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Semester start 2026

Welcome as a student at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences! We hope you settle in well as a student with us.

A group of students at the start of the academic year – a smiling boy looks at the camera.

On this page, you will find important information on how to get started with your studies, as well as an overview of what is happening at your campus during the first week.

Welcome – we hope you enjoy your time here!

Checklist for starting the semester

Before starting the semester

1. Check the time and place for startup. You will find this, among other things, in the INNStart programme for your campus.

2. Register for the semester. See more information about term registration here.

3. Activate your student account. See more information about account activation here.

4. Do you need a police certificate of conduct? See more information about applying for a certificate here

Once the semester starts

1. Register on the first day of the semester

2. Get familiar with Canvas.

3. Check schedule.

4. Obtain a student certificate and a student card. Read more about student certificate and student card here.

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Online student?

You might be wondering what your academic year will be like. We have gathered some of the most common questions from online students here.

Semester dates for the 2026/27 academic year

Autumn semester 2026

  • Monday 17 August (week 34): start of semester
  • Friday 18 December (week 51): end of semester

Spring semester 2027

  • Monday 4 January (week 2): start of semester
  • Friday 18 June (week 25): end of semester
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