Starters Information

It’s almost time! In the week of September 1, you will be starting the Fashion & Textile Technologies programme. On this page, you will find all the important information you need to get off to a great start!

Meet & Greet
On Tuesday, 8 July, we are organizing a Meet & Greet. You're starting the programme in September and might already have had an introductory meeting with one of our lecturers. The Meet & Greet is an opportunity to meet your future classmates and your study career counsellor.

You can sign up via the START application:
Go to https://start.saxion.nl/sso/ and log in with your Saxion account.

Class schedule
During the introduction we show you how to look up your class schedule.

Lessons & Holidays
Curious about the timetable and holidays at Saxion? You can check them here!

Before you start...
During your studies, you will use mijn.saxion.nl a lot. It is the main portal for all systems and information related to your study. This platform is essential throughout your time at Saxion, so make sure to set up your profile properly.

On MySaxion.nl you will find all the tools you need for your studies at Saxion. You can find the following on MySaxion:

Your timetable and changes to your timetable;
Information about exams;
Your most recent e-mails, grades and Bison and Brightspace announcements;
Who’s who: easily search for a lecturer or fellow student;
Information about your degree programme and Saxion's facilities;
Urgent notices and news

Do you want to learn more about MySaxion? View the MySaxion video.

MySaxion Student App
Thanks to the new MySaxion Student App, you can now check your phone at any moment to see your current timetable and exam timetable. If a timetable changes, then you will receive a notification. Read on to see how to install the app and what you can expect of it. 

This is the first step towards offering you a smartphone app that has all the information you could need during your studies. Download the app, available in the store now! 

View the booklist

You are free to purchase your books from other suppliers as well. Some books may also be available second-hand. Just make sure you are buying the correct version/edition.

Studiewinkel.nl

You can order your textbooks for your studies at Saxion through Studiewinkel.nl. Order your entire book list or easily buy individual books with a 5% student discount.

The book list can be found via the link above or by using the steps below on the website of Studiewinkel.nl (in Dutch).

Select Saxion in the search bar
Then select the location of your course
Select your study programme
View the booklist

Of course you are free to order your textbooks through other channels and suppliers. Some books are also available second hand. Please make sure you order the correct version/ edition.

Mandatory purchase materials package

The programme has put together a materials package. These materials are used during practical classes in the studio, as well as in the chemical and mechanical labs.

⚠️ Note: The materials package is mandatory for all F&TT students and is listed in the 2025-2026 book list.

Order your material package via Wybengamachines.com>

Laptop specifications

Saxion uses the Bring Your Own Device principle. All applications run on your own laptop. You will need this every day.

Minimally required:

Notebook (Windows or Mac)
Processor: Intel Core i5 6400 of AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory: DDR4 minimal 8GB
Videocard: NVidia of AMD comparable to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or NVIDIA Quadro P2200 or higher

Required software for the course:

Adobe Creative Cloud (TIP: can be purchased via SURFspot for educational prices, purchase and licences are via SURFspot. Login to the SURFspot page is done via Saxion so SURFspot knows that you are a student). Systeemvereisten voor Adobe Creative Cloud
Hogeschooltaal English, licence purchased via Hogeschooltaal.nl (valid for 5 years)
Licence for WGSN, is provided by Saxion
CLO3D see for specifications https://support.clo3d.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000307168-CLO-system-requirements-March-2024

INTRO is coming up and you don't want to miss it! 💚 This is your first week at Saxion and your introduction to your study programme, fellow students and student city. In the week of 26 to 28 August, you will go out with your study programme for an unforgettable start to your studies! Curious about your INTRO programme? 📅 Go to the INTRO page!

LiNK is the study association for the Fashion & Textile Technologies program and the Creative Business program. LiNK currently has over 600 members.

What does LiNK do?

LiNK serves as the link between students, the study programs, and the professional field. During your studies, LiNK organizes workshops, seminars, guest lectures, parties, social drinks, movie nights, the annual study trip, the introduction, and many more (study-related) activities. In addition, LiNK offers its members a wide range of exclusive deals and discounts.

Drink

Every week, we host a social drink on Tuesday evenings at HeyJoe! in the center of Enschede. Join us from 21:00 for a fun and relaxed evening.

LiNKtro introduction weekend

Each year, LiNK organizes an introduction weekend prior to the official introduction week. This weekend is meant to help you get to know your fellow students and possibly your future classmates, a bit better. It’s a great way to kick off your studies more smoothly!

The introduction weekend, also known as LiNKtro, will take place this year from Saturday, August 23rd to Monday, August 25th in Delden. Don’t worry, this camp is not a hazing ritual. It’s all about making sure you have a fantastic start to your student life.

Click here for more information and to register for the LiNK introductory weekend!

Note: the LINK activities are optional and for both members and non-members!

Note: don't forget to bring a valid ID because of the NIX18 legislation.

Committees

Become an active member of LiNK! Our association has several committees you can join. Sign up for a committee and help organize events such as parties, movie nights, promotions, activities, workshops, or the introduction for new students. We also organize a study trip every year, we've already been to places like Krakow, Birmingham, Zagreb, and Bratislava.

Become a member!

Are you already thinking "hey, this seems like super fun!" ? Sign up during the introduction and take a look at our website and Instagram to see what we are organizing.

Curious about the atmosphere within LiNK? Take a look at the video below :) Hope to see you soon!

Are you unable to attend the Fashion & Textile Technologies introduction days due to circumstances? Then please cancel in time by sending an email to support.ftt @saxion.nl

Contact during the Summer holidays
Do you have questions about the start of your Fashion & Textile Technologies programme during the summer holidays? Then you can contact us via the email address [email protected] or phone number 088 - 019 9130.

The Epy Drost building on Van Galenstraat 19 will be closed from July 28 to August 15.

However, the Front Office will have limited accessibility during the summer holiday: