Become a member

A big congratulations on your acceptance to Uppsala University or SLU Ultuna! During your time in Uppsala you will encounter things you never have before, learn a lot about yourself and others, make a lot of new friends – and most of all, have a lot of fun!

Student nations exist for students, and are run by students. Almost all of the nation-life is built up and run by students working voluntarily. At Västgöta nation we have activities happening every day. Lunch, brunch, pub, choirs, theatre, newspaper – you name it. Here you will find something for everyone! To take part of the nation life you will need to become a member of a nation. A membership at one of the nations will give you access to all 13 nations in Uppsala.

At Västgöta nation you will make new friends, get the opportunity to try things you never have before, and challenge yourself. Come by and work our soup lunch, learn to pour a beer in our pub, or send an email to one of our choirs to get involved there. At our nation there is something for everyone. We hope that you feel welcome here!

Västgöta nation is run by students, for students! In the early days it was required for members to have some sort of connection to Västergötland, but these days all students at Uppsala university and SLU Ultuna are welcome!

Approximately half of our members come from Västergötland, and the other half come from other regions. Regardless if you are a Västgöte, from outside the region, or an international student – Västgöta nation will be your home away from home!

How to I registrer as a member?

To become a member of Västgöta nation is easy. Just before, or at the start of the semester, the nation will have specific opening hours for registration. You just bring a registration certificate and ID to the nation. Here, one of our reccehosts or international secretaries will help registrer you as a member. If you would like to sign up later during the term, you may visit the First Curator during office hours. When you sign up, make sure to sign up for the recce reception which is a great first welcome to the nation life! The day is spent learning about the day-to-day life at Västgöta nation and finishes with a fun dinner!

RECCE Reception OCH -GASQUE

At the start of each term the nation arranges a recce reception (recce is short for recentior and is pronounces “resse”) where the nation spends a day introducing new members to the nation life. The day is spent learning about the VG’s different activities, and finishes with a sexa (a simple dinner with some fun student-characteristics).

Following the recce reception is the reccegasque which is also held at the beginning of the term. All 13 nations will have the reccegasque on the same day, and it is a day filled with good food, entertainment, songs and traditions.

We strongly recommend you attend either the recce reception or one of the gasques held during the term. It is a fantastic way to make new friends and learn more about the student- and nation life here in Uppsala!

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