Didn't get the answer you were hoping for in the main Parcoursup phase, or have you changed your mind? It's not over yet. The 2026 supplementary phase opens on Thursday 11 June and reshuffles the deck: new places open up, including in work-study (alternance).
In short: the Parcoursup supplementary phase starts on 11 June 2026 and ends on 10 September. You can submit up to 10 new applications to programmes that still have places, file your applications until 8 September 2026, and apply to the CAES from 1 July if you have no offer. A genuine second chance, especially to land an apprenticeship (alternance) programme.
Who is the supplementary phase for?
The supplementary phase is open to every candidate registered on Parcoursup, whatever their situation:
- you have received no admission offer;
- you only have "on hold" statuses and want to secure a plan B;
- you have an offer but it doesn't suit you;
- you turned everything down and changed your study plans.
Good news: taking part in the supplementary phase doesn't force you to give up the applications you're keeping "on hold" in the main phase. The two run in parallel until you definitively accept an offer.
What are the key dates to remember?
The 2026 calendar is squeezed into the summer. Keep these markers in mind:
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| Thursday 11 June 2026 | Opening of the supplementary phase (early afternoon) |
| 1 July 2026 | Option to apply to the CAES |
| 13 July → 20 August 2026 | Selective programmes pause their responses |
| 8 September 2026 (11:59 pm) | Last day to submit new applications |
| 10 September 2026 | End of the supplementary phase |
Between your application and the programme's response, allow around 8 days on average. So it's better to position yourself early: places go quickly, especially in high-demand fields.
How do you submit your new applications?
You can add up to 10 new applications, but only to programmes that still show available places and where you weren't already rejected during the main phase. In practice:
- Log in to your dashboard and open the supplementary phase tab.
- On the programmes map, spot the ones that still show places.
- Submit your applications one by one, prioritising the programmes that fit your plans.
- Keep an eye on your inbox: each offer has a limited response deadline, after which it is lost.
These 10 applications come on top of any apprenticeship (alternance) applications you may have, which follow their own logic for places and remain possible throughout the phase.
The supplementary phase, a real opportunity for work-study (alternance)
It's often overlooked: every field is represented in the supplementary phase, including BTS, BUT, bachelor's degrees and work-study schools. Since CFAs and companies recruit right up to the start of term, places open up continuously over the summer. If you're aiming for an apprenticeship contract, now is the time to combine two searches in parallel:
- your work-study (alternance) applications on Parcoursup;
- a direct search for an employer, since a signed contract often unlocks enrolment in a programme.
Take the chance to explore our work-study offers and our programme catalogue: combining the two multiplies your chances. To target well, revisit our guide to finding a company for your work-study and the one on choosing your work-study programme wisely.
Still no offer: the role of the CAES
If, despite your efforts, you have no admission offer, you're not alone. From 1 July 2026, you can apply to the Commission d'accès à l'enseignement supérieur (CAES — the higher education access committee) directly from your dashboard, via the « Je sollicite la CAES » (I'm applying to the CAES) button.
This committee, present in every académie, reviews your file individually and can propose a programme suited to your plans, sometimes in courses that no longer appear on the public map. Its proposals may arrive late, right into the autumn.
In the meantime, don't sit idle: keep submitting applications, widen your geographic criteria and consider work-study (alternance), which offers more flexible entry points at the start of term. And if a budget concern is holding you back, take a look at our financial aid to calmly prepare for your 2026 start of term.