Explore students

Do not do these procedures if you have not received a message of confirmation from our part stating that you were chosen by the Explore program to attend l'Université Laval.

With the Via Rail Discount, you can save money by taking the train to Université Laval to attend your program.

Instructions (PDF)

Required documents

You must send all the necessary documents in a single email.
Documents sent by regular mail or by fax are not accepted.

If you are taking part in the Summer part 1, please send your documents to: spring-explore@elul.ulaval.ca 

Some documents may require a signature. They can be signed electronically (digital PDF secured) or handwritten. In the case of a handwritten signature, you must print the document, sign it and scan it in PDF format.

• Admission form;
• Additional information for Permanent code form (PDF);
• Special needs - Explore students (PDF);
• Explore contract (PDF);
• Applications form for on-campus housing (PDF).
• You also need to include a copy of your birth certificate in French or English. If you birth certificate is written in another language, please include an official translation in French or in English.*

*For permanent citizens and Canadian candidates born outside of Canada, send a proof of citizenship or permanent residency using one of these documents:

• your permanent residence card (copy of the back and the front);
• your Canadian citizenship card or certificate (copy of the back and the front);
• the IMM-1000 form (Record of landing) or an official certified copy.

Special needs

If you have a condition requiring special treatment (e.g. learning disabilities, blindness, wheelchair access, etc.), please make sure the special needs form is thoroughly filled so that we can verify the availability of the appropriate services.

Required documents

You must send all the necessary documents in a single email. Documents sent by regular mail or by fax are not accepted.

If you are taking part in the Summer part 2, please send you documents to: summer-explore@elul.ulaval.ca

Some documents may require a signature. They can be signed electronically (digital PDF secured) or handwritten. In the case of a handwritten signature, you must print the document, sign it and scan it in PDF format.

• Admission form;
• Additional information for Permanent code form (PDF);
• Special needs - Explore students (PDF);
• Explore contract (PDF);
• Applications form for on-campus housing (PDF).
• You also need to include a copy of your birth certificate in French or English. If you birth certificate is written in another language, please include an official translation in French or in English.*

*For permanent citizens and Canadian candidates born outside of Canada, send a proof of citizenship or permanent residency using one of these documents:

• your permanent residence card (copy of the back and the front);
• your Canadian citizenship card or certificate (copy of the back and the front);
• the IMM-1000 form (Record of landing) or an official certified copy.

Special needs

If you have a condition requiring special treatment (e.g. learning disabilities, blindness, wheelchair access, etc.), please make sure the special needs form is thoroughly filled so that we can verify the availability of the appropriate services.

For your registration to be processed and your place to be reserved, please pay the non-refundable registration fee: $275,00 CAD.

Payment needs to be made online.

Summer part 1 (May-June)

Summer part 2 (July-August)

What you should know (WYSK) (PDF) version française

What you should know (WYSK) (PDF) English version 

How to Succeed in your Studies (PDF)

Assist to our webinars for future students on YouTube, available in French and English:

• Version française - Wednesday April 24 5:00 p.m. (5PM), Eastern Time 
• English version - Wednesday April 24 6:00 p.m. (6PM), Eastern Time

How to create an UL password (PIN) (PDF)
With you IDUL and your UL password (PIN) you have access to monportail.ulaval.ca et and you can generate your student card.

How to obtain your student card (PDF)
You will receive a notification on monPortail or on your @ulaval.ca email address inviting you to submit a photo for your digital UL student card.

Go on monportail.ulaval.ca to complete the process. We recommend you download the application.

Policies on absences and schedule conflicts related to exams 

Students who cannot be present for their mid-semester exam or their final exam must submit a postponement request to the French as a second language academic advisor as soon as they are aware of their inability to be present at their exam. 

Steps to retake an exam and the list of acceptable reasons for a rescheduling (PDF)

We are offering three types of activities: mandatory workshops, optional activities, and special activities for an additional fee.

Mandatory workshop

Every student must participate to two workshops per week: one themed workshop and another of their choice. Every activity last between 1:30 and 2 hours.

Registration: proceed to your registration between March 1^st and the first Monday of the semester.

Choose your workshops

Special activities ($)

The special activities* are trips and activities for which you will need to pay an additional fee or make a deposit. These activities are offered in the evenings and on Saturday.

*Limited tickets available. No refund or exchange.

Buy your tickets online from April 1^st to the first Monday of the semester.

Summer part 1 (Spring)

Buy your tickets online from May 27 to the first Monday of the semester.

Summer part 2 (Summer)

Activities catalogue 

Summer part 1 

Summer part 2 

Optional activities

These activities, offered from Monday to Friday, are the perfect opportunity to speak French, to do sport and to discover Quebec City and its culture. Museum visits, cooking, volleyball, guided tours in Quebec City, soccer, etc. We are offering more than 70 activities per semester!

Registration: the day of the activity.