WELCOME TO THE COURSE
Congratulations! It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been admitted to the faculty course Narrating Madness in Literature and Culture at Umeå University. My name is Gisela Taube Lyxzén and I am the Study Advisor/Administrator. On this page you will find important information, so please read it carefully. If you have any questions, you can use the contact form below. We hope that you will enjoy your period of studies here in Umeå!
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:
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
If you are an exchange student or tuition fee paying student, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.
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.
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 to the 15th of January 2024. If you do not register by the 15th of January 2024 at the latest, you risk losing your place.
To be able to sign in to the student web and register online, you need to activate your student user account, Umu-id, see below.
If you are admitted as a reserv after the registration contact me so that I can register you manually.
Gisela Taube Lyxzén, gisela.taube-lyxzen@umu.se
Important reminder! To start the course, you must be admitted and then registered to the course. Log-in to the learning platform 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.
The teaching is completely online and conducted via an online 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 in canvas.
In this course, we use Zoom as a digital tool for online teaching and meetings. Here is a guide to the most common functions in Zoom. As a student you create an account and log in with your Umu-id.
https://www.umu.se/en/student/we-can-assist-you/it-services/zoom/
The course includes a number of obligatory seminars via internet. Study groups in Umeå may possibly be arranged if there is enough interest. Access to a computer with broadband internet connection is required for participating in and completing the course tasks.
For information on technical requirements for computer equipment and network connection, see 'Technical requirements for online courses at
https://www.umu.se/student/sprakstudier/dokument/
Language of instruction is English
Course coordinator: Virginia Langum, virginia.langum@umu.se
Study administrator: Gisela Taube Lyxzén, gisela.taube-lyxzen@umu.se
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 that we are here for you. 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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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:
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:
They are actively involved so that fellow students have a high quality of education, good working environment, and fun leisure time.
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