Freshman pass

Freshman pass guides you through the joys of student life! By completing the tasks of the Freshman pass, you will get to know JAMKO, the student union of Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, its partners and the opportunities offered by your student city. Once you have collected enough achievements, you will compete for great prizes!

The passes are handed out during orientation week’s JAMKO presentations for every starting group and after that from the office and JAMKO stands.

The tasks

The pass contains 27 tasks related to JAMKO activities, events or student life in general. You don’t have to complete all of them to take part in the draw, but that’s all the more fun! The tasks are designed to be low-threshold, with some tasks requiring more dedication than others. Some stamps you’ll get easily on your own in the first few weeks of studies, and some you won’t be able to complete until the spring semester.

Examples of assignments:

  • Participate in the JAMKO Freshmen party
  • Visit the JAMKO office
  • Follow JAMKO on social media
  • Answer the Grumble Weeks survey in spring
  • Find a quiet space on the Rajakatu campus
  • Eat at one of NoHo’s restaurants (NoHo-Restaurants in Jyväskylä are Bella Roma, Hook, Stefan’s Steakhouse, Pyynikin Brewhouse Restaurant.)

Here’s how to get your stamp

You will receive a stamp when you complete the tasks in your passport. At JAMKO events, you will receive a stamp from a JAMKO representative. For partners, you will receive a stamp upon payment at the event venue. For independent performance, you will receive a stamp from a JAMKO representative by proving your performance, e.g. with a photo or receipt.

Keep up to date with events and activities by following our website and social media!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact yhteistyo@jamko.fi

IG: studentunionjamko
Facebook: studentunionjamko

Freshman pass rules

  • Complete tasks and gather stamps to your freshman pass. At JAMKO events, you will receive a stamp from a JAMKO representative. For partners, you will receive a stamp at the time of payment at the venue. For independent performance, you can get a stamp from a JAMKO representative by proving your performance, e.g. with a photo or receipt. 
  • The pass is personal. Collect all your stamps yourself. If you are caught misusing your pass, it will no longer be valid and no stamps will be replaced.
  • By collecting 10 stamps you are entitled to the freshman patch.
  • Collecting 15 stamps qualifies you for a Super add-on badge.
  • The person with the most stamps wins a 200 € Keskimaa gift card and 100 € NoHo gift card. The runner-up will win a 100 € Keskimaa gift card and 50 € NoHo gift card. In case of a tie, the winner will be raffled.
  • All other participants with 15 or more stamps will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a 50 € Keskimaa gift card and 20 € NoHo gift card. 
  • Return your pass to the JAMKO office or a stand between 31.1.-30.4.2026 to get your overall patch. 

Prizes

Every person who returns a passport and has collected a sufficient number of stamps will receive a freshman overall badge (10 stamps) and a Super add-on badge (15 stamps). By returning a pass with 15 or more stamps you can enter a prize draw to win some great prize money from our partners!

  • The person with the most stamps wins a 200 € Keskimaa gift card and 100 € NoHo gift card. In case of a tie, the winner will be raffled.
  • The runner-up will win a 100 € Keskimaa gift card and 50 € NoHo gift card. In case of a tie, the winner will be raffled.
  • All other participants with 15 or more stamps will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a 50 € Keskimaa gift card and 20 € NoHo gift card.