Continuing student

When you are returning to your studies after the non-attendance, please contact your Studies Coordinator in order to check your study plan or the Student Affairs Office (Xinfo) on your campus in other study-related practical issues.

When you return to your studies after an absence, your username will be available when the semester changes, i.e., after 1 Aug or 1 Janin the authentication service. To activate your account access, you must authenticate and then set a new password for your account. After setting the password, wait a moment and then try signing in to the systems and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). If you encounter issues, please contact ICT support viaXinfo.

The academic year runs from 1 August to 31 July. Every student must register each academic year as either present or absent in accordance with the registration schedule.

The academic year runs from 1 August to 31 July. Every student must register each academic year as either present or absent in accordance with the registration schedule.

• New students: 7 April–9 July 2026
• Continuing students: 7 April–1 September 2026

During the periods mentioned above, students can change their registration status by contacting the Student Services Office (Xinfo).

If a student wishes to change their registration status for the following spring semester, they must contact the Student Services Office (Xinfo) by December at the latest.

Note: Returning to studies in the middle of the academic year often causes challenges, as the availability of certain courses included in the studies may change or be more limited during the academic year. After a period of absence, the student must contact their own student advisor immediately.

• Registration as present or absent is completed in Xamk’s Peppi system via Welcome – Liferay (Peppi → Studies → Registration for the academic year).
• Students who have previously been registered as absent in Peppi must register using a separate form: Registration form for absent students.

Note

• Only a student registered as present has the right to complete studies, receive credits recorded in the study register, and obtain guidance related to their studies. A student must always register as present when completing studies that are part of the degree, including during student exchange, practical training, and the preparation of the thesis.
• A student who has not registered as either present or absent loses their right to study. A student who has failed to register has the right to apply for the restoration of right to study. If the maximum study time has already expired, reinstatement of the study right is no longer possible.

Student enrolled for non-attedance

• has no right to use Xamk credentials or any systems that require a login with Xamk credentials.
• has no right pursue studies (at Xamk or Campusonline) during the time of non-attendance.
• has no right for the KELA financial aid or the daily supported meal.
• is also not entitled to any student benefits (e.g. travel discounts, use of the school’s internet facilities etc.).

If a student has previously been registered as present and then registers as absent, their user account will be deactivated. After that, the student will not be able to log in to any systems using Xamk credentials, and their email mailbox will be closed (with a 30-day delay, after which the mailbox will be emptied). When the student returns from the period of absence, the user account and email (empty) will be reactivated for use.

The study place at Xamk is retained during a period of absence. Xamk contacts absent students in the spring, when the student receives information by email about registration for the next academic year. The student resumes their studies by registering as a present student in accordance with the registration instructions.

Students who are liable to pay tuition fees for the studies do not have to pay the fee for the semesters enrolled for non-attendance. The scholarship scheme that was valid at the time of admission is followed throughout the whole study time, also when returning to the studies after non-attendance.

• Autumn semester 1.8.2026–31.12.2026
• Spring semester 1.1.2027–31.7.2027
• Summer courses 2.5.2027–31.8.2027

Starting dates of studies

• 1.8.–1.9.2026 teaching can be arranged for separately determined courses.
• New students start their studies with an orientation week from 24.8.-28.8.2026 (1 week), continuing students start on 31.8.2026.
• In January, both new and continuing UAS students will start on 11.1.2027.

Teaching is not arranged during the following periods:

• 19.10.2026–25.10.2026 (week 43)
• 21.12.2026–10.1.2027 (weeks 52, 53 ja 1)
• 1.3.2027–7.3.2027 (week 9) 

As a Xamk student, you can find all the important information on intranet service called Lux.  It is the main communication channel for information concerning students. In addition to news and official communication, intranet will also provide you with the guides and tools you need for your studies, as well as information about student support services.

Login with your Xamk id, in the long form username@edu.xamk.fi

You will receive Xamk id when you begin your studies.

More information about Lux intranet

Katja Laihanen, firstname.lastname@xamk.fi

Timetable

Timetables are available in Lukkarikone

If you have forgotten your password, please visit the next button and change the password with your current password or Finnish bank account and eBanking codes.

Note!

Always make sure that you are at the correct address when you are changing your password! At the correct address there is a lock image on the address bar and the address begins with “https://”.

Id

If you have forgotten your id, please contact Xinfo service.

The purpose of assessment is to support the achievement of the competences that have been set as the objective of the degree programme. The assessment of learning at Xamk is based on the learning outcomes (knowledge-based competence, skills-based competence, teamwork skills/leadership skills/readiness to take responsibility) of the European and National Qualifications Framework (EQF and NQF) as well as on the university’s generic and programme-specific learning outcomes. The assessment criteria applied at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences is based on the EQF and NQF frameworks. A completed course is graded on a scale from 1 to 5 or given the mark H (pass), and a failed course is given the mark 0 (zero). Grade 1 is the approved level.

Accredited and substituted studies are marked with H (pass) if a numerical grade is not applicable.  All supervised practical training that aims to improve the student’s professional competence, is assessed according to the scale pass/fail and the final thesis according to the scale 0–5. The maturity test included in the final thesis is assessed on a pass/fail-basis.

Grading scale:

• 5 = Excellent
• 3-4 = Good
• 1-2 = Satisfactory
• 0 = Failed
• H = Passed

The student’s learning is also evaluated by assessing the learning outcomes of modules. This can take place as self-assessment by the student. Modules are not graded; instead, the purpose of assessing them is to view learning outcomes as larger entities than courses and to help you to reflect on the progress of your learning in a wider perspective.

Assessment criteria for bachelor’s degree PDF format:

Assessment criteria  for master’s degree in PDF format:

The regulation came into effect on January 1, 2024, and it was updated on May 28, 2024, by the decision of the Xamk Ltd Board of Directors. The degree regulation covers aspects such as language proficiency, right to study, and completion of studies.

The regulation come into effect on January 1, 2026, and it was updated on December 11, 2025, by the decision of the Xamk Ltd Board of Directors. The degree regulation covers aspects such as language proficiency, right to study, and completion of studies.

Kotka Campus

Anne Heikka, tel. +358 44 702 8705, anne.heikka(a)xamk.fi

• Efficient Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Supply Chain Management (Master´s)

Auli Kuusikunnas, tel. +358 44 702 8940, auli.kuusikunnas(a)xamk.fi

• Nursing
• Disaster Management

Päivi Martin, tel. +358 44 702 8442, paivi.martin(a)xamk.fi

• Game Technologies
• Game Programming (DD)
• Digital Industry and AI

Kouvola Campus

Emilia Kiesilä, tel. +358 50 572 4607, emilia.kiesila(a)xamk.fi

• Business Analytics
• Digital International Business
• Double degree programmes
• Game Art
• Game Design
• International Business Management (Master´s)
• Virtual Production (Master´s)

Mikkeli Campus

Kirsi Rouhiainen, tel. +358 50 312 5027, kirsi.rouhiainen(a)xamk.fi

• Information Technology
• Nursing (Top up)
• Wellbeing Management

Jutta Vahvaselkä-Hakala, tel. +358 50 599 3698, jutta.vahvaselka-hakala(a)xamk.fi

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Technology and Sustainability

Savonlinna Campus

Milja Mutikainen, tel. +358 50 415 4312, milja.mutikainen(a)xamk.fi

• Bioproduct Technology
• Nursing
• Rehabilitation (Master´s)
• Sports Medicine and Exercise Technology (Master´s)