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Dear ,
Congratulations on accepting your offer to study at Amsterdam University College and we are delighted to welcome you to the AUC community! To help you make the most of the months ahead, we'll be keeping you up-to-date on what you can expect from us over the summer and highlight some practical steps to make your transition to life at AUC as smooth as possible.
We will be sending you monthly newsletters until AUC Introduction Week starts at the end of August. Please keep in mind that essential need-to-know procedures and policies, such as enrolment and submitting course preferences, will be communicated to you through our Admissions Office.
Kind regards,
Linda Valenta
On behalf of AUC Communications
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▶ WELCOME TO AUC: A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
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Curious about your classmates and future neighbours? You can connect with other students starting at AUC by joining the WhatsApp Group for the Class of 2027. You can use this group as a resource to ask each other questions and learn who else will be arriving in August.
You can also start following the AUC Student Association and Student Council on Instagram to get a sense of what activities are happening on campus. Please note that joining this group is optional - you won't miss any essential information if you do not join.
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Now that you've accepted your offer, you must finalise your enrolment in Studielink as soon as possible. You should have received an email from our Admissions Office informing you of this procedure. All incoming students will first be registered at (and pay tuition to) the University of Amsterdam. If you didn't receive this email or you're unsure about how to proceed, please send an email to servicedesk@auc.nl. Please note that the sooner you complete this step, the better!
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If you haven't had a chance to visit the AUC campus yet, here it is! We'll be hosting Campus Visits and Social Kick-offs on 16 May and 22 May where you can connect with fellow accepted students, explore the academic building and visit the student residences to see where you'll be living first-hand. If you're in the area, this is a good chance to meet your classmates and get a preview of your new home. This event is optional and you won't miss any necessary information if you can't attend. You can use the form to sign up for either 16 or 22 May (both dates have the same programme).
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▶ HOUSING & LOOKING FORWARD
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On 21 May, our Housing Coordinator will be hosting an in-depth webinar on all you'll need to know about selecting your room and moving into the student residences at AUC. Housing selection for regular-deadline applicants will take place from 5 to 10 June. While all of the information covered in the webinar will also be available by email and on our website, this will be your chance to easily understand what you'll need to do and ask your questions. You can register via the link below. Note: the recording of the webinar will be sent to all incoming students.
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If you're coming from outside the European Union, you may need an entry visa (MVV) and/or residence permit (VVR) depending on your nationality. If you need an entry visa or residence permit, the University of Amsterdam's Immigration Office will start the process for you and you should receive information from them about the documents you need to submit (and how to do so) starting 15 May. The deadline for uploading the documents for those who need an entry visa (MVV) and residence permit (VVR) is 1 June 2024. The deadline for uploading the documents for those who need only a residence permit (VVR) is 1 July 2024.
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If you're curious about what you'll need to complete in terms of administration and housing selection before starting at AUC, have a look at the Accepted Students Page! You can find the landing page via the link below which includes resources related to admissions and enrolment, the housing selection procedure, visas and immigration, and practical matters about moving to Amsterdam and starting your studies. This page will be updated with practical information regularly until August.
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While you've already received initial information from our Admissions Office about important practical steps such as registering in Studielink, you may have additional questions about enrolling and starting at AUC. You can reach out to our Admissions Office:
- Write to us: fill out our contact form.
- Visit our online office hours: you can speak to an Admissions Officer during our online office hour on Zoom every Tuesday from 13.00 to 14.00 (CET).
- Call us: the Admissions office is available by telephone on Wednesdays from 16.30 to 17.30 (CET) by calling + 31 (0)20 525 8787.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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