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 Wednesday 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.

SCHEDULE T.B.A FOR 2026

 

DAY 1: Monday 1st September

09.30 - 10.00 am	Student Welcome | Registration I Access Badges collection Barnum on the forecourt (building A)
10.00 - 10.30 am	Welcome speech from director Jean-Baptiste AVRILLIER and Class patron Anne QUINTIN Lecture Theatre L
10.30 am - 12.00 pm	School departments presentation (International Relations, Students affairs, Student Life, Communication) Lecture Theatre L
12.00 - 12.15 pm	Climate Fresk Introduction Lecture Theatre L
12.15 - 1.45 pm	Lunch
1.45 - 2.00 pm	Class photo (Meet in front of building C)
2.00 - 3.00 pm	Bachelor presentation with professors Room C202
3.15 - 4.00 pm	New student helpdesk (Visa, insurance, registration help)  Room C108
4.00 - 4.30 pm	Break
4.30 - 5.30 pm	Campus Tour Hall A

DAY 2: Tuesday 2nd September

8.30 am : Meeting point Hall A
8.45 am - 12.15 pm	CANCELED DUE TO THE WEATHER - Sports activity (Make sure you have suitable sports clothing) Gymnasium
12.15 - 1.45 pm	Lunch break
1.45 - 5.00 pm	Climate Fresk C214

DAY 3: Wednesday 3rd September

9.00 - 10.15 am		New student helpdesk (Visa, insurance, registration help...) Room C108 - C109 - C110 - C111
10.15 am - 12.15 pm		Discrimination conference Lecture Theatre S
12.15 - 2.00pm		Lunch break
2.00 - 4.00 pm		Second year internship presentation and oral defenses Lecture Theatre E

DAY 4: Thursday 4th September

10.45 am - 12.00 pm	Students Associations and Clubs  Lecture Theatre S
12.00 - 1.45 pm	Lunch break
2.00 - 4.45 pm	Student associations forum I Gymnasium Partners forum (insurance, mobility, bank...) l Hall A New student helpdesk (Visa, insurance, registration help...)

DAY 5: Friday 5th September

8.45 am - 12.00 pm

Laboratories guided tour Hall A

DAY 6: Monday 8th September

9.15 am - 10.00 am	Sustainable development presentation Lecture Theatre L
10.00 am - 10.30 am	Deontology awareness Lecture Theatre L
10.30 am- 10.45 am	Alumni presentation Lecture theatre L
11.00 am - 12.15 pm	New student helpdesk (Visa, insurance, registration help.  Room C108 - C109 - C110 - C111

DAY 7: Tuesday 9th September

DAY 7: Tuesday 9th September
10.15 am - 12.15 pm	Entrepreneurship escape game Room C205
12.15 - 1.45 pm	Lunch break
1.45 - 2.15 pm	Research presentation Lecture Theatre L
2.15 - 3.45 pm	Scientific conference Lecture Theatre L

DAY 8: Wednesday 10th September

1.45 - 3.45 pm

Gender-based and sexual violence awareness conference Lecture Theatre C

DAY 9: Thursday 11 September

9.00 - 10.00 am	New student helpdesk (Visa, insurance, registration help...) I Room C208 - C209 - C210 - C211
11.30 am - 12.00 pm	IT department Presentation   Lecture Theatre E
12.00 - 12.15 pm	Infirmary Presentation   Lecture Theatre E
12.15 - 12.30 pm	School support and reporting conference   Lecture Theatre E
12.30 - 1.45 pm	Lunch Break
1.45 - 3.45 pm	Diversity and Equality conference - Disability awareness   Lecture Theatre A
3.45 - 4.00 pm	Break
4.00 - 5.45 pm	Health & Future – Sensi Awareness Conference   Lecture Theatre A

DAY 10 : Friday 12th September

Centrale Nantes Integration Week-End