Welcome Session SP21

Welcome at the University of Geneva !

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Date: Friday 19 February 2021
Time: 8am - 12pm

Our ‘Welcome Days ’ event ensures that your arrival at the University of Geneva goes as smoothly as possible. It will take place in person if circumstances permit, and online via a virtual platform for those who are unable to attend physically.

During this orientation day, you will receive extensive information regarding:

  • your exchange program, including practical information on residency permits, insurance, French classes, etc.;
  • computer tools required to take your classes;
  • special services made available to students by the University as part of the ‘Campus Life’ program.

 

 

8am – 8:30am

 

Access to the virtual platform

https://www.unige.ch/exchange/en/welcome/sp21

 

8:30am – 10am

 

Welcome Speech, Yves Flückiger, Rector

Mobility information sessions, log in to your program

 

  • Europe (SEMP) Students                                     

 

  • Extra-European Students (non-SEMP)

 

  • Swiss Mobility Students

 

10am– 12pm

 

Online live chat with Exchange Team

Your questions to your exchange academic coordinator

 

10am– 12pm

 

Online live chat with Student Services

Library, Maison des Langues, Sports and Culture, Social and Health…

 

10am – 12pm

 

IT Session and online live chat

https://plone.unige.ch/distic/pub/welcome-days/welcome-days-feb2021

 

 

 

In addition

Friday 19.02           

City tours (as of 2pm), organized by Erasmus Student Networkd (ESN), by registration only

 

Saturday 20.02       

Campus tours (as of 2pm), organized by Erasmus Student Networkd (ESN), by registration only

 

 

Faculty

Zoom

Law

 

22 February, 09h15, online

https://unige.zoom.us/j/94406999947

Etudiants CDT/CTL:
22 February, 12h15, online
https://unige.zoom.us/j/96443304384

Humanities

 

22 February, 18h00, online

https://unige.zoom.us/j/96390432853

Economics and Management

 

22 February 12h15, online

https://unige.zoom.us/j/6228544120

 

Global Studies Institute

 

19 February, 14h00, online

https://unige.zoom.us/j/95054306736

Social Sciences

 

19 February, 16h15, online

https://unige.zoom.us/j/96378344879

Psychology and Educational Sciences

 

18 February, 10h00, online

https://unige.zoom.us/j/94554932697

Translation and Interpretation

 

22 February 08h30, online

https://unige.zoom.us/j/91043545556

Click here for assistance from the IT team with any technical difficulties. To be ready for Welcome Days, we recommend immediately installing the 4 main IT services: Wi-Fi (if you are in UNIGE buildings), Printing and Scanning, VPN, and the virtual desktop (VDI) using the tutorials we have prepared especially for you.

If you experience any difficulties, our experts will be available at the virtual stand on 19 February 2021.

Other useful information:

Student Life

Resources and services dedicated to your integration and the support of your student life. More information