Starters Information
We look forward to welcoming you to Saxion University of Applied Sciences. You have chosen to study Hotel Management. On this page you will find all the important information for a great start at Saxion! Keep an eye on the page until the last minute for possible changes.
During the INTRO, you will get information about your class and we will show you how to look up your class schedule via Xedule. If you are not at the INTRO, you will receive information about your class code and study coach via your Saxion e-mail on Friday 28 August, so you can view your schedule. Classes will start on Monday 31 August.
Class times & holidays
Curious about Saxion's course schedules and holidays? Check them here!
On MySaxion.nl you will find all the tools you need for your studies at Saxion. You can find the following on MySaxion:
- Your timetable and changes to your timetable;
- Information about exams;
- Your most recent e-mails, grades and Bison and Brightspace announcements;
- Who’s who: easily search for a lecturer or fellow student;
- Information about your degree programme and Saxion's facilities;
- Urgent notices and news
Do you want to learn more about MySaxion? View the MySaxion video.
MySaxion Student App
Thanks to the new MySaxion Student App, you can now check your phone at any moment to see your current timetable and exam timetable. If a timetable changes, then you will receive a notification. Read on to see how to install the app and what you can expect of it.
This is the first step towards offering you a smartphone app that has all the information you could need during your studies. Download the app, available in the store now!
Studiewinkel.nl
You can order your textbooks for your studies at Saxion at Studiewinkel.nl. Order your entire booklist or easily buy individual books with a 5% student discount.
The booklist can be found via the link above or by using the steps below on the website of Studiewinkel.nl (in Dutch).
- Select Saxion in the search bar
- Then select the location of your course
- Select your study programme
- View the booklist
Of course you are free to order your textbooks through other channels and suppliers. Some books are also available second hand. Please make sure you order the correct version/ edition.
Not a First Year student?
The information on this webpage is aimed at First Year students only, which means that it is not applicable to exchange students and international students starting in the second, third or fourth (final) year.
Cost overview
Here you can find an overview of the expected costs for additional learning materials during the first year of your Hotel Management programme (such as the materials list). The amounts listed are indicative and subject to change. No rights can be derived from this overview.
Laptop requirements
Besides your books, you will also need other study materials. Saxion recommends purchasing a good laptop* with camera and microphone. This is necessary because we work with an online learning environment that you must be able to work with both during class, possibly during an exam, at home and at your workplace.
*The minimum laptop requirements are Windows 11 or Mac OS 15-compatible.
Dress code during occasions
In the hospitality sector it is highly valuated to be dressed appropriately for the occasion. All first year Hotel Management students purchase a dark blue suit.
Men’s clothing: the set consists of a dark blue suit, a white shirt and a tie.
Women clothing: the set consists of a dark blue blazer and, optionally, a skirt or trousers and a white blouse.
The Hospitality Business School works with a preferred supplier, Kayser Clothing in Enschede, but of course you are free to purchase the same clothing set elsewhere. At Kayser Clothing the amount for a set is approximately €325 - €380*.
* Price changes reserved.
You do not have to purchase any clothing yet. Kayser Clothing will organize a fitting session at Saxion Apeldoorn during the first school day, on Monday the 31st of August.
The distribution of the suits at Saxion will be planned in October 2026.
Please note: you can combine the suit with clean white sneakers. The tie (only for men) that you wear with the above clothing set is purchased by HBS. During the course you will receive a personal name badge that you need to wear on your clothing at different occasions.
Find more detailed information on https://www.studentkostuum.nl/saxion/en/dresscode/
INTRO is coming up and you don't want to miss it! 💚 This is your first week at Saxion and your introduction to your study programme, fellow students and student city. 25 & 26 August, you will go out with your study programme for an unforgettable start to your studies! Curious about your INTRO programme? 📅 You can find it in the INTRO-app.
Welcome at the Saxion Hospitality Business School!
After the summer you will start with the study Hotel Management at the Hospitality Business School (HBS).
Your study will start with an introduction programme, which is an important part of your study. The introduction programme will take place on Tuesday 26 August and Wednesday 27 August 2026.
The introduction programme consists of:
1. An introduction with Hospitality Business School and your own programme. At the start on Tuesday you will hear in which class you have been placed.
2. An introduction to the study association, Saxion and Apeldoorn.
INTRO Hotel Management
Check all information and the schedule in the INTRO-app.
• On Tuesday 25 August, we welcome you at 8.30 am at Saxion in Apeldoorn. After a joint kick-off session, you will meet your class, fellow students and study coach. We will also go through the first week of lessons with you. We will round off the morning with a group lunch. After lunch, you will join with your INTRO parent group the activities of our study association Promaître. We close the afternoon with all students with an INTRO dinner*.
* Please note: from lunch onwards, participation is only possible with a paid INTRO ticket. The morning programme is accessible with either a free or paid ticket.
Good to know
- You do not need to bring a laptop for the course introduction;
- There are no lockers at Saxion to store valuables, so we advise you to leave them at home as much as possible;
- You can leave your luggage for the overnight stay(s) with the INTRO team.
Enjoy your summer and see you Tuesday 25 August!
Check here the overview costs.
Language choice
If your application to study Hotel Management is successful, you will receive information around 1 July regarding the second modern foreign language (French, German or Spanish) that you have been assigned to study. If you apply after this date, you will be informed of your language placement as soon as the results are available.
Join a study association and get the most out of your student time.
🎉 Go wild at the best parties
🤝 Meet students from all years
💼 Get experience in a committee or board
🚀 Work together on big projects and grow together
Check which study or student association matches your programme.
Goin' to meet future friends
Do you want to connect with future friends before you start your studies? We’ve got you! Download Goin' from the App Store on your phone. Goin' is a fun social platform for new students in the Saxion community. And the great thing is that these don't just have to be fellow students!
If you have any questions, please contact the Front Office of the HBS.
Phone: +31 (0)88 – 019 9230
E-mail: [email protected]
Please note: during the holiday period from Saturday 25th of July until Sunday the 16th of August, the HBS Front Office will be closed and can only be reached by e-mail.