New exchange students

Information session

Monday 17th August – from 11:15 to 12:00 in room CE3 (for students following the French intensive course)

or

Friday 11th September – from 8:45 to 9:30 in room CO1

Welcome Day

Friday 11th September

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

Start of classes

Classes start on Monday 14th September 2020

Check you timetable online.

Your first academic obligations

On arrival, you will be required to attend one of the information sessions in order to pick up your student card, called the CAMIPRO card, and receive important information for the start of your studies. You will also receive a “Welcome to EPFL” brochure, which contains useful information for your exchange.

At the start of each semester, you should validate your personal and academic details in the Academic Registration Form, using the “FRAC” tab on your secure IS-Academia student portal.

Once you have validated your personal details, your enrolment certificate (PDF) will be available in the “personal details” tab.

From mid-August, you will be able to register for courses in the “course registration” tab, provided that you have already validated the FRAC form. Registration deadline for the autumn semester: 25th September 2020.

For any academic query, please contact the academic exchange advisor of your section.

Prepare for your arrival

International Day

8th September 2020

Orientation day to get to know the campus and Switzerland

French intensive course

From 17th August until 4th September 2020

(registration from 1st June to 10th July)

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

ESN

ESN EPFL is a student association whose purpose is to help international and exchange students in Lausanne make the best of their stay in Switzerland.

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 at the exchange information session. If you are staying for more than one semester, this card must be updated in a CAMIPRO terminal at the start of your second semester. 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.