Get support from Espace Avenir
For tailored support, contact Espace Avenir, the university's central service for student guidance and career support. Speak with advisers in person or online, with or without an appointment. Make the most of practical resources on higher education, careers, internships and employment. Take part in events and meet professionals to explore new pathways, both at the university and beyond.
Discover the programmes and support available to help you move forward
Read the reorientation guide: keys to success (livret réorientation: les clés de la réussite)
Explore your options
The university provides simple and effective tools to help you choose or change your study path.
- Visit the dedicated reorientation section in the Espace Avenir Resource Catalogue (Catalogue des ressources Espace Avenir – CREA), which lists resources available on-site, online documents and useful websites to help you change your study path
- Browse the Shape your future web page for useful advice and resources to support you throughout your studies
- Take part in open days and study fairs, such as the University and Post-Secondary Education Fair (Journées des universités et des formations post-bac – JU) in Strasbourg or the University of Strasbourg Open Day (Journée portes ouvertes – JPO), where you can meet students and teaching staff from the programmes that interest you and ask any questions directly
Take part in Reset workshops
Questioning your study choices? Unsure about changing direction? Take part in Reset Workshops (ateliers Rebond).
These are flexible, self-paced sessions that you can take part in at any point in your studies, according to your needs, in a friendly and supportive environment. They will help you to:
Understand where you are in your studies and find the path that suits you
Get to know yourself better and build confidence
Discover essential resources for changing your study path and explore different careers
Learn more about Reset workshops on the intranet (Ernest)
Start fresh with the Springboard to Success University Diploma
Finding your first year challenging? The Springboard to Success University Diploma (Diplôme universitaire Tremplin-Réussite) is your chance to get back on track. This programme strengthens your study skills, boosts your general knowledge and supports you in planning your study path.
This full-time, five-month programme includes a placement, a community project or a career exploration activity – all designed to help you regain confidence and set yourself up for success.
Learn more about the Springboard to Success University Diploma
Re-register on Parcoursup
If you want to change direction in your first year of university studies, you need to re-register and choose the courses or degrees you want to apply to on Parcoursup. The intranet (Ernest) provides all the resources you need to support your change in direction and guide you through every step of the Parcoursup registration process.
Visit the Parcoursup and reorientation page on the intranet (Ernest)
To ensure you haven’t missed any section of your Parcoursup application (interests, activities, preferences, reorientation form, etc.) and that your motivation statement is clear, well argued and supported by concrete examples, the Information, Guidance and Professional Integration Office (Espace Avenir) offers dedicated sessions to review your Parcoursup application.