Psychology
Welcome at the faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences of the University of Groningen. On this page we will keep you informed of all important information about the start of your studies.
Study start week: 31 August-4 September 2026
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Meeting
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Date
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Time
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Location
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Welcome, information and procedures study programme
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Monday 31 August 2026
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13:00-15:00
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Faculty of Medical Sciences (UMCG)
Anda Kerkhoven Centre, room 61 (building 3219)
Antonius Deusinglaan 1 |
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Get to know the faculty and your fellow students. Programme. See below.
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
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15:00-18:00
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Munting building and Hortus garden
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Introduction Academic and Research Skills
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Wednesday 2 September 2026
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13.00-15:00
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Offerhauszaal
Academy Building, Broerstraat 5 |
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Study support and
Study association VIP, SPS-NIP |
Wednesday 2 September 2026
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15:00-17:00
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Broerstraat 5
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Introduction lecture
Use of AI-tools |
Thursday 3 September 2026
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14:15-15:15 hrs
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Aletta Jacobshal
Room 0055
Blauwborgje 4
(Zernike Campus)
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The new academic year is just around the corner, time to celebrate this fresh start! Have you just started at the University of Groningen and are you already interested in what the Faculty of BSS has to offer beyond your own program? Have you been here for a while and want to expand your network with students from other programs?
Then come to the Academic New Year’s Celebration on Tuesday 1 September! Listen to interesting talks on various topics and meet students from all programs at the student association event in the Hortus.
You can also enjoy an ice cream in the Hortus garden that afternoon!
You don’t need to register for the talks, but be sure to arrive early—space is limited.
When? Tuesday 1 September, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where? Munting Building and Hortus garden
Who? All BSS students
Before you start (to-do list)
After you have completed your registration (tuition payment arranged, photo uploaded for your student card), you will receive your student card and statement of enrollment.
If you have not yet completed your registration, please check the registration procedure (for non-Dutch qualification) to see which steps you still need to complete.
For a good start in September, go through the following steps:
Visit the Student Portal
In the Student Portal you will find all the information related to your studies. Explanation about the Student Portal can be found on the tutorial page.
Check your schedule
During the study start week, there are introduction lectures. We expect you to attend these because important information about the study will be provided.
On the tutorial page, you will find instructions on how to access the correct schedule information.
Order your books
If you become a member of the study association, you get a discount on your textbooks.
More information can be found under 'study association' on this page.
Sign up for the introduction of the study association
Every academic year, the study association organizes introduction activities (not mandatory). More information can be found under 'study association' on this page.
Watch the tutorials
As a student at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, you use various online applications, such as the Student Portal, the Schedule Generator, the Course Catalog, and Progress. Watch the tutorials on how to use these applications.
Study Association VIP
VIP is the study association for Psychology students at the University of Groningen that organizes both study-related and social activities. As a VIP member, you will receive benefits such as discounts on study books and VIP activities.
Order your books
If you become a member of the study association VIP, you get a discount on your textbooks. You can register for VIP through the website.
After you have logged in you can order your books.
Introduction period: Diesweek
Every year at the end of August, the study association VIP organizes a three-day introduction period for incoming Psychology students, the Diesweek. Mostly first-year students attend the Diesweek, but new master's students can also participate. The days take place in Groningen and are intended to help you get to know your fellow students, the city, and VIP as a study association. You will be grouped with fellow students, and the program will be filled with fun activities to get to know each other better.
Introductory Camp
Every year at the beginning of September, VIP organizes an introductory camp to the Dutch Wadden island Ameland. We call this the Dieskamp. The camp is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow students through various fun activities.
Participation in the Diesweek and introduction camp is not part of the mandatory introduction activities.
To stay up to date with the latest information and to sign up for the Diesweek and Dieskamp, visit the website and Instagram.
For questions, you can always send an email: vip.gmw@rug.nl
Contact details
If you want to learn more about VIP, stay updated on upcoming events, or become a member, please visit the website and social media:
Website: www.vipsite.nl
Membership: Sign up
Instagram: vip_groningen
WhatsApp group: VIP activities
Links and contact information
Instagram faculty BSS
Mindwise, the Department's blog
Social media and blog
Instagram faculty BSS
Mindwise, the Department's blog
