You must have activated your Luiss account to participate in Freshers’ Week meetings and activities.
Create your account on the page 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 Pola 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
The Directors of the Degree Course, Prof. Daniele Mascia and Prof. Christian Iaione, supported by Dr. Elisa Fiore (Program Manager), Dr. Pier Paolo Zitti (Program Manager), and an Alumnus, will present the Degree Course, detailing its contents and career opportunities. This will also be an opportunity to meet Prof. Elena Bruni and Prof. Riccardo Giovannini, members of the Course faculty, who will present their work and the teaching approach of the Study Course.
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 EY-Parthenon 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 Paola Belingheri and Professor Michele Favilla, supported by Emanuele Viglierchio (Teaching Assistant), Zahir Khan (Teaching Assistant), Alessia Poli (Teaching Assistant) and Andrea Ruffo (Teaching Assistant), will present the theoretical framework of the topic.
Dr Alessandro Piperno from Assessorato alle Politiche della Sicurezza, Attività Produttive e Pari Opportunità from Roma Capitale will present a concrete problem on which students, divided into groups, will work on Wednesday 4 September and Thursday 5 September.
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
Skills Development
The Skills 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.
Buddy Program
At their dedicated desk, the Buddies will introduce themselves to the freshmen and provide an overview of the orientation and support activities they oversee, to which students can turn throughout the academic year.
IDO
The desk managed by the International Development Office will promote awareness of exchange and international mobility programs, including: Double Degrees and Structured Partnerships, LLMs (Master of Laws), QTEM (Quantitative Techniques for Economics & Management), BI-Luiss Joint MSs in Marketing.
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
Campus Tours
During the last weekend of August and the first weekend of September, students and their families will be guided on tours of our Campuses and the most representative and iconic areas of the University.
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!