Enrolling in university is a big transition and not just for you - for your parents too! But don't worry - our marvelous Student Life Officer it here to help. She is used to speaking to anxious parents, and will be able to inform them of all the do's and don'ts, the information the university is allowed to give them about you, and more. So tell your parents to join this unique information session!

Location: LUC Auditorium

Enrolling in university is a big transition and not just for you - for your parents too! But don't worry - our marvelous Student Life Officer it here to help. She is used to speaking to anxious parents, and will be able to inform them of all the do's and don'ts, the information the university is allowed to give them about you, and more. So tell your parents to join this unique information session!

Location: LUC Auditorium

Enjoy a moment with your Residential Assistant and floor mates after the Move In Days!

Location: Residential floors

Welcome at LUC! 

Grab a coffee or tea and chat with your fellow first-year LUC'ers or Intro Week Mentors!

Location: Floor 2

The Intro Week Team & College Board welcomes you to LUC!

Location: Auditorium

As a start to this exciting week and years to come at LUC we want you all to get comfortable with each other in a fun way! Coming together as a group with people you don’t know can be a challenge. Therefore, icebreaker games with your mentors serve to let your group have a fun time, while also creating shared experiences that you can bond over! Essential: icebreaking is teambuilding. Team-building with people that are becoming your neighbours, study partners, partners in crime, friends and family! 

Location: Classrooms

Get ready to explore your new home! During the Walking Tour, you’ll discover some of The Hague’s most iconic landmarks and popular spots. Guided by your mentors, you’ll take on fun challenges, pick up surprising facts, and start making memories that will set the tone for the rest of Intro Week.

Tip: while you are in the city centre, use this opportunity to get the props you need for your Airband Battle performance. 

Location: Starting point AvB

All LU students need an active LU card to access Leiden University premises, including LUC residential floors.

To ensure a smooth arrival, during the Move-in Days weekend you will be able to access your accommodation floor without an LU card. 

If you do not have an active card by 18 August you are requested to go to the Service Desk at the Wijnhaven building, where an LU card will be arranged for you on the spot. An Introduction Week head mentor will be departing with you at 14:00 and will walk with you to the Service Desk

Location: Service Desk Campus The Hague in location Wijnhaven, 2nd floor.

MasterChef will take you on a culinary journey filled with delicious flavors. The activity will be to prepare a three-meal course to compete against other mentor groups. Each plate will be judged by a mentor duo, and there will be a winning mentor group. Put on your chef’s hat, sharpen your knives and let’s get cooking!

Location: Residential floors

The Student Life Officer, Lenore Todd, will introduce you to the RAs (Residential Assistants) and the Support System at LUC. 

Location: Auditorium

LUC is a very international community. With so many people from so many different walks of life, everybody has had varying forms of sex education. This talk is a starting point from which everyone can get on the same page about a very important issue. The discussion, led by sex educator Lucía Lodi, will address topics including consent, boundaries, and sexuality.

Location: Auditorium

This talk, given by Student Life Officer, Lenore Todd, is for everyone. Some of you may have come to university with a diagnosis of ADHD, autism, or other learning differences, and now need to navigate this new learning environment. Others of you may only start to get to grips with your neurodiversity during your time here. For those who are not directly affected, it's good to be aware of the issues your classmates may face and how approaches to learning vary in our community.

Location: Auditorium

The Community Kitchen would like to invite you to a Community Lunch on Floor 2. We will be serving a home cooked (vegan) meal. This is a unique experience that demonstrates the community experience at LUC. 

Remember to bring your own plate and cutlery! Drinks will not be provided so please bring your own. 

Due to the maximum capacity our kitchen can handle, we will split the groups.

• Mentor group 1 - 8 will go at 13:00
• Mentor group 9 - 17 will go at 13:45

Location: Floor 2

Get ready for an evening full of snacks and laughter at the very 2025 Intro Week Movie Night! You will receive a survey beforehand in which you will be able to vote on the movie that will be screened. This is your opportunity to meet new people, connect, bond, and relax. Don’t forget to wear your pyjamas for the Pyjama Party right after!

Location: Auditorium

Ready to kick off your first uni party in style (and slippers)? Join us for our famous pyjama party at our very own student bar - Coasters! Meet your new classmates, play some games, vibe to good tunes and enjoy some drinks – all while rocking your comfiest PJs! It’s the perfect way to party, laugh and start making memories at LUC. No pressure, no dressy outfits - just pyjamas and good vibes!

Location: Coasters

Welcome to LUC from Fortuna and DISC!

During this session, you will have a first contact with one of the core organs of your (future) student life at LUC. Run by students, for students, Fortuna is the association responsible for the committees that you will get to know soon enough, offering all types of activities ranging from sports to arts and (almost) everything in between. You will get the opportunity to meet and talk to your student representatives in addition to the Fortuna board members. 

The Diversity and Inclusion Student Committee (DISC) is here to ensure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We are advocating for and fostering a welcoming environment for all students. With seven vibrant subcommittees—Femco, Interfaith, LGBTQIA+, Money Matters, Race and Ethnicity, Accessibility and Disability, and Stronger Together—we are dedicated to themes of intersectionality, decoloniality, and (of course) diversity and inclusion.

In a Capitalist world, money matters! Therefore, LUC's Money Matters committee will give you some tips and tricks on finances during your time at LUC. 

Location: Auditorium

Suggestion: Spend some time in one of your go-to places near AvB: the Haagse Bos. Enjoy a picnic with new found friends or your mentor groups to gear up for some action!

Come play Capture the Flag in the beautiful Haagse Bos. It’s all about teaming up, getting active, and discovering a whole new side of the group and the forest. Whether you're fast on your feet, great at strategy, or just in it for the fun, everyone’s welcome.

There are other activities to join as well, so feel free to take part in whatever suits you best.

Location: Walther Boerweide, Haagse Bos

Touch base with your mentor group and don't forget to start rehearsing for the Airband Battle! 

Check out the Yard Sale in the classrooms on the 3rd floor, an initiative by LUC students where you can get a great bargain! All proceeds go to the LUC Fund. 

Location: Classrooms 3.02, 3.03 & 3.07

Fortuna Merch Hunt
The merch hunt of the year, happening on the different floors at LUC. During this thrilling treasure hunt, you have the opportunity to win 3 unique sweaters from the fabulous Fortuna merch!

Are you good at knowing the most random facts that will probably not benefit you in any way, shape or form. Well… this is your time to shine and show the LUC world that they were useful after all. 30 Teams, 3 Themes and 30 Questions. Win you and your team the prize of a lifetime at the Annual LUC Intro Week Pub Quiz.

Location: Coasters

Excited for Intro Week yet? This activity will make you look forward to the best week of your uni life even more! We are organising a karaoke night, with all your favorite sing-alongs. Bring all your new friends to floor 1 to celebrate the amazing start of the year, and don’t forget to bring your best singing voice!

Location: Coasters

Swimsuit on for Beach Day! Only 15 minutes away from the towers and business of the city center, LUC’s iconic Beach Day is your chance to go with the flow to discover another side of The Hague. Bonding over thrilling activities, chilling under the sun and swimming in the sea… be ready to dive into an afternoon of fun and relaxation! Put your sunglasses on, Beach Day is ready for you 🌊🎉

Get on tram 9 direction "Scheveningen Noord" and get off at the last stop: "Zwarte Pad". 

Are you ready for the very iconic LUC Beach Day?

Location: Beachclub Culpepper

Address:
Strand Noord 60
2586 JL Den Haag

Get together with your mentor group to rehearse for the infamous Airband Battle.

Location: Classrooms

This session will be split into a session for internationals and people with previous Dutch experience. 

During these parallel sessions you'll find out what is typically Dutch culture or you'll find out what it means to be a Dutch student in an international programme. 

The Netherlands: a cheese-loving and rainy country with its strangely tall inhabitants. And for some of you a brand new home that you have to get used to. Quite a challenge, and therefore we are here to help! Flirting in Dutch, music and oliebollen: "Going Dutch" will cover it all.

Location: Auditorium

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2) Being Dutch | Curious what it’s like to be a Dutchie at LUC? Whether you’re fresh out of a Dutch high school or returning from an international experience, this session is for you! Kato and Kim (two seasoned Dutch students) will share their experiences and give you a glimpse into student life, from weekend trips home to being the ‘designated Dutchie’. Come meet your new friends!

Location: Coasters on Floor 1

Get together with your mentor group to rehearse for prepare for the spotlight later this evening! 

The Airband Battle is a contest where everyone gets an opportunity to unleash their inner star! Every mentor group will showcase their dancing and lip-syncing skills to different beats in some fun costumes. Meet us on the final day of Intro Week at 19:00 in the auditorium and get ready to shine!

Location: Auditorium

Did you complete the most challenges during the Leiden walking tour or did your group receive the most overall points throughout the week? Then you might be called forward to receive your well-deserved award!

Location: Auditorium

End Intro Week with a bang! We will join HOPweek to mingle with all other students in The Hague for one big final themed party. There are limited spots for LUC students and wrist bands are mandatory! Minors are allowed to attend.

Dress code: Back in Time

In 2025, Leiden University celebrates its 750th anniversary, making it one of the oldest universities in Europe. It’s also the 10th edition of HOPweek, marking a decade of welcoming new students to The Hague! LUC is also celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, marking this party an important one for the books! As we all together “HOP back in time,” we’re celebrating centuries of academic tradition while looking forward to the future you’re about to help shape. Whether you're stepping into a lecture hall or dancing in the final party, you're now part of this long and exciting history.

Please note that the doors close at 01:30!  

Location: PAARD | Prinsegracht 12, Den Haag

A true LUC room can't go without its Kallax shelf used as a room divider. Don't have one yet? Join this trip to Ikea in Delft! You can use this trip to get all your furniture/room decoration essentials.

Location: IKEA Delft | Olof Palmestraat 1, 2616 LN Delft

Starting a Study Programme at LUC is not just about acquiring new academic learnings. It means starting a whole new life chapter (for many far away from family and friends) that involves multiple challenges related with autonomy, self-care, socialization and adjustment to a new educational setting and maybe even culture. Having the right resources will make a difference to better navigate these challenges and make the most of this experience. In this presentation, held by the Student Psychologist and Student Life Counselor Lidia Pardo Alba, you will be able to get a glimpse of the most important skills that will help you start this chapter in a smoother way!

Location: Auditorium

Get to know the study advisors (SAs) and students from the Accessibility and Disability Committee (ADC). They will tell you about what study accommodations students are entitled to and how to access them, whom you can reach out to for help, and how you can contribute to an inclusive community.

Location: Auditorium

Create the first document for your graduation folder by writing a letter to your "future self"! We will safekeep this letter for you, and make sure that you receive it again three years from now right next to your shining diploma.

Location: Auditorium