In accordance to the decision of Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, Rector of the University of Warsaw, October 31st was declared Rector’s Day for the entire university  – it is a day off from work and teaching.

Welcome Point invites all international (non-Polish) students of the University of Warsaw to join the Smooth Start at UW workshop!

When: October 28th, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Volunteer Centre UW (University Library Building (BUW), Dobra 56/66)

What’s it about?

• Phases of cultural adaptation and their impact on studying abroad
• Academic communication styles in Poland – online & offline
• Cultural dimensions shaping Polish academic norms
• How feedback is given and received across cultures
• Practical skills to adjust your communication in an international environment

Studying abroad can be exciting — and sometimes challenging. This workshop will help you understand, adapt, and feel more confident in your new academic setting.

Registration & Contact

Registration form: https://forms.gle/tpKQBCeNNftehHdw9

A confirmation will be sent to qualified participants. If you do not receive feedback or have further questions, please contact: welcome.event@uw.edu.pl

Please note:

• The workshop includes group activities that may involve louder sounds and a dynamic pace. Please consider this before registering.
• Participants are required to attend the workshop from start to finish (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM). Absences are not permitted after confirming participation.
• Qualified participants must complete the project declaration form before the workshop begins.

The initiative is co-financed by The European Union funds as part of the “Welcome Point – Expanding Horizons (WP – EHo)” project. Amount of EU funding for the project: PLN 549,660.

The Directorate of the University Centre for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development announces that Friday, 17 October 2025, is declared a Dean’s Day, free from classes, due to the integration trip of UCBS students.

Kind regards,
UCBS Directorate

We are inviting all new international long-term students to a special orientation events designed to help you start your journey as a member of the UW community.

During this event, you will:

• Get to know UW, learn how the University works, and what’s around you
• Discover the numerous opportunities UW offers & find out about activities you can join
• Get all the important tips and guidelines to start smoothly
• Understand what life at UW is really like and how to make the most of it
• Get useful insights about Warsaw city you’ve never heard before

When?

You have the option to attend one of the two sessions:

• Meeting in English: September 26th (Friday), start at 11:00 a.m.
  Registration form: https://forms.gle/SpCGGeuS466jfnfFA
• Meeting in Polish: September 30th (Tuesday), start at 11:00 a.m.
  Registration form: https://forms.gle/vhvHEDLN6MVhFMy16

Where?

The event will take place at Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 (UW Main Campus)
The exact room number will be provided to registered participants two days prior to the meetings.
If you have questions or doubts, please contact us at welcome.event@uw.edu.pl

The Session is coming, so if you’re wondering where you could get well prepared for it or take a break between exams – we have good news for you!  We invite you to the newly opened UCBS Library – a place created especially with your scientific, educational and cultural needs in mind.

Waiting for you are, among other things:

✅ access to an extensive book collection (completely free access),

✅ a reading room with comfortable places for studying and individual work,

✅ a quiet study area and a space for group work,

✅ high-speed Internet and computer workstations,

✅ printer and scanner at your disposal.

📍 UCBS Library – room 1104, 1st floor, Faculty of Geology.

📅 You are welcome from 06.06.2025!

For a key and more information, report to room 1105 or 1103!

See you at the UCBS Library – your place to study (and more)!

The library is open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

We publish an announcement by Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector, about the Rector’s Day on 19th May.

According to the decision of Rector Maciej Raś, as of Monday, May 12, 2025, teaching classes at the University of Warsaw will be held as scheduled at all levels of education.

We publish the schedule for the summer session 2024/2025 for MSOŚ and SD faculty

Exam session schedule (1 term+correction session) summer semester 2024/2025 for MSOŚ and SD

Dear Students,

first off all I hope that You are fine after this tragic situation which happened at our University yesterday. On May 7, 2025, a UW employee was brutally murdered on the main campus. We are all shocked and find it hard to believe what happened.

If you have received this information, you may also be shocked – that is understandable. The UW authorities appeal to limit following media reports, and in particular, definitely do not watch and avoid videos circulating on the internet. Some content is difficult to cope with emotionally. Above all, take care of yourself.

You can also use the UW Psychological Support Center

The UW Psychological Support Center offers psychological support to students, PhD students and university employees. Psychologists, psychotherapists and psychiatrists provide free support.

How to apply:

• in person: ul. Pasteura 7, 02–093 Warsaw (former building of the Faculty of Physics UW, entrance from ul. Banacha – room 108, 1st floor)
• by email: cpp@adm.uw.edu.pl
• by phone: tel. (+48) 694 711 731, tel. 22 552 00 63

Anonymous helpline of the UW Psychological Support Center:

22 552 44 24.

On Thursday and Friday (8–9 May 2025) the phone will be available from 09:00 to midnight and from Monday.

At the UW we have security procedures: https://bezpieczenstwo.uw.edu.pl/en/instructions/

I would like also inform You that due to this tragic situation today 8th of May has been declared a Day of Mourning at the University of Warsaw. Also Juwenalia will not take place on the planned date. Despite the cancellation of Juwenalia, May 9 and 10, 2025, according to the academic calendar, remain days off from teaching classes. On these days, there will be no teaching classes at the University of Warsaw.