Biology Course for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

Find all the practical information you need for the start of the academic year at the Department of Biology (DER).

Article mis à jour le 03.11.2026 Publié le 22.07.2025
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For new students at the École Normale: first-year students

Back-to-School Orientation Sessions & FAQ

Department Meetings

  • Presentation of the Biology DER: Wednesday, September 2, 9:30–10:15 a.m. in Room 1Z14
  • Presentation of the Chemistry DER:  Wednesday, September 2, 10:30–11:15 a.m. in Room 1Z14
  • LBPA tour:  Thursday, September 3, in the morning
  • Academic Orientation: for first-year students Monday, September 7, at 2:30 p.m.

2nd year

Back-to-School Lecture

Visit the institutional website.

Departmental Meetings

  • Academic Year Kickoff: Wednesday, September 2 at 10:15 a.m. in Room 1Z53
  • M1 BS Orientation Day: Tuesday, September 8, at 1:30 p.m. (HM2)
  • Course Fair: Tuesday, September 8, at 3:30 p.m. (HM2)
  • Platform-specific orientation: Wednesday, September 9
  • Lectures: Wednesday, September 9

The year coordinator will provide students with the detailed schedule.

3rd and 4th grades

Back-to-School Lecture

Visit the department’s website.

Department Meetings

Academic Orientation Sessions by Program:

  • M2FESup BBB: Friday, August 28 at 9 a.m. in 1Z53
  • Interfaces (dual degrees, interfaces, ARIA, ASPEN): Friday, August 28 at 10 a.m. in 1Z53
  • M2R: Friday, August 28 at 11 a.m. in 1Z53
  • ARPE: Thursday, August 27 at 9:00 a.m. in 1Z53;
    the defense sessions for students returning from ARPE and those departing for ARPE will take place all day on August 27; 
    the detailed schedule will be communicated to students by the program coordinator
  • M2FESup SV-STU: Friday, August 28 at 9:00 a.m. in 1Z53
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