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Would you like to showcase your activities to new students in autumn 2026? Fantastic! 

HYY is organising or involved in the organisation of three events aimed at new students, and organisations operating under HYY, parties from the University of Helsinki and any other cooperation partners are all very welcome to take part as well. You can use this form to sign up for the events of your choice all at once – and update your details later if needed. 

Please note that participation in the events is subject to a fee for all other parties than organisations operating under HYY and parties from the University of Helsinki. Further information (in Finnish): https://hyy.fi/fi/kumppanuudet 

Registration using the form is open until 11.59 pm on 16 August. You can edit the checkpoint descriptions for the Fresher Adventure until 30 August. For the Check-in Event and the Opening Carnival, any edits made after 11.59 pm on 16 August will not be considered. 

You can use this form to sign up for the following events: 

The Check-in Event 26–27 August is an event aimed at new international students, providing them with an opportunity to learn about various useful services, the University and, of course, student activities. Each participating organisation has its own stand at the event. Only organisations operating under HYY can sign up for the event using this form. The event is organised by the University of Helsinki. 

Further information: Tiia Niemi (specialist), tiia.niemi@hyy.fi, 050 543 9608 

 

The Opening Carnival on 31 August is a cheerful opening celebration of the new academic year for all students at the University of Helsinki. The event will feature tents, action and feats of skill from the entire student community. All parties showcasing their activities at the event will have their own stand. 

Further information: kulttuuri@hyy.fi.  

 

The Fresher Adventure on 17 September is the largest event for new students in Finland. At the event, new students compete for top performances all around downtown Helsinki, learning about different student activities at wild checkpoints. All parties showcasing their activities at the event will have their own checkpoint. 

Further information: fuksiseikkailu@hyy.fi.  

 

Please note that communication related to all these events will be sent to the email address submitted by the person filling in the form. We are collecting the contact information of the contact persons for the different events separately in case of any exceptional circumstances. Please submit your email address in the format address@address.fi to ensure that our messages get through! 

 

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required to complete the form.

Event information

Name Registration for stand and checkpoint hosts for HYY’s events in autumn 2026
Starts Wednesday 1.4.2026, 00:00
Ends Sunday 16.8.2026, 00:00
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Check-in Event 

The new academic year is beginning – it is time to check in on Finnish student life! 

The Check-in Event is a reception event for new international students and a part of their orientation. Both exchange students and students in international degree programmes can participate in the event. The participants tour the stands of different service providers in a fair-like environment while learning about student life in Helsinki. 

The Check-in Event is organised 9 am–5 pm 26–27 August in the premises of the Language Centre of the University of Helsinki (at Fabianinkatu 26). A limited number of stands at the event is reserved for organisations operating under HYY.  

For further information on the event, please contact HYY’s specialist in charge of international students, Tiia Niemi (tiia.niemi@hyy.fi, 050 543 9608). If you wish to know when different faculties will arrive at the event, please send email to Tiia. 

Please note that only organisations operating under HYY can sign up for the event using this form! HYY only coordinates the participation of organisations operating under it for the event. Representatives of the University of Helsinki or any other parties cannot sign up for the event using this form. 

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Opening Carnival 

It is time to celebrate the beginning of the academic year with the joyful and rhythmic Opening Carnival! 

The Opening Carnival is an event that is open to all students at the University of Helsinki and features something to see and experience to suit all tastes! Participating organisations can showcase their activities at their stands in a way of their own choosing. Often, the Opening Carnival is a good place to sell overall badges, advertise fresher events, acquire new members and offer free merchandise, for instance. The carnival will feature various musical performances, martial arts and other entertainment. 

The Opening Carnival is held on the City Centre campus 2–6 pm on 31 August. The event area includes several buildings on the campus as well as a separate outdoor area.  

All parties showcasing their activities will get their own table (120 cm long, 60 cm wide and 74 cm high). We do not provide chairs for the stands. Electricity is not available for all stands. If you let us know that you need electricity, you will be placed in a location where getting electricity is possible. Separate extension cords are not available for all stands with electricity, but there will be at least one power outlet you can use near the stand. 

If you have your own tent, we will generally place you in the outdoor area. Please note that you must have appropriate weights for your tent. Read more from Tukes’s guide on tents: 

For further information on the event and accessibility in it, please contact HYY’s Specialist in Organisations Janne Saranpää (janne.saranpaa@hyy.fi, 050 537 3798). If you have a justified need for individual arrangements concerning facilities, chairs or other practical arrangements, please discuss the matter with Specialist in Organisations Janne Saranpää via email. 

If you represent some other party than an organisation operating under HYY or the University of Helsinki and would like to participate in the event, please contact us by sending email to kulttuuri@hyy.fi. Participation in the event is subject to a fee for all other parties than organisations operating under HYY and parties from the University of Helsinki. Further information (in Finnish) on HYY partnership page.   

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Fresher Adventure 

The most fun adventure of student life awaits you – the largest event for new students in Finland will take over Helsinki once more! 

In the Fresher Adventure, new students of the University of Helsinki compete against each other in a team contest held all around Helsinki. Checkpoints will be located in organisational premises, the University’s City Centre campus and the parks in the city. At the end of the adventure, the top three teams will be handsomely rewarded at the unforgettable afterparty! 

The Fresher Adventure is organised on 17 September all around downtown Helsinki. The checkpoints are open from 4.00 to 8.00 pm. 

Further information on the event and accessibility in it is available by email from fuksiseikkailu@hyy.fi. 

If you represent some other party than an organisation operating under HYY or the University of Helsinki and would like to participate in the event, please contact us by sending email to fuksiseikkailu@hyy.fi. Participation in the event is subject to a fee for all other parties than organisations operating under HYY and parties from the University of Helsinki. Besides signing up as checkpoint hosts, other parties can also sign up to host a stand at the Fresher Adventure’s start area. Further information is available on HYY website (in Finnish): 

Contact details 

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Checkpoint 

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Number of spots for completing the task at your checkpoint
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Checkpoint description 

The maximum length of the checkpoint description is 160 characters, including spaces. The checkpoint description should be submitted using this form by 30 August. Please note that the checkpoint description will be published in the Fresher Adventure app as is. You can later edit the form through the ‘Edit your details’ link in the confirmation email.  

For HYY to be able to place your checkpoint in the best possible location, we recommend planning your checkpoint in advance. 

Please note that all checkpoints must fulfil the following requirements to make the Fresher Adventure as fair, smoothly functioning and fun as possible: 

  • The checkpoint task does not include alcohol or forcing or humiliating the participants. 

  • Instructions for the checkpoint task can be given and the task completed in around 10 minutes.   

  • The checkpoint has at least two spots for completing the task so that two teams can complete the task at the same time. 

  • The checkpoints are open from 4.00 to 8.00 pm.  

  • The checkpoint can also be completed in English. 

  • Checkpoint hosts are able to tally the teams’ points electronically (in other words, they have an internet connection and a smartphone, tablet or computer at their disposal). 

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We will participate in the training event for checkpoint hosts organised by HYY. 

The training event for checkpoint hosts is compulsory to all organisations participating in the Fresher Adventure as checkpoint hosts. The minimum requirement is for one representative of the organisation participating in the training. If your organisation’s representatives are unable to participate in any of the training events listed below, please contact us by sending email to fuksiseikkailu@hyy.fi.  *
HYY’s photo- and videographers will be present at the events. Our checkpoint or stand may appear in the photos taken at the event. The photos may be published in HYY’s communication channels, such as Flickr, social media or website. We will inform the photographer directly if we do not want to appear in the photos.
HYY’s photo- and videographers will be present at the events. Our checkpoint or stand may appear in the photos taken at the event. The photos may be published in HYY’s communication channels, such as Flickr, social media or website. We will inform the photographer directly if we do not want to appear in the photos. *