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Make the most of your college life: join a club!

With so many student clubs, campus life at UM is both vibrant and diverse! Whether you’re interested in culture, sports, humanitarian work, environmental issues, or your specific field of study, there’s bound to be a club for you.

Getting involved in a college club is much more than just a hobby: it’s an opportunity to fit in, meet students from different majors, and develop new skills beyond your academic studies. Getting involved in a club means opening yourself up to the world, thriving in your student life, and boosting your academic success.

Student organizations play a key role in promoting the University of Montpellier. They help bring the campuses to life, enhance the daily student experience, and provide a valuable learning and experiential environment for those who get involved.

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Set Up, Register, Manage: The Keys to a Successful Start

1. Before you get started

Why start a nonprofit organization?

Forming a student association serves several purposes:

Helping you fit in: Joining a club is a great way to meet new people and settle into campus life more easily.
Expressing one’s passions and advocating for causes: whether through cultural, athletic, or socially conscious activities, an association provides a space conducive to self-expression and action.
Highlighting your commitment: Involvement in student organizations is an asset worth emphasizing throughout your academic career, especially when looking for an internship or a job.
Developing skills: Volunteering helps you develop key skills such as project management, teamwork, and public speaking. Running a nonprofit organization means learning how to organize events, manage a budget, and communicate effectively—all valuable skills for the professional world.

Download the volunteer guide from the Office of the Secretary of State for the Social and Solidarity Economy and Community Life.

Choose a goal and set a status

Before setting out to establish a nonprofit organization, there are certain steps that must be taken to ensure its official recognition and guarantee its smooth operation.

First and foremost, you must choose a name, establish a purpose, and identify the founding members. The Law of July 1, 1901, on freedom of association, establishes a legal framework and governs the operation of associations. To create your association, you will need to follow certain steps, including drafting the bylaws. These bylaws, drafted by the association’s members, define its purpose and ensure its proper functioning.

Drafting Articles of Incorporation: Sample Articles of Incorporation for Associations, Drafting Articles of Incorporation | Associations.gouv.fr

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2. The steps

Contact the SVE and the BVE: the first essential step

Before taking any action, it is essential to contact the Student Life Office (SVE) and the Student Life Office (BVE) and include your draft bylaws. They are your primary points of contact to guide you through the entire process of establishing a student association.

After reviewing and verifying your bylaws, we will schedule a meeting with the SVE and the BVE.

Registration with the prefecture

You can only file your registration with the prefectureafter the university has approved the articles of incorporation.
Only after that can you file your registration online.

This process involves filling out a form and submitting the required documents. Once your association is registered, it will receive an RNA number and will be automatically listed in the Official Gazette (a mandatory procedure that requires a fee).

Registering Your Association at UM

The registered address determines the association’s official address. It is amandatory requirement for recognition as a student association at the University of Montpellier. It is managed by the university’s Student Union (SVE).

There are two possible scenarios:

For academic program associations (affiliated with a faculty, school, or institute):
- The SVE submits the application for academic affiliation to the relevant department for consideration by the UEI Council (faculty, school, or institute).
- Once the board has given its approval, the SVE forwards the application for affiliation to the Academic Council of the University of Montpellier (CAC).
- The founders of the association must sign the association charter once the application for registration has been approved by the CAC.
For general-interest organizations (not affiliated with an academic department at the University of Marseille):
- The process consists of a single step: the SVE submits the application for registration directly to the Academic Council of the University of Montpellier.

In either case, the application for a registered office, along with the articles of incorporation, must be emailed to the following addresses:

For associations that have already been established but wish to register their address at the university, the process remains the same. All that is required is to update the registered address with the Prefecture and, if necessary, amend the articles of incorporation.

Registration of the association in the UM’s “Single File” application

Final step: Complete the single application form, which formalizes the creation of your association with the University via this link: “Single Application Form / FSDIE.”

Please note: A registered association may submit a request for the allocation of a space, subject to availability. On the Triolet campus, requests should be submitted to the SVE via email. For other UM campuses, please contact your UEI (faculty, school, or institute).

Please note: Being registered at the University of Montpellier does not automatically entitle you to a room; rooms are assigned only on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Campus Life.

3. Financing Your Project

Applying to the FSDIE:

The FSDIE (Fund for Supporting Student Initiatives) is a financial grant awarded to student projects related to campus life, such as culture, sports, and community service.

Are you looking for funding for a nonprofit project? See the steps involved.
Ready to submit an application? Visit the Home – Association platform .
Receive support from the SVE: For each project, a meeting with the Student Life Office is required. Contact .

4. Organizing and managing a nonprofit

Tools for managing your nonprofit:

To request a room reservation (for student organizations elected to the central councils): see the procedure.
Complete the required policies and documents necessary for organizing compliant social events: Guide to Student Social and Orientation Events (enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr).

The BVE organizes training sessions to introduce student organizations to the university’s dedicated services and resources and to provide them with all the tools they need for effective management, responsible event planning, and raising awareness about discrimination prevention.

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Category: Choir
Date: 23 Apr 2026
Hours: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Triolet Campus - Building 5 - Lecture Hall 5.01 - Place Eugène Bataillon, Montpellier