Welcome to BSc students

A warm welcome to Centrale Nantes for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering students!

We look forward to meeting you on Thursday 3 September 2026.

Ahead of the official start of classes, we have put together a welcome programme for you.

To ensure the smooth running of the welcome activities, please arrive on time for each session indicated in the schedule. Attendance will be recorded throughout the day.

Monday, August 31, 2026

• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Help Desk (Registration, Accomodation, Visa, Healthcare) - Rooms C108-C109-C110-C111

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Help Desk (Registration, Accomodation, Visa, Healthcare) - Rooms C108-C109-C110-C111

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

• 9 AM - 10:30 AM: BSc Internship Oral defenses, come and meet the BSc students - lecture theatre C
• 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Help Desk (Registration, Accomodation, Visa, Healthcare) - Rooms C108-C109-C110-C111
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Language Placement Tests (For students who were not admitted through Parcoursup only) - lecture theatre S

Thursday, September 3, 2026

• 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Attendance sign-in - In front of building A 
• 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM:  Introduction to the Class Patron Philippe Brunet and the School Directors lecture theatre S 
• Class Photo
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Practical Information Session about Student Support Services - lecture theatre S
• 4:15 PM – 6:15 PM: Centrale Quest by Communication department and International Office - lecture theatre S

Friday, September 4, 2026

• 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Programme Introduction by Bachelor Supervisor Pr Legrain and introduction to the programme faculty- Room C202 
• 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Labs tour - Meeting point Hall A
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Sensi Bdx - Room C202

Monday, September 7, 2026

• 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM: Campus Orientation Activity – Building L Gymnasium – Please wear appropriate sportswear
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Discrimination Awareness Session –lecture theatre A

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

• 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Environmental Challenges - lecture theatre S
• 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Awareness - lecture theatre S 
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Escape Game - Rooms C108 -C109

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

• 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Help Desk (Registration, Accommodation, Visa, Healthcare) - Rooms C108-C109-C110-C111
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Escape Game - room TBD
• 4:15 PM – 6:15 PM: Campus Orientation Course - room TBD

Thursday, September 10, 2026

• 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Student Clubs & Associations Fair Presentation - lecture theatre S
• 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Research Presentation - lecture theatre S
• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Student Life Fair - Hall A
• 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Clubs & Associations Fair - Gymnasium

Friday, September 11, 2026

 Centrale Nantes WEI (Freshers' Weekend Activities) - If you are under 18, your registration at Centrale must be fully completed in order to participate.