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Welcome to the Department of Psychology
Copenhagen University
27th of August, room 22.0.19 , 10 a.m.– 12 noon.
Student Advisors Psychology
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Today’s programme
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Time Wednesday the 26th of Aug. Thursday the 27th of Aug. Friday the 28th of Aug.
9 a.m.
Welcome by the FacultyRoom 34-1-01
Breakfast at CSSRoom 22-0-19
10 a.m.
Welcome MeetingThe Department of Psychology
Room 22-0-19
11 a.m.Introductory to the Library
Room 34-1-01
12 p.m.Introductory to the IT systems
Room 34-1-01Lunch
(bring your own)
1 p.m.
Outside games with newly-enrolled Danish
students
Pre-MatriculationFront of CSS, entrance B
- The Mentors
2 p.m.
Tour around campus
Access to Frue Plads
3 p.m.
Walking tour around Copenhagen- The Mentors
Matriculation CeremonyUCPH – Frue Plads
4 p.m.
“Hygge” in Kongens Have- The Mentors
Social EventFrue Plads
5 p.m.
Studenterhuset opens for all new students at UCPH
The Student Advisors at Psychology
Cecile, Clara, Julie, Anders and Alexander Fellow students at the Department of Psychology
We can help with the following:
Study related issues, such as: Information about exams and courses Exemptions Where to go / who to ask
Personal issues in relation to studying and in general
The student advisors have professional secrecy – except for matters of academic misconduct
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Pernille Hviid, Anna Sofie Andersen, & Fie Porsmose Hansen
What can the international coordinator help you with?
Signing learning agreements and other documents Course registration Transcripts Grades Other administrative enquiries
The International Team
The International Students
So, who are you?
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What is your name?
Where do you come from?
Where do you study?
Introduction to the Faculty
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How to find your way around campus
CSS = ’Center for Sundhed & Samfund’ - The Faculty of Social Sciences, Øster Farimagsgade 5A
The Department of Psychology, Øster Farimagsgade 2A
Each building at campus has a number - Example: CSS 5.1.26 (building, floor, room)
x.2.xx = 2nd floorx.1.xx = 1st floorx.0.xx = ground floorx.01.xx = basement
Introduction to the Faculty
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Student Information Desk (SAMF-Informationen)room 5.1.34
www.socialsciences.ku.dk/students/ Open Monday -Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
They can help you with the following: Student ID card - activation KUnet– missing code (Contact Servicedesk for problems relating
the use of KUnet) Transcripts and certified copies of diplomas and confirmation of
ECTS achieved
Introduction to the Faculty
Introduction to the Department
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Introduction to the Department
General information
The Department is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Copenhagen
Education and research within several psychological fields (developmental, social, cognition, personality, work and organizational, clinical, neurological etc.)
You can find information on our English web site www.psychology.ku.dk
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Where to look for information?
On www.psychology.ku.dkyou can find information on
- Courses- Exams- Library access- Social Life- The Student Advisors
And much, much more!
Introduction to the Department
Communication and IT
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Keep updated!
KUnet – Self-Service and Alumni-mail
Absalon – individual course pages
psychology.ku.dk – need to know information for exchange students
Please notice, that the course registrations are in Danish on AbsalonEg. KA Arbejds- og Organisations Psykologi, seminarhold
Communication and IT
UCPH App: myUCPH
- Your personal Time Schedule
- Map over Campus
- Important:
- Absalon messages
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Academics
Rules for written assignments and Exam papers
When writing an exam paper please note that 1 page is equivalent to 2400 characters (including all symbols and spaces; commas, full stops, footnotes etc.)
Example: A paper with a maximum of 14 pages (2400 x 14) = 33.600 characters
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The Academic Quarter (15 minutes)
Please notice that all classes and lectures start a quarter past the time stated due to the Academic Quarter
Why?
Academics
• A minimum of 75% Attendance
• It is possible to apply for a exemption.
You are always welcome to contact the International Team or the student advisory service for more information.
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Academics
• The Cirriculum states everything you need to know about your courses!
• It can be found on www.psychology.ku.dk admitted students Student advisory service
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Exams at the Department
General information on exams
Exams are held in December/January for the autumn semester and May/June for the spring semester
Exams are taken in the same language as the course is taught
Exams are passed with the result ‘passed’ (“bestået”) or Grade 02 or above
Exam plan will be posted on www.psychology.ku.dk and Kunet.dk
Exams at the Department
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General information on exams
Exams are usually a written paper, an oral exam based on a short paper, or a written exam at Peter Bangs Vej 36, 2000 Frederiksberg.
Please notice! Student must meet up for the exam at the latest 30 minutes before the exam starts and bring your Student ID.
You are responsible for cancelling your own exams by sending a mail to [email protected] – contact the student advisors if in doubt.
Find the information
Information regarding exams are available under Admitted Students at psychology.ku.dk
Exams at the Department
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Exams at the Department
PC-examsLocation: Peter Bangs Vej 36, 2000 Frederiksberg
Sit a trial PC exam, test the system and receive expert guidance before future exams in order to become fully prepared for sitting a PC exam held by the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Bring student ID card, exam number and exam hall number
Find information on psychology.ku.dk
You can always contact the student advisors if you have questions regarding the exam procedures
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Exams at the Department
Need a grade for your exam?
If you need a grade for an exam, send an email to [email protected] including your Student ID and personal information.
If you have any questions contact the Student Advisory Office or the International Team at the Department of Psychology
The Danish Grading System- The 7-point Grading Scale
12 For an excellent presentation (A)10 For a very good presentation (B)7 For a good presentation (C)4 For a fair presentation containing some major weaknesses. (D)02 For a presentation meeting only the minimum requirements for acceptance (E)00 For a presentation not meeting the minimum requirements for acceptance. (Fx)-3 For a presentation that is unacceptable in all respects. (F)
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Exams at the Department
Readings and literature lists
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Course readingsLiterature lists at the course list for Fall 2015 at psychology.ku.dk
Books and compendiums (collection of copied articles) can be bought at the Academic Bookstore in building 7 on the ground floor
Used books can be bought from older students on the FB-page “Bogmarkedet på psykologi KU”
Readings and literature lists
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Library accessMany books are available at The Faculty Library of Social Sciences, Gothersgade 140.
Read about library access at psychology.ku.dk
Course Registration
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Online course registration
Has everyone registered for courses electronically?
If not, you may contact us as soon as possible!
A course registration counts as an exam registration
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Course Registration
Rules for course registration
European System:One semester full-time studies = 30 ECTS credits
Erasmus and Nordplus students20 ECTS credits at the Department of Psychology or 30 ECTS credits at The Faculty of Social Sciences (CSS)
For overseas exchange studentsNo requirements
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Course Registration
Cancellation of courses
If you wish to cancel a course or an exam, please send an email to: [email protected] If you need help regarding your options or advice about whether or not to drop a course/exam, please contact the Student Advisors
International students must never cancel exams or unregister from courses through KUnet.
Consequently, we might not be able to sign your learning agreement!
Feedback Informed Treatment
• The starting date of the course has been moved.
Starts in week 38 (September 15)
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Research
Research centres at the Department of Psychology
Social life and organizations
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Getting settledGetting settled
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Get your EU-residence permit & CPR.nr. on campus!
In order for you to obtain your EU-residence permit and CPR.nr. (identification number), go to:
The Faculty of Law, Bispetorvet 1-3. 1167 Copenhagen K7th of September 2015 - Students with birthdays on 1 – 158th of September 2015 - Students with birthdays on 16 - 31
Both days from 9 am to 14 pm.
Though this is the easiest way, you will have to expect a few hours of waiting. You can find more information at www.studies.ku.dk/welcome/contact
Questions?
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Contact informationContact information
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Student Advisors Opening Hours
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday Phone hours: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.Drop-in hours: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Phone number: (+45) 35 32 48 16 E-mail address: [email protected]
The International TeamE-mail address: [email protected]
The international studentsThe international students
Hello, my name is …
Take some time to get to know each other
Chat with the person next to you for a few minutes - you might be in the same class!
Luch12 – 12.30