Degree programme choice orientation
Academic and Career Guidance
Choice Orientation
SOrT is the Integrated Orientation Service of Sapienza University. The service has a central office at the main campus and satellite desks at the various Faculties. At SOrT, students can obtain detailed information about Faculties and degree programs, as well as support to guide their academic choices. The central office and Faculty staff coordinate orientation and tutoring projects, manage relations with high schools and guidance counselors, provide support during the critical transition from school to university, assist current students, and offer information on academic programs and administrative procedures for course enrollment.
Orientation initiatives and projects:
“Open Doors at Sapienza”
This annual event at the University Campus is the main orientation initiative, primarily aimed at new students. During the three days, students can meet faculty members and current students, attend presentations in the Aula Magna about the academic offerings of all Faculties, and receive guidance. The initiative targets all prospective students enrolling in Bachelor’s, Single-Cycle Master’s, and Master’s programs, with particular attention to final-year high school students. The event allows stakeholders to explore Sapienza’s academic offerings, study and cultural spaces, meeting areas, and the many services available (libraries and study rooms, museums, student residences, sports facilities, university theater).
In addition to information about academic programs, students can receive guidance on administrative procedures, enrollment steps, and access requirements for various programs, both in-person at Faculty stands and online.
To promote inclusive contexts and access to higher education, the Sector for Relations with Students with Disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (DSA) organizes spaces for discussion and management of personalized study plans with academic, economic, or logistical support for vulnerable students. The Sector also guides students on procedures for requesting support and indicates the required clinical certifications.
“Orientamento Sapienza” Portal
To assist students in choosing their degree program, the University has created an online portal https://orientamento.uniroma1.it/index.html offering an immersive preview of university life: campus tours, classrooms, laboratories, libraries, theater, music and sports facilities; online access to modules covering main course topics; and preparation tools for admission or proficiency tests.
The portal is the primary contact point for information about orientation events organized by Faculties and Departments throughout the year. It hosts videos presenting Faculties, Bachelor’s, Single-Cycle Master’s, and Master’s programs, especially newly established courses. Orientation initiatives are also promoted on University social media channels to reach prospective students.
An English version of the portal is available to support international students.
“A Bridge between School and University” Project
This project aims to facilitate the transition of high school students to university and support their integration. It consists of two initiatives:
a) La Sapienza si presenta – Faculty presentations and sample lectures for high school students on topics related to each academic area.
b) La Sapienza degli studenti – School interventions presenting Sapienza’s services and sharing university experiences by specially trained student mentors.
Self-Assessment Tools (developed and scientifically tested by Sapienza experts)
a) Know Yourself – Guides decision-making in choosing a study path; produces personality, academic, and professional profiles.
b) Me, Myself, and Others – Measures soft skills relevant to societal and professional engagement.
“Networked Orientation” Project
A preparatory program for biomedical and psychological courses, offering remote and intensive in-person sessions to help high school students align their knowledge for admission tests in limited-enrollment programs.
“Transversal Skills and Orientation Pathways – PCTO” (formerly school-to-work alternation)
Practical experiences helping high school students consolidate knowledge, test skills in real contexts, and guide their future study choices.
“Next Generation Orientation (NGO)”
A regional initiative in Lazio, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan, helping students make informed post-secondary choices and define personal and professional trajectories. The program provides 15 hours of training in five 3-hour modules covering:
Module A – Why study?
Module B – How to study at university
Module C – How to best prepare for university study
Module D – Who am I and who will I become?
Module E – Which professions can I aspire to?
Preparation for Admission Tests
Sapienza uses CISIA Online Admission Tests (TOLC), accessible via the CISIA portal for practice tests (PPS), providing immediate feedback based on historical results.
“Minimum Knowledge” Project
Recorded lessons reinforce foundational knowledge required for chosen degree programs, supporting a more confident and informed university experience.
“Of@Sapienza” E-learning
Online platform to strengthen basic skills in Italian and Mathematics for students entering Humanities, Engineering, and Architecture programs.
Orientation Events
A complete chronological list of all events is available at https://www.uniroma1.it/it/node/347362.
Sapienza also organizes individual and school-based orientation sessions for students with disabilities or DSA, offering personalized support during admission, testing, and enrollment. Compensatory measures (e.g., dedicated classrooms, extra time, tutors, interpreters) are available for admission tests according to procedures in enrollment notices or CISIA TOLC regulations. Vulnerable new students receive support from specialized tutors and LIS interpreters.
Activities of the Degree Program (CdS)
The CdS implements actions from the University Orientation and Tutoring Plan. Orientation activities include participation in the Bridge Project (School-University). Activities consist of two half-days presenting the course offering (with other L-24 programs), discussing entrance test procedures, and delivering sample lectures.
Sapienza aims to strengthen orientation and tutoring through targeted, innovative actions and continuous monitoring. Objectives include:
Guiding high school students toward informed university choices;
Supporting students throughout their studies;
Removing obstacles to effective course attendance;
Improving student learning outcomes.
Tools such as the Know Yourself questionnaire are recommended to support informed academic decisions (https://www.uniroma1.it/it/appuntamenti/orientamento; https://orientamento.uniroma1.it/).
The Psychology Faculty and Departments also offer PCTO programs to deepen disciplinary knowledge, and participate in the national PROMETHEUS 2.0 POT program, enhancing skills and resources for professional psychological careers and career management.
The CORET (Commission for Orientation and Tutoring) coordinates all initiatives.
The SOrT desk operates Monday–Friday 9:00–13:00 and Tuesday–Thursday 14:00–16:00, located on the second floor of the Faculty at Via dei Marsi, and provides support via email (sortpsicologia@uniroma1.it) and online appointments. Orientation videos, including the CdS presentation, are available at https://youtu.be/4nPqzS14xZA.