Orientation Days
The so-called Orientation Days are held every semester one week before the beginning of the teaching period of an academic year. They are meant for all incoming international students. The Orientation Days are organized by the VŠE International Office but our IBB programme adds its own agenda included.
There are two primary purposes for this week-long event:
- Administratively process all newly admitted students and provide them with all necessary information and documents for their start at the VŠE and in the Czech Republic. It is known as a Registration Day. The new students are requested to come to the University in person to register to the programme and attend the very first IBB meeting with the IBB Academic Director and IBB coordinator.
- Help the incoming students get familiar with the University campus as well as the Czech culture, language, and Prague itself as well as meet with classmates and form new friendships and contacts.
Orientation Days offer a wide range of activities, for instance, there are usually lectures on Cultural Shock and Czech History, university information system InSIS workshops, informal meetings focused on foreign language practice and trips around Prague and its vicinity.
Orientation Days 2025 – Fall Semester
| Map of sessions for Degree students organised by the International Office |
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| Session name | Time of the session | Topic |
Venue |
| ChillOut Zone | September 10th 13:30 – 17:45 |
A space to relax, enjoy free refreshments, and have fun with a variety of games. |
Foyer of Likešova aula (LA) |
| Czech Language Crash Course | September 10th 14:30 – 16:00 16:15- 17:45 |
Learn useful basics of Czech to help you navigate daily life and connect with locals. | Likešova aula (LA) |
| Culture Shock | September 10th 14:30 – 16:00 16:15- 17:45 |
Understand its phases and pick up practical tips on how to adapt and thrive in a new environment. | Vencovského aula (VA) |
| Introduction to Library Services – Online | September 11th 09:00 – 09:30 |
What you should know about the VSE library, its services, online book ordering, e-resources, and the reservation of study rooms. | Online |
| Registration | Check with your programme coordinator for the exact time. | Sign in, pick up your welcome materials, and get ready to start your Orientation Week. | TBA |
| Intercultural Competences | September 11th 14:30 – 16:00 |
Learn the most important facts about Czech History. | RB 211 |
| History of the Czech Lands | September 11th 16:15 – 17:45 |
Discover the key events, figures, and milestones that shaped the Czech Republic. | Likešova aula (LA) |
| Team Game | September 12th 10:00 – 14:00 |
Join this activity to discover the campus, have fun and meet new friends. | Likešova aula (LA) |
ALL NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE ORIENTATION DAYS.