3.1 The Academic Calendar 2004 – 2005, Registration, Enrolment for Study Units / Courses

The academic year starts on 23 August 2004 and ends on 27 May 2005. It is divided into four terms, at the end of which there is usually a week of general evaluation, guidance, planning and exams. Students must register themselves as present or absent each academic year, for more detailed information about registration, please see the Student Guide 2004-2005 or www.laurea.fi.

Besides their chosen Degree Programme, Laurea students and exchange students can select studies from any of the Degree Programmes throughout the academic year. Information on available study units / courses is provided six weeks before the following term. Students must also enrol for the study units they wish to study, for more information about the enrolment, please see the Student Guide 2004-2005 or www.laurea.fi.

The following chart will show the scheduled provision of courses and student enrolment dates:

Term Study Offer Shown on the Net by Enrolment term Confirmation of Enrolment
Term 1
23.8. – 29.10.2004
17.8.2004
19.8. – 23.8.2004
26.8.2004

Term 2
1.11.2004 – 14.1.2005

30.9.2004
4.10. – 10.10.2004
15.10.2004
Term 3
17.1. – 18.3.2005

2.12.2004
6.12. – 12.12.2004
17.12.2004
Term 4
21.3. – 27.5.2005

17.2.2005
21.2. – 27.2.2005
4.3.2005

As a Laurea student, you can apply for a Study Pass and complete Degree Programme courses at other polytechnics. Studies at Laurea can also be carried out wholly or partly online. In addition it is possible to apply to take other polytechnics’ online courses included in the Virtual Polytechnic selection. For more information on the Study Pass and online-studies please see the Student Guide 2004-2005 or www.laurea.fi, also www.virtuaaliamk.fi.