Questions and answers about the enrolment process for graduate degree programmes

What is the Verification of Curricular Requirements (VRC)?
The Verification of curricular requirements is an automated procedure that assesses, by examining the study plan of the Undergraduate degree, whether you are eligible for the Master's degree course of interest. 
The result is in pdf format.

How do I fill in my curriculum vitae in order to carry out the Verification of Requirements?
The instructions can be found in the Guide to the Enrolment Portal on the page of the programme of your interest.

How do I update the Verification of Requirements?
If you have not yet opened your Application Form, you can modify your curriculum vitae and re-run the Verification by clicking on the three vertical dots at the bottom right of the card in the Enrolment Portal.
If you have already opened the Application Form, you can cancel it by clicking the "trash" icon, then run the Verification again. Otherwise, please contact us by selecting "Admission procedures" as message subject.

I need to modify/update my study plan, how do I do it?
You can modify/update it by accessing the "Profile" - "Qualifications - "Curriculum studiorum" section. Then, if necessary, you can run the Verification of requirements again.

Where can I find the SSD to be inserted?
The SSD (Scientific-Disciplinary Sectors) are indicated in the Faculty Guides or in the documents of your university of origin.

I have taken exams that do not have SSDs, how do I enter them?
You must select the correct wording in the "Type of training activity" menu.
The items "Language skills", "Internships/traineeships", "Final exam" do not require the mandatory inclusion of the Scientific-Disciplinary Sector (SSD).

Why am I "Not Eligible"?
Please refer to the Admission Procedures for the programme you are interested in, with particular reference to the admission requirements and deadlines.
On the last page of the .pdf of the "Verification of curricular requirements" the reason for the ineligibility is indicated. 

I have completed the Verification of Requirements, what should I do now?
If the outcome is positive, you can open the Application Form, respecting the deadlines indicated in the Programme Admission Procedures.

I have received an e-mail with the following warning: "The study plan uploaded for the Verification of curricular requirements has not been correctly inserted". What should I do?
Please correct the study plan you have entered according to the instructions in the email. Then run the Verification of requirements again.
If you have already opened the Application Form, you can cancel it by clicking the "trash" icon, then run the Verification again. Otherwise, please contact us by selecting "Admission procedures" as message subject.

I have a foreign Undergraduate degree, how do I enrol?
You should contact the International Admissions Office: international.admissions@unicatt.it.

I cannot find the name of my Undergraduate degree programme/my home university in the drop-down menu. How can I do this?
To continue, enter a similar course and contact us through the "Support" tab of the Enrolment Portal. Write the correct name of the course/university. We'll list it and notify you when it's available.

I have not yet obtained my Undergraduate degree, can I enrol in a Master's degree?
If you are an undergraduate, you can apply for admission to the programme  as long as you meet the admission requirements.
In the "Profile" - "Qualifications" section, indicate your Undergraduate degree as "In progress".
You will not be able to enrol until you have obtained your degree.
ATTENTION: the Undergraduate degree must be obtained within the deadlines defined by the Admission Procedures for the Master's Degree Course.

I have carried out the Verification of requirements test and the result was negative because I do not meet the language requirement needed for admission. What should I do?
Check the Admission Procedures of the programme you are interested in to find out which language certifications are accepted or what language requirements you need to meet.
If you do not have a certificate or any of these requirements, please take the English Test provided by our University Language Service (SELDA).

What is the "English Test" provided by our University Language Service (SELDA)?
It is an online test that assesses your English language skills.
It lasts 60 minutes and is divided into 4 areas: Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary and Listening.
It should only be taken by applicants interested in enrolling in a Graduate degree programme that requires a certain level of English language proficiency, in the absence of certification or one of the requirements listed in the Programme Admission Procedures.

I took a language course and was awarded a certificate indicating the level I obtained. Does this count as a language certificate?
No, level certificates are not language certificates.

My home university provided me a document that states my level of English. Does this count as a language certificate?
No, level certificates issued by universities are not accepted.

How do I register for the "English Test" provided by our University Language Service (SELDA)? How do I find out and register my results?
You can register directly from the Enrolment Portal, in the "Profile - Extracurricular certifications" section.
The results are recorded in the Enrolment Portal in the "List of Tests" section.

How do I open a programme application?
If you have successfully completed the Verification of requirements, the "Open application" button  will appear on the card. 
If the Verification of requirements has failed, or if the deadline has expired, you will not be able to open the application.
ATTENTION: Remember to open the application after having carried out the Verification of curricular requirements.

My application is in the "Eligible for Enrolment" status. What do you mean?
You can reserve your place on the programme by paying the first instalment of Enrolment on the Enrolment Portal within the deadline set out in the Admission Procedures and in any case until all available places have been filled.

My application is in the status "Interview booked". What do you mean?
When will I receive the results of the interview?
You must go to your interview. At the end, you will be notified of the outcome.
If your application is successful, you will receive authorisation and you will be able to reserve your place on the programme within the deadline and until all available places have been filled.
If you are unsuccessful, you will not be able to enrol on the course.

There are no more dates available for the admission interview, but there are still places on the programme. Will new dates open up?
At the moment, interviews are taking place on earlier dates for the available places.
Other dates will be defined only if there are still places available: check the notices on the page of the programme of your interest. 

My application is in the "Verification required" status. What do you mean? When will I receive the results of the assessment?
You must wait for the evaluation of your study plan by the Teaching Commission/Programme Coordinator.
The outcome will be communicated by e-mail, and if it is positive, you will be able to participate in the ranking or reserve your place on the programme.

My application is in the "Ranking" status. What do you mean?

Wait for your study plan to be evaluated or attend the admission interview, if scheduled. If you are successful, you will be included in the admission rank list. 

Is the date on which the application is opened taken into account when drawing up the ranking list?
No, the ranking list is drawn up on the basis of merit, i.e. the weighted average recorded during the Verification of Requirements. The important thing is to submit an application for participation in the ranking list by the deadline.

Where and when is the ranking list published? What about the waiting list for any transfers?
The ranking list is published on the programme page (ITA), in the "Admissions and Enrolments" section, according to the timetable indicated in the Programme Admission Procedures.
In the same section, the waiting list and any admission following withdrawals will be published.

I have opened 2 applications for participation in the ranking list, do I have to change the options I have indicated, how can I do it?
Within the deadline for opening applications, to change the options use the "Modify option" tab by clicking on the three vertical dots at the bottom right of the card in the Enrolment Portal.
To delete the application for admission to a course, click the "trash" icon and open the new application.

What is the timeframe for obtaining the outcome of the admission evaluation? 
The timing depends on the number of files to be evaluated.
Applications are evaluated on first come first served basis.
If there is a merit list and if there are a large number of applications, priority will be given to applications with the highest grade average.

There are no places available. If I reserve a place for another programme and places subsequently become available, can I then transfer the payment? 
Yes, unless expressly stated otherwise in the Admission Procedures of the programmes in which you are interested.

Can I open several applications at the same time? If so, how many?  
It is possible to open more than one application at the same time, with the exception of programmes for which there is a limit of two choices within programmes in the same Faculty (see the Admission Procedures for each programme).

How can I participate in the next phase if my application is in the "Missed deadline" status?
By contacting us through the "Support" tab of the Enrolment Portal at least 2 working days before the deadline of the admission phase in which you wish to participate.

I want to participate in an admission phase after the first one, but the result of the Verification is "Not eligible" even though I meet the requirements, why?  
The Verification of requirements will give you a positive assessment when it is time to submit Applications for admission to the stage you are eligible for. See the Programme Admission Procedures.

Do I have to upload all documents?
You must upload the mandatory documents. When they have all been uploaded, click the "Continue" button at the bottom right of the Enrolment Portal page.

How do I upload multiple files?
You can only upload one file per document.
Multiple pages must be saved in a single file. You can use your scanner or one of these free software packages.
Click on "View" to see what you have uploaded.

Is only an identity card accepted as proof of identity?
No, a passport and driving licence are also accepted.
The driving licence and identity card must be uploaded front and back in a single file.

I do not have a residence permit, but I have an appointment with the Police Headquarters (Questura) to renew it, what should I upload?
You must upload your expired residence permit and the receipt for the appointment with the Police Headquarters.
After Enrolment, you must hand in your renewed residence permit to the Student Services Centre.

I do not reside in Italy, what can I upload instead of the fiscal code (tax ID)?
You must apply to the Revenue Agency for a tax code.

By when do I have to upload my documents?
Your personal photo, identity card, etc. must be uploaded to register for tests or admission interviews and to reserve a place on the course. The Enrolment documents (certificate of baptism, Enrolment application) must be uploaded by the Enrolment deadline indicated in the Enrolment Portal.

How do I know if I have reserved my place?
The place is reserved if the status of the application is "Payment confirmed".

How do I pay the registration fee?
Enter the Enrolment Portal and enter the application you have opened in "Eligible for Enrolment" status, you will find the instructions on paying the instalment (the same amount for all courses) with PagoPA.
You can choose "Pay online" to make the payment through the PagoPA circuit, or "Pay later" if you want to download the Payment Notice and pay it online with your internet banking or physically at authorised merchants.
After making the payment, wait for the University to receive it and reserve your place on the course.
WARNING: to proceed with the payment, do not wait until the deadline stated on the Payment Advice, but take into account the timelines defined by the Admission Procedures and the availability of places in the programme in which you are interested.
Do not deposit from iCatt.

I reserved a place on a course, but I changed my mind. Can I transfer the payment?
Yes, unless expressly stated otherwise in the Admission Procedures of the two courses involved. You must not have enrolled yet and there must still be places available on the target programme. To do so, please contact us by selecting "Admission Procedures" as message subject, requesting a transfer of payment and attaching a copy of an identity document.
If, on the other hand, you want to reserve your place on another programme, but you are already enrolled, you must request a "Programme Transfer".

I paid the first instalment but in the meantime the places have run out. What do I do?
If your application status is "No places available" contact us by selecting "Admission procedure" as message subject.

I am a student with a certified disability, do I have to pay the first instalment to reserve a place?
If your disability is at least 66%, you only have to pay the regional contribution of € 100. If, on the other hand, it is lower, you must pay the first instalment. The instalment is automatically generated in the correct amount depending on what you have declared in the "SLD / Disability Certification" section of the Enrolment Portal. If you have any questions, please contact the Services for Inclusion: Contact (ITA).

The first instalment slip I downloaded has a different deadline from the one indicated in the Admission Procedures. By when do I have to pay the first instalment?
To reserve a place, it is necessary to take into account the deadline indicated in the Admission Procedures and, in any case, the exhaustion of places available on the programme.
PLEASE NOTE: The date shown on the PagoPA Payment Notice is a standard date that does not take into account what has just been indicated.

My application is in ''Awaiting Enrolment'', but it indicates that there are no places available in the programme I chose. What does it mean?
If your Application is in "Awaiting Enrolment" or "Payment confirmed" it means that your place has been reserved, so you don't have to worry about running out of places available on the programme.

Do I have to wait for my documents to be validated before paying?
No, the validation of documents often takes place after the place is reserved. Do not wait for your documents to be validated as places may terminate in the meanwhile; make sure you meet the deadlines that are indicated in the Admission Procedures.

Will I be enrolled on payment of the instalment?
By paying the first instalment of Enrolment, you have reserved your place on the programme. In order to enrol (or pre-enrol) you must continue the procedure indicated on the Enrolment Portal.

I have paid the first instalment but my documents are still "Under evaluation", is the place reserved?
Yes, if the status of your application is "Payment confirmed" the place is reserved. It may take a few days for validation.

If places are 'fully booked', will they be available again in the future?
Yes, following waivers. In case of rankings, we will scroll through the waiting list. It is possible that new admission phases will be opened or new interview dates will be introduced. Contact us by selecting "Admission procedures" as message subject. 

I have reserved the place. What's next?
Now, if you have already graduated from an undergraduate degree and if you have completed any curricular integrations that have been assigned to you, you can enrol. Otherwise, you can pre-enrol.

I am pre-enrolled in the graduate degree but now I have obtained my three-year degree and supported any curricular integrations that had been assigned to me. Why is my application not "Awaiting Enrolment"?
The reasons may be: 1) the three-year degree is not indicated as "obtained" or you have not correctly indicated the achievement of the degree in your Profile (see Guide to the use of the Portal); 2) the curricular integration exam that may have been assigned has not yet been recorded; 3) 24 hours have not yet passed since the previous points were reached.

When will the documents I uploaded be validated? Is it normal that they have been "Under evaluation" for days.
Passport photo, ID card, etc. are validated once you have reserved a place on the programme. 
From then on, it may take a few days.
The Enrolment documents (Certificate of Baptisme, Enrolment application, etc.) are validated within a few days after you have reached the status of "Enrolled".

Why does my application form display  the message "Incomplete/invalid documentation"?
Because you have not uploaded all the required documents or there are invalid documents.
To proceed, correct the "invalid" documents using the instructions in the "Notes" section of each document.

Do I have to wait for my documents to be validated before registering?
You do not have to wait for your documents to be validated in order to take part in the admission procedure or to reserve your place. 
The documents related to the admission to the course (report card, language certification, ...) are validated after confirmation of participation in the admission test and by the date of the test.
The documents (passport photo, identity card, fiscal code, residence permit) are validated after the place is reserved and must be "valid" to proceed with Enrolment.
Enrolment documents (Certificate of Baptisme and Enrolment application) are validated a few days after uploading.

What is pre-registration? Is pre-registration compulsory?
Pre-registration is reserved for those who have not yet completed their Undergraduate degree programme and/or have curricular integrations to complete before enrolling in the Graduate programme.
Pre-registration is necessary in order to enrol and take the integration exams, to submit the study plan within the deadlines set by the Faculties and to complete the income form.
It is also strongly recommended for class attendance.

How do I pre-register?
You must download the Application Form from the Enrolment Portal and upload it after you have completed and signed.
Pre-Enrolment is completed when the Student Services Centre validates the documents you have uploaded.

Before when should I pre-enrol?
You can pre-enrol starting from September and before classes begin.
The deadline for pre-Enrolment is 12 September.
If you reserve your place after 12 August, you have 30 days to pre-enrol from the date you reserve your place.

I am pre-enrolled, can I attend classes? Can I sit exams?
You can attend classes and only take any curricular integrations.

When do I have to take the curricular integrations in order to enrol?
You can register (via the iCatt page) for exams to complete the curricular integrations starting from the September/October 2023 exam session and by the exam session indicated in the Programme Admission Procedures. After this deadline you will not be able to enrol in the Graduate programme.
The curricular integrations are automatically entered in the Enrolment Portal and you must complete your Enrolment within 7 days.

When do I have to complete my Undergraduate degree programme in order to enrol in the Graduate programme?
You must complete your undergraduate degree within the deadline set out in the Admission Procedures.
After this deadline, you will not be able to enrol in the Graduate programme.
Once you have graduated, in the "Profile" section, change your Undergraduate degree title from "In progress" to "Obtained" and indicate your grade and date of completion (automatic procedure for UC graduates), then follow the procedure to complete Enrolment within 7 days.

Why is my application still in the "Pre-enrolled" status even though I have already obtained my Undergraduate degree?
In the "Profile" section, change your Undergraduate degree title from "In progress" to "Obtained" and indicate the grade and date of completion, then follow the procedure to enrol.
Check that the documents uploaded so far are all valid.

How do I enrol?
Enrolment takes place by uploading the Certificate (or self-certification) of Baptism and the Enrolment Application form on the Enrolment Portal.
PLEASE NOTE: Enrolment is possible from July.  

What is the Enrolment Application? Where can I find it?
You can download the Enrolment Application from the Enrolment Portal from July.
Enter your application form.
You can download it when your application is in the "Awaiting Enrolment" status.

Why don't I see the Enrolment Application?
The Enrolment Application does not appear:
- if you are an undergraduate student
- if you have not yet fulfilled and recorded the curricular integrations
and you can't enrol but you can pre-enrol.

Also check that:  

• The documentation you uploaded is valid
• the undergraduate degree in the "Profile" section is "Obtained"
  (the undergraduate degree title must be changed from "In progress" to "Obtained" and the grade and date of completion must be entered)
• The curricular integration exam that has been assigned to you, is recorded (if you have fulfilled it)
• 24 hours have passed since the previous points were reached.

How do I fill in the Enrolment Application?
Check that all pre-filled data is correct.
Complete the application:

• tick the box for the payment of the first instalment (page 2)
• indicate the place and date of completion and sign the appalication (page 3, page 5 and three times on page 6)

The signature must be original, not electronic.
If you are a minor, a parent's signature is required in addition to your signature.
NB: No other sections need to be filled in "by hand".
The Enrolment Application is pre-filled, if you want to change the data, you must make the change on your Profile, then reprint the Application.
In particular, if you want to modify the section dedicated to parental consent (page 6 point 2) you must do so from: "Profile – Privacy data and conditions – Degree programme".

I cannot upload my Enrolment Application, what should I do?
Before uploading the Enrolment Application, you must upload the Certificate of Baptisme (or the self-declaration or the certificate of the welcome interview).
If you are unable to upload all (6) pages of the application in a single file, or the file is too large, please adjust your scanner settings or download a free scanning app. Remember to click on "View" to see what you have uploaded.

Before when should I complete my Enrolment procedures?
The deadline for Enrolment is 12 September.
If you reserve your place after 12 August, you have 30 days from the date you reserve your place.

A Certificate of Baptism is also required among the documents, why?
Access the information on the Baptismal Certificate.

I can't retrieve my Certificate of Baptism. What can I upload?
You can upload your Confirmation Certificate or self-declaration with your name, the date and the parish in which you were baptized. 
The original Certificate of Baptisme must be handed in to the Student Services Centre at the location of Enrolment.

I am not baptised, what can I upload instead of a Certificate of Baptisme?
You will need to meet with a pastoral assistant for a brief interview, after which you will be given a certificate to upload on the Portal in the "Certificate of Baptisme" section. To make an appointment with the pastoral assistant, write to:

• incontro.centro.pastorale-mi@unicatt.it (for the Milan campus);
  
• centro.pastorale-bs@unicatt.it (for the Brescia campus);
• luca.ferrari@unicatt.it (for the Piacenza campus);
• maurizio.compiani@unicatt.it (for the Cremona campus);
• centro.pastorale-rm@unicatt.it: (for the Rome campus).

In the meantime, you can upload a self-declaration on plain paper stating that you are waiting for the interview. The original certificate must be handed in to the Student Services Centre.

Where can I find self-certification of my Undergraduate degree and exams taken?
Your home university generally provides pre-printed self-certification forms (so-called "Declarations in lieu of certifications") relating to your career, which are usually available on your Undergraduate student page. (If you are a UC graduate you are exempt from this upload).

In the Enrolment Application I have to choose whether to enrol full-time or part-time, what is the difference?
Part-time Enrolment allows you to complete your Undergraduate degree in 6 years instead of 3, with ECTS and payments deferred over time.
You can find more details here .

The Enrolment documentation is  "Invalid", am I still enrolled?
You are registered "Conditionally", so you cannot register for exams or apply for certificates.
You must correct the documentation indicated as "Invalid" as soon as possible.

How do I know if I have enrolled correctly?
Your Enrolment is completed when the status of your application is "Enrolled" and all documentation is valid.
You can download the Enrolment Receipt.

I'm enrolled, now what?

• wait for the Carta Ateneo+ university badge: it is sent by post to the address you have selected.
  
• use the "Income statement" application
• access your personal iCatt page and the institutional email @icatt.it
• submit your study plan (you will be informed about the deadlines defined by your Faculty).

I am enrolled, how do I activate my iCatt page and institutional email @icatt.it? What about the iCatt app?
All you need to do is access the links:
Log in to iCatt using the same credentials (nominal and pw account) used for the Enrolment Portal.
Enter the institutional email with your nome.cognome0x@icatt.it address and password.
Download the iCatt App from your play store and always use the same nominal account and password.

I need a document proving my registration, where can I find it?
You can download the Enrolment Receipt from the Enrolment Portal (if you are enrolled and all documentation is "valid"), or you can use the "Online Certificate Request" and "Declarations in lieu of certifications" print functions from your iCatt page.

Do I have to take the Verification of Initial Preparation (VPI)?
No, it is not required for Graduate degree programmes.

How do I fill in my income?
When you are enrolled, access the "Income statement" application that you can find in the Enrolment Portal and on your iCatt page (check the section: On line Secretariat- Contributions and benefits – Income Statement).

I have the maximum contribution bracket, what should I do?
If your income falls within the maximum contribution bracket, you must still access the application and tick the option " Declaration reserved for students who belong to a conventional household whose income implies the payment of the highest tuition fee".

When do I have to fill in my income?
At the same time as Enrolment and by 4 December 2023.
If you do not enter your income data in the "Income statement" application, you will be automatically assigned the maximum bracket.

How much are university instalments?
The first instalment is a fixed amount for all courses.
The other 4 vary depending on several factors, you can find more information and a simulator on the dedicated page.

I can't retrieve my dad's/mum's income, what should I do?
If you are unable to retrieve the tax records of a parent or member of your household, please contact us using the form by selecting "University Contributions" as message subject.

How do I know if I have uploaded the income correctly?
After entering the data, you will receive two e-mails: the first one is immediate and confirms the completion of the procedure, the second communicates the result of the validation by the Contributions Office.

Is the first instalment refundable?
The first instalment is non-refundable after 14 days from the date of Enrolment.
Before the 14-day deadline, you can submit a request to the Contributions Committee for evaluation.
Contact us from the form by selecting "University Contributions" as the subject, attaching an identity document.

When and how do I pay the other instalments?
The due date of the subsequent instalments is:
2 instalments on 10 December 2023
3rd instalment on 31 January 2024
4th instalment on 30 March 2024
5th instalment on 31 May 2024
Subsequent instalments must be paid using the PagoPA payment slips that you can find on your iCatt page (section "Online secretariat" - Contributions and benefits" - "View payment slip details") starting from about one month before the relevant due date.

How do I indicate the income generated abroad in the "Income statement" application?
In the case of income generated in non-EU countries, access the "Income statement" application and tick the option "Declaration reserved for students belonging to the conventional household whose income is produced partially or entirely in countries not belonging to the European Union and Associated States and not entitled to the LT-LM facilitation with UCSC International Scholarship". You will receive an email with instructions to follow.
In the case of income generated in EU countries (excluding Italy), access the "Fill in income" application and tick the option "Declaration reserved for students belonging to the conventional household whose income is produced partially or entirely in the countries of the European Union and Associated States". Follow the instructions provided by the procedure and attach the family status and the foreign salary self-certification.
If you already belong to the maximum tuition fee bracket, tick the option " Declaration reserved for students who belong to a conventional household whose income implies the payment of the highest tuition fee ".

What is the university card for?
The Carta Ateneo+ card is your personal identification document: it is essential for attending University facilities, taking exams, recording attendance in classrooms, and for accessing services such as the library, canteen, book lending.
It can also be activated as a prepaid card.

When and where do I receive my card?
The timeline for production and shipment of the badges lasts approximately one month from the completion of Enrolment or pre-Enrolment, i.e. from reaching the status of "Enrolled" or "Pre-enrolled" on the Enrolment Portal and after the validation of the Enrolment or pre-Enrolment documents.
You will receive the badge at the address indicated and selected in the Enrolment Portal (see "CartaAteneo+" tab).

I've received my badge, now what?
Confirm that you have received your badge: go to your iCatt page, on the "Carta Ateneo" home page, log in and enter the 5-digit PIN indicated on the letter you received with the badge.
If you no longer have your PIN, please contact us using the form.

I want to activate the card as a free prepaid card, how do I do it?
To activate the University card as a prepaid card, go to this link and follow the instructions provided by Banca Popolare di Sondrio. You can find more information on the dedicated page (ITA).

I have received an email informing me that my card has been sent, but a long time has passed, what should I do?
Contact us through the "Support" tab of the Enrolment Portal and we will provide you with support.

How do I change the shipping address for my card?
You can view the shipping address by clicking on the "Carta Ateneo+" tab in the Enrolment Portal.
To change it, go to "Profile" - "Personal details" and enter a different address than your residence, then go back to the "Carta Ateneo+" tab and select the new address.
This change can be made as long as the badge is not in production: in this case you will be notified by a message.