Welcome Activities
Just before the beginning of each semester, we organize an intensive calendar of Welcome Activities, designed to meet the needs of incoming exchange students. Our Welcome Activities are aimed at helping students familiarize with Bocconi, become better acquainted with the academic environment, comply with administrative procedures and make new friends in order to be ready for this once in a lifetime opportunity!
The Fall 2025 Welcome Activities program will be published on this page later this summer. Stay tuned!
Pick up your student ID card and welcome gadget
When: January 27 - January 31, from 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Roentgen Building floor -2, Via Roentgen 1
Join us to discover useful and comprehensive information about your Exchange experience. Do not miss out!
When: January 31, 2025, 1.30pm
Where: Aula Magna Roentgen Building, Via Roentgen 1
Registration needed! More information provided via e-mail.
Get an insider look at the Bocconi campus
When: January 27 - January 31, from 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Roentgen Building floor -2, Via Roentgen 1
Registration needed on site
Fashion Itinerary
Visit the fashion district of Milano, where the most important boutiques in the world can be found
When: February 1, 2025 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm
February 8, 2025 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm
Meeting point: in front of the Bocconi Library, Via Gobbi 5
Registration Fee: 7€ (non-refundable) to be paid online (the payment link and deadline are provided via e-mail). Spots are limited!
Classic Itinerary
Enjoy the classical highlights of Milano! (Duomo, Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, the Scala Opera House and the Sforza Castle)
When: February 1, 2025 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm
February 8, 2025 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm
Meeting point: in front of the Bocconi Library, Via Gobbi 5
Registration Fee: 7€ (non-refundable) to be paid online (the payment link and deadline are provided via e-mail). Spots are limited!
Liberty Itinerary
Learn more about the Italian variant of Art Nouveau, the Liberty style, by exploring iconic Milanese Liberty landmarks, such as the fascinating Porta Venezia District.
When: January 28, 2025 from 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Meeting point: in front of the Bocconi Library, Via Gobbi 5
Registration Fee: 7€ (non-refundable) to be paid online (the payment link and deadline are provided via e-mail). Spots are limited!
Monumental Cemetery and Porta Nuova Tour
Enjoy an interesting tour through Milano's Monumental Cemetery, an extraordinary outdoor museum, and Porta Nuova, Milano's futuristic district
When: February 7, 2025 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm
Meeting point: in front of the Bocconi Library, Via Gobbi 5
Registration Fee: 7€ (non-refundable) to be paid online (the payment link and deadline are provided via e-mail). Spots are limited!
San Siro Stadium Tour
Visit the areas of the stadium usually reserved for champions and the places that have made football history!
When: TBD
Meeting point: in front of the Bocconi Library, Via Gobbi 5
Registration Fee: 30€ or 24€ for groups of 50 participants (to be paid on site at the stadium)
Registration needed! Spots are limited! More information provided via e-mail.
Please note: a transportation ticket is required for all the above-mentioned tours
Visit the Gallerie d'Italia Museum: from Canova to Boccioni, it displays 197 art works of the 19th Century
When: January 29, 2025 from 10.30am to 12.30pm
January 29, 2025 from 10.45am to 12.45pm
January 29, 2025 from 1.45pm to 3.45pm
January 29, 2025 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Meeting point: in front of the Bocconi Library, Via Gobbi 5
Registration Fee: none
Registration needed! Spots are limited! More information provided via e-mail.
Please note: a transportation ticket is required for all the above-mentioned tours
Learn more about relocating to Milano with YesMilano, the Milanese Chamber of Commerce agency for student internationalization.
These workshop sessions will give you all relevant information on many different topics, including public transportation in Milano, how to obtain the fiscal code and how to register to the Italian Healthcare System.
When:
"First steps to relocate in Milano" Workshop: January 27, 2025 from 12.00pm to 1.00pm
"Renting in Milano, taking Residence in Milano, the National Healthcare System and Transports" Workshop: January 31, 2025 from 12.00pm to 1pm
Where:
Aula AS03 (Roentgen Building floor -2, Via Roentgen 1)
Get to know your exchange mates during a dedicated social event! This unconventional speed date will be followed by an Italian aperitif.
When: January 28, 2025 from 9.30am to 11.30am
January 30, 2025 from 9.30am to 11.30am
January 30, 2025 from 4.00pm to 6.00pm
Where: Pellegrini Food Court at Via Bocconi 12 (-1 floor)
Registration needed! Spots are limited! More information provided via e-mail.
When: TBD
Where: TBD
More information provided via e-mail.
Want to visit Italy like a local? This workshop will guide you through the best places to visit within 2 hours of Milano, as well as some hidden gems in the city itself.
The International Student Desk staff will also provide you with tips to ensure your safety while traveling and what to pack for an unforgettable trip. And of course, no trip to Italy is complete without indulging in some delicious cuisine: do not miss our foodie tips!
When: January 27, 2025 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Where: TBC
Registration not needed