New student guide
Guidelines for Open UAS courses
Welcome to study at Turku University of Applied Sciences! On these pages you will find instructions on how to get started on an Open UAS course or study module.
On this page, you will find the instructions for new students when you start your studies on
- an Open UAS course or nonstop course
- an Open UAS study module (set of courses)
Starting your studies
1
Register your Turku UAS user ID
Please register your user ID before starting your studies by authenticating yourself on the ID Service.
Your username, student number and email address will be displayed at the end of the registration process. Please be sure to save these for later use.
Turku UAS user IDs require multi-factor authentication (MFA). Please set up MFA after activating your user ID.
More information on registering your user ID:
- The ID service requires authentication with Finnish online banking credentials or mobile certificate, or a foreigners’ identifier. Read more on registering your user ID.
- You can only register your user ID once your Open UAS study right is valid. The study right will be valid a few working days after you have been accepted on a course. You will receive a separate e-mail notification of acceptance.
- If the registeration is not successful immediately, try again later. If you still can’t activate your user ID as instructed, please contact IT Services: servicedesk@turkuamk.fi
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Start your studies on campus or online
Once your enrolment has been accepted and you have registered your Turku UAS user ID, it’s time to start your studies by attending your first meeting or by logging in to the online learning environment.
Attend the first meeting
If your course includes on campus or online meetings, you can find the exact times and locations in the timetable by entering your course code. See more detailed instructions: Timetables.
Log in to the online learning environment
If your course uses an online learning environment, it is itslearning unless otherwise stated in the course description. Log in to itslearning with your Turku UAS user ID (HAKA login). You can find your course on the home page.
- If you enrolled on a nonstop course, the course material will be available on itsLearning within a few working days of your enrolment being accepted. You can start when it suits you best and proceed according to the instructions in the course material at your own pace. Your study right is valid until the end of the current semester.
3
Log in to your student email
When you register your Turku UAS user ID, you will also get a Turku UAS student email. As an Open UAS student, you may receive important information in your student email concerning your study right or course contents.
Log in to your student email account with your Turku UAS user ID. Use your student e-mail (address ending with edu.turkuamk.fi) as the username.
- If you are taking a nonstop course, you do not need to log in to your Turku UAS email account – all the information you need is available on itslearning.
- If you already use the same log in address for another organisation email, use a private browsing window (e.g. incognito window on Chrome), or change the user account in your email folder when logging in to your student account.
More information on studying
Campuses and classrooms
If your studies include on campus meeting, see the opening hours and arriving instructions for our campuses.
You can also download the free Tuudo mobile app on your phone. On Tuudo you will find campus maps and classroom locations.
On Tuudo you will also find
- student restaurant menus
- current news and events
- your timetable and progress of your studies (requires login)
itslearning and online studies
If the course uses an online learning environment, it is itsLearning unless otherwise stated in the course description. Log in to ItsLearning with your Turku UAS user ID (HAKA login). You can find your course on the Home page.
If your studies include online meetings, they are usually held on Teams or Zoom.
Library Services
As an Open UAS student you can use Turku UAS Library services.
Timetables
Course code
Open UAS courses always have their own, course-specific code, which you can use to find your course information in our systems. You can find the code in the e-mail confirmation you receive when you enroll. The code format is MM0000-0000.
Timetables
If your course includes on campus or online meetings, you can find the exact times and locations in the timetable.
You can find the timetables at lukkari.turkuamk.fi
- Change the language on the upper right corner dropdown menu that states “FI”.
- Select the “Realization search” and enter your course code in the search field.
- Press Search and add your own course to the timetable by pressing “Add”.
- Your course meetings are now on the timetable.
After the studies
End of study rights
When your studies end, your study right ends at the end of the current semester (31 December in autumn and 31 July in spring) at the latest.
When your study right ends, your Turku UAS user ID will also expire. Please be sure to copy and save any files stored on Turku UAS systems that you want to keep.
Course assessment
When you have completed all the required assignments on your course, your teacher will assess your performance and assign your grade on the Turku UAS student infromation system Peppi. There may be a slight delay in assigning your grade, so please be patient. The grade will be assigned within three weeks.
On a nonstop course, assessment is automatic once you have completed all required assignemnts on your course. Your grade will be entered in the student information system by the second week of the month following your course completion.
Reviewing your studies afterwards
Once your studies have ended and your grade has been assigned, you can view and share your study records by logging in to My Studyinfo.
If for any reason you need a transcript of records after you have finished your studies, see the instructions on How do I get a transcript of records?
Sports services for Open UAS students: CampusSport
CampusSport services are available to all Turku UAS Open UAS students, whether you are enrolled on an individual course or path studies. As anOpen UAS student, you can use all CampusSport services at student prices.
Contact us
If you have any questions during your studies, please contact us:
Course teacher or person responsible for the study module
You can find contact details in the course information.
- course content, timetable and teaching methods
- accessibility of the studies
- enrolling on courses
- nonstop courses
- Open UAS study fees
- study right and documents related to studies
Turku UAS user ID and other IT matters:
servicedesk@turkuamk.fi