Benefits and Services in Open Studies

Before you start your studies, you will be sent a course letter including your username for the computers and systems of JAMK, as well as your email address. You will have the right to use JAMK’s information and communication systems, such as email, student register, and online learning environment (Optima).  JAMK offers a free Windows 10 Education license to all students. The products of the Microsoft Office package will also be available to you. You can use printers at JAMK, too.

During your participation in Open Studies courses, you will also be able to use JAMK’s library and its information seeking services.

Study guidance is available to you, both before and during the studies.

JAMK aims at providing all students with equal opportunities for education.

You will receive a certificate of completed studies in Open Studies, if needed. The certificate will be sent to your home address.

• All the Open Studies students are entitled to use the services organised by Academic Sports with a charge.
  
• Students, who study full-time, have possibility to  use JAMKO student union gym.
• The school pastor is at your disposal.

• Open Studies study path students, who study full-time have possibility to a discount on meals in Sodexo JAMK Student Restaurants.
• Open Studies students can apply for student housing from the Central Finland Student Housing Foundation (KOAS). However, applicants are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Especially during busy times, degree students come first. You can also explore other housing options.

• Open Studies students are covered by JAMK’s insurance policies.
• Open Studies students can apply for student parking permits.