programme
Venue: Main garden at the Católica Porto campus.
Kick off your first university adventure. You will meet the Board and representatives of the Double Degree in Law and in Management and the Students’ Association.
Starting point: Carvalho Guerra Auditorium, Central Building
Do you think you're a team player?
In this activity, you'll have the opportunity to build relationships with your new classmates and develop essential teamwork skills. Through interactive challenges and group activities, this experience will help prepare you to face the upcoming academic challenges together.
During this tour guided by senior students, you will get to know the facilities, dynamics, and resources of the university. And know the difference between EAA, EP, EC and more 😉 You will also explore different departments, study spaces, leisure areas, and other amenities that the campus offers.
Venue: Carvalho Guerra Auditorium, on Central Building
This informal meeting allows for discussion about the impact of our school on the career paths of former students. During the session, participants will gain valuable insights, learn from the alumni's experiences, and understand how this School positively influence their professional development.
THIS YEAR – guests are: Afonso Camões, Rosário Mariz and Francisco Lírio Castro
Venue: Central garden of the Campus
This is one of the main moments of fun and connection during your Empower Week, and you won't want to miss it! Spoiler alert: there will be a DJ, entertainment, and delicious food!
Meeting point: Ilídio Pinho Auditorium, Arts Building
One of the key moments of Empower Week is full of clues and challenges.
During the peddy paper, you’ll team up with other students to lead your group to victory together! We have a snack lunch included!
Now it’s time to discover a few hacks. Grab a matcha or a slushie and join us. We promise to share some tips that you’ll be grateful for during your first few days at Católica.
On the third day, to learn more about your undergraduate degrees (Economics or Management), join Professors João Novais and Filipa Cunha Mota.
There will be two very special and interactive sessions on:
. Group 1 - Introduction to Business 1.0.1 (João Novais) - Room EA226 (Art's Building)
. Group 2 - Global Outlook: Economy, Policy, and Sustainability (Filipa Cunha Mota) - Room EA230 (Art's Building)
Venue: Main garden in front of the canteen
Enjoy the chill vibe to get to know your fellow students and make friends for life. Grab a snack and take the first step!
During lunch, all our student groups will also be there to give you a little push towards an unforgettable academic journey!
Time to switch! The session you didn't attend this morning is up next.
. Group 2 - Introduction to Business 1.0.1 (João Novais) - Room EA226 (Art's Building)
. Group 1 - Global Outlook: Economy, Policy, and Sustainability (Filipa Cunha Mota) - Room EA230 (Art's Building)
Venue: Garden of the Paraíso Building
As we celebrate the beginning of this new chapter, we invite your family and guests to join us for an informal afternoon reception with light refreshments on campus.
Venue: Auditório Ilídio Pinho, Art's Building
All students from Católica in Porto will gather here for a general welcome event (Mandatory registration in addition to the main event registration: REGISTRATION LINK).
Starting university life also means making a positive impact on the community. In this volunteer initiative, new students at Católica in Porto will help paint spaces at Associação Norte Vida, contributing to a more welcoming environment for those seeking to rebuild their lives. It’s an opportunity to forge bonds and transform lives through small gestures.
Sign up in one of the groups:
9th September - 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
10th September - 9:30 pm - 12:30 pm
10th September - 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Your Best Beginning is about to begin...
Register now until August 25th
If you haven’t registered on our school, do it now!
