Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations! You are graduating!
On this webpage you can find more information about the graduation ceremonies at FASoS.
You have worked very hard to come to this important milestone in your life! We look forward to celebrating it with you and your family and friends. Information about the graduation ceremonies, getting to FASoS, restaurants, hotels and parking can be found below.
Not attending the ceremony?
If you are unable to attend, the Office of Student Affairs will let you know what options are available for receiving your diploma after the ceremony.
Programme
Please find a general outline of the FASoS graduation ceremonies below. For a detailed programme of your graduation ceremony, see 'Dates, times and locations'.
The graduation ceremony usually takes about 1 to 1,5 hours. Directly after the ceremony the reception takes place, which also lasts about 1 to 1,5 hours.
Outline of the graduation ceremonies:
- Registration
- Graduates and guests take their seats
- Start ceremony, including the official awarding of diplomas and speeches
- Graduates have a group photo taken by a professional photographer
- Reception
Please note that only students who graduated can attend the ceremony with their own, personal invitation.
Registration
Dates, times and locations 2024
Programme Graduation week 2024
| Programme | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's programmes: | |||
| European Studies | Saturday 16 November 2024 | 10.00-12.00 | Theater aan het Vrijthof |
| Digital Society | Saturday 16 November 2024 | 14.00-15.30 | Theater aan het Vrijthof |
| Arts and Culture | Saturday 16 November 2024 | 17.30-19.00 | Theater aan het Vrijthof |
| Master's programmes: | |||
| Research Master of Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology | Friday 18 October 2024 | 11.00 - 12.00 | Spiegelzaal, Grote Gracht 80-82 |
| Research Master European Studies | Friday 18 October 2024 | 14.30 - 17.00 | Spiegelzaal, Grote Gracht 80-82 |
| MA European Studies | Tuesday 22 October 2024 | 14.30 - 16.00 | Sint Janskerk, Vrijthof 24 |
| MA European Public Affairs | Wednesday 23 October 2024 | 14.30 – 16.00 | Turnzaal, Grote Gracht 90-92 |
| MA Arts and Culture; AH, CLA, MPC | Thursday 24 October 2024 | 11.00 - 12.30 | Turnzaal, Grote Gracht 90-92 |
| MA Globalisation and Development Studies | Thursday 24 October 2024 | 14.30 - 16.00 | Turnzaal, Grote Gracht 90-92 |
| MA European Studies on Society, Science and Technology | Friday 25 October 2024 | 11.00 – 12.30 | Turnzaal, Grote Gracht 90-92 |
| MA Media Studies: Digital Cultures | Friday 25 October 2024 | 14.30 - 16.00 | Turnzaal, Grote Gracht 90-92 |
Dress code
FASoS does not have a particular dress code for graduation ceremonies. However, during the past couple of years many students expressed their wish to wear caps and gowns during their graduation ceremony. In order to make sure that all graduates (who wish to wear the academic dress) are wearing the same caps and gowns, the faculty has made an agreement with the Caps and Gowns company.
Graduates who wish to wear a cap and gown during their graduation ceremony can purchase it using an order form that becomes available soon.
You will receive a black cap and gown and a purple tassel with a customized FASoS tag. Graduates can choose to order a single tassel as a keepsake as well. All details about prices and shipping/pick up options can be found on the order forms.
Please note that the faculty is not responsible for services purchased through the Caps and Gowns website.
For questions about the caps and gowns, please contact the Caps and Gowns Company directly.
Route description and parking
As the university does not have public parking, and street parking near FASoS is limited, it is best to park your car in one of the parking garages in Maastricht. Please take into account that finding a parking spot takes some time and allow yourself at least 10 minutes to walk from the parking garage to FASoS.
Public parking is available at walking distance (Q-Park Vrijthof, Cabergerweg or Onze Lieve Vrouwenplein).
Restaurants and Hotels
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