# First steps as a freshman

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## First steps as a freshman

*[Versione italiana](https://www.unipd.it/primi-passi-matricola)*

In this section, you will find the opportunities and support services offered to students, particularly freshmen, to assist and facilitate their educational, training, and personal integration. These include welcome meetings at the beginning of the academic year, study method enhancement groups, re-orientation meetings, and useful information to help you navigate your studies with ease. This new integrated and participatory approach aims to improve academic results and student well-being.

[Università Porte Aperte](https://www.unipd.it/en/universit-porte-aperte)

[Support and strategies for study methods\](https://www.unipd.it/attivita-supporto-studio)*(italian version)*

[Individual orientation and re-orientation meetings](https://www.unipd.it/colloqui-individuali)

[Unipd Timetable App\](https://www.unipd.it/orariunipd)*(italian version)*

[Contacts and meetings with tutors in degree courses](https://unipd.it/contatti-ricevimenti-tutor)

[Scholarships and Housing](https://www.unipd.it/en/regional-government-scholarships)

[Resources and support for people with disabilities or learning difficulties](https://www.unipd.it/en/inclusion-support-lesson-attendance-individual-study-and-examinations)

[Psychological assistance service\](https://scup.unipd.it/i-servizi/servizi-gli-studenti)*(italian version)*

## Student Services Office - Orientation and Tutoring

via Portello 19, 35129 Padua, Italy

[Map\](https://www.google.it/maps/place/Via+del+Portello,+19,+35131+Padova+PD/@45.4080165,11.8899911,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x477edaf73d0bc465:0x62c5080c66014550!8m2!3d45.4080165!4d11.8921798)tel. 049.8275044\
[tutorato@unipd.it](mailto:tutorato@unipd.it)

[To contact the tutors](https://www.unipd.it/contatti-ricevimenti-tutor)

The Student Services Office is open every day [during public opening hours](https://www.unipd.it/en/useful-contacts-for-students).\
It also offers **online** consultations by [appointment.](https://www.unipd.it/en/useful-contacts-for-students)