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 - 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.
9:00 AM - 2:30 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!
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!
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!
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!
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Road to Enschede ft. Cnødde
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]
9:30 PM - 4:00 AM Pubcrawl
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]
11:00 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 by buying a free ticket or sign up during the Culture Festival for some leftover spots. You only need 1 ticket for your whole group.
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!
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!
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]
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Battle of the Bands
Do you want to see differente bands from the university whilst dancing and singing along? Come by and give your vote to the best band!
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.
12:00 AM - 4:00 AM After Party @Vestingbar
Experience an epic Karaoke party at the Vestingbar! You can sing and dance the night away!
Time Activity
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Praise & Prayer
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. [BRING YOUR OWN CUP]
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Feel Good Yoga
Do you fancy a relaxing and chilled morning with Coffee and Yoga? Join the Feel Good Yoga to start your day right!
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM Scavenger Hunt
Discover the city centre of Enschede whilst participating in some fun challenges! Go to the Kick-In stand in Volkspark for more info and join via scavenger.kick-in.nl!
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM FACT Terraces and Lunch
Come by to eat some lunch and relax at the different terraces of the Fact-associations!
12:30 PM - 2:30 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!
2:30 PM - 4:30 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! You can hand in de ticket to get a drink in return.[TICKET]
5:00 PM - 7:00 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 enter the tent between 16:30 and 16:45, the cantus will start at 17:00! [TICKET]
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Alpha Dinner
Join Alpha and the other student associations at the Alpha Dinner! Come along, enjoy a delicious pizza or burrito, relax with a refreshing drink and enjoy the live music. [TICKET]
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Audentis Party
Student association Audentis will organise a spectacular party at the Volkspark!
11:00 PM - 4:00 AM City Party
Bring your whole do-group to dance your heart out at clubs in the city centre of Enschede at Aspen Valley, RGB, or De Pakkerij! (Don't forget your student card if you don't have a wristband)
Time Activity
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Floating Start
Wake up while doing some nice exercises! You can also wake up by taking a jump into the water, where you can still follow along with the exercises.
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]
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Euros Paradise
Explore the Watersportcomplex by enjoying lunch and watersports! Euros Rowing, Sailing and Kayaking will introduce you to everything the Watersportcomplex has to offer.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Rabobank Sport Games (Bsc)
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!
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! Also get to know a typical studentsport: Klonkieball!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eazie Eat & Greet
Close off the afternoon at your favorite association and enjoy some food whilst talking to some of the members of the association. [Ticket]
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Sports party
Time Activity
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM International Onboarding Market
An informative marketplace to help new international students arrange practical matters. You can find out about arranging formalities, insurance, bank accounts, public transport, medical services, language courses and support services. You will also meet some of UT’s student world associations. You can find the market at the Vrijhof Audiozaal. For more information, go to https://www.utwente.nl/onboarding-market/
7:30 PM - 1:00 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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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM More Than A Degree Foodtruck Festival
Enjoy all kinds of different meals, while getting to know More Than A Degree at UT! Exchange your ticket for coins to get food at the foodtrucks. Without a ticket, you can pay by card. [Ticket]
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.
11:30 PM - 11:45 PM Closing Show
The Kick-In will be wrapped up with an epic Closing Show!
1:45 AM - 2:00 AM Light Show
An amazing lightshow made by our Technical crew, the moment to close your Kick-In with your friends!
Legend
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 19th of August 2026 until Sunday the 23th of August 2026 and in the afternoon of the 26th of August 2026. The gap is filled by the study-related programme organised by your study association and your study programme!