AAE programme orientation 2020-
ELEC Schedule
Newly admitted MSc students
The orientation week for new students is organized during week 36 in 2020 (31 August - 4 September 2020). In autumn 2020 the orientation week if organised fully online. In the School of Electrical Engineering the orientation programme for new master’s students starts on Tuesday 1 September. More information and a detailed schedule will be updated in August. The orientation week will provide you with all the relevant information regarding the studies and study environment at Aalto University and in the School of Electrical Engineering. All new students are expected to participate the orientation week. As of 1 August 2020 (after the activation of your Aalto user account), you can access the self-study preorientation material. Students are recommended to go through the preorientation materials and exercises before the orientation week.
Orientation week 2020 (ELEC) Time are Finnish time (GMT +3) Links to sessios have been sent by e-mail, also available in the Aalto preorientation here. | |
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| Wed 2 Sep | 9:00-10:15 Studying in Aalto, part 2 – course practices How do courses work in Aalto? What to expect from courses? What is expected from students? Chat session for your questions 10:30-12:00 Course registration and study plan clinic Register to courses, draft your study plan, familiarize yourself with online tools. Staff is present to answer your questions. 13:00-14:00 Info for students with AMK/University of applied of sciences -degree Have you completed your degree in ammattikorkeakoulu/university of applied sciences in Finland? In this session we will go through some recommendations regarding prerequisite knowledge and courses. 14:00-15:00 Info for Aalto scholarship students Have you been awarded an Aalto scholarship for your studies. In this session we will go through the most relevant terms and conditions regarding the scholarship. |
| Tue 1 Sep | 9:00-10:30 Getting started! Deans' welcome Studying in Aalto, part 1 – Basics of studies and degree requirements Chat session for your questions 10:45-12:00 Programme Welcome sessions Programme Director’s welcome Presentation of the programmes and majors Online meet and greet with programme staff and students For Advanced Energy Solutions programme times are the following: What are student clubs ie. guilds all about? 13:00-15:00 Aalto Day One - opening ceremony Aalto opening ceremony and warm-up party online. Detailed programme in the above link. |
| Thu 3 Sep | 9:00-11:00 Orientation to student services and wellbeing
Detailed programme in the above link At your convenience: Network with confidence A prerecorded lecture on networking skills. |
| Fri 4 Sep | 9:00-11:00, 12:00-15:00 Student services online For any further questions, contact your planning officer in Teams for a personal meeting (to enable screen sharing). |
| Mon 31 Aug | Complete the Aalto Preorientation online, if you haven’t yet. Access to the preorientation material requires activation of the Aalto user account. |
Students continuing their studies after BSc degree in Aalto
The master's degree programme has been planned as a 2-year programme starting in Autumn. The model schedules and course timetables have been designed based on this 2-year plan. However, if you start your MSc studies during Spring term, it is recommended to first complete the degree elective courses or minor studies.
You are also welcome to participate at the programme welcome session during the orientation week.
All students
The course Academic Skills in Master’s Studies (ELEC-E0110) will support the starting of your MSc studies and will also support you in the different stages during the first year of your MSc studies. The course will
- enhance your academic capabilities for successful studies
- provide you with tools for creating a meaningful and motivational study plan
- prepare you for the master’s thesis process
On this course you will also be nominated the academic advisor (=mentor) for you master’s studies.