Welcome
When, how and where: get ready for the Welcome Celebration
When does university start?
I am a new student*:
- Wednesday, September 3
- Exact time and location: Check this program
I am a 2nd year or higher student*:
- Thursday, September 4
- Check your schedule through your usual channels (intranet and uchceu.es website on your degree page). Please check this information at the beginning of September.
* Information applicable to all three campuses – Valencia, Elche and Castellón.
Meet your mentor
We’ll assign you a mentor (a student from your degree program who will guide you through your first steps at university), and you’ll have the chance to meet them on September 3.
Request a mentor
University Clubs and Services Fair
Theatre, cinema, ceramics, debate, photography, ecology, lindy hop, sports clubs... Discover all the clubs you can join. Also, learn about the services that will support you throughout your university life: career guidance, entrepreneurship, volunteering, languages, library, sports, and much more.
Valencia: Sept. 3 and 4, from 11:30 to 14:00
Elche: Sept. 3, from 12:30 to 17:00
Get to Know Your Campus
You’ll discover where faculties and university services are located. Duration: 1 hour. Language: English or Spanish, your choice.
Valencia: Sept. 3 and 4, from 11:30 to 14:00
City Tour
We’ll show you the most iconic places in your new city.
Valencia: Sept. 5, from 18:00 to 20:00 / Elche: Sept. 4, at 18:00
Beach Games
A day of sports on the beach where you’ll have fun and meet other students.
Valencia, Elche and Castellón: Sept. 6, from 17:30 to 20:30
They experienced it and here’s what they say...
9 key terms you need to know
We’ve created a blog post to help you decipher the meaning of some words you’ll hear a lot during your early days at the University.
Read it here
5 things to remember in September
September is the month for new beginnings at university. And there are five things you need to remember in this key month.
Read it here
Get out of your comfort zone
You can just pass through university or you can really live it. It might feel uncomfortable at the beginning, but you’ll soon find that being at university is about so much more than going to lectures: you can make it fun and exciting.
Read it here|
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Ignacio
"Although I felt a bit insecure at first, the closeness of the professors really helped me to integrate almost from day one. Also, I feel very lucky with my classmates. It’s still early in the semester, but there’s already a real sense of community in class, with laughter all around..."
Raquel
"I really enjoyed the student clubs fair. It helped me realize that university isn’t just about studying – it’s also about enjoying activities that support our learning. For example, I loved discovering Radio CEU. I can’t wait to get involved."
Pablo
"The university encourages us to connect with each other and enhances the open-minded nature of the people here. So, the chances of making international friends are very high."