STUDENT GUIDE

Welcome to autumn-term studies 2009 at Högskolan Dalarna!

You are going to have lots to do as you begin your studies, which is why it is important that you are well-prepared. Be sure to find out what course books you require, and familiarize yourself with your class timetable for the first few weeks.

You can find all the information that you require to help you get started at

www.du.se/welcome

It is important that you read the information on this website so that your first days at Högskolan Dalarna run as smoothly as possible.

Information regarding your user account (användarkonto), which you can use to register for your courses, is sent to you in mid-August. Please note that programme students receive their user accounts during Introduction Days.

Best regards,Högskolan Dalarna

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HÖGSKOLAN DALARNAHögskolan Dalarna in the beautiful province of Dalarna was established in 1977, and today about 15,000 students study here. Located about three hours northwest of Stockholm in the twin towns of Falun and Borlänge, Högskolan Dalarna is a modern and dynamic university with a progressive approach to teaching, learning, and research. International students not only broaden their hori-zons during their stay in Dalarna, but they also make a welcome contribution to student life and perspectives at the university. Studying abroad means plucking up the courage to try something new. It also means getting to know a new culture and new people, and not least it means acquiring new knowledge.

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WELCOMEwww.du.se/welcomeAs a new student, you can use this link to find both im-portant information about your programme and courses as well as the steps to follow after you have decided to study with us. You can also find links to programme and course websites.

FRONTERfronter.du.seFronter, a web-based learning platform, is an important tool that offers an interactive meeting place for students and teachers alike. You can find up-to-date information about courses, such as schedule changes, tips on extra course literature and more. You can use Fronter to hand in pre-seminar assignments and other exercises for feed-back from teachers. In the discussion forum, students and teachers can discuss the subject, the course, and anything else of interest. You can also log in as a guest and visit other course rooms to see course materials contained there.

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MY PAGESMy Pages detail everything related to your studies. This is where you register for new courses, see which courses you have already completed, view how much money you have on your printing account, or even just check tomorrow’s weather forecast. The contents of My Pages are personalized for you. You need a user account and password to log in to see your personal informa-tion, which you receive when you arrive at Högskolan Dalarna. To log in to My Pages, click on the link on the university’s homepage at www.du.se.

WEBMAIL webmail.du.seEvery student has a university e-mail account. It is your responsibility to read your webmail regularly as here you will receive important information from the university departments and the student union. Whenever you con-tact anyone at Högskolan Dalarna or the student union, you should use your university webmail as this shows that you are a current student.

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STUDENT SERVICESsupport@du.se Student Services create your user account. They also provide you with your keycard that you will need to ac-cess the university.

STUDENTBANKEN www.du.se/studentbankenIn Studentbanken students work with Högskolan Dalarna’s information department and/or with businesses where students act as resources in different projects. Stu-dentbanken gives you practical experience in marketing. You are an ambassador, a representative, and a marketer for Högskolan Dalarna in many different situations. The work involves everything from trade fairs and school visits across the country to graphic design and logistics.

STUDENT WELFAREwww.du.se/studenthalsanWhen you need someone to talk to, whether it be rela-ted to, for example, your well-being or your study envi-ronment, you can contact the student welfare counsellors and/or the university priest at Högskolan Dalarna. The priest can provide you with contact information to dif-ferent religious congregations. The counselling is both free of charge and confidential.

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STUDY COUNSELLORS studievagledning@du.se The study counsellors have your best interests in mind and will assist you in finding opportunities for your future.

STUDY ABROAD ioffice@du.seHögskolan Dalarna participates in all the major in-ternational student exchange programmes and has an extensive exchange with universities around the world. You are welcome to apply and if your application is suc-cessful, you can be nominated by Högskolan Dalarna.

DEGREES AND DIPLOMASwww.du.se/examen; examen@du.seThere are two types of degrees: professional qualifica-tions and general qualifications. To attain a professional qualification, you must enrol in a programme. You can receive a general qualification by taking single subject courses within a programme. The general qualifications at the first level are the university diploma/högskole-examen (two years, 120 Higher Education Credits) and the Degree of Bachelor/Kandidatexamen (three years, 180 Higher Education Credits). The general qualifica-tions at the second level are the Degree of Master (one year) and the Degree of Master/Masterexamen (two years). For admission to a second level programme, you must have a Swedish Degree of Bachelor, an equivalent foreign degree, or any equivalent qualification.

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As soon as you have completed your studies and all your grades have been submitted, you can apply for a degree certificate by completing the application form that can be found at www.du.se/examen. Usually you apply for a degree certificate from the university at which you last studied. It can take up to eight weeks to issue your degree certificate, which will be in both Swedish and English, and which will list all courses included in your degree. Since January 1, 2003, the degree certificate has been accompanied by a document in English describing the degree and its place in the Swedish education system. This document is known as a diploma supplement.

HÖGSKOLAN DALARNA ALUMNIalumni.du.seYou can apply for membership if you have earned at least 120 credits, have been at Högskolan Dalarna as an exchange student, or have studied at the master’s level. In addition to access to Högskolan Dalarna’s own alumni activities, you will also have access to the alumni activities of SI, The Swedish Institute, www.swedenintouch.se.

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UNIVERSITY VOCABULARY LIST

AssignmentAn assignment is an exercise that students do on their own, although individual help from the teacher is both permitted and encouraged.

ClassA class is a teaching session that takes place in smaller groups so that the teacher can discuss the material with students and students can actively participate. Ideas presented in the lectures can be developed through cooperative problem-solving.

ExamsExams take place at the end of a course to show whether students have achieved the goals. There are different types of exams, such as take-home exams and on-campus exams. A take-home exam means that you receive questions to be answered by a deadline, perhaps over the course of a week. An on-campus exam is written in a classroom on campus at a particular time and usually lasts several hours. When you take an on-campus exam, you need to have both ID as well as your student union card with you. You have to pay your student union fee in order to take exams. Exam results should appear on My Pages within four weeks. If you fail a test, there are opportunities to take it again.

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Language support Language support offers help with texts in Swedish and English for all students, including students attending programmes and courses through flexible learning.

LectureDuring a lecture a teacher covers course material. A lec-ture is primarily a teacher’s monologue, but you can ask questions whenever something is unclear. We recom-mend that students attend all their scheduled lectures.

SeminarA seminar can be seen as a discussion forum and can be either mandatory or optional. It can consist of, for ex-ample, discussions and assignment review. Students are often expected to participate more actively in seminars than they are in lectures.

”Dugga”A ”dugga” is a small test or exam. There are two types of small tests: mandatory ones, which may replace an exam, and optional ones, which give you extra credits.

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LEARN SOME SWEDISH

Hi/Hello HejGood morning God morgonGood evening God kvällGoodbye Hej dåGood night God nattHow are you? Hur är det?Good, thank you Bra, tack!My name is ... Jag heter ...What´s your name? Vad heter du?Yes JaNo NejThank you TackYou´re welcome VarsågodExcuse me UrsäktaI don´t understand Jag förstår inteHelp Hjälp

The Swedish alphabet differs from the English alphabet in that it has three additional letters: å, ä, and ö. They are pronounced as follows:

Å is like the sound in forÄ is like the sound in hairÖ is like the sound in earn

Högskolan Dalarna offers several courses in Swedish for beginners. You will find more information at www.du.se/sprak.

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DALARNA S STUDENT UNIONdalastudent.seDalarna’s Student Union represents the students of Högskolan Dalarna on various boards, committees, and councils within the university to make sure that students’ rights and interests are considered. It also offers support and help with problems students may encounter during their studies; however, its most important role is to mo-nitor educational quality. It also arranges social activities, such as Introduction Days, pub evenings, formal dinners, and student cruises.

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WHY SHOULD YOU PAY THE STUDENT UNION FEE?Everyone who studies at a university in Sweden is requi-red by law to pay the student union fee. You must do so to take exams and to receive your diploma. To show that you have paid your student union fee, you receive a membership card, which gives you a num-ber of student discounts as well as admission to activities and the student union houses. The student union membership fee is paid each term, the amount depending on your number of credits. If you are taking 16 credits or more, you pay the full member-ship fee. If you are taking fewer credits or are studying by distance, you have the right to a reduced fee.

THE STUDENT UNION HOUSESDalarna’s Student Union has two houses, one in Falun (Studenternas hus Kåre) and one in Borlänge (Student-nas hus Tenoren), which are central to our activities. These are where most social activities take place, such as formal dinners, pub evenings, and concerts. The student union offices, where you can go if you have questions or problems during your studies, are located here.

Falun – Studenternas hus KåreStudenternas hus Kåre is located close to the main square in central Falun in what may be Sweden’s most beautiful student union building. Here you have access to comfortable study rooms, computer rooms, rooms for group meetings, and a kitchen. There is also wireless Internet connection to the university’s network.

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Borlänge – Studenternas hus TenorenIn Studenternas hus Tenoren, you can find everything you need to relax, whether you want to have a coffee break, eat a nice lunch, or hang out with your classmates. The office in Borlänge is located in the main campus building.

COMMITTEES AND SOCIETIESStudent life is about a lot more than just studying. In the student union’s committees and societies, you will find other students who share your interests, from radio and TV broadcasting to theatre, film, and sports.

NLE – STUDENT ENTERPRISE UNITNLE completes your education with inspirational lectures, and creative exercises and competitions, such as the Venture Cup. With NLE you can also get help with starting your own business while you are still studying. By taking part in NLE’s activities and projects, you can find inspiration for what you want to do after you complete your studies, whether as an employee or as a business owner. There are opportunities for students to involve themselves in NLE’s activities such as Propel-lern, which is Högskolan Dalarna’s job fair. Propellern is an excellent opportunity for you as a student to make contacts and possibly meet your future employer.

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FORMAL DINNERSA formal student dinner often includes a three-course meal, singing, and toasts led by a toastmaster. Depending on the theme of the event, games and other activities may be included.

INTRODUCTION DAYSAs a new student at Högskolan Dalarna, you will find there is much to learn and remember. During Intro-duction Days the student union introduces you to the university, student life, and Borlänge and Falun while also giving you a chance to get to know your classmates.

STUDENT DISCOUNTSBeing a student can be financially challenging. That’s why the student union works with many different busi-nesses to give you student discounts and special offers. You can find a list of local businesses offering rebates on the student union’s website, dalastudent.se. Nationwide discounts and offers can be found at mecenat.se.

TEXTBOOKSUniversity study involves lots of reading. You can find many of your books in the university library, but some-times you need to buy your own. The cheapest way is to order them over the Internet. You can also order from local bookstores.

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BORLÄNGE AND FALUNDalarna and the towns of Falun and Borlänge are home to many Swedish traditions. They also boast new technology, prospering businesses, and many recreational activities. It is only about 20 kilometres between the towns, and you can commute easily by bus and train. Several buses run between Falun and Borlänge. Bus 253 takes you directly beween the two campuses; bus 254 takes you between Borlänge and the regiment area (Regementet) in Falun where the media centre (Medie-huset) is located.

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SPORT AND LEISURECombining studies with sport and other activities is easy in Borlänge and Falun. In Borlänge you can swim at the Aqua Nova waterpark, and in Falun you can work out at the Lugnet sport and recreation centre close to campus. If you don’t play sports yourself, you can watch elite sport instead. The Swedish Ski Games are a part of the FIS World Cup and are held at Lugnet in Falun. At Domnarsvallen in Borlänge, you can watch the team Brage play football or follow floorball team IBF Falun at Falu Kuriren Arena.

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SWIMMINGAqua Nova, BorlängeBojsen Beach, FalunFrämbyudde, FalunLilltorpet, FalunLugnet badet, FalunLångsjön, BorlängeMasenbadet, BorlängeRoxnäsudde, FalunTunaåstrand, Borlänge

GYMFriskis & Svettis, Falun and BorlängeGrand Spa & Sport, FalunMå bättre, FalunNautilus, Borlänge and FalunSVEA, BorlängeVibes for life, Falun

SKIINGBergebo, BorlängeBjursås Ski CentreHillersbodaKällviksbacken, FalunLugnet, FalunNybrobacken, BorlängeRomme AlpinStångtjärn, FalunSörskog, Bjursås

OTHER SPORTSBadmintonhallen, BorlängeFalu bowling, FalunFalu Tennis och Idrottscentrum, FalunBowling and pool, Metropol, BorlängeSquash, Slättahallen, FalunTennishallen, Borlänge

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MORE THAN JUST KNEE TASSELSDalarna is Sweden’s number one cultural province, with the Dala Horse, Sabaton, and Mando Diao as claims to fame. Cultural activities are plentiful, from movies to concerts. In both towns there is always something to do. There are many cafés and pubs, and the towns complement each other as Dalarna’s central shopping destinations.

MUSICBorlänge is a music town. Many different musical organizations are based here, as is Boomtown, one of Europe’s foremost universities of rock ´n roll. Several of the music organizations in Borlänge offer orchestral mu-sic: Borlänge Chamber Music Association and Borlänge Baroque Music Association. Every summer Borlänge hosts Peace & Love, Sweden’s biggest festival, which attracts musicians and spectators from the whole world. For several days down-town Borlänge becomes a huge party venue with many different types of musical styles, as well as poetry and dance. Falun also has rich musical offerings. Musik i Dalarna and Dalasymfoniettan are orchestral organisations in Dalarna. In the summer Falun hosts the Seaside Festival and the Rockstad Falun Festival. During Falukalaset in June, the town becomes an amusement park for several days.

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MUSEUMSThe Future’s Museum (Framtidsmuséet) in Borlänge is a special experience for everyone, regardless of age. Also in Borlänge is the Hat Museum, a rather different mu-seum that is well worth a visit. The Dalarna Regiment’s museum is located at Rommehed in Borlänge, and if you are interested in motors, there is the Borlänge Motor Museum. If you want to learn more about one of Borlänge’s biggest stars and one of the world’s best tenors, visit the Jussi Björling Museum. Falun also has a large number of museums. The best known are Carl Larsson Gården (home of a famous Swedish painter) in Sundborn and the Falun Copper Mine, which is a must for all visitors. The copper mine once made Falun Sweden’s second biggest city and is today a world heritage site. Then there is Dalarna’s Museum, which is a great place to spend a free day. Falun offers much for art enthusiasts, in particular the Falun Print Workshop, which has developed into one of Sweden’s most experimental studios.

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PUBLIC LIBRARIESBesides books, you can read and/or borrow newspapers, magazines, videos, DVDs, music CDs and audio books at the Borlänge and Falun libraries. You can study here, use their computers, and visit their cafés. Borlänge’s library is located downtown; there is also a university library at Campus Framtidsdalen. Falun’s newly renovated library is located downtown. Here students are welcome to use group study rooms, bor-row laptop computers, and take part in video conferences. The library also has a café and an art gallery. At Campus Lugnet there is a library that contains nearly every book used in the university’s courses and programmes.

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CINEMAFalan, FalunFolkets Hus Kvarnsveden, BorlängeMetropol, BorlängeMaximteatern, BorlängeSmultronstället, Folkets Hus, Falun(Note that in Sweden, foreign films are subtitled, not dubbed.)

THEATREArbetarföreningen Jernet, BorlängeBorlänge musikteater, BorlängeDalateatern, FalunDalaspexet at Högskolan DalarnaMaximteatern, BorlängeNisserska teatern, FalunTeater Gazbazz, Borlänge

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HOUSINGThe thought of finding suitable accommodation in a new town can be stressful. At Högskolan Dalarna, stu-dents are guaranteed housing near the campus in Falun or Borlänge even before the start of term. There are several different forms of student housing within walking distance from Framtidsdalen in Bor-länge and Lugnet in Falun. You can live in a dormitory room, a shared apartment, or your own apartment. All housing is located within five kilometres of the univer-sity campuses. You need to contact the housing com-panies yourself to register for and choose your housing, something you should do well before the start of term. The housing guarantee is offered by Tunabyggen (www.tunabyggen.se) in Borlänge and by Kopparsta-den (www.kopparstaden.se) in Falun. It is important to register for housing in advance to ensure that housing will be available for you. For more detailed information about booking accom-modation, security deposit, contract, keys, etc, please visit www.kopparstaden.se and www.tunabyggen.se. For alternative housing companies, please visit www.du.se.

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HOUSING IN BORLÄNGE

BullermyrenBullermyren has very affordable apartments. They are somewhat farther from student activities, but you can live in your own two-room apartment here. The apartments are managed by Tunabyggen. Train/bus station: 25 minTown centre: 25 minUniversity: 20 minNearest food shop: 10 min

Town centreThere are a number of different types of housing in cen-tral Borlänge, an ideal location if you plan to commute to Falun. Train/bus station: 5 minTown centre: 0 minUniversity: 12 minNearest food shop: 5 min

HagalundHagalund is a nice neighbourhood close to Borlänge’s core. There are no student apartments here, but the regu-lar (unfurnished) apartments are popular. Train/bus station: 10 minTown centre: 7 minUniversity: 10 minNearest food shop: 5 min

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Locus, Tjärna ÄngarLocus has furnished student rooms of all sizes and types, from shared apartments to exclusive loft apartments in which kitchen facilities are shared by students. They are close to the university, food shops, gym, and swimming pool. In one Locus house, there is a common area with a study room, gym, sauna, and party room. The apartments are managed by Tunabyggen.

Tjärna ÄngarHere you are offered affordable living in a collective apartment in which you rent a room in an apartment shared by two to three people. Room size varies, as does rent. Both the living room and kitchen are furnished. The area is residential and is close to food shops, sports facilities, and the university. You can also rent an unfur-nished apartment here. Train/bus station: 20 minTown centre: 25 minUniversity: 7 minNearest food shop: 2 min

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Mångatan/JakobsgårdarnaThe student apartments in Mångatan are the most popular. They are close to the university, the Tenoren student union building, pizzerias, hair salons, and food shops. The apartments are furnished, and each person has his or her own bathroom and kitchenette. Each floor has a common room with a large kitchen, some sofas, and a balcony shared by eight other students. The apartments are managed by Tunabyggen. Train/bus station: 17 minTown centre: 20 minUniversity: 7 minNearest food shop: 3 min

RymdgatanThese apartments are quite spacious with a roomy kit-chen and bathroom. Rymdgatan is located close to the Kupolen shopping centre and a food shop. There are no student apartments here. Train/bus station: 25 minTown centre: 30 minUniversity: 10 minNearest food shop: 7 min

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HOUSING IN FALUN

B-kasern RegementetThe B-kasern building at Regementet, Falun’s former military barracks, has 116 apartments on four floors. There is a laundry room and a common room on each floor, and in the basement there is a party room with a bar and exercise area. Regementet is centrally located and very close to the university’s media centre (Medie-huset). The apartments are managed by Kopparstaden. Train/bus station: 3 minTown centre: 5 minUniversity: 8 minNearest food shop: 5 min

Bojsenburg”Bojsen” is perfect if you do not want to live in a typical student dormitory. In Bojsen you can share an apartment with two to three other students. The apartments, which are close to other student housing, are located in two-, three- and four-storey buildings grouped around courtyards. Residents have access to shared laundry facilities and storage. The apartments are managed by Kopparstaden. Train/bus station: 15 minTown centre: 10 minUniversity: 15 minNearest food shop: 5 min

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BritsenBritsen is a dormitory-style student residence. It has 240 furnished single rooms that are 15 square metres in size. There are 15 rooms in each corridor as well as a common room and kitchen with a lockable cabinet for every resident. Britsen has a laundry room and a sauna that you can book. If you want to meet new people, Britsen, which is managed by Kopparstaden, is a perfect choice. Train/bus station: 12 minTown centre: 8 minUniversity: 15 minNearest food shop: 0 min

”Huset” – SturegatanIn Sturegatan 70 there are about 50 student rooms. The rooms vary in size from 20 to 27 square metres, and each has its own kitchenette. There is a TV room, laundry room, and courtyard. Huset is managed by Masmästaren. Train/bus station: 5 minTown centre: 2 minUniversity: 8 minNearest food shop: 2 min

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KvarnbergetThis is a quiet residential area not far from the town centre, and close to nature and Lake Runn. Here you can live in your own apartment, or you can share. There are supermarkets, pizzerias, and hair salons nearby. The apartments are managed by Kopparstaden. Train/bus station: 15 minTown centre: 15 minUniversity: 25 minNearest food shop: 2 min

LustigknoppHere you live in your own apartment in a building that has 24 furnished apartments with kitchenettes. The apartments are managed by Kopparstaden. Train/bus station: 10 minTown centre: 10 minUniversity: 10 minNearest food shop: 3 min

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Nedre NorslundIn Norslund you can find shared apartments for two or three students. Norslund is a quiet neighbourhood with a medical clinic, dentist’s office, bank, and hair salon at Origo shopping centre. The apartments are managed by Kopparstaden. Train/bus station: 15 minTown centre: 20 minUniversity: 20 minNearest food shop: 2 min

Slätta/HerrhagenSlätta and Herrhagen are located farther from the town centre. Here you can live in your own apartment, or you can share. The neighbourhood has a supermarket, pizza restaurant, hair salon, swimming pool, sports centre, and café. The apartments are managed by Kopparstaden.Train/bus station: 30 minTown centre: 25 minUniversity: 30 minNearest food shop: 5 min

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EMERGENCIESIn an emergency situation, contact the fire department, ambulance, police, and security by phoning the central emergency number 112. If you find yourself in an emergency situation – for example, somebody is armed with a gun or knife – then you should call the police immediately using the 112 number.

Insurance and medical care: StudentIN All registered exchange students are covered by public insurance called StudentIN. Högskolan Dalarna has an insurance plan that provides all registered stu-dents, including freemovers, with the same coverage. It is very important that you register for your courses in order to be fully covered by our insurance. The insurance is provided by Kammarkollegiet (The Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency www.kammarkollegiet.se) and applies 24 hours a day in Sweden, without deductibles. For terms and conditions, please visit www.du.se.

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Medical care and dental care coverageThis section applies only to people who are not citizens of a Nordic country, an EU/EEA member state, Switzer-land, or another convention country regarding medical benefits. It does not apply to people who are registered in Sweden – and who therefore have a Swedish personal identification number (personnummer) – or to people who for other reasons pay the same health-care fees as residents of Sweden. StudentIN covers costs incurred for emergency medical and dental care. It also covers expenses you may have for medication prescribed by a doctor. The insu-rance does not cover fees that you pay on visits to, for example, a doctor; nor does it cover medical care related to pregnancy or abortion. It does, however, cover assault (under certain conditions: you must exercise normal care and not put yourself in a situation where assault may occur). If you are subject to a claim, insurance may help (except for motor vehicle incidents, where special insurances apply, or criminal acts that you are guilty of ).

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If you need to submit a claim, fill in the application form available at www.du.se, enclose all original receipts, and send to:

Erasmus Co-ordinator Högskolan Dalarna791 88 Falun

Your claim will be forwarded to the insurance company.Please note: The university insurance reimburses costs for emergency doctor visits only. If you need to see a doctor, pay the fee at the medical centre (1334+100 SEK approx.). “Akut” (emergency) must be written on the receipt. The fee will be reim-bursed by our insurance company within two to three weeks after you have completed and sent the form. EU citizens bring their EU insurance card or the E 128 (E 111) form from their home country and pay a copay of 100 SEK. The cost for the medical treatment is agreed upon by the two countries’ insurance.

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WORK PERMITS AND RESIDENCE PERMITS FOR STUDY PURPOSESStudents are allowed to work full-time. Information about how to find work in Sweden is available at www.arbetsformedlingen.se. Information about coor-dination numbers, population registration in Sweden, income self-assessment, taxes, tax return, etc. is available at www.skatteverket.se. Since you are staying in Sweden for a limited time only, you are not entitled to the same social benefits as residents of Sweden. Therefore, it is important that you find insurance before coming to Sweden that will cover any costs you may incur as a result of, for example, illness. ”Right to residence” EU/EEA citizens who have suf-ficient funds to support themselves have a right to reside in Sweden. A person who has a right of residence must register with the Migration Board (Migrationsverket) no later than three months after entering the country. EU students must also show that they are covered by health insurance (the European Health Insurance Card, or similar, issued by your national social security system). To download the application form, go to www.mig-rationsverket.se>> Studies>>EU-EES citizens. You can also apply online at www.migrationsverket.se>>E-forms.

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RESIDENCE PERMITS FOR STUDY PURPOSES, NON-EU/EEA CITIZENSFor information on the requirements, visit the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s website, www.swedenabroad.se, and the Swedish Migration Board’s website, www.migra-tionsverket.se. You must be able to show that you have performed adequately in your studies. You must also be able to show that you have received regular financial support during your time in Sweden by producing a bank certificate, a statement of accounts, or similar documentation. In addition you must be able to show that you have been accepted for further studies and that your financial support remains assured. You should present your application for an extension about one month before the permit expires. When you have received your extension, it must be entered in your passport. If your residence permit is valid for more than six months, this is done at the Migration Board office – see information at www.migrationsverket.se. Bring your passport and the letter from the Migration Board. EU citizens receive a card with the right to residence to their home address in Sweden. For social insurance and social security in Sweden, please visit www.forsakringskassan.se.

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CHECKLIST

Please visit www.du.se/welcomeYou will find updated information about Introduction Days, the registration process, computer user accounts, and keycards at www.du.se/welcome.

Apply for a residence permitIf you require a residence permit, remember to apply for one as soon as possible – for more information, please visit www.migrationsverket.se and www.sweden.gov.se. Please check the rules for EU/EEA citizens and persons with long-term resident status in another EU member state at www.migrationsverket.se.

Book accommodationPlease find more information about accommodation and how to secure it at www.kopparstaden.se (info@kopparstaden.se) in Falun and www.tunabyggen.se (info@tunabyggen.se) in Borlänge. You can also find information at www.du.se. It is very important to book accommodation before your arrival.

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Fill out the form ”Additional Information from Admitted Students”Important! Please fill out the form available at www.du.se (“Högskolan Dalarna requests additional information from admitted students”) and return it to Högskolan Dalarna as soon as possible.

Book our pick-up service free of chargeAt the beginning of each term, the university offers a pick-up service for all admitted international students from the local train stations in Falun and Borlänge, as well as from the airport in Borlänge.

Buy textbooks/course literatureThere is a list of course literature in the syllabus for your courses. Remember to buy the textbooks in good time before the course starts.

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Check the scheduleSchedules for all courses can be found on Fronter and/or in TimeEdit at least two weeks before the course start. Be sure you know where you are supposed to be and at what times. If you have any questions, contact your teacher. The name of the teacher responsible for each course is on the syllabus. Use the search function on the university’s home page, www.du.se, to find your teacher’s contact information.

RegistrationVisit www.du.se/welcome to find out at what time during Introduction Days registration takes place for your programme. You register for courses yourself on My Pages. Registration is open for a limited time period only, usually one week before or one week after the start of classes. If you have questions about registration, contact studieadm@du.se.

English Proficiency TestThose students taking courses through the English Department are requested to take the English Profic-iency Test/Needs Analysis. This test is web-based. More information is available at www.du.se/welcome.

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Pay your student union feeThe student union is your second home and a central meeting place for study and social life purposes. Through Dalarna’s Student Union, you have access to the student union premises and study areas as well as to student discounts. You must be a member of the student union to take exams and to receive your diploma. Information about how you pay your student union fee is available at www.dalastudent.se.

Meet new peopleDuring Introduction Days, Dalarna’s Student Union arranges activities for new students in both Falun and Borlänge. This is a great opportunity to get to know your new town and your classmates. For updates on activities, visit www.dalastudent.se.

Get Internet connectionYou can get Internet connection in your residence by subscribing to an Internet service provider. For more information contact your housing company.

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CONTACTIMPORTANT ADDRESSES, TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND WEBPAGES

HÖGSKOLAN DALARNA791 88 FalunSwitchboard 023 - 77 80 00

STUDENT SERVICESsupport@du.se

STUDY COUNSELLORSstudievagledning@du.se

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESNinni Granit Phone: 023 - 77 81 56E-mail: ngr@du.se

INTERNATIONAL OFFICEioffice@du.se

ADMISSIONS OFFICEadmissions@du.se

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ICT-PEDAGOGICAL CENTRE

ikt@du.se

UNIVERSITY IT- SERVICESsupport@du.se

COURSE ADMINIS-TRATORSstudieadm@du.se

GRADUATION OFFICEexamen@du.se

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Campus Framtidsdalen781 88 BorlängePhone: 023 - 77 81 90bibinfo@du.se Campus Lugnet791 88 FalunPhone: 023 - 77 81 80, 023 - 77 81 71bibinfo@du.se

STUDENT HEALTHstudenthalsan@du.se

STUDENT UNION

Dalarna’s Student Union www.dalastudent.seinfo@dalastudent.seBorlänge officeRöda vägen 3781 88 BorlängePhone: 023 - 77 89 92

Falun officeÅsgatan 37791 71 FalunPhone: 023 - 77 71 60

ALUMNIalumni@du.se

MEDICAL CLINICS AND DENTAL CARE www.ltdalarna.seDalarna County Officeslandstinget.dalarna@ltdalarna.se

In an emergency situation, contact the fire depart-ment, ambulance, police and security by phoning the central emergency number 112.

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Borlänge HospitalBergebyvägen781 27 BorlängePhone: 0243 - 49 70 00

Borlänge Medical Clinic Bergebyvägen, Box 731 781 27 BorlängePhone: 0243 - 49 72 50

Britsarvet Medical ClinicNorra Järnvägsgatan 18791 35 Falun Phone: 023 - 49 16 10Falun Hospital791 82 FalunPhone: 023 - 49 20 00

Jakobsgårdarna Medical Clinic Jaxtorget 7 A, Box 10033781 10 BorlängePhone: 0243 - 49 77 00

Norslund Medical ClinicKopparvägen 29791 42 Falun Phone: 023 - 49 19 10

Tisken Medical ClinicMyntgatan 8791 51 FalunPhone: 023 - 49 17 60

DALARNAʼS POLICE HEADQUARTERSwww.polisen.se polismyndigheten.dalarna@polisen.sePhone: 11414PolisenWallintorget 9, Borlänge

PoliceKristinegatan 26, Falun

PHARMACY (APOTEKET) www.apoteket.se

Apoteket Falu LasarettLasarettsvägen791 82 FalunPhone: 0771 - 450 450

Apoteket KronanStationsgatan 4784 33 Borlänge Phone: 0771 - 45 04 50

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Apoteket KupolenKupolen 21781 70 Borlänge Phone: 0771 - 45 04 50

Apoteket VasenÅsgatan 25791 71 FalunPhone: 0771 - 450 450

DENTAL CAREwww.folktandvarden.seBorlänge Hospital Dental CareBergebyvägen 6781 27 BorlängePhone: 0243 - 49 70 80

Britsarvet Dental CareNorra Järnvägsgatan 18791 35 Falun Phone: 023 - 49 16 80

Jakobsgårdarna Dental CareJaxtorget 7A781 10 BorlängePhone: 0243 - 49 77 80

Kvarnsveden Dental CareMärkargatan 23781 06 BorlängePhone: 0243 - 49 79 80

Norslund Dental CareKopparvägen 29791 42 Falun Phone: 023 - 49 19 80

Parkgatan Dental CareParkgatan 1B791 30 FalunPhone: 023 - 49 04 00

HOUSINGAB Stora TunabyggenVasagatan 27, Box 308781 24 BorlängePhone: 0243 - 733 00info@tunabyggen.se

AffärsfastigheterBergsskolegränd 8A, Box 332791 27 FalunPhone: 023 - 76 55 80aff@afidab.se

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KopparstadenTrotzgatan 16, Box 1985791 19 FalunPhone: 023 - 458 00info@kopparstaden.se

Masmästaren BorlängeStationsgatan 16, Box 152781 22 BorlängePhone: 0243 - 174 44kundtjanst.borlange@masmastaren.se

Masmästaren FalunÅsgatan 30, Box 1005791 10 FalunPhone: 023 - 70 46 46kundtjanst.falun@masma-staren.se

PUBLIC LIBRARYBorlänge Public Library Sveatorget 5, Box 707 781 27 BorlängePhone: 0243 - 743 880243 - 743 90

Falun Public Library Östra Hamngatan 24 791 00 FalunPhone: 023 - 833 35

BANKS

SEBwww.seb.seStationsgatan 11, BorlängeÅsgatan 33, Falun

Nordeawww.nordea.seStationsgatan 6, BorlängeStora Torget, Falun

Swedbankwww.swedbank.seStationsgatan 14, BorlängeKvarnforsplan, BorlängeÅsgatan 25, FalunKopparvägen 28, Falun

Handelsbanken.sewww.handelsbanken.seÅsgatan 35, FalunStationsgatan 5, BorlängeHedgatan, Borlänge

DALARNAS FÖRSÄKRINGSBOLAGwww.dalarnas.seSlaggatan 9, FalunHäradsvägen 18, BorlängeMålaregatan 10, Borlänge

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CSNHolmgatan 30, Box 1072791 10 FalunPhone: 0771 - 27 60 00Interactive Voice Response: 0771 - 27 68 00

FÖRSÄKRINGSKASSANFörsäkringskassan FalunGruvgatan 2, Box 103791 23 FalunPhone: 0771 - 52 40 20

Försäkringskassan BorlängeStationsgatan 2-4, Box 105 781 82 BorlängePhone: 0771 - 524 020 Self-service 020 - 524 524

SWEDISH PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICE FalunKristinegatan 28, Box 183791 24 Falunfalun@arbetsformedlingen.sePhone: 023 - 937 00

BorlängeBorganäsvägen 12, Box 214 781 23 Borlängeborlange@arbetsformed-lingen.sePhone: 0243 - 934 00

THE SWEDISH TAX AUTHORITYwww.skatteverket.sePhone: 0771 - 567 567gavle@skatteverket.se

Tax OfficeTunagatan 20, Borlänge

Tax OfficeKristinegatan 28, Falun

NEWSPAPERSDalarnas TidningarEngelbrektsgatan 25, Box 265791 26 FalunPhone: 020 - 777 888abonnemang@daltid.se www.dt.se

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Dala-Demokraten, AB Stigaregatan 17, Box 825791 29 Falun Phone: 023 - 475 00www.dalademokraten.com

SWEDISH NEWS IN ENGLISHwww.thelocal.se

MORE ABOUT SWEDEN AND DALARNAwww.sweden.sewww.dalarna.sewww.borlange.comwww.visitfalun.se

In Sweden there is a law called Right of Public Access (Allemansrätt) that allows everyone to roam freely in the countryside. For more information about the Right of Public Access, visit the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency at www.swedishepa.se.

Addresses, phone numbers and maps in Sweden:www.eniro.sewww.hitta.se

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GRAPHIC DESIGN TEAM

Layout, photography, retouch, and illustrationsAlexander Karlsson, Maria Ericsson,Sanna Holmström, Sophie Håkansson (students in Grafisk teknologi och design)

TextMadelene Andersson, Karin Eriksson, Emma Norman, Alexander Sheerin (students in Mediekommunikations-programmet)

Other photographersUlf Palm, Annette Skogsjö, Björn Tanered, Caroline Törn-blom, Caroline Nilsson, Björn Andersson, Emelie Blomqvist, Martyna Robakowska, Jennie Berglund, Louise Yngvesson