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WELCOME TO THE COURSE

English A for international exchange students under formal agreements and free-movers

Welcome to the course English A for international exchange students under formal agreements and free-movers!

How to start

  • 2. Activate your user account and MFA

    As a new student, you need to activate your user account (your Umu-id) approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

    With your user account you can:

    • register for courses
    • access the internet in computer labs and the university's wireless network
    • submit assignments and verify your study results
    • access your student e-mail

    If you are a new student, you will automatically receive a user account when you are admitted, but you will need to activate it for it to function properly. You will not be able to activate it until approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.

    Install MFA for a more secure login
    To increase security and reduce the risk of unauthorised access to your information or account, students must enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) to log in to various systems, such as Canvas and the Student Web.

    I want to activate my user account and install MFA

    Exchange student or tuition fee paying student

    If you are an exchange student or tuition fee paying student, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.

    Help! It´s not working

    If you are having problems activating your account or logging in, please contact our Servicedesk. You will find answers to common questions, and can submit enquiries.

  • 3. Course registration

    You need to be registered for the course in the study documentation system, Ladok, in order to keep your place (seat) and to have your results recorded during the course. Online registration is open between the 8th of January 2024 and the 15th of January 2024. If you do not register by the 15th of January at the latest, you risk losing your place.

    To be able to sign in on the student web and register online, you need to activate your student user account, Umu-id, see below.

  • 4. Course start

    The 16th of January 2024

    Time: 3 p.m.

    Important reminder! To start the course, you must be admitted and then registered to the course.

    Log-in to the learning platform Canvas as soon as possible after you have registered, to allow yourself time to become familiar with how it functions and access the introductory information available there. 

About the course

  • Course information and learning platform

    With this course we use the learning platform Canvas (www.canvas.umu.se). Once you have completed self-registration for the course you will get access to the course site.

  • Contact information

    Course coordinator: John Vincent Baker, John.baker@umu.se

    Study administrator: Gisela Taube Lyxzén, gisela.taube-lyxzen@umu.se

  • Greeetings frpm the Humanities section of the Student Union, HumSek!

    HumSek welcomes you to your studies!

    HumSek is a section in the Umeå student union, for you who study humanities at Umeå University. We know that there is a lot of information to take in at the beginning of a new semester and that much is expected of you as a student, but don't forget yourself. If you ever feel unfairly treated, or that something during your education could have been better, contact us or our student representative.

    It is our mission to monitor and participate in the development of education and the conditions for studies at Umeå University. HumSek represents you as a student and therefore your opinion is important to us.

    We at HumSek want your study time to be as rewarding and educational as possible, and therefore work actively to offer all our members activities that can add something extra. These can be anything from study social events to lectures.

    Hope you will enjoy your time at Umeå University!

    Chair  ordf.humsek@umeastudentkar.se

    Ombudsman ub.humla@umeastudentkar.se

    SpLitt


    SpLitt is a part of HumSek that exists for you who study Literary Studies and creative writing, Library and Information Science and single subject courses in languages.

    For more information about Splitt, visit us on our website, or on our social media.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpLittUmea
    Instagram: @splitt_umu

New at Umeå University

  • Checklist for admitted students

    Follow this simple list of things to complete your enrolment at Umeå University. It includes: how to secure housing, getting a residence permit (for citizens from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland), tuition payment (if applicable), travel directions and more.

    To the checklist for admitted Students

  • The Student web

    The website for current students has all sorts of information about services, support, legal and practical matters at Umeå University. You can sign in to the learning platforms, see your schedule and course overview, get a study certificate, apply for a degree or sign up for an examination.

    Student life begins here

  • Recommended arrival times

    International students are recommended to arrive at least a few days before the start of the regular semester, preferably prior to the Orientation. If you fail to arrive on time, you have to contact the study counselor as soon as possible, but no later than one week ahead of the course start, or you may not be able to register for the programme or course.

    If you will have student housing through the Housing Office at Umeå University you will receive information about your arrival in your offer of housing.

    Don't forget - Umeå has cold winters, so pack accordingly with a warm jacket, warm shoes, gloves and hat.

  • Orientation

    Moving to a new country with an unfamiliar language, culture and customs can be a challenge. We would like to help you and ease that challenge so that you can focus on your studies. Therefore, we would like to offer you the possibility to take part in our Orientation, which begins a few days before the start of the semester (Autumn) or the same day as the semester starts (Spring).

    More about the Orientation this semester.

  • Welcome Fair

    Are you a new student at Umeå University? Visit the Welcome Fair – a perfect opportunity to learn what our university and Umeå can offer. The fair normally takes place in the beginning of each semester.

    Learn more

  • Get your UmU card

    When you are on Campus Umeå, Umeå Arts Campus or Campus Örnsköldsvik, you will need a UmU card. The card has the following functions:

    • building access
    • borrowing card for the University Library system
    • copying and printing card.

    To get the card, you need to apply for it. Here’s how to apply for the UmU card.

  • Join a student union

    There are three student unions at Umeå University:

    • Umeå Student Union
    • Umeå Student Union of Science and Technology
    • Umeå Medical and Health Sciences Student Union.

    They are actively involved so that fellow students have a high quality of education, good working environment, and fun leisure time.

    Become a member of a student union!

  • Access to Microsoft Office 365

    Students at Umeå University have free access to the programmes of Microsoft Office 365. This means that you have access to Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Whiteboard Forms, your student email and other services which can facilitate your studies and your collaboration with other students. To access Office 365 you need to activate your UmU-id. 

    Learn more about Office 365 and how to install it on your computer

     

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