Faculty Introduction 2024
Welcome future law student!
On this page you will find the programme of the Faculty Introduction from 26 to 30 August. We are looking forward to it, hopefully you too!
Register for the Faculty Introduction
To ensure that you are scheduled for Period 1 and placed in the appropriate tutorial group during the Law Faculty Introduction with which you also follow education in period 1, it is necessary to register in time, no later than August 23.
Please note: if you do not confirm or cancel your registration, you will not be scheduled for Period 1.
Programme
During the Faculty Introduction you will get to know your fellow students, discover Problem-Based Learning by working on a case study in small groups and meet our programme coordinators. We have created an informative and interesting programme for you.
Please find the outline of the programme below:
- Please note: The program and times are subject to change.
Programme Faculty Introduction 2024 - Pre-masters
| Date | Programme | Optional programme |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-August (upon receiving Canvas login details) | Start your online preparation: Videos and other content about Maastricht University, University Library, Student Services Center, the Faculty of Law, Problem Based Learning, Student Portal & Canvas and the study associations. Start to prepare for your first PBL case: the ‘Challenge’! | |
| Monday August 26 | No programme | |
| Tuesday August 27 | 10.15 - 11.30: Introduction (word of welcome Dean Jan Smits and Introduction Director of Studies Nicole Kornet, code of conduct, international classroom, Problem-Based Learning) 11.30 - 12.00: Tips & Tricks study in Maastricht – Q&A with current students 12.00 - 12.45: Lunch and get to know each other 12.45 - 14.45: Introduction to the building, book market, SSC, and UB 14.45 - 15.45: Working on ‘Challenge’ in your own group 16.15 - 16.45: Are you okay? lecture – Be(come) an ally against sexual violence and find out where you can get support at UM | 17.00 - 19.00: Drinks and barbecue in the garden of our Faculty |
| Wednesday August 28 | Preparing for post-discussion ‘Challenge’ (individual) | |
| Thursday August 29 | Between 9.00 - 15.00: Post-discussion ‘Challenge’ (2 hour) with tutor in your own group at our Faculty + evaluation Explanation of Student Support and systems Group allocation will follow | Between 10:00 and 15:00: A selection of various mini-lectures. |
| Friday August 30 | Explanation of Student Support and systems | Between 10:00 and 15:00: A selection of various mini-lectures. |
Canvas
Canvas is Maastricht University's online learning environment.
In mid-August, you will receive an email with login details for Canvas, which will give you access to the full programme and all the information you need to prepare for Faculty Introduction.
You will be working often in Canvas during your studies, as each course of the UM curriculum has its own page in Canvas where content is made available and communication and collaboration is facilitated. In addition, Canvas allows for tests, submission of papers, originality check on papers, discussion forums and so on.
The faculty introduction is a great opportunity to get used to working in Canvas. During this week, you will also learn how Canvas works.