UAlg hosts orientation activities and workshops for incoming students

Until October 2026, monthly survival workshops will take place on Tuesdays at the Penha Campus and on Thursdays at the Gambelas Campus to help students overcome potential challenges. Additionally, various social, cultural, and sports activities will be held to integrate new students into the UAlg community and the surrounding region.
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Survival workshops

Through October 2026, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Penha Campus and the Gambelas Campus, UAlg will offer a series of survival workshops to help students address potential challenges, such as:

Guided Tour "From the Campuses to the Library: Discover UAlg"

  • September 29, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM, in-person, Penha Campus
  • October 1, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM, in-person, Gambelas Campus

Erasmus+ Workshop "From UAlg to the World"
 

  • October 13, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, in-person, Penha Campus
  • October 15, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, in-person, Gambelas Campus

LeveMente@UAlg Workshop: Promoting Well-Being and Academic Success
 

  • October 27, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Penha Campus
  • October 29, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Gambelas Campus

Registration is mandatory and must be submitted here.

Sports activities

For two weeks, new UAlg students will enjoy a wide range of sports activities free of charge, including:

Hiking – Seahorse Trail
 

  • September 28 (For the Doctoral College / PhD School)

  • October 10, at 9:30 AM (Open to all students)

Seahorse Route Tour + Nautical Activities at CNPF (in collaboration with the UAlg Doctoral College)
 

  • September 28

Bodyboard and Surf Baptism

Location: AMAR Headquarters – Faro Beach (Limited to 20 spots)

  • September 12 – 9:00 AM
  • September 13 – 9:00 AM
  • September 19 – 3:00 PM
  • September 20 – 3:00 PM

Stand Up Paddle
Location: Faro Beach Campsite

  • September 12 – 10:00 AM
  • September 19 – 10:00 AM

Surf Baptism
Location: Faro Surf Club Headquarters – Faro Beach (Limited to 20 spots)

  • September 12 – 9:00 AM
  • September 13 – 9:00 AM
  • September 19 – 2:00 PM
  • September 20 – 2:00 PM

Canoeing Baptism

Location: Nautical Center – Faro Beach (Limited to 15 spots)

  • September 19 – 2:30 PM
  • September 20 – 2:30 PM

Important note: CNPF registration form must be completed.

Registration is mandatory and must be submitted here.

Mega Sports Afternoon – Penha Campus – September 15 (4:30 PM – 8:30 PM)

Activities

  • UALGRox Inclusivo 
  • Open classes: Yoga, Kiryu, Adapted and Inclusive Dance, Archery, Karate, and Functional Training
  • Futsal, Basketball, and Tennis (ESEC Sports Complex)

Karate / Functional Training / Self-Defense

Location: MKFIT Headquarters, Gambelas

Last two weeks of September – Schedule to be announced (TBA)

Open Basketball Session

Location: Penha Municipal Sports Hall

  • September 23 and 30 – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Open Futsal Session

Location: Penha Municipal Sports Hall

  • September 21 and 28 – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Archery

Location: ESEC Gymnasium – School of Education and Communication (Penha Campus)

  • September 16, 18, 23, and 25 – Sessions from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Volleyball

Location: ESEC Gymnasium – School of Education and Communication (Penha Campus)

  • September 18 and 25 – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
  • October 2, 9, and 16 – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Registration is mandatory and must be submitted here.