Graduates of a Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma degree, or doctoral degree program at the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences, or the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics & Business can sign up to attend the degree conferral ceremony on the following dates:

Graduates of the Master's or doctoral degree program at the Faculty of Medicine can sign up to attend the degree conferral ceremony on the following dates:

• You may only sign up for an academic ceremony once officially recognized as a graduate (if you have any questions, please contact the Office of Examinations and Recognition Services).

• The Faculty of Medicine holds degree conferral ceremonies for graduates of the Master's or doctoral degree programs only (graduates from the Bachelor degree program may not take part)

• There is an administration fee of € 49. Kindly transfer the amount to the following account: Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Altenbergerstraße 69, 4040 Linz, BIC RZOOAT2L, IBAN AT96 3400 0000 0262 4815, Purpose of Payment: "Akademische Feier"

• Please attach or upload the payment document (*.pdf, *.jpg or *.tif, max. 2 MB) to the registration form.

• Once you have successfully registered, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and detailed information.

• Are you celebrating having earned more than one degree? Please sign up with each of your degrees and indicate the number of your degrees in the "Notes" field. The administrative fee must only be paid once.

• If you cannot take part in the graduation ceremony and must cancel once you have registered - or you are prevented from being able to take part - the administrative fee of €49 will not be refunded.

• The academic graduation ceremony is generally held in German with some sections in English.

• The registration form is only available and visible during the registration period.

• Parking is available at the university parking lots and standard fees apply.

• You can purchase a graduation cap as part of the commencement ceremony. Submit your order at any time by sending an e-mail to: akademischefeier(at)jku.at.

• Animals are not permitted at the ceremony. Exception: Assistance animals (such as guide dogs for the blind, or assistance dogs).

• Our photographer will take individual portrait photos before the ceremony, and family photos following the ceremony.

• The number of guests who can attend the ceremony depends on the number of graduates who have registered for the conferral ceremony. Advanced registration for guests is not required.

• Approximately 2 weeks before the ceremony, you will receive a written invitation by e-mail containing information about the academic ceremony, the date, and the time.

• The time of the ceremony will depend on the number of registered graduates; the time can only be confirmed once registration has closed. Academic ceremonies usually take place at 10.00 AM, 1.00 PM, and/or at 4.00 PM. When scheduling, requested dates can be taken into account only in exceptional cases.