Student Engagement (Civic Engagement Track)

_{In accordance with the University of Montpellier’s Charter on the Recognition of Student Engagement (View the Charter) , the Faculty of Sciences recognizes and values the skills of students who engage in civic activities, particularly when such engagement aligns with the values we consider essential: humanitarian work, health, educational initiatives, solidarity, student life, university sports, etc.}

_{This commitment must be substantial, meaning it must amount to more than 100 hours of work during the academic year. It may take place within academic¹ or non-academic associations, within organizations (civic service, fire department, etc.), on departmental or university councils, etc. It may also be recognized for activities carried out abroad or during a gap year.}

_{•Students must submit an application by mid-October for the first semester and by mid-January for the second semester}

_{• The committee for the relevant academic year decides whether to recognize these competencies: 4 ECTS credits, corresponding to a minimum time commitment of 100 hours}

Recognition of student engagement is included in the Diploma Supplement (DS).

Step 1: Submission of Applications

• Request for Recognition of Student Involvement
• Request for Academic Accommodations and Student Engagement : Please note that adjustments to your schedule or class times are not automatically granted; they are granted only if your circumstances warrant it. by email : fds.mitra@umontpellier.fr.
  • Application deadline for the^first semester: October 15, 2025
  • Application deadline for the^second semester: January 14, 2026

Step 2: Approval of the academic contract for the admitted student 

• Written report (5 pages, excluding the title page, table of contents, bibliography, and any appendices) + Oral defense/Interview (10-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A session) at the end of the academic year.

1.Tutoring/mentoring activities covered by a temporary contract are excluded from this scope.