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September is the start of the new academic year. We are excited to host the Fontys Purple introduction week for new first-year students from 24 of August to 28 of August 2026.
The introduction week is all about getting to know each other. You will meet your classmates, learn about your programme, explore the city where you'll study, and discover Fontys. We aim to make the Fontys Purple introduction week in 2026 as wonderful and exciting as it is every year.
Please note that the Purple Team organises activities during the introduction week in Eindhoven, Tilburg, Venlo, Den Bosch and Sittard.
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Purple 2025What is Purple?
In 2026, we're excited to host another Fontys Purple introduction week. Purple is all about welcoming new students and helping them get to know their classmates, their study, the city and Fontys. Make sure to check our website for updates about this event.
At Fontys, and for Purple especially, sustainability and vitality are important. We want our students to graduate in a healthy way and in a sustainable environment.
Purple supports these goals by offering sustainable activities and forming partnerships with the right organisations.
For example, we collaborate with Alcoholwijs, a Fontys project that promotes responsible alcohol use. We also work with the mobility project group to ensure Fontys is a safe, active, and accessible place. Plus, we encourage sustainable and healthy travel choices for both staff and students.
Don't forget to follow the Fontys channels before, during, and after Purple. The Purple Team communicates during the week via Instagram and photo's can be downloaded after the event via Sway.
What does the week look like?
The Fontys Purple introduction week consists of various components. You probably start 'on a smaller scale' during the programme-specific days, which take place on Monday and/or Tuesday and/or Friday, depending on the institute and programme you are enrolling in. On these days, you will get to know your fellow students, teachers, and the programme itself. Each programme strives to give you the warmest possible welcome. The structure of these days is determined by the programme's introduction committee.
Take a look at the full programme of your introduction week**The schedule for your introduction week can be found at Fresh at Fontys. Click on the city you are going to study and the programme you will follow.. You can also find all the information on Tactile. After registration you will receive a message to create an account, log in and download the app (Purple Introduction Fontys).
In the morning until early afternoon, you will take part in the city tour in your Fontys city. During this, you will follow a combination of routes with the themes: foodies, sporties, creatives, musicians, innovators, and chill.
In the late afternoon, you can join the Vibes Student Festival (Eindhoven), the Square One Festival (Tilburg), or one of the city programmes in Den Bosch, Venlo and Sittard. These activities are organized by the municipalities and/or local hospitality venues in collaboration with Fontys.
More about Vibes Student Festival (Eindhoven)
Vibes - Where Eindhoven and students come together!
Eindhoven is a city that is full of energy, innovation and creativity. It is the place where students, entrepreneurs and creatives shape the future together. The Eindhoven logo contains three vibes that symbolize the dynamics and progressiveness of the city. With Vibes Student Festival we bring this energy to life in a festival that is accessible to all students. It is the place where we connect mbo, hbo and wo. Whether you are just starting your studies or are already a seasoned student, Vibes stands for coming together, enjoying and experiencing the unique atmosphere of Eindhoven student life. The festival breathes the city of Eindhoven: innovative, lively and full of new encounters. Vibes Student Festival was created to connect and present the city of Eindhoven. Where experience, music, fun, connection and an unforgettable experience for every student are central.
More about Square One Festival (Tilburg)
Coming soon.
We wrap up the introduction week with a bang! On Thursday, August 27th, from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the Purple Festival will take place, bringing together the entire Fontys community. Participants from all Fontys cities and all study programmes will come together at the Purple Festival to enjoy a full day of artists and activities spread across various stages. It's the perfect way to end the introduction week in style with a party that you and your new friends, classmates, and teachers will be talking about for a long time.
- Music Stage: Demi Maria, Treasure, H4ZEL, JOnna Fraser, FeestDJ Ruud, Power Hour Zany and Nova Blue
- Fontys Talentstage: Haunted Reef, Hillegonda de Jong, Caribbean Community, Mauro Appel and Ilja Therese
- And more to explore like innovation space, chill area, creative garden, food court, sports hub, foodtrucks and drinks
The return journey is provided by buses for intro-parents and intro-kids for all Fontys locations.
A ticket is included for the entire introduction week. So you do NOT have to buy a separate festival ticket if you participate in the introduction week as a first-year student (intro-participant) or supervisor (intro-parent).
Buy a festival ticket as a Fontys student, alumni or other students
All Fontys students, Fontys alumni, and other students are also welcome at the Purple Festival. This includes mbo/hbo/wo students, as well as staff who want to experience a day of Purple. You can add shuttle bus ticket from and to Tilburg CS when you come to the festival by train.
Purple Festival tickets (non Purple participants)Check the house rules here.
The full Fontys Purple introductionweek will be announced in 2026.
You are a participant @ Purple …
You will be studying at Fontys, which means you will take part in Fontys' introduction week called Purple. It happens the week before your classes start. You need to sign up via your study, and then you'll get more information and updates about the week.
During the introduction week, you'll participate in fun, creative, and sporty activities. On Monday and/or Tuesday and/or Friday, your programme will organize activities centered around getting to know each other. Wednesday and Thursday feature activities that are the same for all Fontys students, better known as the Purple days. The introduction committees, together with the intro mentors, will take good care of you throughout the week. You're in good hands as an intro-kid. Together, we'll make sure it's a week to remember, where you'll make friends for life!
If you have questions about your introduction week, ask your introduction committee! You can find the contact details via your Fontys email or via www.fontys.nl/en/fresh-at-fontys
Important: From this year, Fontys will no longer provide centrally arranged overnight stays during the introduction week. We therefore ask participants to arrange their own overnight accommodation or to travel from home to the programme every day and the programme ends at 10 PM so everyone can come home by public transport.
You are intro-parent @ Purple …
You are an intro-parent during the introduction week. This week really needs good guidance, so we truly appreciate your help, champ! Before the week starts, you will sign an agreement regarding your responsibilities as an intro parent with your institute and the introduction committee (IC), get informed, and take a first aid course to make sure you're well-prepared.
Your main job as an intro-parent is to make sure the intro-participants have a worry-free week and can come to you with any questions. You will look after a group of participants together with other intro-parents. Your IC will keep you involved and make sure you know what to expect at the end of August.
You are parent or caregiver of a participant @ Purple …
Your child is going to study at Fontys and will take part in the Purple introduction week. We promise a 'Warm Welcome' during this week. The introduction committee and intro-parents (who are older students) will guide your child. These intro-parents have an agreement with the introduction committee about their responsibilities, rules, and how they should behave during the week.
Fontys confidential are involved before, during, and after the introduction week to help with any issues. Also, the Fontys safety team makes sure everything goes smoothly and safely, for example at the Leijpark during the Purple Festival.
Throughout the week, your child will experience various aspects of the student life, including sports, team-building activities. The highlight of the event is on Thursday, a big festival where all the students come together. Joining in the introduction week is a great start to the student life. It's also a chance to make lifelong friends.
There are senior students, members of the introduction committee, study and student associations, and sports clubs present, but teachers and other staff are also there to answer questions and provide information about the first lesson period.
Introduction Committee (IC)
The Introduction Committee (IC) mainly takes care of the parts of the introduction week that are specific to your study programme during the introduction week. These activities happen on Monday and/or Tuesday and/or Friday.
The IC makes sure everything runs smoothly. They also look after the intro-parents and handle communication between the intro-participants, intro-parents, the institute, and Fontys.
Roles and responsibilities IC:
- Organizes the introduction according to the frameworks and guidelines set by Fontys to ensure a safe Purple week and guides the students throughout the introduction week.
- Acts on behalf of the institute director, has a direct line with the institute's first employee and the Purple organization.
- Handles all communication towards the students and supervisors.
- Is responsible, sets a good example by exhibiting mature behavior and adhering to the guidelines.
- Ensures that there is no alcohol abuse and creates a socially safe environment.
- Actively monitors the safety of all participants in the introduction.
- Instructs the intro parents, so that they can perform their task properly.
Social safety
Fontys is committed to a safe work and learning environment, and this commitment extends to all activities and events we organize. This means our locations and activities are safe both physically and socially. They are free from any kind of aggression, (sexual) harassment, bullying, discrimination, coercion, or threats. If you need advice or want to report an incident, you can talk to members of the Safety Info Point. On the page of this info point (https://www.fontys.nl/en/Fontys-Helps/Practical-information-52/Safety.htm), you can find further information and a guide.
Introduction committees use their own intro-parent agreement where senior students sign to accept their role and responsibilities. This agreement clearly outlines what is expected of them, including how to handle boundary-crossing behavior and the consequences for any violations. Safety topics are also discussed during the intro-parent meetings organized by the introduction committees.
Projectplan
The introduction committees begin planning the Purple introduction week from January. They start by creating a project plan that includes two scenarios and an emergency plan. The Purple project leader and Fontys safety advisors review these plans and offer advice when needed. Safety is a key focus in the project plan. If a crisis occurs, a crisis team from Fontys and Purple is ready to respond.
Damage, nuisance, and behavior
Everyone must behave in a way that does not cause direct or indirect damage or unacceptable nuisance. Also, everyone should avoid behavior that is not acceptable and should not act against the law.
- Possession, use, and trading of alcohol and drugs during the introduction is prohibited. This also applies to other psychoactive substances, such as nitrous oxide.
- No alcohol is served, passed on, or provided to minors. This is punishable by law.
- No alcohol is served at activities before 4:00 PM, nor may it be consumed or passed on. An exception will be made for this for Purple Festival 2026, when persons of legal age will be allowed to consume alcohol from the start of the festival.
- Possession, use, or trading of weapons or objects resembling weapons is prohibited.
Emergency Response (ER) and first aid
For the centrally organized Purple activities, we provide first aiders and emergency response officers. At activities organized by yourselves, there must also be enough trained emergency response officers and/or first aiders available. Moreover, the staff and members of the introduction committee are well-trained and have clear roles during an evacuation or any incident.
Contact
Questions and/or remarks? We are here to help you!
The introduction week does not organize itself. The following team has been created to give you the best start of your student days! A 'Warm Welcome' is what we strive for.
Do you have any questions, comments or your own input? Then we would like to hear from you via purple@fontys.nl. You can also find us before, during and after Purple on Instagram, where employees and students actively post updates.
Nicolette Koot
Projectleader Purple
Mandy Julicher
Content creator Purple
Study programme days
You can find all the necessary information on Fresh at Fontys. You choose the city and your study programme, after which you will land on the correct page.
Then please contact the contact person for your study programme. The contact person can tell you more about the introduction week and everything that follows.
Behave politely and respectfully towards others. Ensure that you do not cause a nuisance or damage anything. Also, obey the law.
Are you under 18? Then you are not allowed to drink alcohol. Are you over 18? Then you may drink alcohol from 4:00 PM onwards. Drinking too much is not okay – there can be consequences. And please note: passing alcohol to someone under 18 is a punishable offense.
Drugs and weapons are prohibited (zero-tolerance policy). We make no exceptions for this.
Drugs and weapons are prohibited (zero-tolerance policy). We make no exceptions for this.
City Tours
It is a walk through the city where you will be studying. You will discover various hotspots and get to know the city. The City Tour takes place in Eindhoven, Tilburg, Venlo, Sittard, and Den Bosch.
Only for first-year students.
In both Dutch and English.
Wear comfortable shoes and an outfit that allows you to move freely. Take the weather into account and dress accordingly. We also advise bringing a backpack with some food and drinks.
We provide a treat, but not a full lunch or drinks.
Purple Festival
Thursday 27 August 2026.
Doors open at 1:00 PM and the festival lasts until 10:00 PM.
Note: you can enter the festival area until 8:30 PM.
Leijpark in Tilburg.
Various drink and food points are available on the festival location. There is a wide range: from soft drinks to alcoholic drinks. In terms of food, there is a wide choice that takes into account dietary requirements and allergies.
You can rent a locker on location by scanning and paying for a QR code. You can use your locker immediately. The lockers are small, so avoid large bags (these are not allowed onto the festival grounds).
There is no separate wardrobe. See 'locker'.
No, that is not possible.
During Purple festival you can simply pay with your bank card or phone, otherwise the festival is completely cashless.
There is no Wi-Fi network available for visitors.
There are different stages and music styles and they all have their own volume. The music is generally loud. It is therefore advisable to use hearing protection. Don't you have it with you? Earplugs are also available at the bars.
No cigarettes are sold. Smoking is not allowed in tents. There is plenty of room to smoke elsewhere outside.
Purple Festival tickets
Purple Festival is included in a Fontys Purple Introduction Week ticket. Multi-year students, Fontys alumni, and other students are also welcome at Purple Festival. This also applies to MBO, HBO, and WO students and staff who would like to experience a day of Purple.
No, access to the Purple Festival is included in your ticket for the introduction week.
We strive to work as sustainably as possible, so it is not necessary to print your ticket. You can show it from your phone at the entrance.
How great that you want to be at the festival! You can purchase a separate ticket for the Purple Festival as a student or alumni. Spread the word and bring all your friends along. A ticket is required for a wristband, and you cannot enter the grounds without one. So make sure you have this arranged before the Purple Festival and don't miss out.
As a participant, you have a Purple wristband. Is it broken or have you lost it? Then report to the organization with your account (in the app) and we will arrange a new wristband that we link to your account.
Important: if the wristband is broken, bring it with you and it will be exchanged on the spot.
Important: if the wristband is broken, bring it with you and it will be exchanged on the spot.
Purple Festival transport
You can reach the festival area by public transport.
Will you be dropped off and picked up again? Then use the space available around the festival area for this. No specific kiss & ride will be arranged.
Are you coming by car? The easiest way to park your car is (paid) parking in the neighbourhood.
You can park your bike at the festival location. There is enough space. From there you can walk to the entrance of the festival in a few minutes. Due to possible nuisance, we request that you park your bicycle in the designated parking facilities.
Shuttle buses from the Fontys cities ensure that you get to and from the festival site safely.
Note: the shuttle bus is only for the participants of the introduction week, so the intro participants and supervisors from the Fontys locations. Do you have a separate festival ticket? Then you come to the festival site on your own.
Note: the shuttle bus is only for the participants of the introduction week, so the intro participants and supervisors from the Fontys locations. Do you have a separate festival ticket? Then you come to the festival site on your own.
Purple Festival general info
First aid will also be available during the festival, at a permanent post and mobile on site.
For everyone's safety, security is present who also carry out bag checks for the safety of all participants and employees.
Bringing and/or being in possession of glassware (perfume bottles), plastic bottles (sunscreen with syringe), cans, fireworks, drugs, (fire) weapons, and/or other dangerous objects or substances or food and (alcoholic) drinks are prohibited on the festival site. In addition, you are also not allowed to bring large bags, professional cameras and stickers. Prohibited items will be confiscated by security at the entrance. Also check the house rules.
There are toilets for persons with disabilities. These are indicated on the physical maps. These toilets are clearly indicated per toilet block.
If you want more information, send an email to purple@fontys.nl
If you want more information, send an email to purple@fontys.nl
Do you have allergies or other dietary requirements? Then you've come to the right place at Purple Festival. There is a wide variety of food on site and there is something for everyone.
Would you like to help during the Purple Festival or at another time during the introduction week? Send us an email at purple@fontys.nl and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Did you lose something during Purple Festival? The found items have been handed in at the reception of the Rachelsmolen campus.
Many photos and videos are taken during the introduction. These range from selfies and mobile phone videos by fellow students to photos and videos by professional photographers and videographers. By participating in the introduction week, you agree that the photos and/or videos may be published (on social media, flyers, advertisements, websites, etc.). Feel free to let these people know if you do not wish to be in the pictures.
You may also request removal afterwards via purple@fontys.nl.
Naturally, you may take photos and videos yourself with your phone for personal use. Bringing your own professional equipment is not permitted. Photographers and videographers will also be walking around at the party. By being at the party, you automatically agree to the possibility that photos or video footage may be taken of you. You can inform the photographer or videographer if you do not feel comfortable with this. Images are primarily used for our own reporting purposes.
The Fontys houserules and This Affects houserules apply to this event. These conditions are also included in Tactile.
It is certainly advisable to wear hearing protection during your visit to the Purple Festival (and other parties). Earplugs are available for purchase at the bar at the Purple Festival.