Services for Members
AYY offers its members several services, such as affordable student housing, rental facilities, advocacy, and a range of different benefits. Read more about the student union services!
News
Don't settle for grumbling, apply to RepCo!
The nomination of candidates of this fall's Representative Council election is open until 2 October 4 p.m.
AYY nominates Totti Korpua as a candidate of SYL's board in 2024
Aalto University Student Union nominates Totti Korpua to the board of the National Union of University Students in Finland. The board will be elected at the federal meeting on 17-18 November 2023 in Tampere.
Happy new academic year
Aalto University Student Union's Chair of the Board Ida Parkkinen held a ceremonial speech at Aalto Day One 5.9.2023.
Frequently asked questions about housing and member services
Here you will find the answer to most of the questions the students have regarding housing applications, student cards and membership fees.The services office and telephone service will be closed for summer from 5 July to 26 July. You can contact us by e-mail.
Changes to AYY's resident selection will enter into force gradually as of 1 September 2023
In June, we published information on the upcoming changes to Aalto University Student Union’s resident selection, which will be changed in accordance with new housing regulations approved by the Representative Council and the related resident selection appendix. The changes are based on the ARA regulations and the new Act on Interest Subsidy for Rental Housing Loans and Right of Occupancy Housing Loans, which oblige the student union to allocate housing more accurately to those who need them the most.The gradual change will enter into force when the new Act on Interest Subsidy for Rental Housing Loans enters into force on 1 Sept 2023. In the Act, a resident selection task is considered a public administrative task and includes a provision on official liability, which obliges the student union to implement resident selection in a more precise manner as required by legislation.
We demand decision-makers to show backbone and eradicate racism
Student unions AYY, HYY, ISYY, JYY, SHS, TYY, TREY, VYY, ÅAS, OYY, LTKY and ArtSU are dismayed at the state of the ongoing racism debate in society and demand concrete measures to eradicate racism. Racist statements made by people in high places have shown what is wrong with racism debate: people targeted by racism are not listened to, racist comments are diminished or taken as a joke, and the debate gets sidetracked. We need anti-racist actions, understanding and solidarity.Popular links
Events
Finland Sitsit
On September 29th, the Master’s Committee of Aava (MTMK), in one night brings Finland to sitz tables and cracks the blue-white curtain before the Northern, slightly weird, peopleOtatarha Grand Prix
The time of lowering our Teekkari caps is coming soon, but before that Otatarha Grand Prix is back once again!Challenge yourself and others, design and build the greatest human powered vehicle and come and compete for the win of the race at Alvari Square! Points will be awarded for the vehicle’s aesthetics and speed, but also for the overall spirit of the team. The winners of the race will receive glorious prizes, so start preparing for the contest NOW!
Lakinlaskijaiset 2023
Lakinlaskijais party to end cap wearing season
Autumn's Songleader seminar: Storms&Seals
LuTku presents: Fantasy themed songleader seminar on 5.10.2023!
Housing
AYY owns 2,600 apartments in the metropolitan area providing homes for 3,200 student union members.
Your Student Union
Aalto University Student Union AYY represents approximately 14,000 Aalto University students of arts, design, business and technology.
Blog
We demand decision-makers to show backbone and eradicate racism
Student unions AYY, HYY, ISYY, JYY, SHS, TYY, TREY, VYY, ÅAS, OYY, LTKY and ArtSU are dismayed at the state of the ongoing racism debate in society and demand concrete measures to eradicate racism. Racist statements made by people in high places have shown what is wrong with racism debate: people targeted by racism are not listened to, racist comments are diminished or taken as a joke, and the debate gets sidetracked. We need anti-racist actions, understanding and solidarity.
Happy new academic year
Aalto University Student Union's Chair of the Board Ida Parkkinen held a ceremonial speech at Aalto Day One 5.9.2023.
Changes to AYY's resident selection will enter into force gradually as of 1 September 2023
In June, we published information on the upcoming changes to Aalto University Student Union’s resident selection, which will be changed in accordance with new housing regulations approved by the Representative Council and the related resident selection appendix. The changes are based on the ARA regulations and the new Act on Interest Subsidy for Rental Housing Loans and Right of Occupancy Housing Loans, which oblige the student union to allocate housing more accurately to those who need them the most.The gradual change will enter into force when the new Act on Interest Subsidy for Rental Housing Loans enters into force on 1 Sept 2023. In the Act, a resident selection task is considered a public administrative task and includes a provision on official liability, which obliges the student union to implement resident selection in a more precise manner as required by legislation.
How to be a good ally to the LGBTQ+ community
In this blog post, Aalto University’s LGBTQ+ association GAYY delves into the essence of Pride, explores the role of being a good ally, and sheds light on the current progress for LGBTQ+ rights in Finland and the world.Student activities
All student union members can participate in activities organised by AYY and its associations. Student union members can easily participate in events, hobbies, volunteer work or represent students in the university’s administration.
Student Activities
All student union members can participate in activities organised by AYY and its associations. Student union members can participate in events, hobbies and volunteer work, and represent students in the university administration.
Association Guide (external link)
On this guide, you can find nearly everything that associations operating within AYY need for their operations’ support and safeguard.
Volunteers
There are volunteer positions available from event organising to campus development and student advocacy, not forgetting positions in the Board and the Representative Council.
Apply for Financial Support
AYY offers financial support both to its members and associations in the form of scholarships and operating grants aimed at associations.
