4 th Pre-Arrival Webinar5 August 2021

International Admissions Team

5 august 2021

Todayrsquos Agenda1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway

2 Study permit and the last entry date

3 Entry rules and quarantine

4 Hotel quarantine

5 Information from SiS Housing

6 Information about TempStay

7 Semester start 2021

8 Activation of your IT user account

9 Semester registration

10 Semester fee payment

11 Access to Canvas

12 Student card

13 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)

14 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)

15 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

16 Bank account in Norway

17 Verification of your original documents

18 Norwegian course

19 Tuberculosis test

20 Vaccination

21 Covid helpline

22 International student union

Todayrsquos Agenda1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway

2 Study permit and the last entry date

3 Entry rules and quarantine

4 Hotel quarantine

5 Information from SiS Housing

6 Information about TempStay

7 Semester start 2021

8 Activation of your IT user account

9 Semester registration

10 Semester fee payment

11 Access to Canvas

12 Student card

13 BankAxept card (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)

14 Police registration (only for Non-EU students)

15 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

16 Bank account in Norway

17 Verification of your original documents

18 Norwegian course

19 Tuberculosis test

20 Vaccination

21 Covid helpline

22 International student union

1 Current COVID-19 situation in Norway

Cases are still low compared to other countries but the number of covid patients is increasing in Norway

The Norwegian government has a 4-phase plan for reopening of the Norwegian Society (this plan is not based on a specific date but on the development of the COVID-19 situation)

According to the press conference on 28 July Norway remains to be in the 3rd

phase for now

2 Study permit and the last entry

date

Borders are open for international students since 1 August

UDI is now processing study permits for non-EU citizens

EU students can enter the country by showing that they are students at UiS

The last entry date is 1 September

However it is possible to change this date to 15 September by contacting UDI

If you received a study permit and if you decided to take the autumn semester online you should contact UDI immediately to ask for change of the dates on your entry visa

3 Entry rules and quarantine

Currently anyone arriving in Norway from abroad shall be in quarantine at a specified quarantine hotel

Exemption bull Some countries in Europe with sufficiently low

transmission (green areas and countries) bull Fully-vaccinated persons with a COVID-19

certificate with a QR code issued in Scandinavian and EU countries

Check the information regarding entry rules and quarantine on the following website before you arrive in Norway

FHI Helsedirektoratet Government information about travelling to

Norway UDI

Please note that the place of quarantine must be at the first entry point in Norway as a rule

3 Entry rules and quarantine

Remember to complete the registration form and take a PCR- or antigen-based test less than 24 hours prior to departure

Read the following websites

bull httpswwwfhinoenopnovel-coronavirus-facts-advicefacts-and-general-adviceentry-quarantine-travel-covid19

bull httpswwwhelsenorgenoencoronavirusinternational-travelsPresenting-negative-test-result

Do not forget to print out the Letter of Admission before travelling (available under My documents in Soslashknadsweb)

The rules may change at short notice It is the travelerrsquos responsibility to ensure they are up-to-dated regarding the rules that apply at the time of entry

4 Hotel quarantine

You will have full-board accommodation at the hotel during the quarantine period The individual share of quarantine is NOK 500 per day

UiS has an arrangement with some of the hotels close to the airport in Stavanger so for those that are staying there the cost will be paid directly by UiS

Students that are guided to other hotels need to pay the cost by themselves first The refund can be made only to your bank account in Norway Detailed information about the refund will be sent to you later

Remember that you are responsible for the expenses such as phone calls pay-tv mini bar etc

It is not possible to choose your quarantine hotel

Remember to receive a confirmation of quarantine from your hotel With this document you can move into your SIS housing or private accommodation

5 Information from SiS Housing ndash How to pick up your key

Until 1300 on 18 August you can pick up your key at the reception at Scandic Stavanger Airport Hotel at any time

After 1300 on 18 August all keys will be delivered back to SiS Housing so you need to pick up your key at SiS Housing Ullandhaug campus during their opening hours Opening hours httpsminsisnobolig

No one else can pick up the key for you

If you are allocated to other hotels ask them to provide you a certificate of quarantine and present it to the reception at Scandic Stavanger Airport Hotel to receive your key

After 18 August you need to present a certificate of quarantine at SiS Housing to receive your key

If you are not required to be in quarantine you must present your covid-19 certificate with a QR code in order to pick up your key Please note that currently only covid-19 certificate issued in Scandinavian and EU countries are considered as a variable way of proving your vaccination

6 Information about TempStay- from Arnljot Corneliussen

UiS is now preparing a temporary place to stay (from 3 August 2021) for those who are still on the waiting list

This is a temporary solution while you search for a room in the private market or until you get an offer from SiS housing (if any rooms become available)

If you want to apply for one of such rooms please email to arnljotcorneliussenuisno

Mark your email with ldquoTempStayrdquo and include your name gender and arrival date

7 Semester Start 2021

All compulsory courses will be offered online for those who are not in Stavanger

Some teaching will be given on campus for students in Stavanger

You will receive further information about the semester plan from your study coordinator later

Your study coordinator can be found here httpswwwuisnoenstudiescontact-a-student-advisor

8 Activation of your IT user account

You will receive an e-mail from IT department when your account can be activated

New IT-user

Through your account you can access Canvas and StudentWeb

IT departmentOpening time 800-1430 Tel 5183 3000 Email it-hjelpuisno

9 Semester registration

Deadline 1 September 2021

All students must register and verify their education plan each semester

Log in to StudentWeb with your IT-user account

Remember to register your current address as in StudentWebbull Semester Address your address in Norwaybull Home Address your address in home country

If you fail to register within the deadline you will lose your study rights at UiS

10 Semester fee payment

bull your study rights at UiSDeadline 1 September 2021

How to paybull In StudentWeb go to Payments to create an

invoice for the semester fee bull You can pay with

a bank card (no cash) at the Student Reception in Arne Rettedalrsquos Building on campus

via your online banking in your home countryNorway

via international money transfer services that accept invoices

For questions regarding the payment please contact studentweb-hjelpuisno

If you fail to pay the semester fee within the deadline you will lose your study rights at UiS

It is not possible to pay with a credit card from abroad it has to be via online banking

10 Semester fee payment -How to pay the student payment from overseas

The semester fee is 735 NOK

Find the Swift-code and the IBAN number on the payment page in StudentWeb

Normally it should not be necessary to provide the name and address of the bank you are sending money to if you have the Swift code But if you need it please use the following information

Sparebank1 SMNPO Box 4796 Torgarden7467 Trondheim

Remember to include your KID number or your student number as additional information

Make sure to pay any bank charges on your side The student is responsible for any banking fees

11 Access to Canvas and Timetables

The day after you have registered your IT-account you will get access to Canvas

You can find an overview of your required literature list in Canvas or you can search for it in Leganto

Here youll find timetable for your study programme

12 Student card

You can get a student card after having registered for the autumn semester and paid the semester fee

Student cards are issued at the Student Reception in Arne Rettedalrsquos building

You can download the semester receipt as an app on your mobile

For iPhone (IOS)For Android

For more information regarding the semester start please check httpswwwuisnoenstartofstudies_uis_2021

13 BankAxeptcard (only for non-EU students who have transferred the deposit money)

How to obtain the BankAxept card

This card is for your temporary use until you open your bank account in Norwaybull Your BankAxept card can be picked up at

Student Reception in Arne Rettedalrsquos Building

bull In order to get your card and PIN you need to bring

1- Passport2- Your Norwegian address

bull 50 000 NOK will be transferred into the cardbull The money will be available in the card within

3-4 daysbull You can check your balance at

wwwsmnnoutbetalingskort(available in Norwegian only)

bull No one else can pick up the card for you

14 Police registration(only for Non-EU students)

Normally you are required to register in person at the local immigration office (Stavanger Police Station) within 7 days after your arrival in Norway You need to make an appointment on beforehand through the UDI Application Portal

Due to the ongoing pandemic and quarantine rules Police is more flexible with these deadlines Be aware that you are not allowed to enter the police station before you have finished the quarantine duty

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull Letteremail from UDI

After the police registration you will receive a residence card and Norwegian ID number in the mail

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permitnoneumaster

15 SUA registration (only for EU-students)

Citizens from EUEEA countries are required to register their stay at Service Centre for Foreign Workers (SUA) within 3 months after their arrival in Norway

You need to make an appointment on beforehand in the UDI Application Portal

Bring the following documents bull Passportbull Address in Norwaybull Admission letterbull European Health Insurance Cardbull Print out of a confirmation email of your

appointment

More information is available on the following linkhttpswwwuisnoenvisa-and-study-permiteueea

16 How to open your bank account in Norway

After the policeSUA registration you will receive a Norwegian ID number via post This can take up to 3-4 weeks after registration

Remember to register your correct postal address and put your name on mailbox

To open bank account bring to the bank bull your passport bull a letter from Skatteetaten which

documents your Norwegian ID number and your residence card (if you are from non-EUEEA countries)

17 Verification of your original documents

You need to bring your original bachelorrsquos diploma and transcripts with you to Stavanger

You will receive an e-mail about this in September 2021

Please DO NOT show up without being requested

If you fail to present your original documentations your study rights may be denied

18 Norwegian course- Information from theInternational Office

bull A1 level onlybull 2 evening classes a week for 12 weeksbull Make sure to check your timetable prior to

signing up for the coursebull More information and access to the online

registration system will be sent shortly via email from the International Office

bull If you have any questions please contact the International Office (inboundexchangeuisno)

Please read here for more information about our Norwegian language course

19 Tuberculosistest ndash Information from the Office of Infection Control

Mandatory for every person from a high endemic country of tuberculosis and every person who has stayed in those countries for more than 3 months See the list of countries with high and very high occurrence

You should take the test within four weeks after arrival to Norway

The tuberculosis test is free of charge

Please make an appointment with the Smittevernkontoret in Stavanger

Email smittevernkontoretstavangerkommuneno

Phone 5191 3339 (For booking a personal appointment)

More information is available on the following link httpswwwuisnoenhealth-matterstb

20 Vaccination ndash Information from Stavanger municipality

If you have had the 1st vaccine dose at your place of residence you can have 2nd dose in Stavanger Thereare currently 12 weeks between vaccine doses in Norway

Stavanger vaccinates with Pfizer and Moderna

Students from abroad who have been given a non-EU-approved vaccine as 1st dose can be given 2nd dose by Pfizer or Moderna

When ndash Late FallHow ndash Need to register Call 5150 7220 Where - Expohallen at Tjensvoll Stavanger

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

21 Covid helpline

The helpline operators can answer questions about rules advice and recommendations and provide general information about COVID-19 (not related to travelling)

Tel 815 55 015 (Mon-Fri 0800-1530)

If you need to be tested you need to make an appointment by calling 5191 4030 (kl1000-1400)

If you are ill and need medical care call 116 117

Questions related to vaccination should be directed to Stavanger municipality Contact 5150 7220

22 ISU International student union in Stavanger

Questions