Start of studies

Semester start 2025
Welcome as a new student at KHiO!
Monday, August 18
Start of studies at the departments (see separate page)
Tuesday, August 19
Bra start - Informasjonsmøte for nye studenter på norsk 09:00–10:00
Good start - Information meeting for new students in English 10:00–11:00
Wednesday, August 20
Barbecue!
From 16:00 to 19:00 at the square outside the main entrance. KHiO provides vegetarian hot dogs and condiments. Students can also bring their own food to barbecue.
Thursday, August 21
Official opening 13:00–15:00
Location: Vrimla (Scenetorget, floor 4 in the performing arts building)
Program:
- Speech by Rector Marianne Skjulhaug
- Speech by contemporary artist AK Dolven
- Speech by Member of Parliament Grunde Almeland
- Closing and serving of coffee and cake
- We look forward to meeting you!