What is Parcoursup? It's France's post-baccalaureate admissions platform. Students wishing to enroll in higher education, whether at university, engineering school, business school, or any other post-baccalaureate course, must use this platform to submit their applications.
Parcoursup key dates for 2024
From December 20, 2023: You can consult all available training courses.
January 17, 2024: Time to create your file. Registration opens to students until March 14 at the latest, when you can formulate your wishes.
March 14, 2024: End of wish formulations, this is the deadline.
April 3, 2024: Confirmation of wishes and submission of applications. Applicants submit their applications, including transcripts, cover letters and any other documents required by the schools.
May 30, 2024: Start of replies from training courses. This is when you'll receive admission offers from the schools. You must accept or refuse.
June 11, 2024: Start of the complementary admission phase. You can make up to ten wishes for courses that still have places available.
June 16 to 23: Written baccalaureate exams. Parcoursup suspends the deadline for replying to offers, so that lycées can concentrate on the exams.
July 8, 2024: Baccalauréat results.
July 12, 2024: End of the main admission phase.
Searching for student housing is an important step for students registering on parcoursup.
Our tips for finding student accommodation based on your Parcoursup wishes
- Start your search for student accommodation as early as possible. It's best to start early to have more options and increase your chances of finding student accommodation that meets your needs.
- Know the key dates, Familiarize yourself with the Parcoursup calendar above.
- Wait for admission proposals: Before you sign a lease for student accommodation, it's best to wait for the Parcoursup proposals. That way you'll have a clearer idea of the school and program to which you'll be accepted. This will help you avoid booking accommodation in a city where you won't end up studying.
- The location of your accommodation is essential. Make sure it's close to your place of study or easily accessible by public transport.
- Be ready to act quickly, so when you find a place you like, don't delay in making your decision. Student housing is in high demand.
- Prepare your rental application in advance to save time.
- Draw up a realistic budget for your student accommodation, taking into account rent, utilities and the security deposit.
At FAC-HABITAT, you can submit an online housing application directly on our website. It's free and without obligation. You can cancel your housing application at any time by logging on to your personal space. You can also submit several applications in the cities of your choice. This will enable you to be placed on a waiting list and have a better chance of obtaining student accommodation.
