Useful to know for newcomers

By participating in committees and groups, you contribute to a better study environment, and you have influence. Students are represented on the Board and all education-related committees, such as the Learning Environment Committee, Study Committee, and program committees.

Student Committee (SUT)

The Student Committee is the NMH students' organization. SUT acts as a link between students, management, and administration. SUT oversees lockers, manages practice rooms, advocates for essential student issues, and organizes social events.

Zero tolerance for bullying and harassment

All students have the right to a safe and suitable study environment. Therefore, NMH has zero tolerance for all forms of bullying and harassment. You should always be able to develop in safe surroundings and trust that all staff have your best interests at heart. The Learning Environment Committee is responsible for ensuring a safe learning environment.

Speak up!

If you experience or witness unacceptable conditions at NMH, don't hesitate to report them. It's safe to do so, and you can be sure the matter will be addressed. You can choose to remain anonymous if you wish. Information about reporting procedures is available on student.nmh.no.

NMH's Diversity Declaration

Diversity at the Norwegian Academy of Music is about recognizing and making space for a broad spectrum of human, musical, social and cultural expressions, backgrounds, competencies and perspectives. Such diversity arises naturally out of inclusive and non-discriminatory communities. Therefore, the Norwegian Academy of Music wishes to promote this type of community, where people can meet, work, create and reside safely.

Adaptation

All students have an equal right to participate in the learning process. You can apply for accommodations in your study routine if you have a disability, illness, or other needs.

Musicians’ health

Musicians and music students score high on health related ailments. Practice an instrument is the activity that has the strongest effect on health. Therefore, we want to help prevent stress injuries and help you develop good work habits.

Remember that you are responsible for staying updated and following the communication channels we use at NMH.

Website

The website contains messages and information about exchange programs, the study environment, student democracy, reporting procedures and emergency preparedness, study plans, elective courses, concert procedures, and much more.

Your NMH Email

Everyone at NMH has an NMH email. It would be best if you kept an eye on it. Add the NMH email to your mobile device and set up forwarding from your email on a PC or Mac.

Canvas

At NMH, we use Canvas as our learning platform. You'll also retrieve and submit assignments there. Access Canvas and activate notifications immediately so you receive messages about your classes.

Newsletter "Etter noter"

"Etter noter" is NMH's internal newsletter – in Norwegian. Through "Etter noter," you can stay updated on information relevant to your study life. "Etter noter" is sent to your NMH email approximately every three weeks.

NMH consists of two buildings: Building 1 houses the main entrance and the cafeteria while Building 2 is behind Building 1. The two buildings are connected by a bridge on the 3rd floor and a corridor on the lower level. Rooms with 3 numbers are in Building 1, while rooms with 5 numbers are in Building 2.

Practice Rooms

There are practice rooms on the 5th floor of Building 1 and the 6th floor of Building 2. The practice rooms in Building 2 are for jazz students. Otherwise, all practice rooms are available to all students during school opening hours.

Here's how you can book practice rooms on the 5th floor of Building 1:

• A form is posted next to each door. When you take over an available room, write down your first name and the time you started using the room on the form.
• After one hour of practice, the next person in line may take the room. You can sign up for another hour if you haven't been asked to leave after 10 minutes.

Private teaching is not allowed at NMH.