New exchange students

Pre-arrival assistance and administrative tips

Key dates for your academic start – Spring semester 2025

General information

You will receive by e-mail, before the beginning of the semester, all important information and deadlines for your exchange.

Start of classes

Classes start on Monday 17th February 2025. Check your timetable online.

Your first academic obligations

Personal details
At the start of each semester, you should validate your personal and academic details in the Academic Registration Form, using the “FRAC” tab on your secure IS-Academia student portal.

Enrolment certificate
Once you have validated your personal details, your enrolment certificate will be available in the “personal details” tab.

Course 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 Spring semester: 28th February 2025.

For any academic query, please contact the academic exchange advisor of your section.

Prepare for your arrival

The challenge of integration

How to build a network and understand cultural differences

Intensive French course (on-campus)

2 weeks of semi-intensive French classes before the start of the semester. Dates: from 27 January to 7 February 2025. Registration: from 15 November to 13 December 2024.

ESN

ESN EPFL is a student association whose purpose is to help international and exchange students in Lausanne make the best of their stay in Switzerland.

Booklet “Welcome to EPFL”

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

Get your school year off to a good start

Find out everything you need to know to start your studies by following Laure and Raphaël!

Administrative information

EPFL account
After your admission has been confirmed, you will receive your GASPAR account (EPFL username and password). 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 at the beginning of the semester. If you are staying for more than one semester, this card must be updated in a CAMIPRO terminal at the start of your second semester. 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!

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

Contact

Student Services Desk

[email protected]

Timetable and information

+41 21 693 43 45
EPFL AVP SAO SAE
BP 1229 (bâtiment BP)
Station 16
CH – 1015 Lausanne


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