Festive and integration events
The University of Montpellier is first and foremost a place where all students should feel safe, free to be themselves and to express themselves. However, certain rules and behaviors must be respected to maintain a peaceful environment.
Committed to combating all forms of violence, discrimination and harassment, the UM encourages community life, while emphasizing the importance of responsibility, respect and tolerance.
In order to remind students of the rules of good conduct and guarantee a responsible festive life, the university provides a number of tools for students and associations. Various preventive actions are carried out within the university, aimed at students and members of associations, such as training courses on sexist and sexual violence and discrimination.
Hazing is an offence which consists in causing a person to undergo or commit humiliating or degrading acts. It is punishable by 6 months' imprisonment and a €7,500 fine. Witness or victim of hazing : contact us (testimonies and requests treated in the strictest confidence). Event organizers, contact the student life department.
Charter for festive and integration events
What is it?
Every year, associations are required to sign the Festive Events and Integration Charter, which provides a framework for organizing events in compliance with standards and legality. It also guarantees responsible and committed cooperation on their part.
Event declaration form
What's it for? Why is it mandatory?
The event declaration form is fundamental: it enables the University of Montpellier to be informed of events organized on its campuses, as well as those taking place elsewhere.
- On-campus events: The declaration form must be filled in for validation. Any event organized on one of our sites must be authorized in advance.
- Off-campus events: You are required to fill in the declaration form for information purposes only. Informing the university will enable you to benefit from advice and guidance on the best way to behave.
Prevention and student responsibility fact sheets
- Alcohol and drug consumption This fact sheet guides you through the rules to be observed when drinking alcohol, reminds you of the laws in force and helps you better understand the classification of alcoholic beverages;
- Marketing and consumption of alcohol outside the university: find out about the specific regulations governing the consumption of alcohol outside the university, the penalties incurred and the resources available to support you;
- Hazing: she explains what hazing is, why it is strictly forbidden and how to react if you are a witness or victim;
- The fight against sexism and gender-based violence: in this fact sheet you will find information on sexist behaviour and violence, advice on how to support victims and a presentation of rights and possible remedies;
- Prevention and risk reduction measures: you'll find recommendations for ensuring safety at a festive event, with tips for preventing risks and guaranteeing a responsible environment;
- Combating all forms of discrimination: this fact sheet describes the different forms of discrimination, and guides you through the steps you need to take to protect victims and respect the rights of everyone at the university.
Guide to student festive and integration events
Why this guide?
The guide to student festive and integration events drawn up by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, aimed at event organizers, provides tools, reflexes to adopt and advice for responsible, risk-free festive moments.
