Real connections
Small groups of around 30 first-years, guided by experienced delegates. No superficial small talk.
Welcome Week
UZH · 14–18 September 2026Your start into student life. Your people. Five days full of events, encounters and real connections.
- First-years
- ~800
- Associations
- 5
- Days
- 5
- Cost
- CHF 0
More than a first day.
The official first-year day lasts half a day. That is not enough. Welcome Week gives you the time you need.
Meet the associations
Get to know all five associations and find out which one fits you before you commit anywhere.
Discover Zurich
Evening activities, campus rallies and shared meals. Zurich becomes your city — and you explore it together.
What to expect.
Every day brings a different association and format: an afternoon programme plus a shared evening programme.
- FVOEC
Kick-off & introductions
First connections, group activities and a campus tour.
From 16:00EveningBBQ at Irchel with DJ
- Finance Club
Campus Race
Zurich becomes the playing field as teams compete.
From 16:00EveningClub evening
- Business Club
UZH Olympics
Sporting challenges and team competitions on campus.
From 16:00EveningFree evening
- Econ Club
Free afternoon
Time to rest and recharge.
EveningStudent night at Plaza
- ICU
Aperol Party
The grand finale of Welcome Week.
From 16:00EveningVSUZH first-year party
Five associations. One goal.
Welcome Week is organised jointly by five student associations at UZH.
FVOEC
Economics Association UZH
Finance Club
Finance Club UZH
Business Club
Business Club UZH
Econ Club
Econ Club UZH
ICU
Informatics Club UZH
You guide. You shape.
We are looking for around 30 senior students from all associations, each guiding a group of first-years through Welcome Week.
- Official certificate for voluntary engagement
- Cafeteria voucher or UZH merchandise package
- An expanded personal network
The form opens in a new tab. Questions beforehand? info@fvoec.ch
- Delegates wanted
- ~30
- First-years per group
- ~30
- Days of engagement
- 5
- included
- Certificate
Frequently asked questions.
Who can take part?
Welcome Week is aimed at all first-year bachelor students at UZH. Participation is voluntary and free of charge.
Do I have to attend all five days?
No — you can also attend individual days. We recommend joining as many days as possible to really get to know new people.
Do I have to join one of the associations?
No. Welcome Week is open to all first-years regardless of association membership. You will meet all five associations and can decide afterwards whether you want to join.
What does it cost to take part?
Welcome Week is free of charge for all first-years.
How does registration work?
You register through the form and are assigned to a group and a delegate. The confirmation email follows after the registration deadline.
Still have questions? Write to us: marketing@fvoec.ch · @welcomeweek.oec.uzh · info@fvoec.ch
Are you in?
Register now — places are limited.
Register now
Registration via Google Form · Confirmation by email