Student Life Office (BVE)

The BVE, or Bureau de la Vie Étudiante, is a key player in student life at the University of Montpellier, run BY and FOR students. It is currently made up of the student vice-president, a student life officer and several student representatives. The BVE works closely with the various departments and divisions of the University, as well as with student associations. 

BVE missions

• Make suggestions to improve living and studying conditions (e.g.: adapted diets for working students, organization of food distributions, etc.).
• Organize various events and actions (examples below); 
• Coordinate and support the University's student associations and tutorials; 
• Support student projects and their funding applications (FSDIE projects);
• Participate in student life activities (MDEs, (S)PACE); 
• Coordinate campus activities with the University's various departments; 
• Participate in the creation of the University's student guide;

In addition, the Student Vice-Chairwoman participates in social aid allocation committees (FSDIE social).

Examples of BVE projects  

Campus food distributions  

In partnership with the Linkee association, the BVE organizes food distributions every other Monday in the Triolet and Richter MDEs.  

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Welcome Days for New Students  

The BVE, along with the University's associations, services and cultural and institutional partners, welcomes students to the Jardin des Plantes every September for the start of the new academic year. 

Sport & Wellness Village  

Every year, the BVE organizes the Village du Sport & du Bien-Être at the Centre Sportif Universitaire a few days after the welcome days. On the program: a variety of sports activities (bubble soccer, sport-health courses, tournaments, etc.), heart massage introductions, a bike-smoothie and much more. 

Circular Weeks to raise awareness of the ecological transition  

In October, the BVE, in partnership with Ile des Possibles, is offering a range of DIY workshops, resourceries and conferences on the theme of ecological transition.  

Welcome evening for international students  

The International Student Welcome Evening is held every year in February to welcome international newcomers in their second semester, and to help them integrate into the UM. 

Tutor appreciation ceremonies

Every year, at the beginning of June, the BVE honors the commitment of tutors from the University's associations and UEI (UFR, Schools and Institutes).  

Training & Cafés for associations  

Twice a year, the BVE organizes a training session for the University's student associations. The aim of this event is to inform them about the facilities and services available to them, and to train them on certain topics (project management, prevention of sexist and sexual violence, disability, organization of festive events, the fight against discrimination...).  

The "Cafés des associations" are evening get-togethers to encourage exchanges between the University's associations.  

Week of Arts and Cultures  

For a week in April, the BVE celebrates the arts and culture with a varied program including a writing evening, an eloquence contest, screenings, concerts and theater. The event closes with the Village des Arts et des Cultures on the Triolet campus, where the University's cultural associations and services offer workshops and concerts. 

Doctoral student cafés  

Doctoral student cafés aim to combat the social isolation of doctoral students by offering them regular, friendly get-togethers.  

The BVE is where students can take an active role in managing university life and improving student experience. Don't hesitate to get in touch with these committed students!