From September 15 to 19, the Welcome Week takes place, a moment especially dedicated to first-year students. Throughout this week, new students can take part in activities that support their integration in this new stage. No registration is required — just join in.

The Welcome Week, organized by the Student Support Office (GAE), is developed within the scope of the Par a Par mentoring program, which helps new students adapt to ESAD and academic life. This guidance is provided by more experienced students, who support newcomers in their first steps of this new stage.

Would you like to be mentored and join the Par a Par Program? By registering, you are assigned a mentor who will accompany you throughout the academic year, regardless of your participation in the Welcome Week.

Programme

Monday, 15.09
14:00, Coelho dos Santos Auditorium — Welcome Session + Pedipaper by ESAD

Tuesday, 16 September
10:00, CROAM — “A morning at the Matosinhos municipal dog shelter” / Volunteering activity at the Matosinhos dog shelter
13:00, ESAD — Shared picnic + Ping pong tournament

Wednesday, 17 September
10:00, ESAD — Collaborative canvas drawing (with Professor Helena Cordeiro)
2:00 p.m., ESAD — Traditional games

Thursday, 18
10:00 a.m. — Visit to esad—idea, Design Cluster and Casa do Design
3:00 p.m. — Treasure hunt in Porto

Friday, 19
2:30 p.m., City Park — Sports activities