TOP Week is the introduction week for all new students who start their studies at Tilburg University in September. TOP Week will take place from August 21 to August 25, 2023. In this week you will help new students discover the city of Tilburg and the student life. As a TOP Mentor you will help to make sure that TOP Week is the best start of their student life in Tilburg!
As a TOP mentor, you will lead a group of about 20 students. The groups will be divided by study, so you will guide a group which does a smilar study as you. Every year Tilburg is taken over by about 4500 students who participate in TOP Week.
Do you want to know more about becoming TOP Mentor? Read the answers to the frequently asked questions below or contact us.
General
What is TOP Week?
TOP Week is for all new bachelor, (pre-)master and exchange students who start their study at Tilburg University, Fontys or Avans in September.
When will TOP Week take place?
TOP Week takes place from Monday August 21 to Friday August 25 2023.
What’s on the program?
You can find the program here when it’s decided upon.
Who organizes TOP (Winter) Week?
The TOP organization consists of the TOP Board and the TOP Committee members. In October the board starts with the preparations for TOP Winter Week. After TOP Winter Week, the preparations for TOP Week begin. In organizing TOP Week, the board is supported by thirteen committee members, who start in March.
What is TOP Week?
TOP Week is the introduction week for all new students who start their study at Tilburg University, Fontys or Avans in September. All new bachelor, (pre-)master and exchange students can participate. During TOP Week everything revolves around getting to know your fellow students, the city of Tilburg, and the active student life in Tilburg.
Is the TOP Week Program obligatory?
There are no obligatory components in our program; you are free to take part whenever you want. Of course, it is more fun if you take part in as many program components as possible.
What is TOP’s alcohol and drugs policy?
Our alcohol and drugs policy is completely in line with Dutch law. This means that alcohol cannot and will not be sold to students under the age of 18. In addition, drugs are strictly prohibited. If you are caught using drugs, you will be excluded from all events, and we will report you to the police. Should a serious, threatening situation arise due to drug use, we will the police. You will not be arrested because the use of drugs is not an offence in the Netherlands.
In case of sexual violence, make sure to contact one of the following authorities:
Police: 112 for emergencies, 0900-8844 if there is no emergency
Sexual Assault Center: 0800-0188
These numbers are available 24 hours a day!
Registration & Payment
How can I attend TOP Week?
You can register as TOP Mentor here!
When can I register for TOP Week?
You can register as TOP Mentor between March 6 and April 2.
How much is the registration fee for TOP Mentors
As a TOP Mentor you will get free access to all the activities and get free meals and lunch at certain moments.
Questions?
