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Programme for Bachelor Kick-In - General programme
On this page, you can preview the concept programme of the Kick-In. This means that some changes in the programme can still occur. Kies-Op-Maat students, Exchange students and Pre-Master students will participate in the Master Kick-In.
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Programme activities
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
Opening Fair
Get to know all associations University of Twente has to offer at the Opening Fair! Next to the associations presenting themselves, you can also get in touch with various companies and arrange a bike for during and after the Kick-In. Have you become curious as well? Look around and take your first steps towards an amazing student life!
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| 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Registration
The registration is the start of the Kick-In! Here, you will receive your goodie bag and participant wristband which gives you access to the activities of the Kick-In.
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| 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
Grand Opening
At the Grand Opening, you will be welcomed to University of Twente by the Kick-In Committee, the Student Union, DE&I and the Rector Magnificus. In addition, an opening show will be performed! We will kick off this fantastic period together!
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| 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Do-group Market
At the do-group market you will choose your do-group! A do-group is a small group of about 8 to 12 first-year students of the same study programme. You will experience the entire Kick-In together with your do-group! Often, the students from your do-group will remain your friends for the rest of your student life!
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| 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
OKIC Dinner
Have dinner together with your do-group and your do-group parents organised by your study association! This is a moment for you to get to know your fellow do-group kiddos and -parents!
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| 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
Road to Enschede
Walk to the city centre in a big parade! Many associations and do-groups will walk together across the Hengelosestraat to the city for the first party of the Kick-In. [BRING YOUR OWN CUP]
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| 9:30 PM - 4:00 AM |
Kick-off Party
To celebrate the start of the Kick-In there will be a party in the city centre of Enschede at Aspen Valley, Old Irish Pub and RGB. This will be the first party together with your do-group. A night you won't forget soon (don't forget your student card, if you don't have a wristband)!
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| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Culture Brunch
During the Culture Brunch you can enjoy good food while getting to know the culture associations! You will be entertained with all kinds of performances: singing, music and dance!
[DO-GROUP TICKET] [BRING YOUR OWN CUP]
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| 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
Culture Workshops
Dancing, singing, playing an instrument, or doing something else? Get to know the culture associations by participating in their workshops! You can sign up for the workshops beforehand or sign up during the Apollo Culture Festival.
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| 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
Culture Festival
During the Culture Festival, you will be able to walk around a market where the culture associations of University of Twente will present themselves. Make sure to take a good look, because if you are interested, you can sign up for some of their free workshops!
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| 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Storming of the Bastille
The Storming of the Bastille is considered the start of the fabulous student life at our university! In a spectacular obstacle course and water events, you will be storming towards the Bastille. Your do-group has to give it all to show that you can work together and have the best endurance.
For this activity, a ticket can be obtained to enter via the fast lane. Head do-group parents can pick-up the fast-lane tickets between 10:00 and 13:00 at the start of the Storming of the Bastille, whilst stock lasts.
Nonetheless, you also can join this activity without a ticket!
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| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Domino's Dinner Show
There are many different cultural associations that would like to introduce themselves to you. Eat a delicious pizza for dinner while you enjoy their performances!
[TICKET]
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| 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Game Night
Get to know the Analogue and Digital Game Associations Blueshell and Fanaat at the Game Night! Here, you can play Just Dance, Mario Kart, try out the racing sim or play games like Exploding Kittens, Clans of Caledonia or Monopoly.
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| 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
Battle of the Bands
The bands of Cultural Umbrella Apollo will introduce themselves in a Battle of the Bands. Come sing and party along while enjoying live music. Tonight, you can bring out your vote for the best band!
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| 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Taste Cantus
A.S.V. Taste will organise an amazing introduction to student life in the form of a cantus! A cantus is a typical student activity, which is all about drinking, singing and eloquence. Make sure you are there to take a look at this student spectacle. PLEASE NOTE: You can already enter the tent at 19:30, the cantus will start at 20:00!
[TICKET]
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| 10:00 PM - 1:30 AM |
Vestingbar Karaoke Party
Experience an epic Karaoke party at the Vestingbar! You can sing and dance the night away!
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| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Morning Yoga
Do you fancy a relaxing and chilled morning! Join the Morning Yoga to start your day right!
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| 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Raise & Praise
This terrace will be jointly organized by the Christian student associations of Enschede. All Kick-In participants are welcome to attend this activity, regardless of their religious background. At this terrace, you can get to know the ChOOSE associations, and there will be live music.
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| 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Scavenger Hunt
Discover the city centre of Enschede whilst participating in some fun challenges! Go to the Kick-In stand on the Oude Markt for more info and join via www.scavenger.kick-in.nl!
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| 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Side Job Market
Would you like to have a side job after the Kick-In next to studying? Come to the Side-Job Market to score a side job!
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| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Social Lunch
Come by to eat some lunch and relax at the different terraces of the Fact associations! [DO-GROUP TICKET] [BRING YOUR OWN CUP]
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| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
AEGEE Pub Quiz
Join AEGEE in a Pub Quiz. Take your do-group to one of the many pubs in Enschede, show off your general knowledge, and win against other do-groups!
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| 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Euros Paradise
Explore the Watersportcomplex by enjoying dinner and watersports! Euros Rowing, Sailing and Kayaking will introduce you to everything the Watersportcomplex has to offer. [TICKET]
|
| 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Alpha Dinner
Join Alpha and the other Fact associations during the Alpha Dinner! Here you can enjoy all kinds of food from diverse food trucks, relax with a nice drink, and enjoy a special show! Are you interested in joining a Fact association? They are all present to answer your questions! [TICKET]
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| 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Audentis Party
Student association Audentis will organise a spectacular party at the Volkspark!
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| 9:30 PM - 4:00 AM |
Pakkerij Party
Want to know how to party with the four biggest social associations in Enschede? Come to the Pakkerij tonight and experience it!
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| 9:30 PM - 4:00 AM |
City Party
Bring your whole do-group to dance your heart out at clubs in the city centre of Enschede!
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| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Warming Up
Join us for a good start to Sports Day with a dynamic warming-up session! Our two experienced instructors will guide you through invigorating exercises set to upbeat music, ensuring you're energised and ready for the activities ahead. Don't miss this chance to get your blood pumping and your spirits soaring!
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| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Sports Lunch
Get ready for a day full of sports with a good lunch for your whole do-group provided by the Jumbo! [DO-GROUP TICKET][BRING YOUR OWN CUP]
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| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Sports Games
Try out every sport at the sport games! All sport associations have a game ready to give you the best impression of their association.
Use our webapplication (https://sports.kick-in.nl/) and win some nice prizes!
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| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Cooling Down
Relax after an energetic sports day by chilling out with your do-group. We will provide refreshing drinks, chill music, and some games!
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| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Eat & Greet
Fancy a nice BBQ after an energetic sports day? Some sports clubs welcome you to come and have a BBQ with your do-group. We will provide a BBQ and something tasty to put on it! [TICKET]
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| 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
Vestingbar Foam Party
Get ready to dive into a night of bubbly fun at the Vestingbar Foam Party. This party will be full of fun and good vibes as you will be dancing in the foam!
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| 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM |
Piranha Pool Party
ZPV Piranha has transformed the outdoor pool to a beautiful place to party in the open air. You can take a nice swim here and order a drink from the bar submerged in the pool. A DJ will play good music while you swim and party, a good moment to party with your do-group during the Piranha Pool Party!
|
| 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
Sports Party
Sing along to the biggest hits in the Grolsch tent, accompanied by 2 live bands and various DJs! The party is organised by 5 different sports clubs: Ludica, Harambee, Euros, DHC and V.V. Drienerlo!
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| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Eazie Dinner
Enjoy a dinner prepared by Eazie with your do group at the Volkspark!
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| 7:30 PM - 12:30 AM |
Introduction Concert
It is time to enjoy a massive concert at the Oude Markt, at the heart of Enschede’s city center! The awesome performances will start at 19:30.
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| 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Open Air Cinema
Come chill and watch a movie at this open air cinema! Drinks and popcorn can be purchased during the evening itself.
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| 12:00 AM - 4:00 AM |
After Party
Did you enjoy the Concert at the Oude Markt? Continue the partying at Aspen Valley, Old Irish Pub and RGB (don't forget your student card, if you don't have a wristband)!
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| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
More Than A Degree Lunch
Explore activism of UT at the More Than a Degree Lunch, organised by the Student Union! The Student Union is a student board that represents the interests of students. They try to empower students to achieve more than a degree which means that they motivate students to be active during their studies by doing committees or a board year next to studying. [BRING YOUR OWN CUP] [TICKET]
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| 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
Kick-out Festival
During the Kick-Out Festival you can once again see everything that student life has to offer. Take on other do-groups in one of our battles, visit the various associations, listen to performances on a stage, or just lounge around. You will enjoy yourself here all afternoon!
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| 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Do-group Battles
Challenge other do-groups in a variety of games and battles!
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| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Bachelor International Onboarding Market
An informative marketplace for new international students. You will find out about the various facilities and services the UT has to offer, such as on-campus medical services, career services, the library, UnionCard and student world associations. UT Student Services will also be present to answer your questions about visa, housing, formality appointments and other student administrative matters.
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| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Foodtruck Festival
During the Food Truck Festival you can enjoy all kinds of different dishes together with your do-group! Hand in your ticket to us so that you receive coins with which you can eat fries, pizza, spring rolls or something else! If you don't have a ticket, you can also get food by paying with card! [TICKET]
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| 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM |
Kick-out Party
After a Kick-In programme full of activities dedicated to get to know the university, the campus, the city and your fellow students, it is time for the final party! There will be a Closing Show and an epic Light Show created by the Technical crew.
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| 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
Closing Show
The Kick-In will be wrapped up with an epic Closing Show!
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| Legend |
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| Final activities |
| Draft activities |
Programme information
During the general programme you'll get to know your fellow students, the campus, the city centre of Enschede, and all the various associations at our university. The programme consists of many activities to introduce you to the student life of Enschede! The general programme takes place between Wednesday the 20th of August 2025 until Sunday the 24th of August 2025 and from the evening of the 27th of August 2025 until the 28th of August 2025. The gap is filled by the study-related programme organised by your study association and your study programme!