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Student guidance, counselling and well-being

Everything you need for your student's guidance and well-being

The well-being of our students is important to us. On this page you will find guidance and study support services as well as experts supporting a meaningful everyday life. The aim of guidance is to support your studies, your well-being and your role as a future professional.

Everything you need during your studies Learning and well-being development team

Student guidance and well-being events

All events

22 Sep 2025 – 31 Dec 2025

SAMK Coaching, Pori – Every Monday

27 Oct 2025 – 31 Dec 2025

SAMK Coaching, Rauma – – Every Monday

10 Nov 2025 – 14 Nov 2025

Well-being Week, Pori

10 Nov 2025 – 14 Nov 2025

Well-being Week, Kankaanpää

10 Nov 2025 – 14 Nov 2025

Well-being Week, Rauma

1 Dec 2025 – 5 Dec 2025

Events during Christmas Week

16 Feb 2026 9:00 – 15:00

Thesis Event

All events

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Support for writing your thesis and assignments

We offer Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students information sessions, writing meetings and question hours – regardless of the degree programme. For thesis writers, we also organise workshops.

Learn more about writing support in Oiva (login required)

Student guidance and counselling

Guidance to support your career planning

Support for learning and study skills

Student Health Services

Support for well-being

Hobbies, sports and friends

Support for everyday challenges and dilemmas

Financial support and benefits

SAMK Guidelines

Code of Conduct

SORA (unsuitability to study) poliicy

Protocol for Harassment and Bullying Situations

At the beginning of studies and the academic year

All degree programmes in English are daytime studies. The daytime studies are offered on weekdays from 8:00 to 18:00 on campuses.

It is helpful to read the information about language and communication studies at the beginning of your studies.

At SAMK, you study on your own computer. You can find information about your device on the Bring your own device page. During your studies, you will need a SAMK ID, which you can find instructions for creating at the link below.

Accepting the study place

Enrolment for the academic year

Course enrolment

Substitution and recognition of prior learning

Language and communication studies

Bring your own device

SAMK-ID

Degree regulations

Procedural guide at ARC