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Orientation programmes
"Meet the Services" Days
Questions about administrative procedures at the start of the semester?
Come along and meet representatives of the different students’ services at Sciences Po, who will answer your questions on issues such as administrative registration, social security, accommodation, residence permits, health insurance, Sciences Po Health Center and Sciences Po students associations.
Open to all new students.
Programmes dedicated to International and Exchange students
Welcome programme
The Welcome Programme is for undergraduate exchange students studying on the Paris campus for a semester or a full year. It runs at the beginning of every semester and provides students with all the information and tools they need to make the most out of their time at Sciences Po.
For more information on the Welcome Programme in Paris.
Welcome Day (apart from Welcome Programme)
This information session is designed for all newcomer exchange students not taking part in the Welcome Programme.
Next Welcome Day: to be defined (week of January, 20 2025)
Buddy programme
The Buddy Programme allows international students in Paris to learn the ropes and settle in as soon as they arrive with the friendly help of a Sciences Po Buddy.
Buddies are there to help international students find their feet and integrate into the Sciences Po community to ensure that their year (or semester) here is a rich and lively experience.
If you have any questions about the Buddy Programme, you can write to us.
Orientation programmes for Undergraduate first-year students
Each campus organises its own orientation programme for first-year students one or two weeks before classes start.
Students will be contacted by their academic advisors.
- Dijon campus: one week, before beginning of classes, the detailed programme is given on the first day
- Le Havre, Menton, Poitiers and Reims campuses: one week, before beginning of classes, the detailed programme is sent by email.
- Nancy campus: 10 days, before beginning of classes, the detailed programme is sent by email.
- Paris campus: orientation week
Orientation sessions for Graduate students
Each Master's programme organises its own orientation session for students. They last from between one days and several weeks depending on the Master's.
We recommend you contact your academic advisor for more information.
Recreational visit of the Library
Discovery of the library through a series of “treasure hunt” visits. If you complete all the stages, you'll be entering the library's secret reserves for the 1st and last time! Choose a time-slot.
"Bienvenue en France" Label
Created in 2019 by Campus France, this label is awarded to higher education institutions for their ability to accommodate new international students. Sciences Po was awarded 3 stars, the highest standard.
Find out more about the "Bienvenue en France" label (PDF, 226 Ko)