READ ME: Info for new students - Campus Brussels

Dear student

Below you will find practical information that will help you kick start the academic year. Do not hesitate to contact us by email should you have further questions. Contact information can be found below.

ACTIVATION LUCA login

You’ll be able to activate your LUCA login and password the day after your registration. Please, don’t put off the activation! In regard to the actual activation, you should’ve already received the necessary information in a separate activation email.

You’ll be able to access your LUCA student mailbox by using your login and chosen password. From this point onwards, we will send all email correspondence to that particular mail account. Do check your LUCA email frequently!

Notice: your password is unique, memorize it and don’t reveal it to someone else.
Have you forgotten your password? Request a new activation code via kuleuven.

Problems with your login or account? More information here.

TOLEDO

As of Monday August 7, 2023 you are able to log in to Toledo using your activated LUCA login (see above). Toledo is a digital learning environment and communication platform on which information is shared about the campus, education, courses, etc. Teachers and the education administration use Toledo to communicate with you and to share course material and additional information. Go to Toledo regularly to stay fully informed!

Logged in to Toledo? Now you will see the community-'infoLUCA', where we publish general information. There you can also click through to the campus communities.

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By means of your activated LUCA-login, you should have immediate access! IT problems? Check the information here. 

START ACADEMIC YEAR

In the week of September 18, 2023 we organize start days.

(For exchange students the introduction week starts September 11, 2023.)

We expect all new students to be present. More details about the introduction days will be posted on our communication platform Toledo by the end of August.

The actual classes start on Monday September 25, 2023, conform with your schedule.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (STUVO)

Questions concerning housing, psychological and medical assistance, sports and culture, finances, student jobs, public transportation, …  Please contact your local student support services.

Information and contact information can be found here. More information on housing can be found here.

FIND YOUR WAY TO OUR CAMPUS

MIVB-STIB

Students until 24 years old can request a school season ticket at the MIVB-STIB.
To request you season ticket, you’ll need a registration certificate of your higher education which can be found in your KU Loket.
As of the 1^st of July 2021, students pay € 12 for a school season ticket.

Villo!

A yearly subscription for Villo! bike share service costs € 36. Brik offers students a 50% discount for the first year. The discount code is to be requested on the Brik website.

NMBS-SNCB

Students until 26 years old get a discount (student rate) at NMBS-SNCB. With your school registration certificate (to be found in KU Loket), you can request a Student Season Ticket or a Student Multi Card (Campus) at any NMBS-SNCB ticket office.

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Students until 24 years old can request a Buzzy Pazz. It is also possible to opt for a travel pass in combination with NMBS-SNCB, TEC or MIVB-STIB.

FINANCES

LUCA students can request an installment payment of the tuition fee. As of two working days after activating your LUCA login (see above), you can submit a request via proform More information can be found here.

SUPPORT TO SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

If you have any questions about studying with a disability or with temporary special circumstances, please contact zorgcoach.sintlukas@luca-arts.be.

More information here.

LEARNING PATH COUNSELLING

Your learning path counsellor is the person you should contact when you have any questions about your Individual Study Programme (ISP), exemptions or learning account.

You can find all information and a list of learning path counsellors here.

STUDENT CARD

Flemish students will receive their student card by post in September. Students with a foreign address can ask their card at the reception. Notice: this card is also your access badge to the campus.

We look forward to welcoming you on campus and wish you the best of luck during your studies!