Starters Information
It's almost here! Soon you will start with the study Hotel Management. On this page you will find all the important information you need to know to get started. Keep an eye on the page until the last moment for possible changes.
During the introduction you will hear which class you are in and we will show you how to look up your timetable via Xedule.
Class times & holidays
Curious about Saxion's course schedules and holidays? Check them here!
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!
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.
Not a First Year student?
The information on this webpage is aimed at First Year students only, which means that it is not applicable to exchange students and international students starting in the second, third or fourth (final) year.
Cost overview
Here you can find an overview of the expected costs for additional learning materials during the first year of your Hotel Management programme (such as the materials list). The amounts listed are indicative and subject to change. No rights can be derived from this overview.
Laptop requirements
Besides your books, you will also need other study materials. Saxion recommends purchasing a good laptop* with camera and microphone. This is necessary because we work with an online learning environment that you must be able to work with both during class, possibly during a exam, at home and at your workplace.
*The minimum laptop requirements are Windows 11 or Mac OS 15-compatible.
Dress code during occasions
In the hospitality sector it is highly valuated to be dressed appropriately for the occasion. All first year Hotel Management students purchase a dark blue suit.
Men’s clothing: the set consists of a dark blue suit, a white shirt and a tie.
Women clothing: the set consists of a dark blue blazer and, optionally, a skirt or trousers and a white blouse.
The Hospitality Business School works with a preferred supplier, Kayser Clothing in Enschede, but of course you are free to purchase the same package elsewhere. At Kayser Clothing the amount for a set is approximately €325 - €350*.
* Price changes reserved.
You do not have to purchase any clothing yet. Kayser Clothing will organize a fitting session at Saxion Apeldoorn during the introduction week, at Wednesday the 27th of August.
The distribution of the suits at Saxion will be planned in October 2025.
Please note: you can combine the suit with clean white sneakers. The tie (only for men) that you wear with the above clothing set is purchased by HBS. During the course you will receive a personal name badge that you need to wear on your clothing at different occasions.
Find more detailed information on studentkostuum.nl/saxion/en/dresscode.
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!
Your study will start with an introduction programme, which is an important part of your study. The introduction programme will take place from Tuesday 26 August to Thursday 28 August 2025.
The introduction programme consists of:
- An introduction with Hospitality Business School and your own programme. At the start on Tuesday you will hear in which class you have been placed.
- An introduction to the study association, Saxion and Apeldoorn.
INTRO Hotel Management, explanation of the programme schedule
- On Tuesday 26 August, we welcome you at Saxion in Apeldoorn between 10:00 and 11:00 hrs. This day you will meet your class, fellow students and your study coach. After the lunch (included) we will continue the getting to know each other. There will also be the opportunity to try on the suit (see ‘dress code’ under ‘Book list and other learning resources’). We close the afternoon with all students with the Saxion BBQ Festival* You can only join this day with a (free) ticket for the ‘get to know your study programme’ of with a (paid) INTRO ticket.
* You can only join the BBQ with a (paid) INTRO ticket. - On Wednesday 27 August, we welcome you between 11:00 and 12:00 hrs at Saxion in Apeldoorn. This day the programme will be provided by the student associations Promaître (Hotel Management) and SMSP (Security Management). Lunch is included! Afterwards, you can join the Pizza Party at Saxion and the rest of the evening programme in downtown Apeldoorn! You can only join this day with a (paid) INTRO ticket.
Good to know
✓ You do not need to bring a laptop for the course introduction;
✓ There are no lockers at Saxion to store valuables, so we advise you to leave them at home as much as possible;
✓ You can leave your luggage for the overnight stay(s) with the INTRO team.
Enjoy your summer and see you Tuesday 26 August!
If you have any questions, please contact the Front Office of the HBS.
Phone: +31 (0)88 – 019 9230
E-mail: [email protected]
Please note: during the holiday period from Saturday 26th of July until Sunday the 17th of August, the HBS Front Office will be closed and can only be reached by e-mail.