Degree programme choice orientation
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SOrT: Sapienza Integrated Orientation Service
SOrT is Sapienza University’s integrated orientation service. It maintains a central headquarters within the Città Universitaria (Main Campus) alongside dedicated desks located within individual Faculties. At SOrT, students can access detailed information regarding specific Faculties and degree programs, receiving expert guidance to support their academic choices. The central office and Faculty professors coordinate incoming orientation and tutoring projects, providing comprehensive information on educational offerings and administrative admission procedures.
Orientation Initiatives and Projects
1. “Porte Aperte alla Sapienza” (Sapienza Open Days)
Held annually at the Main Campus, this is the university's flagship event for prospective freshmen. During this three-day event, participants can meet professors and current students, receive information, and attend presentations of the academic offerings of all University Faculties in the Aula Magna.
Target Audience: Prospective students for Bachelor’s, Single-Cycle Master’s, and Master’s degree programs, with a specific focus on high school seniors.
Scope: The event allows stakeholders to explore Sapienza’s academic programs, study spaces, cultural venues, and student services (libraries, museums, residences, sports facilities, and the University Theater).
Administrative Support: Information regarding general administrative processes, enrollment procedures, and specific calls for admission tests is available both at physical Faculty stands and through virtual platforms.
Inclusion: To promote an inclusive environment, the Office for Students with Disabilities and Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD/DSA) provides dedicated spaces to discuss personalized study plans, including educational, financial, or logistical support. They also guide students through the clinical certification requirements necessary to access these services.
2. Sapienza Orientation Portal
The University has developed an online portal (orientamento.uniroma1.it) to provide an immersive preview of university life. Users can:
Virtually explore the campus, laboratories, libraries, and sports facilities via navigable images and videos.
Access online educational modules on core subjects.
Utilize tools to evaluate and improve preparation for admission tests.
The portal serves as the primary hub for updates on orientation events scheduled throughout the year and features video presentations of degree programs, with particular emphasis on newly established courses.
3. Self-Assessment Tools
Developed by Sapienza experts and scientifically validated, these tools include:
“Conosci te stesso” (Know Yourself): Supports the decision-making process by generating personality, academic, and professional profiles upon completion.
“Io, me e gli altri” (I, Me, and Others): Measures soft skills and attitudes essential for social integration and the professional world.
4. Orientation Events
A chronological list of all orientation events organized by the University, Faculties, Departments, and Degree Program Committees (CAD/CdS) is available at: www.uniroma1.it/it/node/347362.
Support for Students with Disabilities and SLD (DSA)
Sapienza supports students with disabilities and SLD during the critical phases of orientation and admission. The "Disability and SLD Sector" determines the necessary individualized testing arrangements based on submitted clinical certifications.
Compensatory Measures: For degree programs with restricted access (local or national numerus clausus), students may request measures such as dedicated classrooms, additional time, reading tutors, sighted guides, LIS (Italian Sign Language) interpreters, or calculators.
Welcoming Services: Supported by specialized tutors, peer tutors, and LIS interpreters, the sector ensures a seamless transition for vulnerable students entering the University.
Program-Specific Activities (Control Engineering)
Internal Program Activities
To enhance students' awareness of the professional value of a Master’s degree in Control Engineering, the Program Committee (CdS) organizes:
Industry Networking: Meetings sponsored by ANIPLA (Italian National Association for Automation) between students and leading companies in the automation sector. These encounters serve both as orientation for students and as a consultative forum for stakeholders.
Alumni Seminars: Graduates currently working in the industry present case studies where Control Engineering expertise proved decisive. These speakers are often accompanied by HR representatives to clarify corporate recruitment strategies and entry-level profiles.
Introductory Lectures: Professors teaching foundational service courses (e.g., Fundamentals of Automation) in other Bachelor’s programs include specific lectures on the applications of automation and the career prospects offered by the Master’s in Control Engineering.
Departmental Activities
The program actively participates in OPEN DIAG, an annual event where the DIAG Department showcases its teaching and research activities to students and their families. During the event, faculty members:
Present the Master’s degree in Control Engineering.
Lead laboratory tours and present live demos of high-impact research projects or doctoral theses.
Facilitate discussions with current PhD students and alumni to share insights into the professional trajectory of the degree.
Prospective students may contact the SOrT office via the contact details listed on the Program, Faculty, and SOrT websites. Additionally, the Sapienza Orientation Portal (available in English) offers an immersive experience of the facilities through multimedia content (see https://orientamento.uniroma1.it/#facolta/facolta-di-ingegneria-dell-inf...).