Degree programme choice orientation

The SOrT (Servizio di Orientamento integrato) is the guidance and orientation service provided by Sapienza University. It has a central office located at the main University campus (Città Universitaria) and several help desks throughout the faculties. At the SOrT desks, students can receive faculty-specific information about degree programmes, as well as support in making informed academic choices. The central office, together with some faculty members, coordinates incoming orientation and tutoring initiatives, and provide information about academic offerings and administrative procedures related to course enrolment.

Orientation initiatives and projects:

1. “Porte aperte alla Sapienza” – Open Days
Held annually at the main University campus (Città Universitaria), this is Sapienza’s flagship event dedicated primarily to prospective first-year students. Over the course of three days, participants have the opportunity to meet faculty members and current students, gather detailed information, and attend presentations in the Aula Magna introducing the academic programmes offered by all Faculties. The event is open to anyone interested in enrolling in Sapienza’s Bachelor's, Single-Cycle Master's, or Master's Degree programmes, with a special focus on final-year secondary school students. This initiative offers a unique opportunity to discover Sapienza — its academic offerings, learning environments, cultural and social spaces, and the wide range of student services available, including libraries and study areas, museums, student housing, sports facilities, and the University theatre. Alongside academic guidance, students can also receive information on administrative procedures, both in person at faculty booths across the campus and online through virtual stands, including enrolment processes, application deadlines, and requirements for admission tests.
To foster an inclusive environment and facilitate access to higher education, the Office for Students with Disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) offers dedicated support and advisory services. The office assists students in developing personalised study plans and provides academic, financial, or logistical support tailored to the needs of students in vulnerable conditions. It also guides students through the application process for such accommodations, including details on the required clinical documentation.

2. Sapienza Orientation Portal
To support prospective students in choosing their degree programme, Sapienza has developed a dedicated online portal (https://orientamento.uniroma1.it/index.html).
This digital space offers an immersive preview of university life, featuring virtual tours of the campus, classrooms, laboratories, libraries, the University theatre, music venues, and sports facilities. It also includes online educational modules covering key course topics, along with tools to help students assess and strengthen their preparation for admission and placement tests.
Additionally, the portal serves as a central hub for information about orientation events organised by faculties and departments throughout the year. It also hosts video presentations introducing faculties and degree programmes, especially newly established ones. All orientation initiatives are promoted through Sapienza’s social media channels to better reach and engage interested students.

3. Self-Assessment Tools (developed by Sapienza experts and scientifically validated)

  1. “Conosci te stesso” (Know Yourself): a tool designed to support students in making informed decisions about their academic path. Upon completing the questionnaire, users receive a detailed profile that includes their personality traits, academic inclinations, and potential career directions.
  2. “Io, me e gli altri” (Me, Myself and Others): an assessment focused on evaluating soft skills, namely personal and interpersonal abilities essential for social interaction and successful integration into the job market.

4. Orientation Events
A comprehensive list of upcoming orientation events, displayed in chronological order and organized by the University, faculties, departments, and degree programme councils, is available at: https://www.uniroma1.it/it/node/347362
Sapienza provides active support to students with disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs) throughout the crucial stages of orientation, evaluation, and admission. The Office for Students with Disabilities and SLDs evaluates and implements personalised testing accommodations based on the certified needs of each student.
For degree programmes with locally or nationally regulated limited enrolment and selective admission tests, students with disabilities can request specific accommodations (such as dedicated rooms, extended time, reader tutors, assistant tutors, Italian Sign Language-LIS interpreters, or use of calculators) by following the procedures outlined in the respective admission notices.
Finally, the office offers ongoing support for vulnerable students enrolling at Sapienza, assisted by specialised tutors, peer tutors, and LIS interpreters.

 

Welcome Day Finass 2025 and guidance on choosing a curriculum

The faculty of the Master's Degree Program in Finance and Insurance welcomes freshmen from all curricula. On Friday, November 21st, at 12:30 p.m., in the Graduation Hall (Faculty of Economics, second floor, Dean's Building), a presentation of the Master's Degree Program in Finance and Insurance will be held. The event is designed to inform freshmen about the program's organization and, above all, to illustrate how the knowledge and skills acquired over the two years are relevant to the world of work. The specifics of the different curricula will be illustrated, highlighting the main career opportunities.
For this reason, presentations by industry experts and former students currently in senior positions are planned. To participate, please complete the following form. The program is available here. For information: Professor Immacolata Oliva (guidance delegate).

Finass Orientation - June 2025

The Master's Degree Program in Finance and Insurance is organizing an orientation event for undergraduate and graduate students who are considering a master's degree program. The event will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Acquario Hall (ground floor, Faculty of Economics).

Master degree Finance and Insurance programme choice orientation

The Master's Degree Program in Finance and Insurance is organizing an orientation event for undergraduate and graduate students who are considering a master's degree program. The event will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Acquario Hall (ground floor, Faculty of Economics).
The meeting, titled "Experiences that Inspire" offers a concrete opportunity to reflect on the value of a master's degree program in quantitative subjects through the direct testimonies of former students and industry professionals.
In the form of live interviews, guests will recount their experiences, the transition from the undergraduate to the master's program, the challenges they faced, the opportunities they encountered, and the real impact of the program on their careers. Speakers will include: Dr. Filippo Arcieri (Eurizon), Dr. Giacomo Castri (Intesa San Paolo), Dr. Roberto Roberti (IVASS), and Dr. Vittorio Sorge (BPPB), along with testimonials from former students Davide Feleppa, Luca Palmacci, Marco Sessarego, and Gianmarco Sperati.
Participation is important because it allows you to hear authentic stories and journeys, helps you make an informed choice when choosing a master's degree, allows you to ask questions directly to those who have experienced the transition from undergraduate to graduate, and supports a better understanding of career opportunities and post-graduate prospects. All information is available here. Participation is free, but reservations are required at this link.