Checklist for new Open University students
Applying for Open University Studies
Applications for all Open University study modules are submitted through the Open University website. Please see the instructions on the How to register for Open University courses page.
If you are a degree student, enrolment for study modules is completed through Sisu.
Checklist
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Activate your TUNI user account
Activate your TUNI user account as soon as possible. When your user account is ready to be activated, you will receive a separate message by email. You will need your user account to log on to many of our electronic services. Activate your account at id.tuni.fi.
NOTE! Be sure to enable multifactor authentication as soon as you have activated your TUNI account. The introduction of multifactor authentication as well as information security course are mandatory for all students.
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Get started with your University email account
Check your University-issued email address on a regular basis. You will receive your email address when you activate your TUNI user account. You will receive all study related messages and notifications to tuni.fi -email.
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Log in to the Sisu system
Log in to the Sisu - student information system with your TUNI user account. You will be able to access Sisu after you have been admitted to the Open University, paid the required fees and activated your TUNI user account and email address.
- You can see your course enrollment on the Sisu frontpage and under the Registration tab.
- From Sisu you can check your personal information, your studies and student number and duration of your study right. Read more about Sisu.
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Log in to Moodle
Moodle is the primary virtual learning environment for our students. A link to the course's Moodle area can be found at Sisu in the Learning Environments section of the implementation: log in to Moodle as soon as the course starts.
In some cases you will receive instructions for accessing Moodle when you first join the Open University. The Moodle area will be accessible to students at the start of the course.
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Learn more about the available courses and the course schedule
We will not send separate course invitations to our students.
We recommend you attend the first day of class as this will be the time when the teacher provides important details about completing the course.
Other important information related to your studies
Examinations
Electronic examinations are mainly organised using the TUNI EXAM -system. Students sit electronic exams in the centrally supervised EXAM venues. Instructions for students and more information about the EXAM venues that are available to you can be found on the TUNI EXAM homepage.
Campus access rights
Campus exterior doors are open from 8.00 to 16.00. As an Open University student, you may obtain an access card from the information desks. The access card allows you to use campus facilities outside official opening hours.
More detailed information about access rights can be found in the attachment below.
Library services
Find out more the Tampere University Library services and obtain a library card. You can borrow the required course books from the library. The library also provides extensive electronic services and resources.
More information about Tampere University Library services
Library services for students at the University Consortium of Seinäjoki
Support for your studies
The staff at the Open University will be happy to offer you practical advice and guidance. You can also schedule a personal appointment by contacting the designated academic coordinator/officer of your field of study.