Degree programme choice orientation

SOrT: The Service of Orientation and Tutorship of Sapienza
The SOrT (Service of Orientation and Tutorship) is Sapienza University’s dedicated student orientation service. It has a central office located in the main university campus and help desks distributed across the various faculties.
At SOrT offices, students can obtain specific information about faculties and degree programs, as well as receive guidance and support in making educational choices.
The central office and faculty staff coordinate orientation and tutoring projects, providing information on academic programs and administrative procedures for admission.
Orientation Initiatives and Projects
1. “Open Doors at Sapienza”
This annual event, held at the main university campus, is the most important appointment dedicated to prospective students and newcomers.
During the three-day event, visitors can meet professors and current students, receive information, and attend presentations in the Aula Magna, where all Sapienza faculties introduce their academic programs.
The initiative targets all those interested in enrolling in Sapienza’s Bachelor’s, Single-Cycle Master’s, and Master’s Degree programs, with special attention to final-year high school students.
The event offers an opportunity for all stakeholders to get to know Sapienza — its academic offer, study spaces, cultural and social venues, and numerous student services (libraries and study rooms, museums, student housing, sports facilities, and the university theater).
In addition to academic information, both in-person and virtual faculty stands along the campus avenues provide detailed guidance on administrative procedures, including enrollment processes and entrance exam requirements.
To foster inclusive education and accessibility, the Office for Students with Disabilities and Specific Learning Disorders (DSA) promotes personalized study plans and provides academic, financial, and logistical support for students in need.
The office also guides students through the procedures required to request assistance, indicating the necessary clinical certifications.
2. Sapienza Orientation Portal
To assist students in choosing their study program, the university has developed an online portal (https://orientamento.uniroma1.it/index.html) that offers an immersive preview of university life.
Users can explore the campus through interactive images and videos of classrooms, labs, libraries, theaters, and sports or music spaces; access online learning modules covering key course topics; and assess or strengthen their preparation for entrance or knowledge verification tests.
The portal also serves as a main information hub for upcoming orientation events organized by faculties and departments throughout the year and hosts video presentations of faculties and degree programs — especially new ones.
All orientation activities are promoted through the university’s social media channels to reach potential students effectively.
3. Self-Assessment Tools (Developed and Scientifically Validated by Sapienza Experts)
a. “Know Yourself” – supports decision-making in choosing a study path. Once completed, it provides a personality profile, an academic profile, and a professional profile.
b. “Me, Myself and Others” – measures soft skills, i.e., personal and interpersonal abilities essential for integration into society and the workforce.
4. Orientation Events
The page https://www.uniroma1.it/it/node/347362 lists all orientation events organized by the University, Faculties, Departments, and Degree Program Councils (CAD/CdS), arranged in chronological order.
Support for Students with Disabilities and DSA
Sapienza supports students with disabilities and specific learning disorders (DSA) throughout the crucial stages of orientation, evaluation, and admission.
The Office for Students with Disabilities and DSA determines the individualized methods needed for entrance exams based on students’ certifications.
For admission to degree programs with local or national numerus clausus (restricted enrollment), students with disabilities may request compensatory measures such as:
dedicated exam rooms, extended time, reader or assistant tutors, LIS interpreters, or calculators, following the procedures outlined in each program’s admission notice.
The office also provides ongoing assistance — supported by specialized tutors, peer tutors, and LIS interpreters — to welcome and guide newly enrolled students in vulnerable conditions.
Program Activities (CdS)
Prospective students interested in enrolling can contact the SOrT office through the channels listed on the degree program and faculty websites.
Faculty members of the Telecommunications Engineering Degree Program Council (CAD) actively participate in most of the university’s orientation initiatives and have also developed additional activities aligned with the academic and professional profiles of the program.
These activities are coordinated by the Orientation Working Group within the CAD of Telecommunications Engineering and are described below.
Orientation Day for Bachelor’s Students
Each year, an Orientation Day is organized for undergraduate students.
During this event, the academic offer of the Master’s Degree program is presented, followed by a Q&A session to help students better understand the topics, study path, and admission requirements of the master’s program.
In recent editions, company representatives have also been invited, offering students the opportunity to interact directly with industry professionals.
OPEN-DIET
Since 2015, professors of the Telecommunications Engineering CAD have organized annual meetings with students under the name “Open DIET”.
Over the years, the event’s format has evolved and improved based on participant feedback.
These meetings allow students not only to learn about the curriculum content but also to explore innovative research topics currently being pursued in the laboratories connected with the Master’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering.
Recent editions have featured various stands showcasing the research activities conducted in these laboratories.
The recurring nature of this initiative — promoted through high school teachers — ensures strong engagement with potential students, particularly those identified as best suited for the program based on their academic preparation.
In recent years, the Department Open Days were held on April 9, 2024, and April 2, 2025.
Faculty Open Days
In addition to departmental Open Days, the Faculty of Information Engineering, Computer Science, and Statistics organizes joint orientation events presenting its entire range of academic programs.
These days attract a broader audience of prospective students interested in ICT disciplines and help them make informed choices by comparing different degree programs and their unique features.
Recent Faculty Open Days were held on February 23, 2024, and February 14, 2025.
Web Pages and Social Media
The visibility of the degree program is ensured through university-managed web pages, consistent with the format used for other programs.
The Orientation Working Group regularly updates these pages, with particular attention to sections designed to guide incoming and continuing students and to highlight career opportunities.
A clear, accessible writing style is considered one of the strengths of these pages.
In recent years, the program has also created official profiles on Facebook and Instagram to promote orientation initiatives and raise awareness of the Telecommunications Engineering program through dedicated posts.
Additionally, the Sapienza Orientation Portal (available in English) provides an immersive preview of university life through photos and videos of the university’s facilities.