Psychology

For location information see map faculty and picture:

The Muntinggebouw can be entered via the entrance of the Heymansgebouw, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1.

An invitation to the above meetings will follow by mail.

The Munting building can be entered via the main entrance of the Heymans building, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1.

Floorplan faculty BSS

Practical information

can be found (after you have registered) in the Student Portal under Study Info.

You will find more information under the relevant programme:

Under Advice and Support

Study advice and support
Studying with special circumstances
Student Service Centre --> courses and training, studying effectively, academic writing, dealing with exam stress Confidential advisor

Under General information

Board of Examiners --> for applying for exemptions, elective credits, complaints, etc. and for questions about exams

Under General information University of Groningen, support

Student well-being

Under Facilities

Career Services BSS--> career information

University Library

On the University Library site you will find practical information. For this, also visit the library instrucution for which you will receive an invitation (see information above)

Attendance at GMW faculty courses

Practicals/workshops are usually compulsory.
Lectures are usually not compulsory, but it is strongly recommended to attend all lectures.

After you have completed your registration (tuition payment arranged, photo uploaded for your student card), you will receive your student card and statement of enrollment.

If you have not yet completed your registration, please check the registration procedure (for non-Dutch qualification) to see which steps you still need to complete.

For a good start in September, go through the following steps:

Visit the Student Portal

In the Student Portal you will find all the information related to your studies. Explanation about the Student Portal can be found on the tutorial page.

Check your schedule

During the study start week, there are introduction lectures. We expect you to attend these because important information about the study will be provided.

On the tutorial page, you will find instructions on how to access the correct schedule information.

Order your books

If you become a member of the study association, you get a discount on your textbooks.
More information can be found under 'study association' on this page.

Sign up for the study association

Registration is not compulsory.

The study association also organises activities for master's students.
More information can be found under 'Study association' on this page.

Watch the tutorial page

As a student at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, you use various online applications, such as the Student Portal, the Schedule Generator, the Course Catalog, and Progress. Below you will find explanations on how to use these applications.

VIP is the study association for Psychology students at the University of Groningen that organizes both study-related and social activities. As a VIP member, you will receive benefits such as discounts on study books and VIP activities.

Order your books

If you become a member of the study association VIP, you get a discount on your textbooks. You can register for VIP through the website.
After you have logged in you can order your books.

Contact details

If you want to learn more about VIP, stay updated on upcoming events, or become a member, please visit the website and social media:

Website: www.vipsite.nl
Membership: Sign up
Instagram: vip_groningen
WhatsApp group: VIP activities

Frequently Asked Questions

Studying with special needs

If you still have questions after consulting the FAQ, please contact:

• the Student Information and Administration (information on e.g. application, Studielink, registration, tuition fees, RUG pass)

• the Student Service Desk and Administration of the Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences ((information about the study program, course registration, exemptions, appointment with a student advisor))

Infonet BSS
Available when enrolled.

Instagram faculty BSS

Mindwise, the Department's blog