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.

Today's Rates

September 15

For Block 1 (Room I02)* - Welcome Session
  • 10:40 a.m.: Introduction by the Dean/Associate Dean (Anthony Cleve - Marie-Ange Remiche)
  • 11:10 a.m.: Introduction by the academic advisor (Géraldine Grandjean)
  • 11:30 a.m.: Introduction by the Academic Coordinator (Fanny Boraita)
  • 11:50 a.m.: Introduction to the Student Services Office (Cédric Aerts)
  • 12:10 p.m.: Introduction to CSLabs (Hugo Raskin) 
For students in the first 60 credits of the bachelor’s program (first-year students only*) – Room I02
  • 2:00 p.m.: Introductory session for the English course

Attendance at these sessions is mandatory.

For UES** students and new Master’s students (Room I30) – Welcome session
  • 2:00 p.m.: Introduction by the Dean/Associate Dean (Anthony Cleve – Marie-Ange Remiche)
  • 2:30 p.m.: Introduction by the academic advisor (Géraldine Grandjean)
  • 2:50 p.m.: Introduction by the Academic Coordinator (Fanny Boraita)
  • 3:10 p.m.: Introduction to the Student Services Office (Cédric Aerts)
  • 3:30 p.m.: Introduction to CSLabs (Hugo Raskin) 

September 16 

For Block 1 (Room to be determined—check the schedule)*
  • 8:30 a.m.: Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science course (M. De Vleeschouwer)

Attendance at this session is mandatory

For all students: Classes begin (see schedule)

Information session and PAE setup

  • September 18: Bachelor’s Program, Block 1 (non-first-year students): 1:00–2:00 p.m. – Academic Hall
  • September 17: Bachelor’s Program, Blocks 2 and 3: 1:00–2:00 p.m. – Academic Hall
  • September 16: MA1 and UES (non-first-year students): 1:00–2:00 p.m. in I30

* First-time students: Students enrolled for the first time in a computer science program at UNamur, whether they are coming from high school, a college, another university, or are enrolled in a staggered-schedule program. 

** UES: Additional course units for the master’s program (bridge year)

Staggered-Schedule Classes

Bachelor's and Master's 60

Saturday, September 12—Classes Begin

For First-Year Students (Block 1 and UES):

  • 9:00 a.m.: Presentations in Room I02 by the Associate Dean, Ms. Marie-Ange REMICHE; the academic advisor, Ms. Géraldine GRANDJEAN; and the IT coordinator, Mr. Cédric AERTS. Lecture Hall I02 (ground floor of the School of Computer Science). Attendance at this session is mandatory. The presentation from the orientation session will be posted on the BVE afterward.
  • 10:00 a.m.: Classes begin for all students

Specialized Master's Degree in Computer Science and Innovation: Business Analysis and IT Governance

For students who need to take prerequisite courses

Friday, September 18, at 9:00 a.m., Seminar Room I22 on the 2nd floor of the Faculty building.

For all new students

Classes begin on Saturday, October 16, in the academic hall on the 4th floor of the School of Computer Science, starting at 8:30 a.m.

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.

Learn more about the schedules for the different sessions and register for the preparatory courses...

 

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.