Register at the university and apply for the Finnish student card (if you have not done so in advance) Contact your host department Take part in the orientation programme If you come from an EU or EEA country, register at the police station after you have registered at the university (that is, if your stay in Finland exceeds 3 months and you are not a citizen of a Nordic country). Fee 47 euros.
Submit your personal identity data to the Population Information System for registration, if you stay in Finland for
longer than one year. This should be done in writing. Forms are available at the Registration Office (Maistraatti), post office and Social Insurance Institution (KELA)
If you study in Finland for at least two years, apply for domicile (home municipality) at the Registry Office (Maistraatti, Yliopistonkatu 28, open Mon-Fri 9-16.15)
Check out the courses you would like to take and enrol in them Join the foreign students’ mailing list at lists.jyu.fi/mailman/listinfo/fs-news Before going home:
Give notice in writing to end your lease at least one calendar month before you intend to move (only applicable to
those who have signed a tenancy agreement until further notice. Fixed-term tenancy agreements cannot be terminated within the tenanacy period).
Arrange a moving out inspection time at the accommodation office Give your account number and the address of your bank in your home country to the accommodation office in order to receive the housing deposit back
Return your Survival Kit to the Kortepohja Student Village office (downstairs of Restaurant Rentukka). Remember to make an appointment beforehand (kylasihteeri@jyy.fi)
Make sure that your rent, sauna fees and other bills are paid Close your bank account Make an official notice of moving to the Registration Office (if you have lived in Finland for more than a year) Notify the post office about your change of residence so that your post will be forwarded to your new address Fill in the departure information form in Mobility Online (exchange students only). A transcript of records will be sent to the address(es) you have given in the form 1-2 months after your departure
Pick up a Letter Confirmation (a certificate with the exact dates of your arrival and departure) from the International Office personally no earlier than one week before departure 62