The goal of the complementary activities is twofold. On the one hand, the aim is for students to gain a deeper understanding of different aspects of Spanish and Asturian culture outside the classroom in a direct way. The other aim of these activities is to serve as "tasks" (projects and activities carried out using the language) that allow students to practise the knowledge they have acquired of both Spanish language and culture via teacher-guided activities.
Foreign students may also take advantage of the a-dUO mentoring programme that provides help from a Spanish student from the same campus who can facilitate their integration in university life and give them advice on accommodation, campus life and other practical issues. They may likewise take part in the Tandem Programme, which consists in exchanging conversation classes with a Spanish student. In addition to all this, the Course Programme includes other activities such as a welcome meeting, literary competitions and video showings.