The Colibri Welcome Desk

Colibri Team
Our welcome, information, and guidance office is open to all exiled individuals: prospective students, teachers, and researchers.

Study orientation and educational support

Come meet with us to discuss your options: pursuing higher education, applying for degree recognition, taking a refresher course, and more.
We will look together at the key aspects of your situation, or connect you with experts in career guidance and professional integration.
We may also offer you career integration workshops to help you think about and prepare your career path, write a CV, draft a cover letter, and more.

Administrative procedures

We support you with:
  • applying and registering for a degree program: knowing important dates, what proofs or documents to provide, and any required prerequisites;
  • to know if and how to obtain recognition or an equivalent for your degree or your personal and professional experience;
  • fill out the student social file (DSE) on the CROUS website to apply for housing and/or grants;
  • book an appointment with a social worker, specialized in social assistance applications, emergency cases, etc.;
  • be exempted from the student and campus life fee (CVEC) if possible;
  • etc.

Registration for Co-FormER French and English courses, etc.

Whether you are a student or not, you can contact the Colibri Centre to request participation in disciplinary and methodological courses of the Co-FormER program

A workspace along with technical and material support

The Colibri Welcome Desk can provide you with materials for writing and organizing your documents (pens, notebooks, binders, USB flash drives, etc.).

There, you will be able to use a printer-scanner and a computer with an internet connection.
Tea and coffee are also available in this space.

Published on 19 February 2020
Updated on 20 February 2026