Ceremonial Matriculation

The University of Jena welcomes its new students in the winter semester 2024/25 with a ceremony in the Volkshaus Jena.

A warm welcome!
24 October 2024, from 2 pm in the Volkshaus Jena

We celebrate your entry into our university, the ‘Alma Mater Jenensis’, together with you. The Presidential Board welcomes all newly enrolled students at the University of Jena at a festive event in the Volkshaus Jena.

As every year, the University has declared the matriculation ceremony on 24 October to be Dies academicus. This means that there will be no classes from 2 pm to 4 pm. This applies not only to first-year students, but to all events during this period. This means that the event is not just a public holiday for the new students, but that all students and teaching staff at the university can take part in it.

Important note on ticket allocation – no more tickets available

Seating capacity in the Volkshaus is limited. Please note that access to the event is only possible with a valid ticket. All tickets have been issued to interested parties.

Livestream of the 2024 matriculation ceremony from the Volkshaus

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Programm

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Presentation Lea Deubner, a graduate of the University of Jena, is still closely connected to her alma mater. It is therefore a particular pleasure for her to once again be the moderator of the matriculation ceremony.
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Music The Academic Orchestra Association under the direction of University Music Director Sebastian Krahnert opens and closes the ceremony with music.
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Welcoming the new students Ten students are welcomed as representatives of the ten faculties at the University of Jena. The audience learns where the students come from and what motivated them to start a degree programme at the University of Jena.
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Awarding of the examination prizes Traditionally, graduates from each faculty are awarded the examination prizes for outstanding results.
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

Panel discussion Representatives of the university, the city of Jena and students of the University of Jena will talk about topics relevant to the university and the city in the ten-minute round table discussion.
Image: Nicole Nerger/Universität Jena

Honouring the DAAD award winnerExternal linkde The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) awards the DAAD Prize for outstanding achievements by foreign students. This year, the prize goes to Sameer Khatri from India. Take a look at what Mr Khatri has to say about the start of his studies in Jena.
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)

Traditional tree planting Every winter semester, a tree is planted at one of the university locations in Jena for the current semester.
This year, a sweet chestnut will be planted at Planetarium 7. The tree planting will take place directly after the matriculation ceremony. The University would be delighted if you could attend the planting.