FAQ on Admissions and Applications to the UFR STAPS in Montpellier

Operating procedures:

Who is the ParcourSup national platform intended for?

Recent high school graduate applying to transfer into the first year of a bachelor’s degree program (
, first cycle: Licence 1 or DEUST 1)

https://www.umontpellier.fr/articles/lacces-en-1ere-annee-de-1er-cycle-parcoursup

Who is the Ecandidat platform intended for?

All students who have (or can demonstrate at the time of registration that they have) earned ECTS credits
at another university:
60 ECTS to enter the second year (L2 or DEUST 2)
120 ECTS to enter the third year (L3 or Lpro)
180 ECTS from a Bachelor’s degree + 60 ECTS from the first year of a Master’s program to enter the second year of a Master’s program

I can't find the program I'm looking for on Ecandidat. What should I do?

There are two databases on Ecandidat: make sure you are on the correct one (please visit our website at
)
A “red database” for selective admissions, such as the Professional Bachelor’s Degree
A “blue database” for applications to enter the second year of a DEUST, the second year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, or the third year of a Bachelor’s program

Who is the Monmaster platform intended for?


All students who have earned (or are in the process of earning) 180 ECTS credits (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree) in a European degree program or who reside in Europe.

Who is the "Etude en France" platform intended for?

All applicants who are non-European nationals residing outside Europe (online application for
CEF countries or paper application).

What are the steps involved in the application process?
  1. Create an account on the dedicated platform
  2. Make a wish
  3. Submit all supporting documents
  4. The curriculum committees review the applications to provide their recommendations
  5. Upon receipt of the committee’s recommendation, approve Option 1 and withdraw from the other favorable recommendations
  6. Complete the administrative registration process
I am currently enrolled in the STAPS department at the University of Montpellier, and I would like to change my major next year. How do I go about doing that?

An internal procedure within the STAPS Department at the University of Montpellier is available to students in the spring for requests to change their major and/or sports specialization.

What does "pending application" mean on the Ecandidat platform?

"Pending" file means: awaiting supporting documents.

My application is still pending on Ecandidat, but I can't upload any additional documents.

This is a display issue on your screen.
You need to switch to full-screen mode on your computer so that the entire page loads, showing all the documents you need to submit.

How can I be sure that my application has been submitted to the admissions committee?

Case status: Case forwarded

Does a favorable decision on an application for admission mean that the applicant has been enrolled?

(for the ParcourSup, Ecandidat, and Monmaster platforms)

NO.
If you have received a favorable recommendation from an academic committee, you must confirm this recommendation. This step secures your spot in the program in question.

An OPI number will then be assigned (Pre-Enrollment Process)
This number allows you to complete your administrative registration, which must be done online (see the administrative registration page)

I’m applying, but I don’t have my annual results for the current year. What should I do?

The academic committees will review documents from previous years and from the first semester of the current year.

When I created my account, I entered my first and last names in the wrong order. What should I do?

Please notify the Admissions Office as soon as possible so we can correct this and ensure your OPI number is valid.

Can I enroll in a fitness or physical therapy program?

If the Academic Committee approves your application for admission, PASS candidates who have passed but failed to advance to the next level may apply for the second year of the LAS STAPS program or the second year of the STAPS Bachelor’s degree with a physical therapy track; however, they will only be allowed one attempt at the MMOPK program.
A specific request must be submitted to staps-inscriptions@umontpellier.fr to enroll in these programs.

How do I know if my application is eligible?

We are not authorized to provide you with academic information regarding the course content. For this, please contact the program director.

I would like to return to school. Do the admission procedures apply to me?

YES.
Regardless of your situation, you must have a favorable admission decision in order to enroll.
If you are an employee, a job seeker, or have been out of the university system for more than two years, you fall under the continuing education program, which will handle your administrative enrollment thereafter.

Can I transfer my academic records to enroll in the UFR STAPS program at Montpellier?

NO.
Approval of an application for admission is required BEFORE requesting a transfer of records.

I can't seem to download multiple documents. What should I do?

You must combine multiple documents into a single file (using PDFCreator, for example) so that you can submit all the documents required for the review of your application.

I don't have any supporting documentation. How can I submit my request?

The requested documents are required. If you are unable to provide them, you must explain why in a separate letter and include this letter with your application in lieu of the requested documents.

Can I send you additional documents via email?

NO. The academic committees will review only the supporting documents submitted via the online platforms.

On the Monmaster platform, what does a “sports certificate” refer to?

Any document (registration confirmation, proof of participation in a sporting event, etc.) that can verify your participation in sports.