The Parcoursup 2026 admission phase started on Tuesday 2 June and, since Friday 5 June, a decisive step has opened: ranking your pending wishes. If you are aiming for a work-study programme, June is also the month when everything happens on the employer side.
In short: from 5 to 8 June 2026, rank in order of preference the pending wishes you want to keep on Parcoursup. The complementary phase opens on 11 June (up to 10 new wishes). And for apprenticeships, you can keep submitting wishes all year after 1 April — provided you find an employer to sign your contract.
What are the key dates in June and July 2026?
The official admission phase calendar is tight. Here are the deadlines not to miss:
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 2 June 2026 | Admission phase begins: responses arrive continuously |
| Friday 5 – Monday 8 June 2026 | Mandatory ranking of pending wishes |
| Thursday 11 June 2026 | Complementary phase begins (10 new wishes) |
| 12 – 18 June 2026 | Written bac exams: response deadlines suspended |
| Tuesday 7 July 2026 | Bac results, then administrative enrolment |
| Saturday 11 July 2026 | End of the main admission phase |
| Thursday 10 September 2026 | End of the complementary phase |
"From 5 June, I must rank in order of preference the pending wishes I want to keep. The objective is to speed up the pace at which offers are sent so that as many candidates as possible receive offers." — Parcoursup, official 2026 calendar
Reply within the indicated deadline to every admission offer you receive: an unanswered offer is lost.
Why is the apprenticeship route a special case on Parcoursup?
Apprenticeship programmes benefit from more flexible rules than standard programmes:
- you can submit apprenticeship wishes all year round after 1 April 2026, as long as places remain;
- these wishes are added to your 10 standard wishes (up to 10 additional apprenticeship wishes during the main phase);
- final admission depends on signing an apprenticeship contract with an employer, not just on the training centre's approval.
In practice: being selected by a training centre is not enough. You need to land a company. Now is the right time to send out applications — our guide on finding a company for your apprenticeship explains the method, and you can explore the available apprenticeship offers right now.
What can you do if you have not received any offer?
Don't panic — several options exist:
- The complementary phase from 11 June: up to 10 new wishes for programmes that still have places.
- Apprenticeship wishes, open continuously: an application to a training centre can succeed right up to the start of term, especially if you already have an employer.
- Support from the CAES (higher education access committees), which you can request from your file from 1 July 2026.
Take the opportunity to broaden your thinking: explore the careers recruiting through apprenticeships and estimate your future salary with the pay simulator.
How can you maximise your chances in June?
Three tips to finish the procedure with peace of mind:
- Rank honestly: between 5 and 8 June, only keep the pending wishes you would genuinely accept.
- Anticipate the contract: for an apprenticeship, an up-to-date CV and applications sent from June make the difference — companies recruit their apprentices between May and September.
- Sit the bac with a clear head: response deadlines are suspended from 12 to 18 June, so focus on your exams.
Work-study remains one of the safest routes to employment: free training, a monthly salary and recognised professional experience. To get off to a good start, re-read our advice on choosing the right apprenticeship.