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WELCOME TO INSA RENNES
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Measures to combat harassment and gender-based, discriminatory and sexual violence
The Health, Prevention & Disability Service
The Multimedia Centre
The library
Campus life
Catering facilities on INSA Rennes campus
Student societies
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Photos credit : Club Photos INSA Rennes
Which societies will you be joining?
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Student societies
INS’INDIA
EAI - AFRICA INSA EXCHANGE
International students
FORUM GRAND OUEST
INSTART’UP RENNES
OUEST INSA - JUNIOR ENTERPRISE
AS - THE SPORTS ASSOCIATION
AEIR - THE INSA RENNES ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
INSA Rennes encourages and supports student societies and the initiatives that mark the academic year. There are around fifty societies on campus, including the “Amicale des étudiants” (Students’ Association), known for organising the annual Rock'n Solex music festival. Getting involved in student life is all about learning to work as part of a team, managing equipment, controlling costs and communicating with others, but it is also a source of personal fulfilment, with the right balance between work and leisure.
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BEFORE LEAVING
DURING YOUR STAY
UPON ARRIVAL
International contacts
International students
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International students must register with the French Social Security system in order to benefit from it. This is compulsory (health insurance in France). European students must be in possession of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Students are strongly advised to join a complementary health insurance scheme to supplement social security benefits. Students must also take out civil liability and house insurance. > https://etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr/
You need to prove that you have a certain level of income to be able to stay in France. Proof of income is required when you renew your residence permit. The average monthly budget is €800 (www.campusfrance.org/fr). Living in Rennes is, however, cheaper than living in Paris.
It is possible to apply for grants from your home country or from specialised organisations. Opening a bank account is free of charge, but proof of accommodation and income is required. The registration period for obtaining a bank identity statement is 15 days. Cheque books and the use of cheques are free of charge. On the other hand, there is a charge of between €15 and €35 for issuing a credit card.
All international students are entitled to accommodation and meals on campus. Rent is paid monthly. Students receive an email every month to pay online using the Paybox application. International students living in INSA halls of residence can be provided with bed linen (sheets, blankets, bolsters) on request. Bathroom linen, on the other hand, is not provided. Contact: serv-vac@insa-rennes.fr
International students holding a residence permit are entitled to housing benefit from the French government. Applications for ALS (room) or APL (studio) are available on the CAF website (www.caf.fr). They must be completed on receipt of the residence permit application receipt issued by the prefecture or after validation of the long-stay visa. The INSA Campus Life Service then provides the accommodation certificate which completes the housing benefit application.
International students can be met at Rennes station or Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande airport on the outskirts of Rennes by one of our Welcome Officers, who will be happy to answer any questions they may have. Contact: welcomestudents@insa-rennes.fr
BANK-BUDGET
SOCIAL SECURITY AND INSURANCE
A PERSONALISED WELCOME
HOUSING BENEFIT
ACCOMODATION AND CATERING ON THE INSA CAMPUS
DURING YOUR STAY
UPON ARRIVAL
International students
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BEFORE LEAVING
On the websites of the CMI - Centre de Mobilité Internationale/The Centre for International Mobility (cmi.univ-rennes.fr), Rennes Métropole (www.metropole.rennes.fr) and the Brittany Region (www.bretagne.bzh), students can find the cultural calendar for the city of Rennes and the Brittany Region, with ideas for outings and visits, as well as practical information (transport, a map of Rennes, etc.). For questions about: > campus life: speak to the Welcome Officers > educational issues: contact the International Relations correspondent > administration: contact the International Relations office > prefecture formalities: contact the CMI
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR YOUR STAY
INSA Rennes offers all its international students advanced courses in French as a Foreign Language (FLE). FLE courses cover the French language and culture as well as scientific French and are suitable for levels A2 to C1.
Some courses in the Engineering and Research Masters can be taught in English at the students’ request.
SPECIFIC COURSES
COURSES IN ENGLISH
IMPROVING YOUR FRENCH SKILLS
DURING YOUR STAY
International students
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PLEASE NOTE!
BEFORE LEAVING
> students must have their end-of-attendance certificate signed > if they were accommodated at INSA, they must send a notice of departure at least 1 month before they leave. The International Relations office will send them a model letter. As part of the AMBASSADEUR programme, students are invited to promote INSA Rennes at their home university and to register on the www.francealumni.fr website. Students are encouraged to visit the International Relations office before leaving INSA to receive a kit with brochures about INSA Rennes.
International contacts
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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To contact the desired person, simply write to: name.surname@insa-rennes.fr
EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE - international@insa-rennes.frDirector of the European and International Relations office and Supervisor of International Student Mobility: Isabelle THIBON Head of Department and Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator: Anne-Sophie GABLIN In charge of outgoing mobility within Europe and support for mobility to do work placements abroad: Isabelle MESGUEN Responsible for outgoing mobility outside Europe: currently being recruited In charge of incoming mobility and double degrees: Carole BOURLEY In charge of staff mobility and payment of grants: Béatrice BOUTIER
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International contacts
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CORRESPONDENTS BY DEPARTMENT STPI-1st cycle: Philippe GALL and Yan SUFREN, in charge of the international relations sector EII: Laurent BÉDAT GCU: Kinda HANNAWI (incoming mobility) and Samuel MASSON (outgoing mobility) GMA: Philippe ECHARD et Sylvain GUEGAN MA: Mohamed CAMAR-EDDINE INFO: Valérie GOURANTON et Barbara FILA E&T: Joumana FARAH, Maria GARCIA VIGUERAS et Luc LE MAGOAROU GPM: Laurent PEDESSEAU et Paul HUILLERY HUMAS: Dominique FOURÉ, Head of French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and Cécile HÖLZNER-JACQUES, UFA correspondent (Franco-German University)
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICERS Afrique : Kidiyo KPALMA ECIU : Cécile HÖLZNER-JACQUES TUITION/REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT scol@insa-rennes.fr
Contacts
CAMPUS FRANCE Campus France also provides a wealth of information on living in France and student mobility, including a fact sheet on the city of Rennes. > www.campusfrance.org/fr > www.campusfrance.org/fr/ressource/rennes THE CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY (CMI) The CMI helps foreign students with administrative formalities and provides useful information about accommodation, everyday life, the Brittany region and the city of Rennes. > cmi.univ-rennes.fr > 1 place Paul Ricoeur, Rennes (metro Charles de Gaulle)
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IN-RESIDENCE SERVICES
COMMUNITY LIFE
SECURITY
Service Vie Au Campus serv-vac@insa-rennes.fr 02.23.23.84.86 Open from Monday to Friday // 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4.30 pm, except on Wednesday afternoons.
You need your annual student card to sit your exams. It also entitles you to discounts off campus (cinema, transport, etc.).
ACCESS TO THE HALLS OF RESIDENCE
All INSA staff and students have a contactless smart card which gives them access to the buildings.
ACCESS CARD
Access to the halls of residence is secured. You can enter using your personal access card. To prevent intrusion by people from outside INSA, you must make sure that the door is properly closed behind you. You have a non-reproducible room key and a letterbox key. Please note that lost keys will be invoiced.
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STUDENT CARD
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IN-RESIDENCE SERVICES
COMMUNITY LIFE
ACCESS
Should a problem arise, you can contact the INSA Rennes Security Department on 02 23 23 82 01, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, security guards do their rounds daily from 6 pm to 7.30 am.
The security of INSA halls of residence is everyone's responsibility. For the well-being of all residents: > Lock your bedroom door as soon as you leave the room, even for a short time; > lock communal rooms as soon as you stop using them; > do not give or lend your keys; > make sure you lock the doors to the halls of residence behind you to prevent intruders. Don't play with the fire extinguishers or the fire safety system. This equipment must remain in perfect condition at all times. Your life and the lives of the other residents depend on it. If you set off a false alarm, you will be excluded from the residences immediately without notice.
SECURITY
CAMPUS LIFE
Cooking is not permitted in bedrooms. Any appliance not authorised by the house rules will be confiscated. VMC outlets must always be unobstructed and never blocked. The Student Accommodation office will carry out regular hygiene and safety checks. A cleaning fee will be charged if, at the end of the stay or the academic year, the room hasn't been sufficiently cleaned. Residents are responsible for the bedding and furniture in their accommodation. An inventory of fixtures is carried out on the student's arrival and departure, and the furniture will also be checked regularly.
The communal rooms are equipped with fridges and electric hotplates. Rubbish bins must be taken down daily. The communal rooms must not be used to store dry groceries, crockery or laundry. Failure to comply with hygiene instructions or repeated nuisance may result in the Student Accommodation office closing the common room for a period ranging from a few days to a few weeks.
IN-RESIDENCE SERVICES
Communal areas (toilets, halls, corridors) are cleaned by the establishment's housekeeping staff. Residents are responsible for cleaning their own rooms and the communal rooms.
All residents must take their rubbish out of their rooms and put it in the containers located at the foot of the halls of residence. As an eco-friendly gesture, selective sorting is applied everywhere on campus, and sorting bins are available in your place of residence as well as in the academic buildings! All INSA buildings, including the halls of residence, are non-smoking.
SECURITY
ACCESS
The halls of residence, which are not only your living space but also your workplace, are communal environments. Respecting others is therefore vital. A reasonable level of noise during the day and peace and tranquillity at night are absolutely essential. If these instructions are not followed, sanctions may go as far as exclusion without notice.
HYGIENE
COMMUNAL ROOMS
YOUR ROOM
THE CLEANING OF COMMUNAL AREAS
COMMUNITY LIFE
CAMPUS LIFE
Two launderettes are available: one in the basement of the Cézembre residence and one in the basement of the Glénan residence.
There are car parks in front of or near each residence. Three bicycle garages are available (in the basement of the Arz, Bréhat and Glénan residences). Your room key gives you access to these garages. Please respect the spaces reserved for people with disabilities and do not park in front of or on the yellow stripes to allow emergency services access if necessary.
All accommodation is connected to the computer network. This gives you free access to INSA Rennes teaching resources via the intranet (https://intranet.insa-rennes.fr/). You are responsible for your own Internet access via the service provider Quantic Télécom (www.quantic-telecom.net). Several packages are available depending on the length of your stay.
The mail is delivered by INSA, however parcels are not handled by the INSA mail service. Parcels must be delivered to local post offices and parcel drop-off points. To ensure that you receive your mail, please remember to put your name on your letterbox and to fill in your postal address with your first and last names and your room number.
COMMUNITY LIFE
Any material problems (plumbing, electricity, heating, etc.) must be reported directly to the Technical and Property Department (STI) via a ticket request: Intranet -> Digital services (at the top right-hand corner of the homepage) -> Support -> Helpdesk ‘Support request by ticket’ -> Technical and property. To make it easier for ITS staff to help you, please make sure your room is tidy.
SECURITY
ACCESS
INTERNET CONNECTION
LAUNDRY
PARKING
REPAIRS
IN-RESIDENCE SERVICES
CAMPUS LIFE
INSA RENNES STUDENT CAFETERIA
> 2 Freego connected fridges: fresh, tasty and affordable products for all your breaks, created by Sodebo (sandwiches, salads, pasta boxes, desserts, etc.) Monday to Sunday - 8 am to 9 pm Only open to INSA Rennes students. Accessible using your personal access card.
FOOD TRUCK
> a wide-ranging choice of well-balanced, quality meals at affordable prices > open to all students at the Crous rate > it is possible to pay by credit card and Izly Lunch: Monday to Friday - 11.30 am to 1.45 pm Evening meal: Monday to Thursday - 6.30 pm to 8 pm Other Crous catering offers can be found at www.crous-rennes.fr
INSA RENNES RESTO U’
The "Secret de pains" bakery serves hot and cold sandwiches, salads, tarts, homemade desserts, fruit and drinks every lunchtime from Monday to Friday. The food truck is located at building 10, between Allée Antoine Becquerel and Allée Victor Grignard.
Catering facilities on INSA Rennes campus
> 3 rooms for group work that can be booked online> computer workstations and a colour printer> databases accessible via biblio.insa-rennes.fr> books and journals in the field of basic and engineering sciences and the humanities and social sciences> an Information Literacy training programme to develop your information skills
ENJOY A RICH AND VARIED CULTURAL OFFERING:
STUDY IN A SETTING CONDUCIVE TO REFLECTION AND COLLABORATIVE WORK, WITH RESOURCES AVAILABLE BOTH ONLINE AND ON SITE:
> a large selection of documents relating to current scientific, cultural, social and INSA affairs > novels in several languages > cultural magazines > comic strips in several languages > cultural and scientific exhibitions and meetings
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www.biblio.insa-rennes.fr bibliotheque@insa-rennes.fr 02.23.23.83.55
Open all year round, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 8 pm (except Friday: closes at 6 pm) and during school holidays, in September and June, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm.
The librarians are on hand to offer you a wide range of services to support you throughout your studies.
THE LIBRARY
Le Multimedia Centre is freely accessible 7 days a week from 7 am to midnight; a building access card is required.
The Multimedia Centre comprises 6 rooms with around 100 self-service workstations and a videoconferencing room. The workstations are connected to the computer networks, giving access to a wide range of resources (software) and to the Internet. When they enrol, students undertake to respect the charter for the proper use of computers and networks, which is available on the intranet (Information for All / Information System / IT Charters / IT Charter for Students). This charter sets out the rules and obligations for those using the establishment's IT systems.
The Multimedia Centre
Disability Officer:
Psychologist:
Nurses: infirmieres@insa-rennes.fr
Student Welcome desk / Administration:
Open Monday to Friday 8 am to 12 pm - 12.45 pm to 5 pm (closed at 4 pm on Fridays and every other Wednesday)
If the health centre is closed
The Crous social worker
Psychological support
Support for students with disabilities
Nursing support
Éloïse BRAULT 02 23 23 86 60 - eloise.brault@insa-rennes.fr virginie.alotto@insa-rennes.fr
Éloïse BRAULT 02 23 23 86 60 - eloise.brault@insa-rennes.fr
Sophie COZIC 02 23 23 82 02 - sophie.cozic@insa-rennes.fr
Virginie ALOTTO 02 23 23 85 70 - virginie.alotto@insa-rennes.fr
The Health, Prevention & Disability Service team is on hand to help you carry out your studies in the best possible physical and mental conditions. Your health is the key to your well-being as a student.
The Health, Prevention & Disability Service
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THE 3 PEOPLE IN CHARGE OF THE SCHEME ARE: > Prevention Advisor - Gladys GUYARD > Equality Officer - Chloé LAILIC > Legal Affairs Officer - Rizlaine AFIF
THESE MAY INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS:
> Sexist, homophobic, transphobic and racist abuse > Discrimination > Gender-based slander > Administrating a substance to someone without them knowing (‘date rape’ drug) > Exhibitionism > Voyeurism and invasion of privacy > Sexual harassment > Moral harassment > Sexual assault > Rape or attempted rape
This scheme aims to: - Encourage staff and students to seek help and administrative support - Find solutions and monitor situations, - Come up with and implement an appropriate and effective prevention plan.
This mechanism is aimed at INSA Rennes staff and students. It aims to respond to all situations of harassment and other sexual, discriminatory and sexist violence committed on the INSA Rennes campus or in any other context related to INSA Rennes, by a person studying, working or living at INSA Rennes, or whose victim is a person studying, working or living at INSA Rennes.
Measures to combat harassment and gender-based, discriminatory and sexual violence
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To contact the desired person, simply write to: name.surname@insa-rennes.fr
Contacts
Tuition/Admissions Department > Catherine Fayolle Master 2 Innovation & Entrepreneurship > Martine ChampagnatMasters Research > Anne-Laurence Fesselier et Léna Gardin Accommodation > Valérie Calage Student Cafeteria > Valérie Calage Health, Prevention & Disability Service > Éloïse Brault Head of the Library and Equality Officer > Chloé Lailic Logistics/Security Department > Tony Mougenot Information System management > Damien Bongard Communication and Community Life Department > Jeanne-Mathilde Chanoine
STPI Director > Carole Daiguebonne EII Director > Jean-François Nezan MA Director > Mounir Haddou INFO Director > Marie Babel E&T Director > Matthieu Crussière Heads of E-SET courses (Apprenticeships) > Maxime Pelcat / Stéphane Méric GCU Director > Mohammed Hjiaj GMA Director (Initial and Apprenticeship) > Dominique Guines GPM Director > Soline Boyer Humanités Director > Marie Ducrocq
Director > Vincent Brunie Services Manager > Ourda Harir Head of Training > Marilyne Cornen Head of Research and Valorisation > Hervé Folliot Director, European and International Relations office > Isabelle Thibon Head of Corporate Relations and Partnerships > Catherine Danty-Suriam
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> Access to the establishment's Wifi: insaWifi > Your 1GB email account (access via the intranet/online services): prenom.nom@insa-rennes.fr This is INSA’s only way of contacting you, so make sure you check it regularly! > Your online digital services: https://intranet.insa-rennes.fr/, Online services tab. This is the gateway to your timetable. This is the entry point for all your tools. > Moodle : https://moodleng.insa-rennes.fr Find all your courses available online.
INSA Rennes will assign you a computer account for the full duration of your studies there. Your personal login and password are given to you when you register. This computer account will enable you to access all its digital services (Wifi, email, timetable, grades, online courses, printing, etc.). For added security, a 2nd-factor authentication has been introduced for all staff and students. By default, the personal email address you provided when you registered is used. Your smartphone can also be configured to be used for this purpose (documentation on Intranet / Information for all / Information system / Catalogue of digital services / Double authentication).
Useful links to get you started
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> Dynamic screens on campus > The INSA Rennes website: www.insa-rennes.fr > The INSA Rennes intranet site: https://intranet.insa-rennes.fr (requires authentication to access it) > The INSA Rennes community newsletter, in your letterbox every other Friday.
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On-campus and online resources
Social medias
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> Music and Entertainment: Bebop / Son et Lumière > Environment: Greensa > Solidarity: Solid’Alim / Solidar'INSA > Feminist and LGBTQIA+: INSAtisfait.e.s / INS’Arc en Ciel > Gastronomy: Oenology / Gastronomy > IT: Networked games / Robotics: Jeux en réseaux / Robotique > Games: Festival de l’Oeil Glauque / Club Poker / INS’Cape Game > Travel and Exploring the world: Trip’Club / BEAR > Integration and Prevention: WEI / WEIPA / Club Amour > Art and Culture: Club Photo-Vidéo / Club Ciné / BiiP / Radio Le Mégaphone / la Fanfare
The association's activities are punctuated by numerous events organised by the engineering students, some of which have become major events in their own right: Rock’n Solex, Un des Sens, le Gala, INSAlan, etc.
The Foyer is a meeting place for the school's engineering students; it is run entirely by AEIR members. It is also a venue for concerts, parties and shows. The K-FET is a place where you can relax, have a coffee, play table football, etc.
aeir@insa-rennes.fr @aeirennes
EVENTS
AEIR was founded in 1967 and has over 1,100 members. Its aim is to develop activities and organise events on campus, as well as forging links with other associations in Rennes, students from other INSAs and alumni. The association has 3 sections:
CLUBS
AEIR - THE INSA RENNES ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
FOYER & STUDENT K-FET
FORUM GRAND OUEST
Every year, the Forum Grand Ouest organises a forum for professionals and students to meet and recruit. It has become a benchmark event in the region. contact@forumgrandouest.com
INSTART'UP RENNES
INSTART'UP Rennes aims to develop the entrepreneurial spirit of engineering students through coaching workshops, conferences and afterwork sessions.
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Students with disabilities are given individualised support and assistance by the Disability Officer, who is also an INSA Rennes psychologist: > learning accommodations: staggering the curriculum (in consultation with teachers), organising teaching support, help with notetaking, tutoring, etc. > exam accommodations: extra time for written, practical and oral tests, technical aids, exam secretarial services, etc. > technical assistance: proposing tools to compensate for the disability To be able to make the necessary adjustments to teaching and examinations, a meeting with a doctor from the Beaulieu Student Health Service is compulsory. Appointments can be made directly at the INSA Rennes Health Centre.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
AS - THE SPORTS ASSOCIATION
The AS provides engineering students with the opportunity to practise a physical activity by proposing more than thirty sports. It also organises various events, including the French Grandes Ecoles Championships and the INSA Orange Run. The sports association also runs the official INSA Rennes shop! as@insa-rennes.fr
INS'INDIA
The Ins'India association aims to support Indian orphanages and schools. Throughout the year, a team of INSA students carries out activities on campus and in the surrounding area in order to exchange views, raise awareness and raise funds for a humanitarian trip. insindia@insa-rennes.fr
The Crous social worker can be consulted at the Beaulieu Student Health Service (02 23 23 55 05) and the Villejean Student Health Service (02 99 14 14 67).
THE CROUS SOCIAL WORKET
EAI - AFRICA INSA EXCHANGE
As an association dedicated to international solidarity, EAI carries out a number of actions in Africa (building schools, learning centres, etc.). eai@insa-rennes.fr
If the health centre is closed If the INSA nurse is absent: • SSE (University of Rennes Student Health Service) Beaulieu Campus - Building 21 – tel: 02.23.23.55.05 Open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (non-stop) • General practitioners - Longchamps Medical Practice - Gros Chêne Medical Practice • Health Centres - Medalliance Rennes – 18 rue du Bourg Nouveau Open Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 8 pm, no appointment needed - Chantepie Medical Centre – 14 Avenue Charles de Gaulle Open daily, 9 am to 10 pm, no appointment needed • SOS Doctors - 106 rue Eugène Pottier - Saint-Laurent Clinic - Cesson Polyclinic - Emergency Dental School - Longschamps Medical-Dental Centre • Nurse’s surgery - Surgery at Bd Alexis Carrel - Surgery in Longchamps
NURSING SUPPORT
The INSA Rennes nurse provides students with: > an attentive ear and advice; > emergency and routine care; > permission to miss classes; > referral to a doctor, hospital service or psychologist, if necessary; > Public health-related information and prevention measures.
Ouest INSA - Junior Enterprise
Ouest INSA is a student association that brings engineering students into contact with the world of work by managing projects, organising events, carrying out studies and developing relations with businesses. Ouest INSA is a great way to enhance your CV. contact@ouest-insa.fr
University holidays 2024/2025
You can gain access to the INSA Rennes buildings using your access card: > Student welcome desk: Monday to Friday, 7.30 am to 6 pm > Multimedia centre: Monday to Sunday, 7.30 am to midnight > Library: all year round, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 8 pm (except Friday: closed at 6 pm) and during school holidays, in September and June, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm. The times are updated in real time on the Affluences application: https://affluences.com/biblinsa
> All Saints: from 26/10 to 03/11 2024 inclusive > Christmas: from 21/12 2024 to 05/01 2025 inclusive > Winter: from 07/02 to 23/02 2025 inclusive > Spring: from 11/04 to 22/04 2025 inclusive
Christmas: from 21/12 2024 to 05/01 2025 inclusive Ascension bridge day: Friday 30 May 2025 Whit Monday: 9 June 2025 Summer: from 02/08 to 17/08 2025 inclusive
INSA Rennes closure periods
The 2024/2025 academic calendar
Campus opening days and times
Psychological support
A bout of the blues, sleep or stress problems, dark thoughts, etc., the INSA Rennes psychologist provides a place where students can talk about their problems, whatever difficulties they may be experiencing, and where they can find someone to listen to them and give them support. She receives students by appointment, without judgement and in complete confidentiality. She is also responsible for welcoming and supporting students with disabilities.