The Arrival Guide for International Students
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The Arrival Guide for International Students
THE ARRIVAL GUIDE I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T S U N I V E R S I T E EVRY-VAL-D’ESSONNE GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 1 02/11/2015 12:53:15 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 2 02/11/2015 12:53:15 Editorial Welcome to the UNIVERSITY OF EVRY VAL d’essonne In this guide you will find useful information regarding your stay in France and at the University of Evry Val d’Essonne. For more information please check our website: http://international.univ-evry.fr Have a great stay with us. The Research and International Relations Office GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 3 02/11/2015 12:53:15 THE PARIS REGION : ILE-DE-FRANCE CONTENTS Presentation of the region ................................................................. p. 1 THE UNIVERSITY OF EVRY VAL D’ESSONNE (UEVE) A EVRY Presentation of the University .......................................................... p. 2 The Research and International Relations Office ............................. p. 5 Structure of higher education .......................................................... p. 6 PREPARING YOUR STAY A EVRY Administrative procedures ............................................................... p. 7 Housing ........................................................................................... p. 8 Housing assistance .......................................................................... p. 9 Cost of living .................................................................................. p. 10 ARRIVAL AT THE UNIVERSITY How to get to the University ........................................................... p. 11 Steps to take .................................................................................... p. 13 Adminstrative registration ................................................................. p. 14 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 4 02/11/2015 12:53:15 UNIVERSITY LIFE University restaurants ................................................................................. p. 15 University libraries ........................................................................................ p. 17 Student Associations ................................................................................ p. 19 University Health Service ............................................................................. p. 20 Digital ........................................................................................................... p. 21 LIVING IN EVRY Public transport .......................................................................................... p. 22 Going out .................................................................................................. p. 23 Sports ......................................................................................................... p. 26 MISCELLANEOUS Useful contacts ........................................................................................... p. 27 Public holidays ............................................................................................ p. 29 Memo ......................................................................................................... p. 30 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 5 02/11/2015 12:53:15 The Paris Region: Ile-de-France PRESENTATION OF THE REGION Geographic location North of France Areas Paris (75), Seine-et-Marne (77), Yvelines (78), Essonne (91), Hauts-de-Seine (92), Seine-Saint-Denis (93), Val de Marne (94), Val d’Oise (95). Average Temperatures Wintertime : 8°C, Summertime : 19°C. Ile-de-France possesses an exceptional heritage, among which you find Paris, the famous capital of France, its monuments and of course its famous districts called “quartiers”. Ile-de-France has great features such as parks, castles, forests, gardens and also water bodies suitable for sports activities. 1 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 6 02/11/2015 12:53:15 The University of Evry Val d’Essonne PRESENTATION OF THE UNIVERSITY The University of Evry Val d’Essonne is an interdisciplinary and professionalizing university, known for the quality of its research and its excellent level in the genomics field. Created in 1991, the University offers more than 150 majors and counts more than 10,000 students. The University of Evry Val d’Essonne includes a very dynamic Institute for Technology and the ENSIIE (National School of Computer Science for Industry and Business), a well known Engineering School. Academic Programs Five faculties also called “Unités de Formation et de Recherche (UFR)“ • • • • • Faculty of Law and Political Sciences Faculty of Language, Art and Music Faculty of Fundamental and Applied Sciences Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Science and Technology. One Institute for Technology FYI The registration procedures depend on the status of the students (CEF for instance). For more information, please check our website (flashcode) 2 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 7 02/11/2015 12:53:15 23 boulevard F. Mitterrand 91025 Evry Cédex UEVE Buildings Classes are held in these buildings. 3 rue du Père Jarlan 91025 Evry Cédex 2 rue André Lalande 91025 Evry Cédex 1 rue Pierre Bérégovoy 91025 Evry Cédex 2 rue du Facteur Cheval 91025 Evry Cédex 3 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 8 02/11/2015 12:53:15 36-40 rue Pelvoux 91020 Courcouronnes Cours Monseigneur Roméro 91025 Evry Cédex 1 Square de la Résistance 91025 Evry Cédex 22 allée Jean Rostand 91025 Evry Cédex 23 Boulevard de France 91037 Evry Cédex 4 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 9 02/11/2015 12:53:16 THE RESEARCH AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE University of Evry Val d’Essonne Building Ile de France Boulevard François Mitterrand Contacts of the Research and International Relations Office are available on the website of UEVE. www.univ-evry.fr The Research and International Relations Office welcomes you: The International welcomes you: MONDAY TO FRIDAY Mobility Office TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY MORNING MORNING 9:00 TO 12:30 9:00 TO 12:30 AND TURSDAY AFTERNOON AFTERNOON 13:30 TO 18:00 14:30 TO 16:00 E-mail: [email protected] 5 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 10 02/11/2015 12:53:16 STRUCTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION Fields of study Teaching The University of Evry has many fields of study : Courses are organized in several ways: • The Arts, Languages, • Law, Economics, Management, • Higher School of Teaching and • • Education, Social and Human Science, Science, Technology, Health. • “Cours Magistraux“ (CM), • “Travaux Dirigés“ (TD), • “Travaux Pratiques“ (TP). CM are focused mainly on theoretical concepts. The TD and / or TP are aimed to deepen what has already been studied. FYI More information about the courses offered at UEVE and their contents on the UEVE website. Examinations modalities “Contrôle continu“: Exams that take place all along the academic year (tests, written/oral work). European Credits Transfert System (ECTS) In order to harmonize higher education studies in the European area, courses offered by universities are organized around three grades: • Licence = 180 ECTS • Master = 120 ECTS • Doctorat = 180 ECTS “Examens partiels“: Exams that take place at the end of the semester for some courses or at the end of the academic year. 6 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 11 02/11/2015 12:53:16 Preparing your stay ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Visas Students coming from one of the 28 countries of the European Union only need an identity card or a passport to enter France. For those coming from a country outside the European Union, a passport and a visa are required. How to get a visa? You can ask for a visa at a Centre for Studies in France (CEF) located in the Campus France offices abroad called “Espaces Campus France” in your country if there’s one or directly at the consulate or French embassy of your home country. FYI More information about the different types of visas on the UEVE website. What are the documents required to get a visa? • • • • Proof of admission or pre-registration certificate at the University, Proof of sufficient funds for the study period (min. of 615 euros/month for non-scholarship student), Valid passport, Educational level achieved (academic record). 7 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 12 02/11/2015 12:53:17 HOUSING Students in an international exchange program can benefit from CROUS housing in a University Residence (Residence “les Aunettes” in Evry: rent about 350 euros/ month)* The city of Evry has 6 University Residences: • “Flora Tristan“ residence, • “L’Extension“ residence, • “Les Aunettes“ residence, • “Les Ulis“ residence, • “Le Dragueur“ residence, • “Marguerite Yourcenar“ residence. Students in an international exchange program can be assisted in the process of obtaining housing by the administrative agent in charge of the international mobility at the Research and International Relations Office. Students who are not in an international exchange program can also benefit from the CROUS services to prepare their stay in France. They can get access to all of the CROUS services, including housing and catering.* There are also housing opportunities in the private sector. For further information, you can contact the Research and International Relations Office. * Please note that available housing is limited. 8 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 13 02/11/2015 12:53:17 HOUSING ASSISTANCE Every student can obtain a housing aid called “aide au logement étudiant“. This aid is calculated based on the rent of the accommodation and the financial resources of the student. Before starting the procedures, you must : • • Have already found your accommodation in order to fill the address, the rent, ect, Have a social insurance (Sécurité sociale), Have a bank account in France. To be considered for this financial aid, you must fill and send an application to one of the “Caisse d’allocations familiales (CAF)“. Please beware of the two following requirements: • • Go to the nearest CAF to withdraw an application form. • The accommodation must be rented by the student (using his/her name) The rent of the accommodation must be paid by the student FYI How to apply for this housing aid? Thoroughly fill, sign and send it with all required documents. It is possible to apply online via the website of the CAF, under the tab named “étudiants”. Your file will be processed more rapidly if you fill it online. 9 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 14 02/11/2015 12:53:17 COST OF LIVING Students in an intl exchange program Budget: approximately 700 € Accommodation on campus Around 350 € Accommodation insurance Around 15 € Meal Plan Around 200 € Local Transportation Around 40 € Other (supplies, books, phone, ...) Around 100 € Students who are not in an intl exchange program Budget: approximately 850 to 1 000 € Accommodation on campus Around 500 € to 700€ Accommodation insurance Around 15 € Meal Plan Around 200 € Local Transportation Other (supplies, books, phone, ...) Around 40 € Around 100 € (These amounts are given for information only and are not contractual) 10 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 15 02/11/2015 12:53:17 The arrival at the University HOW TO GET TO UEVE From Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport - Go to the Station. This regional railway line links the aiport CDG to Paris and its suburbs. direction “Massy Palaiseau“ - Get off the train at “Paris gare du Nord” station From “Paris Gare du Nord” station: - Take the direction “Malesherbes“ or “Corbeil-Essonnes“, via Evry-Courcouronnes - Get off the train at “Evry-Courcouronnes“ station From Orly airport - Get on the tramway, line T7 - Get off the tramway at the “Porte de l’Essonne” stop Then, from “Porte de l’Essonne” station : - Get on the bus 285 - Get off the bus at « Juvisy-RER » station FYI Go to the website of the regional railway network “transilien.com” to get the timetable sheets of your line. Finally, from « Juvisy-RER » station: - Take the direction “Malesherbes“ or “Corbeil-Essonnes“, via Evry-Courcouronnes - Get off the train at “Evry-Courcouronnes“ station 11 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 16 02/11/2015 12:53:17 From “Evry-Courcouronnes“ station - Take the exit “Mairie” or “Cathédrale” - Go to “Boulevard François Mitterrand” If you walk from the University Residence “Les Aunettes” to the University (from 1 impasse de la Predecelle) - Walk to the street “Rue de l’Orge“ - Turn left to the street “Rue de l’Orge“ - Turn left to the street “Rue de l’Essonne” - Turn right to the street “Rue de l’école” FYI A map of your itinerary from the University Residence “Les Aunettes” is available on the website of the University or this site: plans.univ-evry.fr - Continue straight to “Allée Boissy d’Anglas” - Turn left to “Cours Monseigneur Romero” By bus, from “Place des Aunettes” stop: - Get on the bus line 407 direction “Ris-Orangis” - Get off the bus at “Monseigneur Romero” stop or at “Evry-Courcouronnes Centre” station 12 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 17 02/11/2015 12:53:17 STEPS TO TAKE Upon arrival in France, you will have to take the following steps: Students in an exchange program: Contact the person in charge of helping you with the steps at your arrival in France, to collect the keys of your accommodation in the University Residence. If the keys are to collect at the student mobility office, please consider the opening hours (see p. 5). Pay the first payment of rent (approx. 350 euros) + the security deposit (approx. 145 euros) to the CROUS. You will also have to provide a home insurance certificate for housing to the CROUS. Whatever which day you arrive in the month, the rent for the full month will be due. Therefore we advise you to arrive on the first day of the month. All the students: Registration: Proceed to your administrative enrollment in UEVE to obtain your Student card and school certificates. Opening a bank account: You can open a bank account in France. This will facilitate daily steps and activities (housing insurance subscription...). 13 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 18 02/11/2015 12:53:17 ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTRATION Why ? That is an essential step. The registration allows you to obtain a student status. Thats is also the place where you pay the tuition fees (students in an exchange program are exempt from these fees) and where you join the social security for students, if necessary. This card proves registration at UEVE, and allows you to enjoy many advantages. At UEVE : • Get into the university library, and borrow what you need. • Use your student card as an electronic wallet to pay for your meal at the university restaurants. The Student card Outside UEVE : • Get preferential rates thanks to your student status (cinemas, museums, public transport (RATP, SNCF ...)). • Finally, get a discount at some shops and restaurants (fast-food ...). The student card is primarily a means of identification, through the information it contains. School certificate Finally, at the end of the registration process, you will get your student card and school certificates. This is an important document that you must keep: It certifies your registration at UEVE, your level of study and your chosen specialization. You should always carry it with you. 14 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 19 02/11/2015 12:53:17 University life UNIVERSITY RESTAURANTS Resto’U and Cafet’U are located in the buildings of the University. You’ll find there a variety of meals. For a full menu, there’s a single price of about 3 euros. A full menu consists of a starter, a main course, a dairy and a dessert. To benefit from the student rate, present your student card upon checkout. Depending on the resto’U, you can pay either by cash or with your student card. 15 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 20 02/11/2015 12:53:17 The University has 3 resto’U and 6 cafeterias to satisfy small or large cravings RESTOS’U Monseigneur Roméro Building 1ers cycles of the University, Evry Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 14:30 Traditional Self / Grilling / Pizzeria Le sablier Rue du père Jarlan, Evry Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 14:00 Traditional Self / Grilling Boomrang Chemin de la tuilerie, Brétigny sur Orge Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 14:00 Traditional Self FYI More information about restau’U et cafét’U on CROUS website CAFETS’U Roméro Boulevard de l’Yerres Maupertuis Rue du Père Jarlan Facteur Cheval Rue du Facteur Cheval Pelvoux Rue Pelvoux, parc des affaires SILIC Institut de biologie 23 boulevard de France IUT Brétigny Chemin de la tuilerie, Brétigny-sur-Orge 16 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 21 02/11/2015 12:53:17 UNIVERSITIES LIBRARIES The university library has over 160000 documents and records available for consultation on site or that you can borrow; and more than 1100 periodical only available on site. The Library offers the possibility to access several online databases, periodicals and e-books for each discipline taught at the University. There are 800 sits spread over four levels, available in the lecture rooms where you can study at ease. A music area: you will have access to documentary and audio resources of the City of Music (Cité de la musique). FYI You will find the opening hours and the catalogue on the Library website. An audiovisual area : where you can watch fictional movies and documentaries ( there are six televisions ). A room dedicated to PhD’s presentations, a training room available by making a reservation with a teacher or a librarian. 17 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 22 02/11/2015 12:53:17 Partner Libraries In addition of the main library where you can find the majority of the collections, there are other places at the UEVE where you will find specific collections. Library of the Humanities and Social Sciences’ Faculty 2 rue du Facteur Cheval 91025 Evry cedex Thematics : Sociology and administration Library of the University for Technology of Bretigny Château La Fontaine, Chemin de la Tuilerie 91220 Brétigny sur Orge Library of the Sciences and Technology’s Faculty 40 rue du Pelvoux 91020 Evry Cedex Courcouronnes Thematics : thermal engineering, energy, human resources and management Guided visits of the libraries are proposed at the beginning of the academic year (individual registration at the reception desk) 18 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 23 02/11/2015 12:53:17 STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS A dynamic and diverse community Forty Student Associations participate in campus activities. Student Associations are involved in various areas: These associations promote the integration of students and allow them to network between the different disciplinary fields. • • • • • They also carry projects which boost student life and improve living conditions and education. FYI The associations’ directory is available on the website of the University. Solidarity Equal opportunity Culture Sports Promotion of education and professionalization • • • • Citizenship Cooperation Student Democracy Campus Animation... These associations are interlocutors in the University. Some of them represent students in the University boards. 19 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 24 02/11/2015 12:53:18 HEALTH SERVICE: THE UNIVERSITY SERVICE OF PREVENTIVE MEDECINE AND HEALTH PROMOTION This service welcomes and accompanies students on all topics related to health Services: • Information, prevention • Medical visits • Medical Home for disabled student or for students with a health problem • Medical certificates (sports, work ...) • Vaccines and Immunization Monitoring • Treatments on medical prescription • Referrals to health services • Psychological consultation • Dietary Consultations FYI You won’t have to pay for these services. They are included in university fees. From 9:00 to 17:00 Building Ile de France Ground floor An attentive staff is there to help you coping with: • Difficulties in studies • Everyday life • Alcohol, tobacco • Addiction • Isolation • Contraception, STI • Depression, anxiety • Acute or chronic diseases 20 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 25 02/11/2015 12:53:18 DIGITAL Educational portal Social Networks The educational portal of the University of Evry has various information headings and gives access to numerous services: The UEVE is present on the social networks. • a personal file storage space • a personal email address • a collaborative workspace between Students can find news on the UEVE on : Université d’Evry-Val-d’Essonne teachers and students • a wifi access available in the UEVE (in the covered areas @UnivEvry This account is created automatically for the students as soon as their registration is finalized. FYI Université d’Evry Val d’Essonne Officiel The guide for digital use is available on the website of the UEVE 21 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 26 02/11/2015 12:53:18 Living in Evry PUBLIC TRANSPORTS Bus, RER, there are numerous means of transportation to move around the territory of Evry The RER D The TICE buses The agglomeration has got 6 train stations for the line D of the RER serving every day of the year the plateau and the valley: The RER stations are connected to the TICE network, consisting of 17 lines. These buses provide the coverage of the neighborhood and areas of the agglomeration, but also the nearby towns. - Orangis bois de l’épine - Evry Courcouronnes centre - Le bras de fer Genopole - Ris-Orangis - Evry Grand Bourg - Evry Val de Seine The Noctilien The network ensures the liaison to Paris and to the Orly airport every night from 00.30 am to 5.30am. FYI Please go to the following website www.vianavigo.com to check the lines and public transport timetables 22 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 27 02/11/2015 12:53:18 GOING OUT Shopping centers The regional shopping center “Evry 2” is located in the heart of the city, in the corner of boulevard de l’Europe and boulevard des Champs-Elysées. It is one of the biggest shopping centers in the Paris region - Ile de France. The shopping center is located near Evry-Courcouronnes train station and the University. It has 235 shops but also: - A hypermarket - Restaurants - Service shops (banks, phone operators, travel agencies…) - A movie theatre - Entertainment and concert hall “les Arènes” - A theater - A swimming pool - An iceskating rink FYI More information on the website of Evry 2 shopping center. 23 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 28 02/11/2015 12:53:18 The Carré Sénart shopping center is located in Lieusaint (77566), 3 allée du Préambule. It has been the first shopping center in France to obtain the label “Four Star“. The center has 138 shops including: • • • • A hypermarket Restaurants Service shops A movie theater How to get there? FYI More information on the website of Carré Sénart shopping center From Evry-Courcouronnes train station : - Take the direction «Corbeil-Essonnes» - Get off the train at « Corbeil-Essonnes » station From « Corbeil-Essonnes » station: - Take the bus «Tzen 1» direction «Lieusaint Moissy» - Get off the bus at «Carré Senart Trait d’Union» Other malls There are of course many other malls in the region, such as Belle Epine, Vélizy 2 or Créteil Soleil. The Paris region - Ile-de-France also has many shopping areas accessible easily by public transport. 24 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 29 02/11/2015 12:53:18 Multimedia Libraries Besides the university library, you will find three multimedia libraries in the city of Evry. This is a free public service. The multimedia libraries offer multimedia spaces where you can access all kind of supports (books, dvds, cds). Multimedia library of Aunettes Impasse de la Juine 91000 - Évry 01 69 91 03 76 Multimedia library of l’Agora 109 place de l’Agora 91000 - Évry 01 69 91 59 59 FYI More details on the website of the multimedia libraries Multimedia library Albert Camus Rue du village 91000 - Évry 01 69 89 80 01 25 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 30 02/11/2015 12:53:18 SPORTS Evry is a city of sports, there are associations but also equipments at the disposal of the citizens so that everyone can practice a physical activity. Sports associations Around 60 sports associations are established in the city of Evry (judo, football, rowing and much more varied activities available). FYI You will find more information about the equipments on the dedicated website Sports equipments There are several places to practice a physical activity in Evry: ice rink, swimming pools, clubs, stadiums... 26 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 31 02/11/2015 12:53:19 Miscellaneous USEFUL CONTACTS Emergency numbers Fire 18 Police 17 Ambulance 15 European Emergency number 112 Poison Center 200 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis 75010 - Paris 01 40 05 48 48 Drug Info Service 0 800 231 313 AIDS Info Service 0 800 840 800 At UEVE Reception desk 01 69 47 70 00 Registrar’s office 01 69 47 71 93 Research and International Relations Office 01 69 47 71 76 Language Resource Center 01 69 47 74 20 Cultural Service 01 69 47 74 70 Library 01 69 47 89 22 University Service of Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion (SUMPPS) 01 69 47 71 73 University Service of Physical Activities and Sports 01 69 47 74 32 27 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 32 02/11/2015 12:53:19 Outside UEVE Evry City Hall Place des Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen 91000 - Evry 01 64 97 34 66 Tourism in Essonne 19 rue des Mazières 91000 - Evry 01 64 97 35 13 CAF d’Evry (Caisse d’Allocations Familiales) 2 impasse du Télégraphe 91000 - Evry 0 810 259 110 Prefecture of Essonne Boulevard de France 91000 - Evry Examples of private agencies that provide housing Adoma Evry Résidence Blaise Pascal 01 60 79 21 06 Résidence Champs Elysées 01 69 36 35 95 Résidence Elsa Triolet 01 69 91 11 82 Résidence les miroirs 01 60 77 17 92 Fac Habitat 20-22 allée Boissy d’Anglas 91000 - Evry 01 64 11 14 07 Les Estudines Le Parc 61 boulevard de l’Yerres 91000 - Evry 01 69 91 35 65 Maisel Int Maisel SudParis 5 rue Charles Fourier 91011 - Evry 01 60 76 40 70 Univercity ARPEJ/ Résidence Saint-Exupéry 1 allée des galants courts 91033 - Evry 0 820 098 095 Les Estudines La Cathédrale 8 boulevard François Mitterrand 91000 - Evry 01 69 47 47 00 28 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 33 02/11/2015 12:53:19 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN FRANCE There are, as of today, 11 public holidays in France (mainly religious and civil). During these days the university is closed hence there are no classes. Public holidays in France January : New Year’s Day April : Easter Monday May : Labor Day,Victory Celebration, Ascension Day, Whit Monday July : National Holiday FYI August : Assumption Day More details about the dates of the public holidays on the dedicaded website November : All Saints Day, Remembrance Day December : Christmas Day Beware of the following public holidays since the date vary according to the annual calendar: Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday. 29 GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 34 02/11/2015 12:53:19 MEMO ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 35 30 02/11/2015 12:53:19 UNIVERSITE EVRY-VAL-D’ESSONNE Research and International Relations Office Bâtiment Ile de France - 1er étage Boulevard François Mitterrand 91000 - EVRY Contact : [email protected] Conception : Reseach and International Relations Office Photos : Communication Office | Freepick international.univ-evry.fr GUIDE_ETUDIANTS_INTERNATIONAUX-ANGLAIS.indd 36 02/11/2015 12:53:19