New student
There are a number of practical steps you need to take to start your first semester successfully, such as activating your university account and registering for your courses. Here you will find the information you need to get off to a great start.
Photo: Jens Olof Lasthein, Stockholm University.
A smooth start
Are you new to Stockholm University? On these pages we have gathered a lot of useful information to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible.
Activate your university account and register
Before your studies begin you need to get a university account and order a university card. In order to get access to IT services and keep your place in the education you need to activate your university account and register to your courses. Follow the checklist!
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities at the beginning of each semester. The activities are designed to assist you as a new student and introduce you to university life in Stockholm and Sweden, attendance is optional. We recommend that you participate in the welcome activities that Stockholm University organises for all newcomers.
For students that have been conditionally admitted
If you are required to pay tuition fees or if you have on-going university studies and it is likely that you will fulfil the eligibility requirements by the start of the course you can have the status conditionally admitted on your notification of selection results from University Admissions.
How to prepare for online based learning
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Here you can find tips on how to prepare for your participation in online based learning. A number of e-learning tools will be used, primarily the e-meeting service Zoom and the learning and collaboration platform Athena.
To participate in online based learning, we recommend that you have access to the following:
- A computer with an integrated web camera or with a separate web camera or a smart phone
- A headset (headphones with a microphone attached)
- Access to a quiet place to study and a fast and reliable internet connection
Start your preparations early so that you can participate in the course from the beginning!
You will have access to the IT services of the university when you have activated your university account.
Digital tools and services at Stockholm University
The main learning and collaboration platform that is used for courses at Stockholm University is Athena. Read more about how to get access to Athena, how to activate your university account, get access to Wifi (eduroam), E-mail and sofware lincenses and the e-meeting service Zoom and more.
Digital tools and services at Stockholm University
If need help with managing your university account, university card and wireless networks - contact IT support. You can also find out more about printing, scanning, copying and general questions about IT for students.
Find us
You will find the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Campus Frescati, at Svante Arrhenius väg 21 A. You will find road description and map at:
Contact
Student Office
Welcome to the department's student office. Here you can get help with registration, study certificates, picking up exams, finding schedules and syllabi, and with questions about completing older courses.
International Coordinator
Works with various types of exchange opportunities for students, such as internships abroad, data collection for essays abroad, and buddy programs for incoming exchange students.
Last updated: 2025-10-09
Source: Department of Child and Youth Studies