Updated 3.11.2024
At the University of Helsinki, you can apply for credits for student organization activities. Helix ry is part of the Student Union of the University of Helsinki (HYY), which means that you can also apply for credits for Helix activities. You can apply for credits for Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees from 1 to 5 credits per degree. For up-to-date and more detailed information, please visit the HY website.
- Credits awarded for student organization activities (must have held the position for at least one academic or calendar year):
- Functionaire: 1 credit
- Board member: 1 credit
- Secretary: 2 credits
- Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson or Treasurer: 3 credits
- To receive credits, a board member must attend at least half of the board meetings, and an functionaire must be active.
A certificate issued by the subject organisation is required to accompany the application for credits. You can download and complete the application from the link below.
You can fill in the application either by hand or by computer. If you are applying for credits for board activities, it is recommended that you include in your application the number of board meetings you attended. Please send the completed and signed application to the Board’s email address helix-hal(at)helsinki.fi. Your application will be discussed at a board meeting and you will be informed of the decision after the meeting.
The application and its attachments should be sent to Viikki Student Services using this electronic form. More information can be found on the Study Service and Sisusta course pages!
Course identifiers:
- Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences: VIIKB-005, VIIKB-008, VIIKB-009
- Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry: VIIKM-005, VIIKM-008, VIIKM-009