Start UGA 2026

Start UGA 2026: your return to school, your campus, your event

Grenoble Alpes University welcomes you to a truly exceptional 2026 edition! Mark your calendars and kick-start your academic year with Start UGA. Tailor-made to support you from your very first steps on campus, it's the essential event to get your academic year off to a great start. An amazing lineup awaits, packed with practical information and offering a glimpse into the vibrant student life. Get ready for a memorable orientation experience to launch your university journey in the best possible way!
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The program in Grenoble

Are you coming on Thursday, September 10, 2026? Student and club life, a festive evening, and a free concert: a day not to be missed in Grenoble. Also, check out the full fall program!
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The program in Valence

Start UGA's festive day at the Valence Campus! Stop wondering, come find the answer! Get informed, find out more, discover, visit, have fun, relax... to kick off your academic year in style! Come meet your student union, your student associations, and celebrate the start of the academic year at university!
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Prepare for your arrival!
To make sure you don't miss anything on the program and to build your own itinerary to discover the Village, the Start UGA app is there to help you.
 
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Start UGA is on Instagram!
Join the UGA Instagram community! Discover what goes on behind the scenes at the university, don't miss any great deals, and share your back-to-school experience. Mention UGA in your stories!
 
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Our partners

Thank you to our partners for supporting the Start UGA back-to-school event.
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This also happens at the start of the school year.

In Valence

In Grenoble