At check-in, residents are provided with an inventory checklist, the Check-In Form*. Please use this document to report any issues within your apartment and submit it signed to the front office within 3 working days of your arrival. If this document is not submitted, it is taken as confirmation that all items, and dormitory, as set out in the inventory checklist, are present and in good condition. Residents must pay for any damages incurred outside normal ‘wear and tear’.

*This list is used again when checking out. The items on the back of the form must be present when checking out. All missing items are to be paid for by the leaving student. The personal items on the list must be removed from the room.

Due to the current situation, attendance requirement will not be re-introduced; however, we will maintain the participation requirement for taught modules. We will ensure that teachers make the 'participation' manageable without increasing the study load but adding to the learning experience. Please refer to the respective module online areas for further instructions on participation requirements.

You will be notified of any changes in your classes if you activate the notification setting in your time table. Activating the notifications in your timetable will enable you to keep track of changes in the room and time or cancellation of your classes. You will receive a notification via your student email account. 

To activate the notification, follow the steps below:

At your Timetable page,

• Click the Profile icon on the left side. Mobile users will need to open this column by clicking on the top left icon on the screen and click My Profile in the column.
• Deselect the 'I don’t want to receive notifications' button and enter an email address for notifications. Now you will receive a notification every time there is a room change, cancellation of a lecture, or rescheduling of classes!

Yes, it is compulsory to fulfil all the requirements as defined in a module (all/any participation activity/ (ies) including draft submission), If a module is retaken in a normal block (Blocks 1-3 or 5-7).

We understand you may have questions and concerns about the current situation. Wittenborg's mainline telephone number +31 088 667 2688 remains available at all times during working hours (CET). Email support_covid19@wittenborg.eu for all urgent questions about health and the effect of coronavirus. Contact Helpdesk for all IT and online login assistance.

As a new student the first person you should get in touch with is your process tutor. Your process tutor is your contact person and advisor during your studies. At the introduction week you will be informed about your process tutor.

A study agreement is a formal requirement towards the fulfilment of the tutoring process for all students.

The lecturers will be available online as per the schedules shown in the timetables for all modules.

Communication will take place through the individual Forum and through the Chat function. Lecturers and support staff can set up Skype calls in teams with students and groups during the timetabled hours.

https://www.wittenborg-online.com/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=4627#p5178

You can communicate with Wittenborg teachers and staff via email or phone. Teachers usually provide their email addresses to students during the first lesson, so do take down their email addresses when given. If you are unsure, you can always contact front desk for help at frontdesk@wittenborg.eu.

All students are required to use their official email with S#@student.wittenborg.eu for any official communication. 

Note:

In relation to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) it is essential that students only send university-related material and emails through the official student email account (@student.wittenborg.eu).

Students in Apeldoorn can enjoy a very reasonable cost of living. The cost of living in Apeldoorn in the Netherlands is approximately 800 - 900 Euro per month according to the reputable institute NIBUD.nl.

These main costs include:

• Accommodation
• Food
• Transport

Tuition fees do not form part of living costs.

Apeldoorn versus Amsterdam

Experience has shown that students living and studying in Apeldoorn spend approximately €800 a month; however, in Amsterdam this can be up to €1,000 a month. This amount is needed to cover daily expenses, meals, accommodation costs, insurance, study books, etc. This estimate does not include tuition fees and unforeseen costs and should be used as a general indication of the costs of living. How much money you will actually need depends on your lifestyle. The costs for housing, for example, may differ considerably. Also, if you plan to travel during your stay, you will obviously need more money.

Yes, you are most welcome to join classes online! If you planned to start your studies in block 6 2020 (30th March), you can join our introduction week on 25th and 26th of March online. In this case, you should have received an email from our Front Desk team (frontdesk@wittenborg.eu) inviting you for the introduction week. Please let us know if you have not received your invitation for the introduction week if you are scheduled to start your studies in block 6 by emailing frontdesk@wittenborg.eu. 

In preparation for the introduction week, please make sure that you have a stable internet connection along with a computer so that you can follow and execute the instructions (such as activating your student account) at the same time. During the introduction week, our Front Desk will explain in detail how you can join our online learning environment. 

Alternatively, you can also defer your application to a later intake. Make sure to inform our Registrar Department at registrar@wittenborg.eu accordingly. 

When you are holding a residence permit for study purpose, you may stay outside the Netherlands for a maximum of 6 months in a row or 3 years in a row each year for a maximum of 4 months in a row. However, the exception applies to students with "Residence permit study": you may stay outside the Netherlands for a maximum of 1 year. The requirement is that you follow a temporary education abroad in order to finish your study in the Netherlands." More information can be obtained by visiting the link: https://ind.nl/en/Pages/main-residence.aspx 

If you have any further questions, please contact Registry Department via registrar@wittenborg.eu'' 

You can follow our up-to-date news by clicking on the following link: 

https://www.wittenborg.eu/faq-corona-admissions-and-information-new-students.htm

You can access and go through all the details including curriculum plan and timeline in the HBA EEG Part 3.

NOTE:

You can access the EEG in the online area after signing in with your student account.

DigiD (short for Digital Identification) is a form of online ID that allows you to access many services and government websites in the Netherlands. It is like a digital version of your passport. The DigiD consists of a username and password that are linked to your personal public service number (BSN). You need your DigiD to do your administration online in the Netherlands. This includes doing your taxes, applying for benefits and allowances, and many other necessary transactions.

How to apply for a DigiD?

You can apply for the DigiD for free on the DigiD website https://www.digid.nl/en/. You need to have your BSN. After filling in the application, you will receive an SMS code on your mobile phone. This is to verify your mobile number. Then you will receive another code via email. This is to verify your email address. Finally, you will receive a letter by post with the final activation code. This is to verify your registered home address and also to ensure security of your final activation code. Use the code to activate your DigiD within 20 days. Activate your DigiD via the DigiD activation webpage https://digid.nl/en/inloggen.

Remember that your DigiD grants access to many aspects of your life online, so you should take care to keep it secret and also not to lose it. If you forget your DigiD username or password, you can visit the DigiD contact page for help https://www.digid.nl/en/contact/

All students seeking a doctor's appointment during the ongoing COVID-19 situation need to first send an email to frontdesk@wittenborg.eu. Please remember to mention the following details in your email:

• Your full name and student number
• Your local telephone number
• The symptoms you have been experiencing
• If you have been taking any medication
• What type of medication
• How long you have been taking the medication
• If you have experienced any improvement or change in your health

https://www.ggdnog.nl/corona/alles-over-corona/coronatest-wanneer-hoe-en-waar

https://www.ggdnog.nl/corona/alles-over-corona/coronatest-wanneer-hoe-en-waar

Front Desk will make an appointment on your behalf and inform you once the appointment is confirmed. Please send an email to frontdesk@wittenborg mentioning the following details

• Please give an option of 3 days for your availability to go to the doctor's appointment
• Mention the preferred timings when you can go to see the doctor
• Preferably, mention the symptoms you have been experiencing and if you have been taking any medication
• How long have you been taking the medication and if you have experienced any improvement or change in your health

The Front Desk will make an appointment on your behalf and inform you by email once the appointment has been confirmed. You need to confirm attendance of the appointment by replying to the appointment email from the Front Desk.

Yes, tap water in the whole of the Netherlands is safe to drink. Not only will you save money by not buying bottled water, but you can also help towards keeping the environment clean by reducing plastic waste.

While the Education Department office is open daily for short questions, for consultations please make an appointment by email to education@wittenborg.eu and you will receive a confirmation within 3 working days.

Contacting Lecturers

All lecturers can be contacted through their Wittenborg email generally by putting their firstnames.lastname@wittenborg.eu

The Education and Examination Guide (EEG) is the first thing you need to read before you start your classes. The EEG consists of all the crucial information you need for your studies, including handbooks on work placement, graduation assignment, academic writing, etc. 

EEGs are available for each study programme and can be found in the online Moodle area (https://www.wittenborg-online.com).

If students have questions about a section in the EEG, they can contact their process tutor to guide them. Process tutors will be allocated by Wittenborg and during the Introduction Week, students will be informed on how to contact their process tutor, to make an appointment.

Before students arrive at Wittenborg, we recommend reading a few sections of the EEG to get an impression of the education system at our university. The following sections are recommended:

• Part 2: Education Guide
• Part 3: Programme curriculum- Specialisation-related curriculum
• Part 4: Practical information guide- Grading system in the Netherlands, Attendance & exams – important notice