Arcada University of Applied Sciences arranges graduation ceremonies twice a year.

Time and place

The first graduation ceremony for the Academic Year 2023-2024 is held 1 March 2024 at 15:00 (for those who have applied for their degree certificate by 31.12.2023). The second ceremony is held 14 June 2024 (for those who have applied for their degree certificate by 31.5.2024).

As a graduate you need to be at Arcada 30 minutes before the ceremony starts.

Invitation and r.s.v.p.

Invitations for the graduation ceremony 1 March 2024 will start being sent out during week 2. All graduates who are eligible to attend will receive an invitation, as soon as their degree certificate application has been processed by the UAS.

Confirm your own and your guests attendance at the graduation ceremony by registering in time. The registration link is sent by email (your private email that you give when you apply for your degree certificate) to all graduates that have applied for their degree certificate before the deadline.

Information regarding the invitation for the graduation ceremony 14 June 2024 will be published later.

Graduation procession

The graduates proceed together in the beginning of the ceremony. The entrance is lead by the Rector and faculty. All graduates are requested to be at Arcada no later than 14:30, where we will help you find your correct place in the procession.

Dresscode

Business casual.

Programme

No degree certificates are handed out during the graduation ceremony, but all graduates are given roses, a greeting letter and are personally congratulated by the Rector and a representant for your degree programme. The ceremony takes approx. one hour. After the ceremony all graduates, guests and staff join in a toast for our newest alumni. Photographing will be arranged for those who wish.

Guests

As a graduate you are welcome to invite two guests to attend the ceremony. Unfortunately the number of guests are limited due to the amount of seats. Please confirm your guests attendance when you confirm your own participation in the ceremony.