You must have activated your Luiss account to participate in Freshers’ Week meetings and activities.
Create your account at https://createaccount.luiss.it/. Two hours after activating your Luiss email account, you can set up your Keyless account to access Luiss Learn, the platform where you will find all the materials and details about Freshers’ Week!
The activities are mandatory and will take place at the Viale Romania campus every morning from Monday 2 September to Friday 6 September. Participation will result in the acquisition of 2 CFUs (as provided in the curriculum for Learning Innovation Activities).
On the Luiss Learn page of your Study Course, you can view the full program and schedules of each activity.
MONDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
PROGRAM WELCOME TALK AND MEET THE FACULTY
Join us for a Plenary Session where you will meet Professor Pierluigi Murro, the Director of the Degree Program, supported by Dr Martina di Cioccio (Program Manager) and Dr Giacomo Boido, Corporate Finance M&A Analyst at KPMG (Luiss Alumni), who will present the Degree Course covering its contents and career opportunities.
It will also be an opportunity to meet Professor Giovanni Fiori, member of the Faculty of the Study Course who will present their approach to teaching and their research.
MEET YOUR TUTOR
Meet with the tutor for your Degree Course to receive useful guidance on navigating the academic year, along with an overview of how the University works and what to expect from university life.
CAREER GUIDANCE SEMINAR
A HR professional from Bein & Company will lead a seminar on how to create a well-crafted CV, sharing useful tips and advice for effectively entering the workforce.
FROM TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER FROM FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
LABORATORY ACTIVITY
This workshop focuses on one of our University’s core themes: sustainability in both environmental and social contexts.
On Tuesday 3 September, Professor Pierlugi Murro supported by Dr Cosimo Paccione (Teaching Assistant) will present the theoretical framework of the topic.
A representative from ENEL will present a concrete problem on which students, divided into groups, will work on Wednesday 4 September and Thursday 5 September.
On the final day of the workshop on Friday 6 September, students will present their proposals.
PLUS…
MONDAY 2 SEPTEMBER – FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
During the week, there will be various Information Desks in different spaces of the University, explaining some of its main services:
Welcome Point at Viale Pola and Viale Romania
Skill Development
The Skill Development Office organises various projects, workshops, and activities throughout the year. The staff is available to provide information on:
- Soft Skills Courses: Credit-bearing pathways reserved for undergraduate students designed to develop their soft skills;
- Academic Gym: Optional, experiential workshops designed to strengthen students’ soft skills;
- VolontariaMENTE: Practical and challenging volunteer activities organised with external associations and partners both in Rome and across the country;
- Cultural Activities: Including guided tours organised in the different University sites with students acting as ‘Ciceroni’ and the theatre workshop.
Viale Romania Campus and Viale Pola Campus
Luiss Digital Tools
At the IT Support Offices in Viale Romania and Viale Pola, the ‘Guide to Luiss Digital Tools’ desk will be available. You can receive support for configuring Luiss institutional accounts (Keyless, email, and app) and get technical assistance on using all digital teaching tools (Webex, Web Self Service, class schedule consultation, booking systems for access to Luiss spaces and services).
Viale Romania Campus, 32 – Luiss Loft
EDU
The EDU Office provides information on the Luiss educational model and offers guidance on the GAP Activities to be followed in asynchronous mode as part of the curriculum.
E-Learning
The E-Learning team is available to provide information on the Luiss Learn digital education platform.
ENGAGE.EU
The staff present at the desk will help you discover the ENGAGE.EU network, including the mobility opportunities and various projects organised by the Alliance.
Via di Santa Costanza, 53
Library
Library staff are available to provide guidance on resources and services:
- Available print and electronic collections (textbooks, monographs, periodicals, and databases);
- The online catalogue and how to access electronic resources both in-house and remotely;
- Services available (reference, lending, and bibliographic assistance);
- The Library’s spaces;
- Additionally, inclusion services will be available to facilitate access to resources, services, and spaces.
Those who would like to directly visit and learn about the Library can go to Via di Santa Costanza 53!
SATURDAY 31 AUGUST AND SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER, SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER AND SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
Tours with Buddies
On the last weekend of August and the first weekend of September, Buddies will accompany students and interested family members on tours of our campuses and the University’s most iconic and representative spaces.
MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
Welcome Ceremony for Freshers
The traditional ceremony includes a greeting from the University’s Top Management and marks the start of classes. Full details coming soon!