Welcome Days
Ready for Take-Off
Explore the UZH campus, get to know UZH offers and services, make your first contacts: In the week before the start of the Fall Semester, all new students are invited to the Welcome Days. At these events, you will receive important information about studying at UZH, how to organize your study program, and how to plan your studies optimally.
Next Welcome Days from 7 to 11 September 2026
The next Welcome Days will take place from 7 to 11 September 2026. They are organized specifically for each faculty and study program. You can find the name of your faculty in your admission documents. The detailed programs for each faculty will be published in July.
Program 2026
| Date | Faculty |
|---|---|
| Monday, 7 Sep 26 (Morning) |
For all students: “Warm-up Day”Get to know offers and services related to studying at UZH. This general event complements the faculties' orientation days for first-year students and offers additional information about studying and starting your studies. |
| Tuesday, 8 Sep 26 |
Faculty of Science: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics Faculty of Theology and the Study of Religion |
| Wednesday, 9 Sep 26 |
Faculty of Law |
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Thursday, 10 Sep 26 |
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Faculty of Science: Physics Vetsuisse Faculty Faculty of Medicine |
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Friday, 11 Sep 26 |
Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics |
Contact
The Welcome Days are organized by the Study Orientation Center.
Study Orientation Center
E-mail
Orientation
You can find an overview of the University of Zurich's locations and maps of the individual sites under “Dates and addresses”:
Dates and Addresses: Sites
Introductory Events at the Beginning of the Spring Semester
At the beginning of the Spring Semester, individual introductory events are held for new students. You may receive information on this directly from your faculty/your study program.
Freshers Party, Student Organizations, Mentoring
UZH offers an array of student organizations and societies that you can get involved in. The student organizations run a range of mentoring programs, where experienced students help you out with tips and advice when you start at UZH.
Continue to Network section
