Introduction day for new students
New as a student at the Swedish Defence University? Welcome to the introduction day on September 1, which is the first day of the autumn term 2025.
Important information!
The Swedish Defence University is a protected site, so you need to keep the following in mind:
- Arrive early - there may be a queue at the entrance.
- Do not forget your ID and keep it handy to facilitate when you need to identify yourself. You will need to show ID and be checked against a list to gain entry.
- Leave large bags and bulky outerwear at home. We do not have a staffed cloakroom. Be prepared to be searched by our security guards.
More about the introduction day
The first day of the fall semester is September 1, and on this day, the Swedish Defence University invites new students to an orientation day at Drottning Kristinas väg 37. You will receive more information about the studies and meet teachers and fellow students.
The Vice-Chancellor will welcome new students together with a panel. After the welcome panel, the study counsellor and librarian will provide important information concerning what support you as a student are entitled to and can receive. We also offer coffee between 09:00-14:00, and our restaurant Café Propellern is open all day until 16:00. In the Student Union's premises, you can heat lunch boxes.
In the afternoon there will be a gathering for all international students at the Officers' Mess, and after that the Officers's Mess will be open for all students.
Schedule introduction day
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| Time | Activity | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
08:00-17:00 | Distribution of access cards | At the entrance, Drottning Kristinas väg 37 |
08:00-15:00 | Handing out goodiebags | The Lobby |
09:30-11:00 | Introduction for Exchange Students | Klassrum 2000 DKV |
11:00-11:30 | Vice-Chancellor's welcome panel (in English) | Sverigesalen |
11:30-11:50 | Information from study guidance councellor and librarian (in English) | Sverigesalen |
12:00-13:00 | Programme introduction for students at the Master's programme International Operational Law | Landqvist |
13:00-14:00 | Programme introduction for students at the Master's programmes War and Defence and Politics, Security and Crisis | Sverigesalen |
13:00-14:00 | Programme introduction for students at the Master's programme Innovation, Defence and Security | Klassrum 2000 DKV |
15:00 | Gather and mingle for all international students at the Officers' Mess | Mariebergsrummet, Officers' Mess (the old house) |
15:45-21:00 | The Officers' Mess opens for all students | Officers' Mess, Drottning Kristinas väg 37 (the old house) |
At the Studentweb on the webpage "New student", we have also collected information that we hope will be useful to you during your first time as a student at the Swedish Defence University.