Orientation and reorientation

SCUIO-IP supports you throughout your project, from designing your educational path to your transition into the workforce. It also supports you as you explore new career paths.

Are you a student at the University of Montpellier but not sure if you're on the right track? Don't panic!

If the academic program you initially chose at the university does not meet your expectations, the university system allows you to change your academic track at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. To develop a new academic plan, it is important to discuss this with your professors and academic advisors as soon as possible.

To help you explore a career change or guide you in developing your career plan, the National Educational Psychologists (PsyEN) at SCUIO-IP offer personalized support.

C3R – “Respond / Rebound / Succeed” Certification

A completely free university diploma designed for first-year students to help them develop a new academic plan starting in the second semester.

5 modules totaling 52 hours, from November to December:

• “Self-Assessment, Career Plan, Action”: Work on the student’s self-assessment, gain self-awareness, and identify their skills, interests, and abilities. Develop a career plan that aligns with their self-assessment and the realities of the workforce.
• “Oral Communication”: Improving your speaking skills, learning to speak in public, preparing for an interview…
• “Written Communication”: Developing your writing skills, honing your professional writing…
• “Information Research Methodology and Social Media…”: Social Issues, Press Reviews, Research Methodology…
• “Practical Information on Businesses and the Job Market”: different types of contracts and employment opportunities for young people (youth contracts, apprenticeship contracts, etc.). Procedures and information on work-study programs and apprenticeships.

Group workshops

Workshops to help students continue their education are offered at the Richter and Triolet campuses.

Workshop 1: Identifying Your Skills to Showcase Them

• Grasp the concept of competence in its entirety.
• Identify your own skills and select those that are most relevant to a specific job application.

Workshop 2: Writing a Resume and Cover Letter for Further Education

• To guide you through the process of creating a resume and writing a cover letter for an application to continue your studies.

Workshop 3: Preparing for a Motivational Interview (Admission to a Training Program)

• To guide you through the steps involved in preparing for an interview as part of the application process for a selective training program.

Individual consultations, by appointment, also provide an opportunity to discuss your academic goals, review your experiences, and develop career guidance strategies in complete confidence.

To schedule an appointment, contact SCUIO-IP.

How do I change my major during my undergraduate studies?

If you are in your first year of studies and wish to switch to a different program, you have two options:

• You can change your major as early as the first semester
  You may request to switch to a different major or even a different bachelor’s program for the second semester of your first year. Contact your academic office as well as the National Education Psychologists (PsyEN) at SCUIO-IP to learn about all the options and resources available to you. You will likely need to complete certain courses from the first semester of your new program.
• You can complete your current year and choose a different program for the upcoming academic year:
  Starting in the second semester of your first year (L1), you can no longer switch programs mid-year. Instead of dropping out of your program, you can also complete your current year. This will allow you to redirect your academic path while maintaining the same level of study (L1, L2, L3).
  To better plan your career path, contact the National Educational Psychologists (PsyEN) at SCUIO-IP.

Receiving support as you continue your studies

Receive personalized guidance, with or without an appointment, on preparing your application materials for further studies (Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.):

• identify one's skills in order to showcase them;
• organize your search for training;
• write a resume and cover letter;
• prepare for your job interview.