New Bachelor students

Pre-arrival assistance and administrative tips

3 key dates for your academic start 2024

Matriculation

Students with a foreign diploma: matriculation on Wednesday the 4th and Thursday the 5th of September, 2024 between 9:00 and 16:30 depending on your diploma (your presence is mandatory on one of these days). Registration for a time slot mandatory. Further details regarding this event will be communicated at early September. Students with a Swiss maturités/Maturitäten : uploading the diploma via the application form is sufficient.

Welcome Day

Friday 6th September 2024. The mandatory Welcome Day allows you to explore the campus and learn more about EPFL. Further details regarding this event will be communicated later on.

Start of classes

Classes start on Monday 9th September 2024. Check your timetable online.

Your first academic obligations on the IS-Academia portal

Personal details
At the start of each semester, you are required to validate your personal and academic details in the Academic Registration Form, using the “FRAC” tab.

Enrolment certificate
Once you have validated your personal details, and after we have received your payment for semester fees, your enrolment certificate will be available in the “personal details” tab.

Courses registration
At the beginning of the semester you will have to indicate the courses/projects that you follow on the “Course Registration” tab. An email will notify you as soon as registrations open. Registration deadline for the Autumn semester : 20th September 2024.

Prepare for your arrival

Bachelor’s starter kit

Use these resources during the summer to best prepare your start of classes. Warm-up for EPFL (Mooc). Refresh some useful notions for the first weeks at EPFL.

Intensive French course (on-campus)

2 weeks of intensive French classes before the start of the academic year from 19 to 30 August 2024. Registration: from 27 May to 14 July 2024. Open only to holders of a Swiss-German or Swiss-Italian high school certificate.

Day “Learn how to study at EPFL”

The “Learn how to study at EPFL” day will take place on Thursday 5 September 2024. Tools to improve your learning methods.

Booklet Welcome to EPFL

You will find in our booklet “Welcome to EPFL” information and contacts of the main services for students.

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Administrative information

EPFL account
After your admission has been confirmed, you will receive your GASPAR account (EPFL username and password) during the summer. It enables you to access secured EPFL services, such as your personal mailbox, the Moodle platform, etc. Find out more at “Resources for students“.

Student card
You will receive your student card, called CAMIPRO card, either by post (Swiss diploma) or on matriculation days (foreign diploma). This card must be updated every semester in a CAMIPRO terminal. It allows you to enjoy various services and advantages.

Rules and study plans
Rulebooks and study plans by section can be found on our website. You may also find legal documents related to study regulations at EPFL on the Polylex portal.

Adjusting to university life

Keys to success

keys to maximize your chances of success!

Coaching

Coaches on hand to support and guide you!

Trust Point

The entry point to professionals who provide individual support in case of difficulty in the following areas: studies management, work environment, relationship/integration, financial, accessibility/arrangements, parenthood/care, mental health, physical health, LGBTIQ+ support, equal opportunity/diversity/inclusion, harassment/discrimination, spirituality