on the September 16, 2026
Because academic success begins from the very start of a student’s university experience and continues throughout their academic journey, Université Côte d’Azur will roll out a new student success support ecosystem (ARE) at the start of the 2026 academic year, designed for its 13,200 undergraduate students,
The ARE program offers more personalized support, tailored to the needs of each student’s academic journey.
From orientation upon entering college to developing academic and career plans, this program enables each student to find the resources and contacts they need to move forward in their academic journey.
A New Ecosystem to Personalize Support for All Academic Pathways
Launched at the start of the 2026 academic year, the Student Success Support Ecosystem (ARE) renews and expands the “OuiSi” program, created in 2018. Its goal is to support students throughout their three-year bachelor’s degree, taking greater account of the diversity of their backgrounds, needs, and plans. The ARE relies on several complementary components:- welcome and orientation at the start of the academic year,
- early assessment of knowledge,
- academic support and tutoring,
- career guidance and personalized academic pathways.
Remedial instruction may be offered as early as the first few weeks to reinforce certain skills and provide every student with the best possible conditions for success.
The program also allows for better consideration of individual circumstances and changes in academic paths, thanks to greater flexibility: special statuses, enrollment during the school year, or recognition of prior learning. The goal is to provide support that is as closely tailored to individual needs as possible, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Student Success Offices Close to Students
This commitment to support is also reflected in very concrete ways on campus through the Student Success Offices (CARE ). Open year-round, these offices serve as resource centers where students can meet with Student Success Advisors (CARE) for one-on-one consultations and advice tailored to their specific situations.
Whether it’s choosing or changing a major, developing study habits, continuing their education, planning a career, finding an internship or work-study program, or preparing an application, the CARE advisors support students through every stage of their academic journey. Group workshops complement this support to help students develop skills useful for their studies and career transition.
And there’s no need to wait until you’re facing a challenge to visit a Student Success Office: a question, a project, or simply the desire to gain clarity can be the starting point for support.
