First Week of Classes: Welcome Programme for New Students 2026–2027

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 12:18

The new academic year is about to begin, and the School of Arts is preparing to welcome a new generation of students with a compulsory programme designed to make the first steps of university life truly memorable.

New undergraduate students will be warmly welcomed and introduced to the School through an exciting programme taking place from 8 to 11 September.

8 September 2026

11:30
Check-in · Welcome kit collection · Faculty Car Park Garden
12:00
Ice-breaking Games + Discover the School of Arts · Campus
13:00 – 14:30
Lunch offered by the School of Arts · Lawn
With DJ, lounge area and photobooth
15:00
Film Club Presentation + Short Film Screening · Ilídio Pinho Auditorium
16:30
CASO Presentation · Ilídio Pinho Auditorium
17:00
Performance by Tuna 

9 September 2026

11:00
Visit to Serralves
14:00
Check-in · Collection of photographs from the previous day · Bar das Artes
14:30
Student Services Presentation · EA 008
-Archive & Conservation Workshops
-Student Support and Employability
-Academic Services
16:15
Artistic Workshops · EA -110, ICON, MOCAP, ER

10 September 2026 
09h30

"Welcome, Paint, Transform" Activity · Norte Vida Association
Link de inscrição
Starting university is also about making a positive impact on the community. During this volunteering initiative, new students will help paint facilities at the Norte Vida Association, contributing to a more welcoming environment for people rebuilding their lives.

14:30
Check-in + Art Market · Lawn next to the Cafeteria
18:30
Opening of the Panorama #26 Exhibition · Garagem Central
19:00
Dinner offered by the School of Arts · Garagem Central
21:00
Opening Party · Garagem Central

11 September 2026

17:30
Check-in · Bar das Artes
18:00
Welcome Session for Undergraduate and Master's Students · Ilídio Pinho Auditorium
19:00
Film Screening
20:30
Dinner organised by the Students' Association · Pátio das Artes

The programme may be subject to change depending on the requirements of the Panorama exhibition.