First steps in MyUNIL

The Dashboard 

 The dashboard is the homepage of MyUNIL. It provides you with a personalised overview of your university activity and quick access to the most frequently used features. 

 

 Access : Menu MyUNIL → Tableau de bord URL : https://my.unil.ch 

 

 

 The Navigation Bar 

 At the top of the screen, the blue navigation bar allows you to access the different sections of MyUNIL: 

 Menu 

 Description 

 Dashboard 

 Homepage with an overview of your activity 

 Study 

 Access to courses, documents, timetables and academic results 

 Work 

 Salary data and certificates 

 Campus 

 Information and services related to campus life 

 News & Events 

 Events, news and university calendar 

 Elements in the Top Right Corner 

 Several elements are permanently accessible in the top right corner of the screen: 

 Language Selector (FR / EN) 

 Allows you to switch the interface between French and English. 

 Help Button (?) 

 Provides access to documentation and support resources. 

 User Menu 

 By clicking on your name, a dropdown menu appears with the following options: 

 Your email address — displayed for information purposes 

 Mes données administratives — direct access to your personal information 

 Fermer la session — secure logout from the portal 

 The Notifications Area 

 Below the navigation bar, an information area indicates whether new notifications are available since your last visit. A summary of your MyUNIL activity is also displayed with the date and time of your last login. 

 

 Example: "Voici un résumé de l'activité MyUNIL depuis votre dernière visite le 29.01.2026 10:55" 

 

 Dashboard Widgets 

 The dashboard displays several widgets (panels) that give you a quick overview of your information and direct access to key features. 

 User Profile Widget 

 Located on the left, this widget displays your personal information: 

 Your surname and first name 

 Your status (e.g.: Portal_t for test account) 

 Your university email address 

 Your registration number 

 Your student status (e.g.: External, Regular) 

 Your file status (e.g.: Registered) 

 Tuition Fees Widget 

 This widget informs you about your semester tuition fee invoices. Two buttons are available: 

 Plus d'informations — to find out more about university fees 

 Accéder à mes factures — to view and download your invoices 

 

 ⚠️ Important Semester tuition fee invoices are no longer sent by post. View them directly from this widget or in the dedicated section. 

 

 Campus Card Widget 

 This widget displays your campus card balance and allows you to access its management. Click on Ma campus card to: 

 Check your current balance 

 Top up your card 

 Block or unblock your card if lost 

 Quick Access Widget 

 Located on the right, this widget offers shortcuts to the most frequently used features: 

 Mes attestations d'études — download your enrolment certificates 

 Ma boîte email — access your university mailbox directly 

 Interface Summary 

 Area 

 Content 

 Possible Actions 

 Header 

 UNIL logo, navigation, language, help, profile 

 Navigate, change language, log out 

 Notifications 

 Messages and activity summary 

 View updates 

 Profile 

 Personal information 

 View your status 

 Invoices 

 Semester fees 

 View and download 

 Campus card 

 Card balance 

 Manage your campus card 

 Quick access 

 Main shortcuts 

 Certificates, emails 

 Tips for Use 

 Check your dashboard regularly so you don't miss any important notifications. 

 Verify your file status, particularly during the registration period. 

 Remember to download your tuition fee invoices as soon as they are available. 

 Don't forget to log out after using a shared computer. 

 This documentation is part of the official user help for the MyUNIL portal. University of Lausanne – IT Centre