Continuing student
This website provides information for the students who are absent (enrolled for non-attendance) from their studies and therefore do not have access to Xamk systems. In addition you can find links for the application for restoration of study right and for the renewed right to study on this website.
Restoration of right to study
Renewed right to study
Guidance, evaluation and degree regulations
Continuing the studies after non-attendance
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.
Lux Intranet and username
Student intranet can be found from Lux Intranet. You login to Student intranet with your personal student username. Through Lux you can access the computer systems needed in studies and can find instructions for using them. if the credentials don´t work, the student can, if necessary, reapply for them or update their password at identify service.
Enrolment for attendance and non-attendance
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.
Registration schedule for the academic year 2026–2027
- 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.
Enrollment
- 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.
Information about non-attendance
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.
Tuition fees and scholarships
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.
Grounds/reasons for non-attendance
- First academic year: certificate required, not included in the semesters for non-attendance or the time of study right
- Other academic years/semesters: certificate required, not included in the semesters for non-attendance or the time of study right
- Required document: Call-up order
- First academic year: certificate required, not included in the semesters for non-attendance or the time of study right
- Other academic years/semesters: certificate required, not included in the semesters for non-attendance or the time of study right
- Required document: Kela’s certificate regarding pregnancy or parental allowance period or, if the certificate has not yet been received, a medical certificate regarding the pregnancy or corresponding certificates from the authorities of other countries regarding statutory parental leave
- First academic year: certificate required, included in the semesters for non-attendance, max. two semesters
- Other academic years/semesters: maximum time for non-attendance during the studies is two semesters, not included in the time of study right. No certificate needed.
- Required document: Sickness allowance decision or, if no decision exists, a medical certificate. The medical certificate must state which illness or injury the student suffers from, and that this condition prevents the student from beginning their studies on 1 January / 1 August. Obstacles caused by the practical arrangements required by the illness or injury: an adequate clarification, e.g. a certificate from the student housing foundation that the student is on the waiting list for an apartment required by his or her injury
- First academic year: enrolment for non-attendance is not possible
- Other academic years/semesters: maximum time for non-attendance during the studies is two semesters, not included in the time of study right
- Required document: None
Student Affairs Offices
The Student Affairs Offices are open Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00.
Note: due to weekly meeting closed Tue 12.30-13.30
If you are unable to visit the office during the office hours, please contact the student affairs advisor for your programme, or send a message to the student affairs office through Xinfo service (login not required).
Student Affairs Advisors
** Kotka Campus **
Anne Heikka, tel. +358 44 702 8705, anne.heikka(a)xamk.fi
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
** 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 **
Kirsi Rouhiainen, tel. +358 50 312 5027, kirsi.rouhiainen(a)xamk.fi
Contact Admission Services
Xamk’s Admissions Services primarily assists with matters related to applying for degree studies. You can contact us by phone or through our online form.
Mon-Fri 09.00-12.00
Degree education in Finnish:
- +358 44 702 8891
- +358 40 585 6610
Degree education in English:
- +358 40 585 6610
Contact request via online form: