Induction Weeks
All the students start in EHU for one Induction Week, in early September of Semester 1. Then academic and administrative formalities are accomplished and the new students have the opportunity to prepare logistics for Semesters 2 or 3 (e.g., accommodation) and potential Professional Placements or Internships to be carried out in the Summer between Semester 2 and Semester 3. Travel and accommodation costs for this introductory week are included as part of the participation costs.
Academic induction of the students
Each university offers services to introduce the students to their new academic environment. An overall programme induction is provided as well by the ECT+ Secretariat, via an onsite visit with networking meetings and personal interviews. Social media (Norman-Network, ECETOC, Euskampus, Facebook, etc.) will be used to maintain contact with the students not only all along their two year study track, but also after their graduation.
Inter-cohort meetings and interactions (community sense)
Joint activities including both cohorts of students are organised. Students of 2-3 successive different cohorts will have the opportunity to meet physically during the INCyTA course, the vivas and Graduation Celebration. All the students start in EHU for at least one Induction Week in mid July. Then academic and administrative formalities are accomplished and the new students have the opportunity to attend the vivas of the cohort finishing their programme when they start and to prepare logistics for potential Professional Placements or Internships to be carried out in the Summer between Semester 2 and Semester 3. Travel and accommodation costs for this introductory week are included as part of the participation costs. All this constitutes a great opportunity for inter-cohort interactions and for an exciting induction first week of the ECT+ programme. Besides, welcome introductory weeks are provided successfully in UBx, UPPA and ULiège for Semester 1 and NTNU, UPO and EHU for Semester 2, as scheduled.