Succeeding in School

Tutoring is a program designed to help students succeed, offered by most departments at the University of Montpellier.

Tutoring is free and open to all, providing support to students throughout the academic year. It fosters a true synergy between students and faculty, allowing students to apply their knowledge in practice through sessions organized by tutors.

Tutors are upperclassmen who are either currently in training (trainee tutors) or have completed a specific “Tutor Certification” program (certified tutors).

Would you like to participate in the tutoring sessions?

To do this, you must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University of Montpellier. You can find all the information about tutoring sessions at your college, school, or institute.

Would you like to become a tutor?

If you are enrolled at the University of Montpellier in a national degree program, you can apply to the relevant tutoring coordinator. To do so, you must submit a cover letter, a resume, and specify the type of tutoring you wish to provide. You may be asked to attend an interview. If your application is accepted, you will receive training before beginning work as a certified tutor.

High-Level Athlete (SHN) status is a program that allows eligible students to receive accommodations for their coursework and/or exams. It may be granted to any student enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a national degree at the University of Montpellier, following a recommendation from the High-Level Sports Committee. Students who are eligible must:

• or be listed on the ministerial rolls;
• either be enrolled in a PPF-recognized training program, be part of a professional club’s youth academy, or be under an employment contract with a professional club;
• or serve as a judge, referee, or coach at the elite level;
• or meet the criteria on this list.

How do I qualify for SHN status?

Apply online on the SUAPS page or by clicking here, following the schedule below.

Calendar

First Committee:

• Online registration begins on Monday, July 1, 2025
• Deadline for online registration / submission of documents: Monday, September 8, 2025
• Committee meeting date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

2nd Committee:

• Online registration begins on Monday, September 15, 2025
• Deadline for online registration / submission of documents: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
• Committee meeting date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

3rd Committee:

• Online registration begins on Monday, November 3, 2025
• Deadline for online registration / submission of documents: Thursday, December 4, 2025
• Date of the committee meeting: to be determined

More information

• Email
• SUAPS Page

Student-artist status is also a program that allows eligible students to receive accommodations for their coursework and/or exams. It may be granted to any student enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a national degree at the University of Montpellier, following a recommendation from the artist committee. Eligible students must provide proof of:

• involves intensive artistic activity, given the significant amount of individual and/or group practice

and

• Engagement in an activity recognized through enrollment in cultural and artistic institutions such as conservatories, art schools, theater schools, dance schools, or specialized high schools or university programs. Regular participation in recognized cultural events, such as prestigious competitions or festivals, may also lead to such recognition.

In addition to academic support, the University of Montpellier offers art students personalized support provided by the Office of Campus Life (DVC). This support may include:

• facilitating connections among the various recipients of the status;
• meetings with artists and presenters who work with the Art and Culture Department, as well as other stakeholders in the arts and culture community;
• the provision of reference materials;
• participation in practical workshops, seminars, or conferences focused on the professionalization of one’s field (copyright, freelance work, arts and cultural education, cultural policies, etc.).

How do I become an Artist?

Apply online on the Art & Culture website or here by following the schedule below.

Calendar

First Committee:

• Online applications open on Monday, July 1, 2025
• Deadline for online applications: Monday, September 22, 2025
• Committee meeting date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

2nd Committee:

• Online applications open on Monday, October 6, 2025
• Deadline for online applications: Monday, December 8, 2025
• Date of the committee meeting: to be determined

More information:

• Email
• Art & Culture Website

Innovative Entrepreneur status is a program that allows eligible students to receive accommodations for their coursework and/or exams. It may be granted to any student enrolled in a traditional degree program or an apprenticeship program leading to a national degree at the University of Montpellier, following a recommendation from the “Innovative Student” committee. Students seeking this status must demonstrate:

• enrollment in at least the third year of higher education (third year of a bachelor’s degree, third year of a BUT, engineering program, master’s degree, etc.);
• an application package that aligns with a professional and entrepreneurial goal and allows for the presentation of:

– an innovative entrepreneurial project related to one of the “Feed, Care, Protect” challenges;

– a strong passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.

In addition to its academic programs, the University of Montpellier offers innovative student entrepreneurs personalized guidance through entrepreneurial initiatives such as INITIUM, which provide specific support to early-stage entrepreneurs. This guidance may include the following:

• Mentoring: Access to a network of mentors with experience in innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Training: Participation in workshops and seminars focused on innovative entrepreneurship, covering topics such as startup financing, intellectual property protection, and business development.
• Access to resources at theUM : conditional use of theUM ’s facilities—such as laboratories, research centers, and coworking spaces—for project development.

Entrepreneurial projects may involve:

• A personal entrepreneurial project: developing an innovative idea and turning it into a business venture. This project is entirely student-led.

• Leveraging Intellectual Property: Structuring a fictional or real startup to capitalize on ideas or discoveries associated with predefined intellectual property owned by one or more founding members of the Montpellier PUI. This type of project provides an opportunity to practice entrepreneurship based on existing research results, even if no project leader has yet been identified.

• Participation in a research and/or technology project: joining a team of scientists within a research and/or training unit at the Montpellier PUI, with the goal of starting a business. This project allows participants to refine an idea in preparation for potential patent protection (intellectual property) and the creation of a business.

Clarification Regarding the PEPITE National Status

The “innovative entrepreneur” status granted by the “UM ” complements and enhances the national “student entrepreneur” status offered by PEPITE (Student Hubs for Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Entrepreneurship), by providing specific support to students with innovative entrepreneurial projects that address the three major challenges facing our society: “Feed, Care, Protect.”

However, the national student entrepreneur status granted by PEPITE does not automatically confer the status of innovative student entrepreneur at the University of Montpellier. The two statuses may nevertheless be held concurrently if, on the one hand, the innovation is clearly defined and, on the other hand, the solution addresses one of the three major challenges.

How do I qualify for Innovative Entrepreneur status?

Submit a request to the office where you are enrolled. You will also need to submit a form along with an application package. Applicants are asked to provide any documents that demonstrate their connection to the entrepreneurial project.

Employee status is a program that allows eligible students to receive accommodations for their coursework and/or exams. It may be granted to any student enrolled in an initial degree program leading to a national degree (excluding work-study programs and general and advanced programs in medical, pharmaceutical, and dental sciences) following a recommendation from the employee status committee.

Students who are eligible for this status and may therefore benefit from the provisions implemented under this program must provide proof of employment governed by a contract:

• At least 10 hours per week on average, or 40 hours per month if the contract lasts for fewer than 12 consecutive weeks.
• At least 120 hours per academic semester or 240 hours during the academic year for an employment contract lasting more than 12 consecutive weeks.

How do I become an employee?

Submit the request to the office where you are enrolled. Students applying for this status will be asked to submit a form along with their employment contract. The various faculties at the University of Montpellier will post the application schedule on their websites.

With a view to promoting student success, the University of Montpellier recognizes and takes into account student involvement. This program allows students to receive recognition for their involvement and/or to benefit from academic accommodations in connection with their involvement.

List of activities covered by the student engagement program:

• volunteer work with an organization governed by the 1901 Act;
• professional activity;
• sports activities, provided that the individual is registered on the lists specified in Article L 221-2 of the Sports Code;
• military activity within the operational reserve;
• enlistment in the National Police's operational reserve;
• volunteer firefighter recruitment;
• civic service commitment;
• volunteer service in the armed forces
• service as an elected official on one of the institution’s councils (including central councils and councils of academic units, schools, and institutes), on the CNESER, the CROUS, or in a local government body;
• students who are members of a student life office or a student council (academic departments, schools, institutes);
• students who hold union offices;
• any civic activity recognized by the UFR, the School, or the Institute where the student is enrolled.

Recognition of Student Engagement

Recognition of student engagement is based on the validation of the skills, knowledge, and abilities acquired through the activities listed above.

Student involvement may be recognized even if it takes place abroad or during a gap year.

How can you get your student involvement recognized?

Students who wish to have their commitment recognized must submit a request to the office where they are enrolled.

The request must be supported by a statement of reasons and accompanied by a document in which the student specifies and describes his or her activity or activities and/or by documents certifying such activity.

The activity listed in the validation request is not necessarily credited toward the academic year in which it is completed.

The same courses may be credited only once per academic cycle, regardless of the academic year within that cycle (as defined for the Bachelor’s–Master’s degree program).

In what forms can student involvement be recognized?

The jury’s recognition of the validation of skills, knowledge, and abilities may take various forms, provided that these are specified in the assessment procedures:

• an optional course unit to which ECTS credits are assigned; This course unit does not involve any instruction and may be included in any program curriculum. In addition, each program outline must specify the number of ECTS credits assigned to this teaching unit. The number of ECTS credits assigned to this teaching unit is a minimum of 2 ECTS credits, either as two ECTS credits in addition to the required ECTS credits or as 2 ECTS credits included within the required ECTS credits;
• a partial or total exemption from the internship;
• the awarding of “bonus points” toward the overall average, as determined by the jury;
• the issuance of digital badges.

Academic Planning in the Context of Student Engagement

Through this program, students enrolled in a degree program at the University of Montpellier who are engaged in one of the activities listed in the introduction may request an accommodation for their studies.

To do so, the student must submit an application to the registrar’s office, along with supporting documents specific to their situation, in accordance with the periods and deadlines set by the academic department, school, or institute where they are enrolled.

The request for accommodations must be accompanied by a statement of reasons and supported by documentation that allows the teaching staff to evaluate this commitment.

As part of its efforts to support students in achieving academic success, the University of Montpellier offers a variety of webinar-based modules designed to help students understand learning strategies and become more effective during their studies.

These webinars are also available on the University of Montpellier's YouTube channel for a limited time after they are broadcast.

2024–2025 Academic Year

November 20, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Success: A Matter of Strategy – Dr. Frédérique Escudier

Learning is a skill! Did you know that academic success is primarily driven by the use of learning strategies? During this workshop, you’ll learn, among other things, how to memorize information so it doesn’t fade away the very next day, how to stay focused during long study sessions, how to better understand course material, and how to organize yourself more effectively to reduce mental load, forgetfulness, and procrastination! After this lecture, you’ll know the most effective study strategies—based on the latest neuroscience research—to succeed not by studying more, but by studying better.

Webinar 1 / “Success: A Matter of Strategy” – Dr. Frédérique Escudier

December 4, 2024, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Success: A Matter of Strategy… The Sequel! – Dr. Frédérique Escudier

Studying more isn’t always the key to greater success! You’ll learn how to focus, stay motivated, and manage your sleep and physical activity effectively to be more productive and improve your performance. You’ll also see how screens and notifications can limit your brain’s ability to focus and discover how to make good use of technology. Finally, you’ll learn everything there is to know about stress and how to manage it so that it doesn’t hinder your performance but, on the contrary, helps you push beyond your limits.

Webinar 2 / “Success Is a Matter of Strategy… Continued!” – Dr. Frédérique Escudier

The Bridge: A Path to a New Direction

The transition program is a reorientation initiative that allows students to continue their academic journey in a different field of study than the one they initially chose. It thus offers opportunities for students to continue their studies and achieve success at the University of Montpellier.

There are many pathways available, either by right or subject to certain conditions. A non-exhaustive list is provided below for informational purposes.

Each academic unit, school, or institute sets its own practical guidelines for its transfer programs, including procedures, application requirements, and timelines. It is therefore essential to contact the relevant institution directly for more information.

Who can apply for a bridge program?

Any student enrolled in a program at the University of Montpellier may apply to change their major through a transition program. The program is open to students in their first through fourth years of study.

When can I request a bridge?

You can apply for a change of major through the “passerelle” program. In any case, you should consult the website of your UFR (faculty), school, or institute of enrollment to obtain all the information related to the desired “passerelle” program.

• Agriculture and Food College
• Jean Moulin Middle School
• School of Economics and Management
• Collégium Education
• Engineering College
• Middle School Technology Tracks
• Health College
• Science College

Student Assistant status is a program that allows eligible students to receive accommodations for their coursework and/or exams. It may be granted to any student enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a national degree at the University of Montpellier, following a recommendation from the relevant academic department, school, or institute.

 Eligible students must provide regular and frequent non-professional assistance to a close family member or friend who has lost independence due to age, a disability, or a chronic or debilitating illness, to help them perform all or part of the tasks or activities of daily living.

The person receiving care may be a family member of the student (parent, child, brother, sister, spouse), the student’s cohabiting partner, or the student’s civil union partner.

• In addition to the proposed academic accommodations, student aides may be eligible for easier access to need-based scholarships, including four additional weighting points.

• The university also offers free psychological support to help students who are caregivers.

Consultations with psychologists are available by appointment during individual, confidential, and free sessions at the various locations of the Joint Service for Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion (SCMPPS). Telephone consultations may also be offered depending on the situation.

How do I qualify for caregiver status?

Submit a request to the registrar’s office of your UFR (faculty), school, or institute of enrollment. The registrar’s office will determine whether or not to grant you student assistant status.