Student-Artist Status Under the Special Study Program (RSE) defined in Article 12 of the decree of January 22, 2014, this program is designed to implement accommodations that allow eligible students to take the courses necessary for the continuation and successful completion of their academic program while developing their artistic projects.
This status is granted for one academic year by the University of Montpellier, following the recommendation of a committee responsible for compiling a list of student artists based on their application materials.
Granting of this status is contingent upon the signing of an academic success contract between the student and the UFR, School, or Institute (UEI) in which the student is enrolled.

The eligibility requirements for this program are outlined in the Student-Artist Charter approved by the CFVU of the University of Montpellier on April 30, 2024.

When enrolling at the University of Montpellier, students who wish to obtain artist status must—in order to benefit from the provisions described below—submit an online application on the University of Montpellier website and provide the required supporting documents. Applications are received by the Art & Culture
s Office of the Campus Life Department (DVC), which is also responsible for assisting the applicant with their application for artist status and supporting them throughout their artistic project. Student artists may apply to renew their status at the beginning of each academic year. This renewal is subject to the same administrative procedures as an initial application.

Applications for student-artist status are submitted online via the Art & Culture department’s webpage on the Campus Life Office (DVC) website: https://art.edu.umontpellier.fr/2026/07/16/statut-etudiante-etudiant-artiste/

Submission Schedule:

• 1st Committee – for the 2026–2027 school year
  Online application period opens: July 20, 2026
  Online application period closes: September 16, 2026
  Selection committee meeting date: September 23, 2026
• 2nd Committee – for the second semester (26–27) only
  Online application period begins: October 7, 2026
  Online application period ends: December 4, 2026
  Committee meeting date: December 10, 2026
  

High-Level Sports Status may be granted to any student enrolled in an initial degree program leading to a national degree at the University of Montpellier, following a recommendation from the High-Level Sports Committee. This program is designed to foster and develop cooperation among the participating parties by ensuring that the academic studies and athletic activities of students with this status are compatible.

Granting of this status is contingent upon the signing of an academic success agreement between the student and the UFR, School, or Institute (UEI) in which the student is enrolled.

The eligibility requirements for this program are outlined in the Statute for High-Level Student-Athletes, approved by the CFVU of the University of Montpellier on June 25, 2024.

Applications for high-level athlete student status are submitted online via the University of Montpellier website: https://www.umontpellier.fr/campus/sport, and supporting documents must be submitted to the University Department of Physical and Sports Activities.

Any incomplete application will be rejected.

The SHN committees for the 2026–2027 school year will meet on:

• September 23

• October 14

• December 10

The “Engaged Student” program is governed by the “Charter for Engaged Students,” adopted by the University of Montpellier, which all interested students are encouraged to review.

The activities that qualify for this program are exhaustively listed, on the one hand, in Article L. 611-9 of the Education Code with regard to the validation of skills, and, on the other hand, in Article L. 611-11 with regard to accommodations in the organization and conduct of studies and exams.

To have the skills, knowledge, and abilities acquired through their activities recognized, students must submit a request that is properly justified and accompanied not only by the necessary supporting documents but also by a document in which the student specifies and describes their activities (responsibilities, assigned tasks, skills acquired, etc.). The same activities may be recognized only once per academic cycle.

To request any adjustments to the structure and schedule of their studies, the student in question must submit an application to the Registrar’s Office, along with supporting documentation specific to their situation, before:

> September 11, 2026, for a program spanning the first semester or the entire academic year;

> December 11, 2026, for an adjustment covering the second semester.
The adjustments apply only to measures that are strictly necessary to balance academic studies and extracurricular commitments.

• Charter on the Recognition of Student Engagement
• Request for an Adjustment to the Academic Contract: Student Commitment
• Request for Recognition of Student Involvement

Under the Special Study Program (RSE) defined in Article 12 of the decree of January 22, 2014, this program is designed to implement accommodations that allow eligible students to take the courses necessary for the continuation and successful completion of a university program while providing the necessary assistance to a family member. Caregiver status may be granted to any student enrolled at the University of Montpellier in an undergraduate program leading to a national degree. A student wishing to qualify for caregiver status must provide regular and frequent non-professional assistance to a close family member who has lost independence due to age, a disability, or a chronic or disabling illness, to help them perform all or part of their daily living activities. The person receiving care may be a member of the student’s family (parent, child, sibling, spouse), their cohabiting partner, or their civil union partner.

This status is granted for one academic year by the University of Montpellier, following a decision by the academic unit, school, or institute (UEI) where the student is enrolled, which is responsible for compiling a list of student aides based on the application files.

Granting of this status is contingent upon the signing of an academic success agreement between the student and the UFR, School, or Institute (UEI) in which the student is enrolled.

The eligibility requirements for this program are outlined in the Student Assistant Bylaws approved by the CFVU of the University of Montpellier on June 17, 2025.

The deadline for submitting the application form (currently being updated) and the required supporting documents is September 28, 2026.

The “Student Helper” Form

In accordance with the Special Study Program (RSE) defined in Article 12 of the decree of January 22, 2014, the Innovative Student Entrepreneur Program, supported by the University Innovation Hub, is designed to encourage students’ engagement in entrepreneurship.

The "innovative student entrepreneur" status allows talented UM students to engage in an "innovative" entrepreneurial project.

The status of “innovative student entrepreneur” may be granted to any student enrolled at the University of Montpellier in a traditional degree program or an apprenticeship program leading to a national degree from the UM (enrollment must begin no earlier than the third year of higher education [L3, Master’s, etc.]).

The eligibility requirements for this program are specified in the Innovative Student Entrepreneur Status approved by the CFVU of the University of Montpellier on September 24, 2024.

Students must submit a request to the office where they are enrolled. They must also submit a form along with an application package. Applicants are asked to provide any documents that demonstrate their connection to the entrepreneurial project.

Granting of this status is contingent upon the signing of an academic success agreement between the student and the UFR, School, or Institute (UEI) in which the student is enrolled.

Application Form for Innovative Entrepreneur Status (currently being updated)

The “Student Entrepreneur” Form

The University of Montpellier recognizes the challenges associated with menstruation that may arise during a student’s academic career and offers menstrual leave. Effective with the 2025–2026 academic year and in accordance with the CFVU resolution of June 17, 2025:

• Any person who menstruates and is enrolled at UM in a national degree program may be excused from in-person classes (lectures, tutorials, lab sessions, etc.) due to menstrual discomfort,excludingscheduled assessmentsandany periods spent in a professional setting. Ten daysof exemption from attendance per academic year for in-person classes (lectures, tutorials, labs, etc.), limited to2 days per month.

The student must submit a sworn statement (currently being updated) to the Registrar’s Office of the School of Law and Political Science within48 hours of the class (or classes) in question.

Certificate for Reporting Menstrual Leave