Departure check list

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You should prepare for your return from Finland well before the end of your exchange studies. We have listed here a few things you should not forget. 

Order a transcript of studies

The University of Helsinki does not automatically send your transcript of studies! You need to order the transcript once all your courses have been registered in Sisu.

User account validity

Your University of Helsinki user account is valid until end of January (if you are staying for the fall period) or September (if you are studying in the spring term/whole academic year). During this time you can access Sisu to make sure all your credits have been registered, to copy and download your course descriptions and course work from Sisu and Moodle. However, you can only register for exams / courses that take palce during the validity of your study right. 

Get your important documents signed

If you need  signatures for a Certificate of stay/ Departure certificate or for any other mobility documents (such as Learning Agreement), please come to any of our drop-in receptions. Pick the time closest to your departure day. We will sign the departure certificates (i.e. "end of stay" or "confirmation of stay" documents) within three days before your study right ends. The weekly receptions are open as usual. In addition to the weekly receptions there are pop-up signature events.

Give us feedback

Your feedback on your exchange at the University of Helsinki is valuable to us!

You can give us feedback throughout the year without giving your personal details (name, email).