A student tutor is a tutor trained in their task. A student tutor helps you to get to know the practicalities of the university, Rovaniemi as a city, possible hobbies and other students, among other things. You will meet your student tutor on the first day of your studies, and they will act as your tutor throughout your first academic year. Some of the student tutors also work as sports tutors, and they will help you use the Wellness pass and advise you on matters related to well-being. Newsletters from student tutors to new students who begin their studies in the academic year 2025–2026 can be found on the Orientation page.

A student tutor supports you with the following things, for example:

– Practicalities of studies, such as registration to courses and exams, timetable of the studies, exam results, study credits, feedback etc.

– Exam policies

– EXAM examination rooms

– University facilities

– The library and FSHS (Finnish Student Health Service)

– The student union (Student Union of the University of Lapland (LYY)) and subject associations

– Getting to know other students and the city

MyTeacher Guides the students to know their own discipline and reflect on their future professional or researcher identities, their needs and thoughts on their future careers. MyTeachers are an important part of guiding the students’ well-being, studies and learning at the University of Lapland. They are focused on guiding students with their choices and progression related to studies from the viewpoint of the discipline.

A MyTeacher helps you to plan your studies and with other study-related matters. A MyTeacher guides you especially at the beginning of your studies, but guidance is meant to continue throughout your studies.

A MyTeacher supports you with the following things, for example:

– Orientating to the contents of studies, objectives and degree structure

– Guidance with your Personal Study Plan (PSP) and accepting it in the Peppi system.

– Guidance on choosing minor subjects and elective studies

– Support on discipline-specific matters throughout studies your studies, as part of other student counselling

Check who your MyTeacher is through the following link: OmaOpettajat lv. 2025-2026 – Lapin yliopisto

The Guidance Services are responsible for coordinating the beginning of studies and the guidance on personal study planning in the university. The Guidance Services keep track of the students’ progression in their studies and of their learning of learning. Additionally, they support the students with applying for credit transfers, individual study arrangements and student benefits, as well as with career planning and other student guidance.

You can turn to the Guidance Services for support with the following things, for example:

– Technical questions about the Peppi system or PSP

– Matters dealing with progression in studies (studying at a slower or faster pace)

– Matters dealing with credit transfer practicalities

– When you need student counselling

You can contact us by following these steps:

1) Leave a contact request by e-mail: ohjauspalvelut(at)ulapland.fi.

2) Write “Contact request” as the e-mail title and in the message, mention your name, the degree programme or master’s programme you study in and briefly explain what you need help with related to studying/guidance. It is not recommended to mention deeply personal information in the first message. Please note that our e-mail is read by multiple persons working in the Guidance Services.

The staff at Guidance Services will contact you in about five weekdays after receiving your message.

All discussions had with the staff of Guidance Services are confidential.

Taking care of your well-being and upkeeping your study ability are important for studying and learning. The well-being services for higher education students of Lapland consist of services provided by university social workers and the well-being instructor.

When to contact a university social worker?

– Stuck studies or thesis

– Returning to studies after a long break

– Study skills, time management and managing everyday life

– Issues with self-esteem regarding studying, stressing

– Coping and stress

– Learning difficulties.

When to contact a well-being instructor?

A well-being instructor guides and helps with matters related to starting exercise, overall physical well-being and coping.

Instructions for booking an appointment with the well-being services can be found on the well-being services’ website, in addition to plenty of information about students’ well-being and studying.

PSP, that is, Personal Study Plan

A PSP is created at the beginning of studies as part of your orientation studies. The PSP aims to:

– Support you with time management

– Support long-term study planning

– Help assess the development of your knowledge and skills

Plan your PSP in the Peppi system. We arrange PSP workshops for new students where you can learn to use Peppi and plan your studies in the Peppi system. The dates for these workshops can be found in the calendar below. Your MyTeacher helps you plan the contents of your PSP and accepts the PSP in Peppi.

Accessibility concerns our entire university community, but it is especially important for those who have a disability, illness, or learning difficulties. With individual study arrangements, we ensure equal opportunities for all students to pursue their studies.

Accessibility efforts are based on the Non-Discrimination Act, and accessibility is also included in the university’s Equality and Non-Discrimination Plan.

Individual Study Arrangements to Support Your Studies

We aim to accommodate individual arrangements throughout your studies whenever possible. If you need individual arrangements, please read the instructions and fill out the application form. Submit the completed form to Study Manager Janette Tolppi.

Examples of individual study arrangements include:

• extended time in exams

• use of a computer

• a quiet exam room

• extended space for writing

• consideration of physical mobility needs

Contact for Individual Study Arrangements:
Janette Tolppi, Study Manager, Teaching and Learning Services
Piritta Akujärvi, Planning Officer, Teaching and Learning Services
yksilolliset.jarjestelyt(at)ulapland.fi

Through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL, AHOT in Finnish) you don’t need to re-study the things you already master. RPL, that is, credit transfer, can be applied for based on your previous studies and/or competence you have acquired through other means. Think about the kind of new expertise you want to acquire with your education and how it will be built upon your previous expertise. If you want to include completely new minor subjects in your degree, including prior studies in your degree might not be applicable.

If you want to apply for transferring credits, do the following:

You can apply for inclusion of studies completed elsewhere or apply for substitution for studies included in your degree with corresponding studies you have completed elsewhere. You can also substitute studies included in your degree with expertise you have gotten from, for example, continuing education, liberal adult education institutions’ education, other jobs, short programmes at jobs, working in projects and positions of trust as well as from hobbies. Read more: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) | University of Lapland

Minor subjects refer to the studies that a degree student completes and includes in their degree in addition to the major subject of their degree programme. Minor subject studies allow you to shape your degree to match your own goals, tendencies and career plans. As a student, you can choose courses provided by different degree programmes, faculties, Lapland University of Applied Sciences or other domestic or foreign higher education institutions based on your own interests. Courses from open universities or summer universities are also a possibility. In our university, students can freely choose minor subjects.

In minor subjects, you complete the core and intermediate studies of your chosen subject. Consequently, the major subjects of different faculties are suitable as minor subjects for students with different majors. Video presentations of minor subjects will be uploaded to the website in the autumn of 2023.

You can study mandatory and elective language and culture studies at the University of Lapland. Read more about language and culture studies: Language Centre – Lapin yliopisto – University of Lapland – Lapplands universitet

Sometimes language studies can feel scary. Well-being services have collected tips for studying languages: https://www.luchyvinvointi.fi/kielten-opiskelu/ (only in Finnish)

You may also find like-minded people through languages and cultures, and for example relaxed Café Lingua meetings can be a great way to get to know other local and international students. Read more:Café Lingua | Kielikeskus | Lapin yliopisto

An internship related to your studies is an excellent opportunity to widen your knowledge in your own field. In some majors, an internship is a mandatory part of the degree. You can also complete an elective internship and include it in your degree. When and where will I complete an internship? Read more: LINK

The University of Lapland offers a wide range of possibilities to help ensure your own internationalisation expertise. At what point would it be the best to go on an exchange?

Would you like to complete an internship abroad? Are you going to widen your knowledge and international networks by choosing courses in a foreign language from the University of Lapland’s course selection? Read more: Go International at University of Lapland – Lapin yliopisto – University of Lapland – Lapplands universitet

On offer are plenty of interesting opportunities for internationalisation at home: informally through a friend programme, through acting as an international tutor or through participating in the international activities of student associations.

Do I want to complement my degree with studies from Lapland University of Applied Sciences? The University of Lapland and Lapland University of Applied Sciences have created a shared LUC course selection that you can choose courses from and include them in your degree.

Read more here:

Did you know that you can keep track of your study progression yourself in the Peppi system? As a new feature in Peppi, the student desktop includes a study tracking system. You can get to Peppi through the following link: LINK

Video instructions on the topic: LINK

If you need help with keeping track of your study progression, you can book a guidance appointment from the Guidance Services team. Please contact ohjauspalvelut(at)ulapland.fi.

Theses are a great opportunity to focus your skills and expertise in a specific direction. Take your time to think about the theme you want to tackle and dig deeper into. A topic that interests you is also important for motivation, as the thesis process is quite lengthy. A topic that interests you and enhances your expertise is fascinating to study.

Are you pondering about writing your thesis (bachelor’s or master’s)? Do you need support and guidance in conducting the thesis? As a first step, rely on the thesis supervisor of your degree programme. Guidance is part of the thesis process. You will also receive peer support in seminars.

You can find more information and tips on writing a thesis through the following link:

LINK

The well-being services have collected tips on writing a thesis and on upkeeping your well-being while writing! Thesis | LUC-hyvinvointi

If need be, the Guidance Services team is available for help. Book an appointment at ohjauspalvelut(at)ulapland.fi.

Are you going to graduate during the following academic year? You can find plenty of information on graduation through the following link: LINK

Are you pondering whether you have time to complete all your studies or do you want to check if you have completed all compulsory studies? Do you have other questions related to graduation or e.g. job opportunities? Contact the Guidance Services to book an appointment for a discussion on graduating.

After completing all your studies, you must submit a degree certificate application, which is required to begin preparing your degree certificate. More information on the topic can be found through the following links: LINK (when graduating with a bachelor’s/Bachelor of Laws degree) LINK (when graduating with a master’s degree)

Have your studies taken longer than planned for one reason or another? Did you know that you can get more time to complete your studies, if necessary? The prerequisite for study right extension is that you present a goal-oriented and viable graduation plan for your studies.

You can be granted 1 to 4 semesters of extension at a time. If completing your studies takes longer, you must apply for more extension with a new application.

Official instructions can be found here.

Get to the application through this link: Link

Are you wondering what will happen after graduation? Where to find a job? Which minor subjects to choose that best support your own employment and career dreams? Discuss these themes together with your MyTeacher as part of the PSP. Other teachers in your degree programme are also experts in your field and can help you recognise different career possibilities and the expertise required in them. You can also come

discuss these matters with the Guidance Services team. Book an appointment ohjauspalvelut(at)ulapland.fi.

Our Career and Recruitment Services help you with issues related to the topic. More information is available through the following link: LINK

How to combine studying and a competitive career in sports? You can come chat with the Guidance Services staff about creating a flexible study plan. Please contact ohjauspalvelut(at)ulapland.fi.

You can also apply to Lapin urheiluakatemia (Lapland Sports Academy), more information is available through the following link: LINK

At the sports academy, Mikko Ojanaho acts as the contact person for the University of Lapland.

+358 40 581 6446

mikko.ojanaho(at)ulapland.fi