Pedagogical questions: Emilie Parendeau, Academic advisor, is at disposal by appointment.
For all questions relating to student life (cost of living in Geneva, accommodation, insurance, visa, residence permit, jobs, tips, etc.), detailed information is available on the Student Affairs page of the HES-SO Geneva website.
HEAD students have access to the Social and Finance service (scholarships, financial supports, social counseling) and to the Health and Psychology service (medical and psychological) of the University of Geneva.
A Nutrition Counsel is open for all students at Haute école de santé. The cost of a consultation is CHF 10.-. Appointments by email or by phone +41 (0) 22 388 34 47.
Students with special needs (handicap, chronic disease) can contact Emilie Parendeau. Possibilities of special curricula can be developed under specific conditions.
HEAD is required to actively promote a work climate of respect and tolerance. In the event of discrimination (of all kinds) or harassment (psychological, sexual, digital...), it is important to break the silence and obtain advice and support in resolving the problem. The HES-SO Geneva provides a free and confidential listening and support service. No information is communicated to a third party, whoever it is, without any explicit consent being given.
The permanence is open on working days from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm and appointments are made, in French and English, by a person totally independent of the institution: personnedeconfiance@humancp.ch. T. +41 (0) 22 736 33 07.