Student engagement (citizenship program)

_{In accordance with the University of Montpellier's charter on the recognition of student engagement (see charter) , the Faculty of Science recognizes and values the skills of students who engage in civic activities, particularly when this engagement corresponds to values that we consider essential: humanitarian work, health, educational activities, solidarity, student life, university sports, etc.}

_{This commitment must be significant, i.e., it must correspond to more than 100 hours of work during the academic year. It can take place in associations, academic or non-academic, within organizations (civic service, fire department, etc.), within departmental or university councils, etc. It can also be recognized for activities carried out abroad or as part of a gap year.}

_{•Students must submit their applications by mid-October for the first semester and mid-January for the second semester.}

_{• The jury for the academic year in question decides on the validation of these skills: 4 ECTS credits, corresponding to a minimum commitment of 100 hours.}

The value of student engagement is listed on the SAD (Diploma Supplement).

Step 1: Submitting applications

• Request for recognition of student engagement
• Request for study arrangements for student commitment Please note that adjustments to your schedule or MCCs are not automatically granted, but only if your situation requires it. by email fds.mitra@umontpellier.fr.
  • Application deadline for the^first semester: October 15, 2025
  • Deadline for submitting applications for the^second semester: January 14, 2026

Step 2: Approval of the educational contract for the student who has committed to the program 

• Written report (5 pages (excluding cover page, summary, bibliography, and any appendices) + Defense/Interview (10 minutes of defense and 15 minutes of questions) at the end of the academic year.

1.Tutoring/mentoring activities giving rise to a temporary contract are excluded from this scope of possibilities.