Starters Information
The time has almost come! 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 organizing 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 mijnsaxion.nl; the portal to all systems and information concerning your study. mijnsaxion.nl 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. We advise you to order the books for the first quarter now.
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 mentioned on the booklist of 2024-2025
Order your 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)!
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!
🎫 Sign up here
Block Schedule 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 | Introduction concert with Lateesha, Turfy Gang, Roxy Dekker en de Dirty Daddies | LiNK bar update 23.00 |
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| Thursday 29 August | ||
| Saxion Summer Festival | INTRO Afterparty 20.00 - 00.00 HBO Sociëteit De Generaal/ De Admiraal/ Aspen Valley | |
Address Epy Drost building: Van Galenstraat 19, 7511 JL Enschede
Address Mystiek Theater: Rigtersbleek-Zandvoort 10, 7521 BE Enschede
LiNK is the study association of Fashion and Textile Technologies and Creative Business (one of the academy’s other courses). LiNK was founded on September 21, 2001 and currently has over 800 members. LiNK organizes study related and fun non-study related activities.
LiNK introduction weekend
Every year LiNK organizes an introduction weekend prior to the Saxion introduction. This weekend is meant to get to know your fellow students better. In this way, the start of your study will be one step easier and more fun!
The introduction weekend, also known as LiNKtro, will take place from August 24 until August 26. 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's all about having a fantastic and fun start to your first year. Join us on introductory weekend as well and start your year off right and easy.
Do you have more questions or do you want to receive more information about LiNK? Then send an email to bestuur@islink.nl.
NB: the LiNK activities are optional and for both members and non-members!
Please note: do not forget to bring a valid ID because of the NIX18 legislation (no alcohol under 18).
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)!
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!
🎫 Sign up here
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 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. CET
- 29 July to 16 August: only via e-mail.
- From 19 August: available by e-mail and by phone from 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. 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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