Updated information about graduation ceremonies

14.06.2021

The graduation ceremonies of the University of Tartu are held from 15 to 30 June in person. In Tartu, the ceremonies take place on the square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre. The graduation of Viljandi Culture Academy will take place as individual ceremonies that were well-received last year. In Narva, Pärnu and Tallinn, graduation ceremonies are held indoors.

As the Health Board has advised not to organise large gatherings related to graduations, only graduating students may attend the ceremonies. Everyone else can watch the ceremonies online via UTTV or, in case of ceremonies taking place in Tartu, at some distance on Toome hill, where a large screen and speakers will be set up for the guests. Friends and families can congratulate the new graduates after the ceremony, taking care to avoid large gatherings, keep distance and follow the national restrictions. Therefore, agree with your guests beforehand about where you will meet after the ceremony.

Every year, graduates wish to take photos in Tartu in front of the main building. There, too, people must keep their distance and avoid gatherings. Graduates are also welcome to take their own photos by the university’s photo backdrop set up by the Old Anatomical Theatre, at Pirogov Square by the crabapple tree planted in honour of university graduates last year, by the bench dedicated to graduates in front of the mural of Von Bock House, by the “Kissing Students” sculpture decorated with the university’s caps, in the blooming botanical garden and the ruins of the Tartu Cathedral (entrance to cathedral towers is free of charge for the graduates; discount rates are available for their family members).

Graduating students will receive more detailed information about the ceremony from their faculty or unit by email. Participants do not have to wear a mask, but they do need to sanitise their hands and follow the instructions of the organisers. The university will do everything in its power to make the graduation ceremonies special and memorable and also counts on the responsible behaviour of graduates as well as their friends and families.

Graduating students who want the university’s cap or ring can order it from shop.ut.ee. Ring orders will be forwarded to the jeweller on the last day of each month and the rings will be ready in 1.5 months. Those who want the cap are recommended to place their order as soon as possible to receive the cap before the graduation ceremony. Both the caps and rings can be conveniently collected from the parcel machine.

Graduates who cannot attend the ceremony will find information about receiving their diploma on the university’s website.

Graduation guidelines

  • Attend the ceremony only if you are well. 
  • Arrive at Toome hill on foot (cars cannot be parked on the streets nearby, leave the car in a public parking lot).  
  • Sanitise your hands.
  • Wearing a mask is optional. 
  • Keep safe distance with other participants before, during and after the ceremony.
  • Follow the diagram below to find your place.
  • Please note that there will be no hand-shaking when you receive the diploma. 
  • Toilets are available in the academic building at Lossi 36, in the Old Anatomical Theatre and the Old Observatory.
  • Avoid gatherings also after the ceremony when taking pictures in front of the main building and elsewhere.

Links to the recordings of the ceremonies will be added to the table below after the ceremony of each unit.

FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Wed, 16 June at 12 Master’s degree ceremony of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)

Tue, 22 June at 15

Bachelor’s degree ceremony of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)
18–21 June and 26–30 June Graduation of Viljandi Culture Academy takes place as individual ceremonies in the black hall of the academy

More information on the webpage of the academy.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Wed, 16 June at 15 Bachelor’s degree ceremony of the School of Law in Tartu Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)
Thu, 17 June at 11 Master’s degree ceremony of the School of Law Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)
Thu, 17 June at 15 Institute of Social Studies Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)
Thu, 17 June at 16 Pärnu College Pärnu Concert Hall (Aida 4)
Fri, 18 June at 12 School of Economics and Business Administration Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)
Fri, 18 June at 12 Narva College Lobby of the academic building of Narva College (Raekoja plats 2, Narva) (further information)
Fri, 18 June at 14 Bachelor’s degree ceremony of the School of Law in Tallinn Main conference hall of the National Library of Estonia (Tõnismägi 2, Tallinn)
Fri, 18 June at 15 Institute of Education Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)
Tue, 22 June at 11 Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)
Tue, 22 June at 13 Institute of Psychology Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)

FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Tue, 15 June at 12 Institute of Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)
Tue, 15 June at 15 Faculty of Medicine Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Mon, 21 June at 12 Bachelor’s degree ceremony of the Faculty of Science and Technology Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)
Mon, 21 June at 16

Master’s degree ceremony of the Faculty of Science and Technology

 Square in front of the Old Anatomical Theatre (Uppsala 10)

 

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