Parcoursup Opens the 2026 Complementary Admission Phase (France, June 2026)
The Parcoursup 2026 complementary admission phase opened on 11 June 2026. Candidates can make up to ten new choices for higher education programmes that still have places available.
The Parcoursup 2026 complementary admission phase opened on 11 June 2026. Candidates can make up to ten new choices for higher education programmes that still have places available.
What Changed?
The admission process moved into a new operational stage, allowing eligible candidates to submit additional wishes beyond the main phase.
Old System vs New System
Before 11 June 2026, candidates were mainly receiving and responding to offers in the main admission phase and could not yet use the 2026 complementary phase to add new wishes.
From 11 June 2026, candidates can use the complementary phase to apply to courses with available places, while the main admission phase continues until July.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Candidates without an offer or seeking another option can submit up to ten new wishes for available programmes.
Parent / Family Impact
Families should help students monitor available courses, response deadlines, and admission messages during a compressed decision period.
School / Institution Impact
Lycée guidance teams may need to support students still seeking a place and explain how to use the complementary phase.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers involved in orientation may be asked to advise students who still do not have a satisfactory admission proposal.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-11: complementary phase begins
- 2026-07-11: main admission phase ends
- 2026-09-10: complementary phase ends
What To Do
- Candidates should consult the Parcoursup course map from 11 June
- identify programmes with places
- submit up to ten new wishes
- and respond to offers within the required deadlines.
What To Watch Next
Watch the number of available formations, offer response rates, and final placement outcomes before the phase closes in September.
Global Context
The complementary phase illustrates how France manages remaining capacity in a centralized admissions platform and provides a second opportunity for applicants.
Source Record
Source type: Admission calendar
Source name: Parcoursup - Official 2026 Calendar