament is an independent organisation with the aim to work for the students professional, democratic, economic and welfare interests. The Student Society The Student Society is a voluntary organisation run by students for students, with the aim to ensure that students are offered different leisure time activities while studying in Molde. Universell* Universell is the Norwegian national coordinator of accessibility or individual adjustments in Norwegian higher education, and has the webpage For assistance or more information contact Aud Fylling on telephone number , or by [email protected] International Advisers/ Coordinators International students at Molde University College should relate to the following International Advisers/ Coordinators when it comes to administrative questions: International MSc and PhD degree students: Ragnhild Brakstad Office of the Director of Studies and Academic Affairs Phone: [email protected] International Exchange Students (Bachelor s and Master s Exchange students): Anette Kristin Myrstad Office of the Director of Studies and Academic Affairs Phone: [email protected]. The Student Adviser (For Psycho-Social Counseling) The Student Adviser is here for students wanting personal counselling, concerning psycho-social issues, or who just want to share their thoughts as a student/ human being. The service is free of charge. You can contact Eva-Merete Otterlei Børstad on phone number , [email protected]. 9

10 Health Services for students The Health Service is free of charge for all students at Molde University College. Services offered: Counselling Information about testing for VD Counselling on contraception Counselling and examination regarding questions about pregnancy and abortion Where: Hamnegata 35, 2 nd floor, Molde city centre (Entrance: close to Café Gimle at the Bus Terminal) When: Mondays and Thursdays: No appointment in advance is necessary Phone: / Link: &Category.ID=629 Other information For changes of your study plan contact your lecturer / Study Programme Manager Erasmus-students who want to make changes in their learning agreement can contact the International Coordinator for Exchange Students. Studies abroad? See our exchange programmes on Leave of absence from your studies - read the information at Fronter Student card Your student card has an integrated key card function, and you will receive a personal pin code. This will give you access to the Molde University College s buildings outside opening hours. The card is only valid with a semester fee sticker. Degree students can first collect the semester sticker at the Student Services after their payment of the semester fee has been registered. International Exchange students (Erasmus etc.) do not have to pay the semester fee. 10

11 Important dates and deadlines Official opening of the study year 15 August 2012 Semester start 20 August 2012 Deadlines for paying the semester fee: Autumn September 2012 Spring February 2013 Faculty of Health Sciences and Social Care (HS): Signing up for regular exams Automatically Signing up for new and postponed exams 1 month before the examination date Withdrawal from exams At latest 1 week before the examination date Earlier notification is appreciated Faculty of Economics, Informatics and Social Science (ØIS): Deadlines for signing up for exams: Regular exams, autumn September 2012 Regular exams, spring February 2013 New/postponed exams, autumn September 2012 New/postponed exams, spring February 2013 Withdrawal from exams At latest 1 week before the examination date Earlier notification is appreciated 11

12 Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics P.O. Box 2110 NO-6402 Molde Norway [email protected] Telephone: Telefax: