New CMS students

Matriculation

Students with a foreign diploma: matriculation on 9th, 10th or 13th September 2021 between 9:00 and 13:00 (your presence is mandatory on one of these days). Registration for a time slot mandatory.

Further details regarding this event will be communicated later on.

Students with a Swiss diploma: matriculation by post

Welcome Day

17th September 2021

The mandatory Welcome Day allows you to explore the campus and learn more about EPFL.

Start of classes

Classes start on Tuesday 21st September 2021

(Monday 20th September is a bank holiday)

You are expected in the hall of the BS building at 8:15.

Check your timetable online.

Further details regarding this event will be communicated later on.

Your first academic obligations on the IS-Academia portal

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 1st October 2021.

Once you have validated your personal details, and after we have received your payment for semester fees, your enrolment certificate (PDF) will be available in the “personal details” tab.

Course registration is done directly by the secretariat of the CMS.

Prepare for your arrival

How to deal with culture shock

Discover the Do’s and Don’ts that will help you adjust to your new environment!

Intensive French course (on-campus)

From 23rd August until 10th September 2021

(registration from 1st June to 20th July 2021)

3 weeks of intensive French classes before the start of the academic year

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” (pdf) information and contacts of the main services for students. 

Equipped for your studies!

Services, information, support… your toolkit to start your studies without worries and receive assistance while at the EPFL!

Administrative information

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“.

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.

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.

Start-of-the-year Events

AGEPoly, EPFL’s students association

Opportunities to meet new students

AGEPoly, EPFL’s students association