Drôme-Ardèche post-bac forum

Forum, Open House Training, Orientation and Integration
January 9, 2026 - January 10, 2026Valencia
The Valence Post-Baccalaureate Forum is co-organized by the UGA Valence Drôme Ardèche Campus Management and L'Etudiant. Its aim is to present high school students from the Drôme and Ardèche departments with the most comprehensive range of post-baccalaureate training options available.
Two days dedicated to career guidance and to discovering the universities and post-baccalaureate establishments (public and private under contract with the State) in Drôme-Ardèche and theUniversité Grenoble Alpes and its component establishments.

Nearly 130 educational players (universities, schools, training organizations, etc.) will be on hand to answer all the questions of high school students and their families!

Staff, teachers and students will be presenting a range of over 160 university and post-baccalaureate courses in Drôme-Ardèche, Grenoble and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

High-school students can now build their own personalized itinerary by selecting the exhibitors and conferences of their choice as "favorites" on the show website, or by downloading the "Salons l'Étudiant" application.

Who is the show for?

  • High school students interested in developing an orientation project and discovering Parcoursup.
  • Students wishing to continue their studies after a baccalaureate +2/+3 or reorient themselves.
  • Parents and teachers who support young people in their choice of studies and careers.

What to do at the show

  • Meet university and post-baccalaureate establishments (public and private under government contract) in Drôme-Ardèche, Grenoble and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
  • Build your career path with the help of guidance counsellors and psychologists from the French Ministry of Education.
  • Take part in conferences on the various study paths and careers, a unique opportunity to discuss the subjects that are causing concern: Parcoursup, diplomas, career opportunities, etc. Among the new features: a special workshop for teachers on "career guidance interviews".
  • Find out about the student environment: housing, scholarships, health, sports, culture, study accommodations (for disabled students, top athletes, artists, volunteers), international mobility, etc...

How to prepare your visit before the show?

  • Visit https://forum-post-bac-valence.salon.letudiant.fr/fr to find all the information you need about the show: exhibitors, conference program, highlights, show floor plan, and key content for your career planning.
  • Select the establishments present to prepare your visit.
  • Download the free invitation required to attend the show.

To organize a group visit

  1. Visit https://forum-post-bac-valence.salon.letudiant.fr/fr
  2. Click on the "Register a school group" button on the show home page.
  3. Then download your group QR code, which you'll need to present at the show entrance on the day (you don't need to print it out, you can present it on your smartphone).
  4. Your students don't need to download an individual QR code.
The Post-Bac Forum is an opportunity to discover the many possible courses of study:
short, long, vocational or general studies, initial or sandwich training, preparatory classes, university, IUT, engineering schools and other specialized schools.

14 sectors to visit

  • Campus Connected
  • Business - Management
  • Arts
  • Engineering schools
  • Agricultural establishments
  • Institutions
  • International
  • High schools - Greta (CPGE -BTS)
  • Defense & Security
  • Orientation
  • Health - Social - Paramedical
  • University
  • Student life
  • Other higher education courses

Orientation area

  • Guidance and career counsellors and psychologists from the French Ministry of Education will be on hand to answer all your questions and help you define your study and career plans: Parcoursup, post-baccalaureate studies, reorientation, streams, professions, job opportunities and the steps you need to take to enroll in higher education.
  • Documentation and books are also available.

Student life

  • Housing, scholarships, health, sports, culture, study arrangements, international mobility, civic service, everyday student life, student associations...
  • You'll get practical advice and answers to all your questions!

Conferences

  • You can attend 5 quizzes and 14 themed conferences
  • New features include a special workshop for teachers on "career guidance interviews".
  • These conferences will put you in direct contact with training experts, teachers and companies. Parcoursup, international mobility, short courses, preparatory courses, health studies, further studies and career opportunities are just some of the topics that will be discussed at these events.
Free registration required on the L'Étudiant website
Partner(s) : Event organized by the UGA Valence Campus in partnership with L'Etudiant.
With the support of the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region, the Grenoble Academy, the Ardèche Department and the Drôme Department.
Published December 8, 2017
Updated May 26, 2025