We saw great academic promise in your application and we would be proud to have you at AUBG. We’re excited to welcome you as part of our family. No doubt you have lots of questions about what’s going to happen next. Coming to live on campus is an exciting thought!
Orientation Week
The Fall '26 Orientation Week will take place on campus from August 30 to September 7. Attendance is mandatory for all students. The full schedule will be shared in August.
Orientation helps new students get acquainted with and embrace the rich AUBG programs and campus culture. It ensures a confident and seamless start to the AUBG academic journey for every incoming first-year, transfer, and exchange student.
Throughout Orientation, students will gain essential skills for navigating university life and familiarize themselves with student support services, offices, and individuals who provide assistance.
Additionally, students will complete course enrollment, engage in team-building activities, trainings, and conversations that will allow them to get immersed into the AUBG student-centered approach to teaching and learning, and to forge friendships with peers right from the start.
Online Pre-Orientation
From June through August, you will complete a series of flexible online modules and participate in live Zoom sessions to prepare for academics and campus life before your arrival.
Detailed information about the Pre-Orientation webinars will be sent at the end of May.
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Visit the Student life page to learn everything you need to know about the student life at AUBG and all of the offices that will be of help!
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Visit the Center for Learning and Academic Success to learn more about your First-Year advisor and how to select your courses.
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Visit the Residence life page to learn more about the team and the Skaptopara buildings.
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Make sure to get acquainted with the necessary policies related to the technologies on the AUBG campus - follow the Computing policies page
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The Academic page is your go-to place for any questions related to the academic life at AUBG.
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Visit the Payments page and follow How-To-Pay steps.
All first-year students must pay their full tuition by July 25. For questions regarding payment, please reach out to [email protected]
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Visit the Loans page to learn more about the loan opportunities.
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Visit the Visa Procedures section to learn more about the process.
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Visit the High School Diploma page to find detailed instructions on how to submit your diploma to AUBG.
We make sure that our new students feel right at home, so don’t worry - you’ll soon settle in.
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The room selection process is conducted twice a year – in December for the Spring semester and in June for the Fall semester. The procedure is seniority-based: returning students select rooms first and the remaining places are assigned to the newcomers. First-year students must fill in the Roommate Compatibility Questionnaire to ease the process of combining students with similar preferences.
The online Questionnaire will be available for submission starting June 1 and will close on July 25. Students from Blagoevgrad and the Blagoevgrad region may live on campus based on bed availability.
If you have a special room request, already know who you want to share a room with, or have any other questions, please contact the Residence Life Office. -
While you can find everything in town (or order online), here are some things you will need right away:
- Towels and linens (a blanket and a pillow are provided)
- Posters, pictures and other room decorations (no nails or tape on walls, but you can be creative)
- Cups, glasses, plates, utensils
- Coathangers
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- Pets are not allowed in the residence halls. They violate standards of health and sanitation and many people are allergic to them.
- Electrical Appliances - heaters and cooking appliances are dangerous and a violation of the law. The rooms are not designed for cooking or extensive electricity use.
- Flammable items of any type, including incense and candles, because they are a fire hazard.
- Be careful about bringing expensive items such as jewelry, etc. No insurance policy is provided and any such items are brought at your own risk.
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AUBG offers comprehensive physical and mental health services for its students through the AUBG Health and Well-Being Center (HWBC). The Center provides a variety of services, including consultations, crisis intervention, preventive care, and health education, all aimed at promoting well-being.
To enroll as a student at AUBG you must register with the AUBG Health Center. For detailed information about all medical requirements and documentation click the link below.
Getting from Sofia to Blagoevgrad
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The journey from Sofia to Blagoevgrad takes approximately 2 hours. You have two transportation options:
- By bus from the Central Bus Station: a one-way ticket costs BGN 13 (about EUR 6.5).
- By train from the Central Train Station: a one-way ticket costs about BGN 10 (EUR 5).
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AUBG offers a paid pick-up van or taxi service from Sofia Airport to the AUBG Campus in Blagoevgrad. The price of the transportation service provided by the university is BGN 160 (approx. EUR 80) for 1-4 people. If more then 4 people travel, then each person needs to pay the price of BGN 40 (approx. EUR 21). All payments are made in cash to the driver and it is possible to pay in both Bulgarian levs or euro.
If you would like to use the AUBG Pick-Up Service, please email [email protected] or [email protected] with the following information:
- Names of passengers
- Student IDs of student passengers
- Arrival date
- Arrival time
- Flight Number
- The last location you are departing from
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The campus doors open for new students on August 28, Friday. The Residence Life team will be happy to welcome you all, depending on your day of arrival, following the schedule:
- August 28: 5-10pm
- August 39: 8am-10pm
- August 30: 8am-4pm
Questions regarding Orientation?
The Orientation team is here to help you.
AUBG MentiFY
Mentorship program for First-Year students
