Freshmen Passport – Your guide to the first year!
The Biopsi Freshmen Passport (Fuksipassi) is your companion throughout your first year at Tampere University! Complete different challenges, discover Tampere, participate in student events, and get to know the Biopsi community.
Each completed challenge earns you valuable phosphates (fosfaatit) awarded by your tutors. Collect at least 50 phosphates to receive a reward at Ryömijäiset, the celebration marking the end of your freshmen year. The freshman with the most phosphates earns the honorary title of Superfuksi!
Be curious, participate in new activities, and make the most of your first year!
Get to Know Tampere!
Try Tapola's Black Sausage at Laukontori
Taste Tampere's famous local specialty, mustamakkara, at Laukontori Market Square.
Visit Pyynikki for Doughnuts
Take a trip to Pyynikki and enjoy its famous doughnuts while exploring one of Tampere's best-known scenic areas.
Cheer for Tappara
Attend a Tappara ice hockey game and support the team!
Cheer for Ilves
Attend an Ilves ice hockey game and cheer for the local team.
Climb the Pispala Stairs
Challenge yourself by climbing the famous Pispala stairs. Enjoy the views while getting some exercise!
Visit the Tallipiha Chocolate Shop
Visit the chocolate shop at Tallipiha and discover some delicious treats.
Go on a Date at Puisto
Meet someone at Puisto and enjoy a coffee, a meal or a relaxing moment together.
Visit Näsinneula
Discover one of Tampere's most recognizable landmarks by visiting the Näsinneula observation tower.
Meet the Moomins
Explore the Moomin Museum in Tampere and discover the world of Tove Jansson's beloved characters.
Visit the Tampere Christmas Market
Experience the festive atmosphere of Tampere's Christmas Market during the holiday season.
Have Your Own Tampere Experience
Discover something new in Tampere! Choose any local activity, attraction or experience that interests you.
Master the Tampere Dialect
Impress your tutors with your most convincing Tampere dialect. Time to practice some local expressions!
Biopsi ry – Become Part of the Community!
Become a Member of Biopsi
Join Biopsi ry and become an official member of your student association.
Become an Overall Coordinator
Take on the responsibility of coordinating student overalls and help organize this important student tradition.
Attend a Board Meeting
Participate in a Biopsi board meeting and discover how your student association makes decisions. This challenge can be completed twice.
Become a Board Member
Join Biopsi's board and help organize the association's activities, events and student advocacy.
Become an Officer
Take on an officer position (toimari) and help with specific responsibilities within Biopsi.
Join a Board Team
Participate in one of Biopsi's board teams and contribute to the association's activities. This challenge can be completed three times.
Bring Your Own Mug to Kerhis
Bring a personal coffee mug to Kerhis, Biopsi's clubroom, and make yourself at home!
Make Coffee or Bake for Others
Help create a welcoming atmosphere by preparing coffee or baking something for fellow students. This challenge can be completed multiple times.
Get a Biopsi Overall Patch
Add a Biopsi patch to your student overalls and show your association spirit. This challenge can be completed three times.
Get Your Bioodi
Get your Bioodi, as listed in the Freshmen Passport. Ask your tutors for details about this Biopsi tradition.
Volunteer at an Event
Help organize a student event by volunteering for a task, also known as nakkeilu. This challenge can be completed three times.
Volunteer at the Annual Ball
Take part in organizing Biopsi's annual ball by helping with event preparations or other volunteer responsibilities.
Be an Active Member
Participate actively in the Biopsi community. Your tutors can recognize your general involvement and enthusiasm.
Bring Treats to Kerhis
Surprise fellow students by bringing some snacks or treats to Biopsi's clubroom.
Make Coffee at Kerhis
Prepare a fresh pot of coffee for everyone at Kerhis.
Take a Photo with Three Fossils
Take a group photo with three fossiilit, a playful student term for older or former students.
Contribute to the Exam Archive
Help future students by submitting an exam to the student association's exam archive, where permitted. This challenge can be completed twice.
Activities and Extra Challenges
Organize a Group Event
Plan and arrange an activity that brings students together. It can be anything from a casual gathering to a larger event.
Organize a Pre-Party
Host a gathering before a student event, also known as etkot. This challenge can be completed three times.
Organize an Afterparty
Arrange a gathering after a student event, also known as jatkot. This challenge can be completed three times.
Go for Coffee Together
Gather a group of fellow students and enjoy a coffee break together. This challenge can be completed twice.
Donate Blood
Take part in blood donation if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Show Your Spontaneous Side
Embrace the spirit of yllytyshulluus by trying something spontaneous, fun and safe.
Bribe Your Tutors
A humorous Freshmen Passport tradition! Try to persuade your tutors to award you some extra phosphates through a playful, harmless gesture. This challenge can be completed three times.
Show Your Scientific Spirit
Demonstrate your curiosity and enthusiasm for natural sciences, experiments and discovering new things.
Lose Your Bus Card or Wallet
An unfortunate but humorously recognized student experience. Hopefully one you'll never actually have to complete!
Survive a Hungover Lab Day
A tongue-in-cheek reference to student life. Always attend laboratory work fit to work and follow all laboratory safety requirements.
Attend a Latte Meeting
Take part in a meeting organized by Latte. Ask your tutors for more details about the organization and its activities.
Get a Loimu or Latte Overall Patch
Add a patch from Loimu or Latte to your student overall collection.
Study at the Library After Midnight
Spend some late-night study time at the library, provided the study space is accessible.
Join Another Student Organization
Become a member of another student organization and explore the wider student community.
Attend an Event Sober
Participate in a student event without drinking alcohol. This challenge can be completed four times.
Sports and Exercise
Try Kyykkä Practice
Join a kyykkä practice session and learn to play this traditional Finnish student sport. This challenge can be completed twice.
Participate in Freshmen Kyykkä
Take part in a kyykkä event or competition organized for freshmen.
Participate in SBB Kyykkä
Join an SBB kyykkä event and enjoy some friendly competition.
Visit Atalpa
Visit the Atalpa sports facilities and try out their exercise opportunities.
Visit Tamppi
Explore the Tamppi sports facilities and get moving.
Visit the TAMK Gym
Try out the gym facilities at Tampere University of Applied Sciences, subject to access requirements.
Visit Bommari
Visit Bommari in Hervanta and explore its exercise facilities.
Go to the Gym with Biopsi
Organize a gym session or join fellow Biopsi members for a workout.
Get a SportUni Membership
Purchase or activate a SportUni membership to access university sports services.
Attend a SportUni Class
Try a group exercise class organized by SportUni.
Walk or Cycle from Kauppi to Hervanta
Travel from the Kauppi campus to Hervanta on foot or by bicycle.
Participate in an Outdoor Games Day
Join an outdoor sports or games event with fellow students. This challenge can be completed twice.
Play Baseball or Football with Biopsi
Take part in a Biopsi baseball or football session. This challenge can be completed twice.
Participate in Sporttiappro
Join Sporttiappro and try different sports and exercise activities.
Join an Outdoor Workout
Exercise outdoors together with other Biopsi members.
Try Ice Swimming with Biopsi
Experience Finnish winter swimming together with fellow Biopsi members at a suitable, supervised location.
Studies and University Life
Explore Kauppi Campus
Participate in a campus tour or explore the Kauppi campus and familiarize yourself with its facilities.
Explore Hervanta Campus
Visit the Hervanta campus and discover its study spaces, services and student life.
Explore City Centre Campus
Take a tour of Tampere University's city centre campus and learn your way around.
Have Lunch with Your Tutors
Meet your tutors for lunch and get to know them better. This challenge can be completed three times.
Attend a Seminar
Participate in an academic seminar and discover interesting topics related to your studies. This challenge can be completed twice.
Attend Your Personal Study Plan Meeting
Take part in your HOPS meeting and discuss your personal study plan and academic goals.
Earn Your First Credits
Complete your first university course and receive your first ECTS credits.
Get Your First Grade Five
Achieve the highest grade, 5, on a course.
Experience Your First Failed Course
Not every course goes according to plan! This challenge recognizes a common learning experience, not something you need to pursue deliberately.
Take Your First Retake Exam
Participate in a retake examination when needed.
Pass an Exam on the First Attempt
Successfully complete an examination without needing a retake.
Activate Your Library Card
Activate your university library card and get access to library services.
Explore the University Library
Visit a university library and familiarize yourself with its study spaces, collections and services.
Participate in an Excursion
Join an educational excursion or company visit organized for students. This challenge can be completed twice.
Reserve a Computer Classroom
Book an available computer classroom or computer-based study space for your studies, following university booking rules.
Show Maximum Study Motivation
Demonstrate your enthusiasm for university studies with a full 10/10 motivation attitude!
Student Events
Attend the Opening Sauna
Join the opening sauna event and get to know fellow freshmen.
Attend the Board Introduction
Meet the Biopsi board members and learn about their responsibilities and activities.
Join a Game Night
Spend an evening playing board games or other games with fellow students. This challenge can be completed twice.
Join a Movie Night
Attend a movie night with other students. This challenge can be completed twice.
Attend the Biopsi & Bioner Freshmen Event
Participate in a joint freshmen event organized by Biopsi and Bioner. This challenge can be completed twice.
Attend Freshmen Sitsit
Experience traditional Finnish academic table parties by attending freshmen sitsit.
Participate in Biopsiskaba
Take part in Biopsiskaba and enjoy the competition with other Biopsi members.
Attend Other Sitsit
Experience different academic table parties throughout your freshmen year. This challenge can be completed three times.
Attend The Ekat Bileet
Join "The Ekat Bileet", one of the student parties listed in the Freshmen Passport.
Attend Overall Parties
Put on your student overalls and join a haalaribileet event. This challenge can be completed four times.
Attend Kolmiot
Join a Kolmiot student party. This challenge can be completed four times.
Participate in TREY's Freshmen Orienteering
Take part in the freshmen orienteering organized by the Student Union of Tampere University, TREY.
Attend Kiskofest
Join Kiskofest and enjoy the student event.
Participate in Fuksiaiset
Take part in Fuksiaiset, a traditional freshmen competition or event. Additional recognition is available for success in the competition.
Attend a Teekkari Sauna Event
Experience a traditional teekkari sauna event. This challenge can be completed twice.
Attend a Teekkari Party
Join a teekkari student party and meet students from other fields. This challenge can be completed twice.
Join a Nature Excursion
Take part in a nature trip and explore the outdoors with fellow students.
Participate in Namiappro
Attend Namiappro and complete the event's activity or checkpoint route.
Participate in Hämeenkadun Appro
Take part in Hämeenkadun Appro, a well-known student event in Tampere.
Participate in Kämppäappro
Join a Kämppäappro event and visit the checkpoints arranged in student apartments.
Join the Natural Scientists' Christmas Cruise
Participate in the traditional Christmas cruise for natural sciences students.
Attend BBB
Take part in the event known as BBB. Ask your tutors for details about the event.
Attend the Freshmen Show
Watch or participate in a show organized by freshmen at BBB.
Participate in the World Championships of Kyykkä
Take part in the World Championships of Academic Kyykkä (MM-Kyykkä). Additional recognition is available for competitive success.
Attend an Afterparty in Hervanta
Join an afterparty organized in Hervanta after a student event.
Sleep on Your Tutor's Couch
Spend a night on your tutor's couch, if your tutor is happy to host you.
Attend the Loimu Information Session
Participate in an information session organized by Loimu and learn about its services and activities.
Join Biopsi's Introductory Picnic
Attend Biopsi's introductory picnic and meet other members of the association.
Organize a Freshmen Event
Work together with other freshmen to plan and host your own event.
Attend Other Student Events
Explore additional student events that interest you. This challenge can be completed four times.
Participate in Kauppakadun Appro
Travel outside Tampere and take part in Kauppakadun Appro held in Jyväskylä.
Participate in Pikkulaskiainen
Join Pikkulaskiainen, a well-known student event held in Turku.
