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26 June 2026

Parcoursup: 2026 Supplementary Phase Guide (dates, rules, accommodation)

Q: How do I add a choice during the supplementary phase?

Log in to your Parcoursup account. Go to the “Choices / Supplementary phase choices” tab. Click on “Add a choice”. Select a program with available spots and add it to your list. Note: Unlike the main phase, you do not need to confirm your choices — saving them is enough. You can submit up to 10 new choices.

Q: I’m not registered on Parcoursup yet can I still apply?

Yes. You can register on the Parcoursup platform even during the supplementary phase in order to submit your choices.

Q: Can I keep my waiting list choices from the main phase?

Yes. If you have choices still pending in the main phase, you can participate in the supplementary phase without losing them. Warning: If you accept an offer, some automatic withdrawal rules apply to your remaining choices based on their ranking. Note: After July 10, 2025, the main phase ends and pending choices are archived.

Q: What kinds of responses might I receive for my choices?

For selective programs (BTS, BUT, preparatory classes, specialized schools):➤ “Yes” or “No” For non-selective programs (Bachelor’s degrees, PASS):➤ “Yes” or “Yes, if” (“Oui-si”)

Q: What does a "Yes-if" ("Oui-si") response mean on Parcoursup?

A “Yes-if” means that you are accepted on the condition that you follow a personalized support program (remedial courses, tutoring, academic support, etc.). Goal: To strengthen your skills and help you succeed in the program. In your application file, the “More info about the Yes-if” button gives you details about this tailored path.

The Parcoursup 2026 supplementary phase opens on 11 June 2026 and ends on 10 September 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Paris time). It is a second chance for candidates who have not yet secured a post‑secondary place, or for those who wish to apply to other institutions. During this phase, it is possible to submit up to 10 new choices from the courses that still have available places.

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Differences between the main phase and the supplementary phase

Many candidates confuse these two steps. Here are the key points to know:

	Main phase	Supplementary phase
Period	January – early June	June 11 – September 10, 2026
Number of applications	10 choices	10 new choices
Available programmes	All programmes	Only programmes with available spots
Access	Open to all upon registration	Open depending on your situation
Response deadline	Varies by programme	2 days (then 1 day from August 17)
Motivation letter required	Required for some programmes	Still required for some programmes

The key difference: in the supplementary phase, you are not starting from scratch. The courses shown have genuinely available places, which mechanically increases your chances of receiving an admission offer quickly.

Who can take part in the supplementary phase?

The supplementary phase is open to all candidates, whatever their situation:

Those who received no admission offer at the end of the main phase;
Those who are still on a waiting list or have only received negative responses;
Candidates who registered on Parcoursup but did not confirm their choices before the main phase deadline;
People who have never registered on Parcoursup: they can still register up to and including 8 September 2026;
Candidates who have already accepted a course during the main phase, but want to submit new choices at other higher education institutions.

Important: international candidates must already hold a valid visa on 11 June 2026 to apply, unless they hold or are preparing a French baccalauréat in an AEFE network high school (French education abroad).

How does the supplementary phase work?

From 11 June, you can access the “Supplementary phase choices” tab on the Parcoursup platform. There you will find the interactive map of available courses. This search tool is updated daily and only shows courses with vacancies, depending on your profile (type of baccalauréat, academy, etc.).

You can submit up to 10 different choices, even if you are still waiting on other choices in the main phase. However, you cannot request the exact same course at the same institution that you already requested in the main phase. On the other hand, you can apply for an identical course at another institution.

There are exceptions to this rule:

If you applied to a licence portal, you can request another licence within the same portal that you did not choose in the main phase, provided it has available places.
You can request another school within a grouping (engineering schools, business schools) that you did not previously select.
If you submitted a choice for a CPGE with boarding, you can submit a choice for the same CPGE without boarding if it is available.
If a high school offers several ECG tracks, you can request another track than the one previously selected.

2026 calendar and response deadlines

Key dates

11 June 2026: opening of the supplementary phase and the interactive map
8 September 2026: last day to submit your choices
10 September 2026: last day for courses to send admission offers
10 September 2026 at 11:59 p.m.: end of the supplementary phase

Reply deadlines

From 12 June to 17 August: you have 2 days to reply to each admission offer received
From 17 August to 10 September: you have only 1 day to decide

Summer pause 2026: important

In 2026, selective courses pause sending admission offers from 13 July to 20 August 2026 inclusive. This differs from 2025, when the pause only covered baccalauréat exam periods.

In practice: if you are waiting for a response from a selective course, you will probably not receive one during this period. Be proactive before 13 July and again from 20 August.

How to maximize your chances of being admitted

Check the course map regularly to see whether you have received an offer. New available places appear every day as candidates withdraw.
Polish your motivation statement: some courses still require it in the supplementary phase. A well‑written statement makes the difference.
Reply on time: an offer not answered within the deadline is considered declined.
Submit multiple choices in parallel across a range of courses aligned with your study plan.
Attend orientation fairs to meet institutions that are participating in the supplementary phase.
Some schools require a portfolio or additional documents to be uploaded on Parcoursup.
Accept only one offer: accepting a supplementary‑phase offer automatically makes you give up your main‑phase offer.

To help you decide, you can also read our article on the best student cities in France.

Finding accommodation during the supplementary phase

The supplementary phase coincides with a critical period for student housing. Here is how to plan ahead:

Crous accommodation: from 7 July 2026, accommodation that was not allocated in the main phase is put back online on trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr. This option is open to all students, whether they receive grants or not.

Private residences: availability drops quickly in July–August. Start your housing search in parallel with your course search, without waiting for a final decision.

Ecla: our residences in Paris, Lille, Bordeaux and Archamps (near Geneva) welcome students in the supplementary phase. Check availability for the 2026 intake.

Managing replies and next steps after the supplementary phase

You received an offer: what should you do?

Read carefully the course details before accepting (programme, cost, location).
Reply on time: an offer that is not answered within the deadline is automatically cancelled.
Accept or decline in your Parcoursup file, under “My admission offers”.
If you accept, plan immediately for administrative enrolment with the institution (deadlines are often tight in September).
Also start looking for accommodation if you have not done so yet.

You accepted a course: what happens next?

The institution will send you an admission confirmation and the enrolment steps.
Some courses require additional documents (transcripts, ID, proof of baccalauréat) to be sent directly outside Parcoursup.
If you receive a means‑tested grant, check that changing course does not affect your eligibility.

What if you are rejected during the supplementary phase?

Not receiving an offer can be discouraging, but there are solutions.

Immediate options

Submit new choices for other courses with available places: the interactive map is updated daily until 8 September.
Contact institutions directly: some private courses accept applications outside Parcoursup.
Consider a bridging year: DAEU, preparatory course, or a reorientation in higher education.

Alternatives to explore

Apprenticeships and work‑study: apprenticeship contracts can be signed until November, and many work‑study courses are still recruiting in September.
Courses outside Parcoursup: private schools, private BTS programmes and some professional licences have their own admissions processes.
Gap year: take a year to strengthen your career plan and orientation project before applying again next year.
Speak with a guidance counsellor: CIO (Centres d’Information et d’Orientation) offer free appointments.

Key dates recap

Here is a quick recap of the key dates:

11 June 2026: opening of the supplementary phase and interactive map
12 June – 17 August: 2‑day reply deadline for each admission offer received
13 July – 20 August: pause for selective courses (summer period)
17 August – 10 September: reply deadline reduced to 1 day
8 September 2026: last day to submit a choice
10 September 2026: end of the supplementary phase at 11:59 p.m.

Where to get support during your application

Advisers can support you:

Directly via the Contact section in your Parcoursup file
Via the Parcoursup toll‑free number: 0 800 400 070 (free call), Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Via your local CIO (guidance centres)
On parcoursup.gouv.fr: everything you need to know about the supplementary phase

Parcoursup 2026 FAQ: supplementary phase Supplementary Phase

When does the Parcoursup 2026 supplementary phase start?

The Parcoursup 2026 supplementary phase opens on 11 June 2026. Candidates can submit up to 10 new choices for courses with available places. It ends on 10 September 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Source: parcoursup.gouv.fr, June 2026)

How do I add a choice during the supplementary phase?

Log in to your Parcoursup account.
Go to the “Choices / Supplementary phase choices” tab.
Click on “Add a choice”.
Select a program with available spots and add it to your list.

Note: Unlike the main phase, you do not need to confirm your choices — saving them is enough. You can submit up to 10 new choices.

How long do I have to reply to an admission offer?

From 12 June to 17 August 2026: 2 working days. From 17 August to 10 September 2026: 1 working day. Selective courses do not send offers from 13 July to 20 August (summer pause).

I’m not registered on Parcoursup yet can I still apply?

Yes. You can register on the Parcoursup platform even during the supplementary phase in order to submit your choices.

Can I keep my waiting list choices from the main phase?

Yes. If you have choices still pending in the main phase, you can participate in the supplementary phase without losing them.

Warning: If you accept an offer, some automatic withdrawal rules apply to your remaining choices based on their ranking.

Note: After July 10, 2025, the main phase ends and pending choices are archived.

What kinds of responses might I receive for my choices?

For selective programs (BTS, BUT, preparatory classes, specialized schools):
➤ “Yes” or “No”
For non-selective programs (Bachelor’s degrees, PASS):
➤ “Yes” or “Yes, if” (“Oui-si”)

What does a "Yes-if" ("Oui-si") response mean on Parcoursup?

A “Yes-if” means that you are accepted on the condition that you follow a personalized support program (remedial courses, tutoring, academic support, etc.).

Goal: To strengthen your skills and help you succeed in the program.

In your application file, the “More info about the Yes-if” button gives you details about this tailored path.

Can I look for accommodation at the same time as the supplementary phase?

Yes,and it is strongly recommended. From 7 July 2026, Crous accommodation not allocated is made available again on trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr, open to everyone. Start looking for student housing as soon as the supplementary phase opens, without waiting for your final decision.

What if I receive no offers by the end of the supplementary phase?

You still have options: apply directly to private courses outside Parcoursup, sign an apprenticeship contract (recruitment can continue until November), take a bridging year, or speak to a guidance counsellor at a CIO. Not receiving an offer in the supplementary phase is not necessarily a dead end.

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