Information for New Students
Information for New Students
All you need to know when you have accepted your invitation to study at UCR.
This information is for students who have been invited to study at UCR and have accepted the invitation.
Before we can welcome you to campus, you will need to arrange some things.
Welcome Booklet
Welcome Booklet
Latest update: December 4, 2025.
Please review the information in the Welcome Booklet so you know which steps you will still need to take. This also includes details about registering with the municipality, bank accounts, travel and other useful information.
Welcome Booklet
Please review the information in the Welcome Booklet so you know which steps you will still need to take. This also includes details about registering with the municipality, bank accounts, travel and other useful information.
Orientation Schedule
Orientation Schedule
Latest update: January 14, 2026.
Orientation is filled with practical, educational, and fun activities and is essential for your studies at UCR. It starts on Monday January 19 and includes mandatory and optional elements.
Orientation Schedule Spring 2026
Orientation is filled with practical, educational, and fun activities and is essential for your studies at UCR. It starts on Monday January 19 and includes mandatory and optional elements.
Student Handbook and Campus Agreement
Student Handbook and Campus Agreement
The Student Handbook outlines the rules and regulations you and UCR need to abide by.
This is a model of the Campus agreement that you will need to sign during Orientation.
Student Handbook 2025-2026
This is a model of the Campus agreement that you will need to sign during Orientation.
Enrolment
Enrolment
You will need to complete your registration by returning the Enrolment form and any associated documents.
First Enrolment Form
Housing
Housing
Once you have been accepted, remember to register at Gapph Student Housing, as mentioned in the information you received after your acceptance.
Gapph Student Housing
Insurance
Insurance
You will need to have insurance. Health Insurance is compulsory for everyone living in the Netherlands, and some other recommended insurances are listed too.
More on Insurance
Winter Orientation
Winter Orientation
From 19 January – 23 January 2026, the Orientation will take place for students starting in the Spring 2025-2026. Orientation helps you to get to know different parts of studying, living and making friends in Middelburg. We look forward to welcoming you on Monday 19 January, 2026 for Orientation!
