New CMS students
Pre-arrival assistance and administrative tips
3 key dates for your academic start 2025
Matriculation
Students with a foreign diploma: matriculation on Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th of September 2025 between 9:00 and 16:30 (your presence is mandatory on one of these days). Registration for a time slot mandatory. Further details regarding this event will be communicated at early September. Students with a Swiss maturités/Maturitäten: uploading the diploma via the application form is sufficient.
Welcome Day
Friday 5th September 2025. The mandatory Welcome Day allows you to explore the campus and learn more about EPFL. Further details regarding this event will be communicated later on.
Start of classes
Classes start on Monday 8th September 2025. Check your timetable online.
Your first academic obligations on the IS-Academia portal
Personal details
At the start of each semester, you are required to validate your personal and academic details in the Academic Registration Form, using the “FRAC” tab. The deadline to validate the FRAC form for the autumn semester is 19th September 2025.
Enrolment certificate
Once you have validated your personal details, and after we have received your payment for semester fees, your enrolment certificate will be available in the “personal details” tab.
Course registration
Course registration is done directly by the secretariat of the CMS.
Prepare for arrival
The challenge of integration
Tips and information for a smooth adaptation
Intensive French course (on-campus)
2 weeks of intensive French classes before the start of the academic year from 18 to 29 August 2025. Registration: from 26 May to 13 July 2025. Open only to holders of a Swiss-German or Swiss-Italian high school certificate.
CMS
All information regarding the “Cours de Mathématiques Spéciales” (CMS) preparatory year can be found on the website of the CMS.
Booklet Welcome to EPFL
You will find in our booklet “Welcome to EPFL” information and contacts of the main services for students.
Practical resources
IT services and tools, course materials and infrastructure
Administrative information
EPFL account
After your admission has been confirmed, you will receive your GASPAR account (EPFL username and password) during the summer. 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, called CAMIPRO card, either by post (Swiss diploma) or on matriculation days (foreign diploma). This card must be updated every semester in a CAMIPRO terminal. 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!
Coaching
Coaches on hand to support and guide you!
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
Peer welcome and integration
AGEPoly, EPFL’s General Students Association
AGEPoly brings the campus to life at the start of the academic year, from pancake distribution to a festival and sports tournaments! Also discover their survival guide!
Integration week
From Friday 29th August to Wednesday 3rd September 2025. A festive week to meet other EPFL students and discover the area. Registration: registration will be open at the beginning of August on the website.
Contact
Student Services Desk
+41 21 693 43 45
EPFL VPA-DP-RE-SAE
BP 1229 (bâtiment BP)
Station 16
CH – 1015 Lausanne