September 14, 2026
What's on the schedule for everyone
9:00 a.m. | Welcome at Pedro Arrupe, Rue de Bruxelles 67, 5000 Namur
9:30 a.m. | Ceremony at Pedro Arrupe
11:00 a.m. | Back-to-school celebration at Saint-Loup Church—to be confirmed, rue du Collège, 5000 Namur—followed by a welcome for students by the student clubs.
Block 1 - All Programs
On September 14, starting at 1:30 p.m., on the ground floor of the Faculty building (in front of the Adam Smith Auditorium).
Students who have earned 30 or more credits – Information and Communication
On September 14, starting at 1:00 p.m. on the first floor (Lecture Hall E12) of the Faculty.
Students who have earned 30 or more credits – Political Science
On September 14, starting at 2:00 p.m. on the 3rd floor (E34) of the Faculty building.
Students who have earned 30 or more credits – Economics and Management and Management Engineering
On September 14, starting at 3:15 p.m. on the first floor (Lecture Hall E12) of the Faculty.
Block 3 in Economics and Management and Management Engineering
On September 14, starting at 1:45 p.m., on the ground floor of the Faculty building (in front of the Adam Smith Auditorium).
Block 1 - Master's in Management Science and Management Engineering
On September 14, starting at 1:45 p.m., on the ground floor of the Faculty building (in front of the Adam Smith Auditorium).
Master's in Management Science (60 & 120) with Course Units (Bridge Program)
On September 14, starting at 1:00 p.m. on the first floor (Lecture Hall E13) of the Faculty.
Master's Degree in Economics
On September 14, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Louvain-La-Neuve campus.
Master's Degree in International and Development Economics
On September 3, starting at 12:00 p.m., “Orientation Days” will be held in Seminar Room E33 (3rd floor) of the Faculty.
Monday, September 14, “Welcome Session” at 11:00 a.m. in Seminar Room E33 (3rd floor) of the Faculty.
Time-Shifted Programs
On September 12, starting at 9:00 a.m. on the 1st floor (Lecture Hall E13) of the Faculty.
And before school starts?
Give yourself the best possible chance—enroll in preparatory courses!
Preparatory courses allow you to get a taste of university-level education by reviewing the subjects essential to your future program of study.
Designed exclusively for students graduating in 2026, these preparatory courses—scheduled between mid-August and early September—are tailored to each university program.
To make the most of your first semester at the university, be sure to attend the orientation days!
The orientation days will take place on September 10 and 11, 2026.
On the agenda: a tour of the campus and the city, a student housing fair (KàPs), themed workshops (student rights, digital tools, budgeting, student engagement, sports, and more), a barbecue, and a super-enthusiastic team ready to help you discover life on campus!
- Thursday, September 10: 7:30 a.m. – Student check-in; 8:30 a.m.–12:40 p.m. - Workshops for students; 12:40 p.m. – Lunch – Barbecue available by registration (€3.60 per sausage sandwich / falafel sandwich) and a bar run by the AGE; 2:00–6:00 p.m. - Project-based student housing fair; 8:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. – Bunker reserved for first-year students
- Friday, the 11th: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. - Workshops for students; 12:30 p.m. - Lunch; 2:00 p.m. - Depending on the faculty: organized by the faculty or open to all.
Reserved for new students - Information will be sent after registration at UNamur.