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Accept or decline your offer of admission (Letter of Acceptance)

You must accept your offer by the deadline in the Application Web (Søknadsweb), starting from the date you received this notification. If you do not respond in time, your offer will expire.

Important: Your enrolment as a student at UiT depends on whether you accept or decline your offer. Please do not make any travel arrangements to Norway before confirming your acceptance.

Log in to the Application Web. Always select “UiT The Arctic University of Norway” when logging in:
🔗  How to log in to the Application Web (Søknadsweb) | UiT

⚠️ Important:
Make sure to download and bring your Letter of Acceptance with you to Norway. You will need it to register with the local police.

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Accept or decline your housing offer

You must log in to the Housing Office’s application portal to accept or decline your room offer by the deadline stated in your housing contract or in the email notification you received.

🔗 Website: My Page - Housing Office

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Orientation programme (Debut WEEK International)

Make sure to sign up for the orientation programme and register your arrival: Orientation programme for international students: Debut WEEK International | UiT

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Check whether you need a visa prior to your arrival in Norway

You can find detailed information about the visa options on this website: Visa and immigration requirements for incoming exchange students | UiT

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Accident and health insurance

UiT The Arctic University of Norway does not provide insurance for accident, liability, health, or travel. All international students must arrange adequate insurance coverage before departure and/or arrival in Norway, including:

• Theft and loss
• Illness and liability
• Emergency travel home (e.g. due to serious illness or force majeure)

For detailed information about health insurance requirements by region/nationality, please visit: Insurance & health matters - international students | UiT

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Activate your IT user account

You must activate your user account to access student IT services and support at UiT.

You will receive an email titled “Aktivere UiT brukerkonto – Activate UiT user account”, containing a link to the activation page. Please read the email carefully and follow the instructions: (1) Click “Activate account”, (2) Then select “Cannot use ID-porten”. If you cannot find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder.

Having Trouble Activating Your Account? If you experience any issues, contact UiT’s IT Department using the form on this page: 🔗 IT User Support: Contact | UiT

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How to submit your digital/online Learning Agreement (only Erasmus+ students)

Please contact your Erasmus Officer or the International Office at your home university and use the following information to submit your Digital/Online Learning Agreement:

• Name of Receiving Institution: UNIVERSITETET I TROMSOE – NORGES ARKTISKE UNIVERSITET
• Address: Tromsø
• Erasmus+ Code: N TROMSO 01
• Faculty: International Cooperation Section
• Department: International Cooperation Section
• Name of Contact Person: Incoming Exchange Team
• Name of Responsible Person: Incoming Exchange Team
• Email: mobility@uit.no
• Telephone: +47 77 64 40 00

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We wish you a safe travel to Norway!

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Activate your IT user account

You must activate your user account to access student IT services and support at UiT.

You will receive an email titled “Aktivere UiT brukerkonto – Activate UiT user account”, containing a link to the activation page. Please read the email carefully and follow the instructions: (1) Click “Activate account”, (2) Then select “Cannot use ID-porten”. If you cannot find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder.

Having Trouble Activating Your Account? If you experience any issues, contact UiT’s IT Department using the form on this page: 🔗 IT User Support: Contact | UiT

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Studentweb: access to approved courses and semester registration

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IMOPORTANT NOTICE

Once your username account is activated, you will be able to access the following services using your username and password. Please note that access may take between 20 minutes and 24 hours to become available.

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STUDENTWEB

• Access your approved courses (course-based exchange).
• Register for classes and examinations.
• Update your contact details (including your semester address in Norway).
• Download important documents such as your Letter of Acceptance.
• View your class timetable.
• Access your final transcript of records after completing your exchange studies at UiT

🔗 Login to Studentweb: Login - Studentweb (Always select “UiT The Arctic University of Norway” as your institution.)

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Accessing your approved courses in the Studentweb

To view your enrolled courses:

1. Log in to Studentweb
2. Click on “My active courses” in the top menu

📘 Download the user guide here: [DOWNLOAD HERE]

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Important documents

After enrolment, you can only download your Letter of Acceptance and other supporting documents from Studentweb. You will no longer have access to the Application Web (Søknadsweb).

To download your documents:

1. Click on “More” in the top menu
2. Select “Documents”

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TIMETABLE

On this website, you can check your course schedules and book rooms for meetings:

🔗 Timetable | TP: TP: Forside

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How to use the Timetable

1. Go to the website and click on “Course” under the “Timetables” section.
2. You will be redirected to a new page.
3. In the field labeled “Choose course”, enter the course code (e.g., BIO-3503).
4. To view multiple courses at once, add additional course codes in the top field.
5. Click on “Show weekly timetable” on the right side of the page to see your full schedule.

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Canvas (Virtual Classroom)

Canvas is a web-based learning platform that allows students to access course materials from any device with internet access. It is used by instructors to share notes, assignments, presentations, guidance, and other resources with their classes.

🔗 Login to Canvas: https://uit.instructure.com/

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How to use Canvas

You can find detailed instructions on how to access and use Canvas on the following page:

📘 Checklist for new students: Checklist new students | UiT

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UiT EMAIL

Please make sure to set up your UiT email account on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. All essential information regarding lectures, examinations, and other aspects of your student life at UiT will be sent to this email.

📧 How to configure your UiT email: E-mail og Outlook | UiT

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MY PAGE (STUDENT DASHBOARD)

My Page is your personal student portal where you can customize and access information from various UiT tools and services, including:

• Timetable
• Studentweb
• Canvas
• UiT Email
• Parking
• Social activities
• Marketplace
• Bus schedules
  ...and more.

🔗 Login to My Page: https://en.uit.no/minside

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IT Services and Resources for Enrolled Exchange Students

As an exchange student at UiT, you have access to a range of IT services and digital resources to support your studies and campus life:

• Wireless Network Access
  Available across campus and in student dormitories.
  🔗 Network and Phone: IT user support: Network and phone | UiT

• Digital Student ID Card
  Your official student identification.
  🔗 Checklist for New Students: Checklist new students | UiT

• Microsoft Office 365
  Free download for UiT students.
  🔗 Office 365: IT user support: Microsoft 365 | UiT

• Software Access
  A variety of academic and productivity software is available.
  🔗 Software: IT user support: Software | UiT

• Printing Services on Campus
  ⚠️ Important: Make sure you know how to use the printers, as you will need to print documents during the orientation programme.
  🔗 Printing: IT user support: Services | UiT

• Tavla
  A platform for events, free courses, and job opportunities.
  🔗 Tavla – What's Happening?: Tavla – What's happening? | UiT

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