After years of hard work, you have now earned your well-deserved diploma. And we won’t allow that to go unnoticed, because we are proud to be able to call you a Ghent University alumnus.
Even in times of Covid-19, we plan to organise a befitting send-off. Because of these exceptional circumstances, we will actually have 2 graduation ceremonies: a digital one on October, 9th and also a real-life faculty ceremony.
Digital celebration
On Friday 9 October at 20:30 let's all come together virtually to celebrate. With a smile ... and perhaps also a tear. It will be a special occasion: a farewell in style. Get ready for something special. Please feel free to invite family and friends too — it's easy to digitally celebrate in larger numbers.
Check whether your personal information is registered correctly in our new alumni platform Infinitum. This way, we can continue to reach you, even after your Ghent University email account has been shut down.
LIVESTREAM: follow your digital send-off on Friday 9 October at 20:30
Physical graduation ceremonies
Putting on your gown and cap is a unique milestone in your life. Because we would love to see you again, all Ghent University faculties will organise a real-life, face-to-face gathering, including a photo op.
It goes without saying that this festive occasion must proceed with the highest regard for health and safety. For that reason, we have to observe the national safety measures and recommendations. The timings below are indicative and subject to change due to corona-related measures.
Faculty of Arts and Philosophy: 7 & 8 November 2020
Faculty of Law and Criminology: information follows
Faculty of Sciences: spring 2021
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences: spring 2021
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture: 16, 17 & 18 October 2020
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration: spring 2021
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: spring 2021
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences: spring 2021
Faculty of Bioscience Engineering: 14 November 2020
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: spring 2021
Faculty of Political and Social Sciences: spring 2021
FAQ
Will my parents be invited to the physical graduation ceremony?
This will be determined for every ceremony separately. Among other things, the timing of your proclamation, the number of students and the location determine the possibility to welcome guests in a safe way. Your faculty will provide you with more information about your proclamation.
Where do the physical ceremonies take place?
In most cases, the physical proclamations are organised in the Aula (Voldersstraat 9) and the Ufo (Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33). Your faculty will provide you with more information about your proclamation.
Will I be able to wear a gown and cap?
Yes, it is special to put on your graduation gown and cap. We will make sure that this can be done in complete safety.
When do the physical ceremonies take place?
In most cases the proclamations are organized on Saturdays and Sundays. You will receive an invitation from your faculty with the exact date for your specific proclamation.
