What is the AID?

From 14 to the 19 August, the Annual Introduction Days (AID) will take place in Wageningen. During these six days, you will experience exciting activities, making connections with fellow students and get to know both the university and the city of Wageningen. 

Are you starting a study at Wageningen University and Research or Aeres University of Applied Sciences? Then the AID is a perfect way to kick off your student life in Wageningen. During the AID, you will get to know the city inside out and experience what it is like to be a student in Wageningen. The week is packed with activities where you will meet new people, get to know your study programme, and discover all the associations that Wageningen has to offer. 

Every year, around 95% of new students participate in the AID. You will be placed in an AID group of around 10 Dutch and International students, guided by two experienced student mentors (your AID ‘mom and dad’). Together, you will take part in a wide variety of different activities, visit student associations, receive all kinds of practical information about your studies and life in Wageningen. All this while having an unforgettable six days together. Many groups stay in touch after the AID, making the AID a great opportunity to build lasting friendships.  

The AID includes a Study Day in which you will get to know your future classmates and receive useful information for the first weeks of study and beyond. You can burn off some energy during the Sports Day, where you will have a change to try a variety of sports and discover the sport associations Wageningen has to offer. Participation in the activities is never mandatory, so you and your group can decide what you would like to joining and create an introduction week that suits everyone. 

For many students, the AID is one of the highlights of their time in Wageningen and the beginning of lasting friendships. Therefore, we encourage every new student to take part! Please note that if you decide to join a student association after finding the one that suits you during the AID, you will also take part in that association's own introduction period, which takes place after the AID.

See you at the AID!