Matriculation

Matriculation Ceremony at FIM

Matriculation is a ceremonial event closely associated with the commencement of students’ studies in the first year of university. This ceremony marks an important moment for students enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Follow-up Master’s, or Doctoral study programme. During the ceremony, students pledge to fulfil their academic duties properly while respecting their commitment to the university, its regulations, and the decisions of academic officials.

Although a person officially becomes a student and a member of the academic community upon enrolment at the university or the respective faculty, matriculation represents a formal and symbolic entry into the academic world. It comes with the student’s obligation to respect traditions, uphold dignity, and promote the good name of the university.

As part of the matriculation ceremony, students take a formal matriculation oath. The ceremony is attended by academic officials of the university and the faculty, who wear academic gowns adorned with insignia representing the university’s symbols. The entire event is accompanied by ceremonial music, and the officials are addressed with honorary titles. During the ceremony, the student anthem Gaudeamus igitur is also performed, symbolizing the preservation of academic traditions.

The matriculation ceremony takes place at the University of Hradec Králové in the Assembly Hall of the Common Education Building (Building A), Hradecká 1227, Hradec Králové. The ceremony is open to the public.

Matriculation is intended for students enrolled in the first year of Bachelor’s, Follow-up Master’s, and Doctoral study programmes. It is held at the beginning of the new academic year, typically in mid-October. The exact date of the matriculation ceremony is listed in the Academic Year Schedule.

Academic Year 2024/2025

The matriculation ceremonies will take place on Tuesday, 22 October 2024.

• On the occasion of the matriculation ceremony, the Dean’s Day Off is announced (no classes will be held for first-year students).
• Students must arrive 1 hour before the start of the ceremony at the atrium of Building A (ground floor next to the University Library), where attendance will be taken, students will be lined up, and a rehearsal of the ceremony will follow.

There is no limit to the number of guests a student may invite. However, we expect students to consider the capacity of the assembly hall when inviting guests.
Guests will be allowed to enter the hall no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony and may sit anywhere except the front rows, which will be marked as reserved.
Guests may take photos or record the ceremony, but only while seated and in a way that does not disturb the ceremony or obstruct the view of others.
During the matriculation ceremonies, the main parking lot at Building A will be freely accessible (the barrier will be open).

The duration of one ceremony is approximately 45 minutes.

Important Notice – Dress Code: Formal

• LADIES: dress, skirt, etc.
• GENTLEMEN: suit, shirt, tie
• PLEASE DO NOT WEAR: t-shirts, jeans, sweaters, etc.

NOTICE: During the matriculation ceremony, the faculty will take photographs and video recordings, which may be used for reporting purposes by the University of Hradec Králové, including potential publication. For more information on the processing of personal data, please visit: www.uhk.cz/gdpr