Starters Information
The time is almost here! Soon you will start the study Fashion and Textile Technologies. On this page you will find all the important information you need to know to get off to a good start!
Meet & Greet
On Wednesday, July 10, we are organising a Meet & Greet. You will start the program in September and may have already had an introductory meeting with one of our teachers. The Meet & Greet is a meeting with your future classmates and your study coach. If you register through the START application, you can choose a class right away. Go to start.saxion.nl/sso/ and log in with your Saxion account and sign up now!
Class schedule
During the introduction, we show you how to look up your class schedule.
Lessons & Holidays
Curious about the timetable and holidays at Saxion? You can check them here!
Before you start...
During your study you will make extensive use of mysaxion.nl; the portal to all systems and information concerning your study. MySaxion is of great importance during your entire study, so make sure to set your profile right.
On MySaxion.nl you will find all the tools you need for your studies at Saxion. You can find the following on MySaxion:
- Your timetable and changes to your timetable;
- Information about exams;
- Your most recent e-mails, grades and Bison and Brightspace announcements;
- Who’s who: easily search for a lecturer or fellow student;
- Information about your degree programme and Saxion's facilities;
- Urgent notices and news
Do you want to learn more about MySaxion? View the MySaxion video.
MySaxion Student App
Thanks to the new MySaxion Student App, you can now check your phone at any moment to see your current timetable and exam timetable. If a timetable changes, then you will receive a notification. Read on to see how to install the app and what you can expect of it.
This is the first step towards offering you a smartphone app that has all the information you could need during your studies. Download the app, available in the store now!
Studiewinkel.nl
You can order your textbooks for your studies at Saxion through Studiewinkel.nl. Order your entire book list or easily buy individual books with a 5% student discount.
The book list can be found via the link above or by using the steps below on the website of Studiewinkel.nl (in Dutch).
- Select Saxion in the search bar
- Then select the location of your course
- Select your study programme
- View the booklist
Of course you are free to order your textbooks through other channels and suppliers. Some books are also available second hand. Please make sure you order the correct version/ edition.
Mandatory purchase materials package
The F&TT course has set up a list of materials, necessary during the practicum lessons in the atelier and in the labs. You can order the complete package by using the link. Be prepared!
Notice! The material package is obliged for all F&TT students and is mentioned on the booklist of 2024-2025.
Order the material package via Wybengamachines.com.
Laptop specifications
Saxion uses the Bring Your Own Device principle. All applications run on your own laptop. You will need this every day.
Minimally required:
- Notebook (Windows or Mac)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 6400 of AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: DDR4 minimal 8GB
- Videocard: NVidia of AMD comparable to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or NVIDIA Quadro P2200 or higher
Required software for the course:
- Adobe Creative Cloud (TIP: can be purchased via SURFspot for educational prices, purchase and licences are via SURFspot. Login to the SURFspot page is done via Saxion so SURFspot knows that you are a student). Systeemvereisten voor Adobe Creative Cloud
- Hogeschooltaal English, licence purchased via Hogeschooltaal.nl (valid for 5 years)
- Licence for WGSN, is provided by Saxion
- CLO3D see for specifications https://support.clo3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000307168-CLO-system-requirements-March-2024
The INTRO is coming up! 💚 This is your first week at Saxion and your introduction to your education, fellow students and student city. In the week of August 27 to 29, you and your program will go out for an unforgettable start to your studies!
How to join the INTRO
1. Sign up ✅
Choose the location of your study program and sign up. You can also reserve a place to sleep, so be quick (full=full)!
🎫 Sign up here
2. Check out your INTRO program 📅
The timetable underneath is the program of your INTRO. Want more general information about all activities and sleeping places at your location? Go to the INTRO page!
Timetable INTRO Fashion and Textile Technologies
| Tuesday 27 August | ||||
| Welcome | Get to know your class | Introduction of your programme | Get to know your class | Crazy Linky Link |
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| INTRO Relax & Connect | Foodtruckfestival | LiNK in Park | Pub tour |
| Wednesday 28 August | |||||
| Kick-off + instruction | Fashion show- making a collection | Lunch | Guided tour Sheltersuit | Fashion show | |
| Winner fashion show - drinks | Dinner with LiNK | Museumnacht | Introduction concert with Lateesha, Turfy Gang, Roxy Dekker en de Dirty Daddies 20.00 - 00.00 Oude Markt | LiNK bar update 23.00 |
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| Thursday 29 August | |
| Saxion Summer Festival | |
Address Epy Drost building: Van Galenstraat 19, 7511 JL Enschede
Address Mystiek Theater: Rigtersbleek-Zandvoort 10, 7521 BE Enschede
Study association LiNK
LiNK is the study association of the Creative Business and Fashion & Textile Technologies programs. LiNK currently has over 800 members.
What does LiNK do?
LiNK is the link between the student, the study and the future work field. During your study LiNK organizes workshops, seminars, guest lectures, parties, drinks, movie nights, the yearly studytrip, the introduction and many more (study related) activities. Next to that LiNK offers her members many exclusive offers and discounts.
Drink
Every other week we have drinks at De Admiraal in the center of Enschede. Join us from 21:00.
LiNKtro introduction weekend
Every year LiNK organizes an introduction weekend prior to the introduction week. This weekend is meant to get to know your fellow students and maybe even classmates. This way the start of your study will be a little bit easier!
This year the introduction weekend, also known as LiNKtro, will take place from Saturday August 24 until Monday August 26 in Rijssen. Our intro committee is already busy with the preparations and we are super looking forward to it!!! Have no fear, this camp is not a hazing camp. It is about having a great start of your student life.
Click here for more information and to register for the LiNK introductory weekend!
Note: the LINK activities are optional and for both members and non-members!
Note: don't forget to bring a valid ID because of the NIX18 legislation.
Committees
Become an active member of LiNK! Within the study association we have several committees. Sign up for one of the committees and help organize for example parties, movie nights, promotion, activities and workshops, or the introduction for new students. We also organize a study trip every year. We have already been to Krakow, Birmingham and Poznan, among other places. Who knows, you might decide where the upcoming trip will go!
Become a member!
Are you already thinking "hey, this seems like super fun!" ? Sign up during the introduction and take a look at our website and Instagram to see what we are organizing.
The INTRO is coming up! 💚 This is your first week at Saxion and your introduction to your education, fellow students and student city. In the week of August 27 to 29, you and your program will go out for an unforgettable start to your studies!
How to join the INTRO
1. Sign up ✅
Choose the location of your study program and sign up. You can also reserve a place to sleep, so be quick (full=full)!
🎫 Sign up here
2. Check out your INTRO program 📅
The timetable underneath is the program of your INTRO. Want more general information about all activities and sleeping places at your location? Go to the INTRO page!
Are you unable to attend the Fashion & Textile Technologies introduction days due to circumstances? Then please cancel in time by sending an email to support.ftt @saxion.nl
Contact during the Summer holidays
Do you have questions about the start of your Fashion & Textile Technologies programme during the summer holidays? Then you can contact us via the email address frontoffice.act@saxion.nl or phone number 088 - 019 9130.
The Epy Drost building on Van Galenstraat 19 will be closed from July 29 to August 16.
However, the Front Office will have limited accessibility during the summer holiday:
- 22 to 26 July: by mail and by phone from 8:00 to 16.30 CET
- 29 July to 16 August: only via e-mail.
- From 19 August: available by e-mail and by phone from 8:00 to 16.30 CET
During the above period, an answer to your question may take a little longer than usual.
If you have any questions about your registration, tuition fees, etc., please send an e-mail to: servicepoint@saxion.nl
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