Orientation meeting for students in Icelandic as a second language

Icelandic as a Second Language invites new students to orientation meetings in rooms 102, 103, and 104 at the University Centre (Háskólatorg) on Thursday, 20 August, from 9:00–11:00.

• Practical Diploma (Hagnýt íslenska): Room HT 102
• Academic Icelandic (Íslenskustoð): Room HT 103
• BA Programme: Room HT 104

At these meetings, students will receive practical information, an overview of the programme structure, and an opportunity to ask questions to teaching staff and the Administrative Officer.

Following these meetings (at 11:00), there will be a joint session for all study tracks with the University of Iceland Student Counselling Service, Sprettur, the Center for Writing, and the student association Huldumál in room HT 102.

Teaching begins on Monday, 24 August. The University of Iceland’s Orientation Week begins on 31 August.

Useful information for new students about the programme and the University, including timetables, can be found on the University of Iceland’s New Student website, the Student Council website, and the School of Humanities website. You can also gain insight into university life through the University’s, the School’s and Icelandic as a Second Language’s Facebook pages, as well as their Instagram accounts.

If you have any questions about the programme, you are welcome to contact the office staff by telephone at +354 525 4400, by email at icelandic@hi.is, or by visiting the School of Humanities office in the Main Building (3rd floor). The office is open on weekdays from 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:00.