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Information about participation in the doctoral conferment ceremony
Important information about the doctoral degree conferment ceremony 2026:
- The public defence must be completed no later than 17 April 2026
- Your doctoral degree must be obtained from Ladok no later than 25 May 2026.
- If you are a doctor of technology, medicine or law, you must make arrangements for a doctor's hat. Doctors of philosophy purchase a laurel wreath via registration.
- White tie (i.e. tails or long evening dress) must be worn for the ceremony and banquet.
More information is available in our FAQ below.
Academic celebrations - rehearsal film 2025
Invitation and registration
Will I automatically receive an invitation to this year's Conferment Ceremony if I have defended my thesis since the last ceremony? Where will the invitation be sent?
Everyone who has completed a doctorate during the past year, and up to 11 April 2025, will be invited. In order to be conferred you must have applied for and obtained your doctoral degree before the 19 May. The invitation will be posted in early March, to the address registered in Ladok.
Can I choose to be conferred at another time instead?
It is possible to postpone your conferment to the upcoming two ceremonies, but only if there’s room. If you want to postpone your conferment it is your responsibility to contact promotion@liu.se in January the year you wish to attend and ask for an invitation.
I have received an invitation to this year's Conferment Ceremony and I want to register. How do I do this?
I have sent an email to promotion@liu.se that I want to attend the Conferment Ceremony. Does that count as registration?
How much does it cost?
Fee for guests two and three: SEK 900 per guest
Laurel wreath: SEK 650 mandatory for Doctor of Philosophy
Doctoral hat: SEK 6,400. It is mandatory for Doctors of Technology, Medicine, Economics and Juris to wear a hat, but you may want to consider borrowing or renting one.
Rent or buy a tailcoat or long dress.
How do I know that you have received my registration and that I am registered?
Can I register after the registration deadline?
No, unfortunately not.
What do I do if I have submitted my registration but want to edit it?
Dress code
For promovendi, jubilee doctors and honorary doctors
Audience during the ceremony
Guests at the banquet
Audience at the Academic Gala Concert
Can LiU help me acquire white tie and/or a doctor's hat?
Unfortunately, this is not possible.
Should I wear white tie at the rehearsal?
Should I change my outfit between the ceremony and the dinner?
Insignia - diploma, hat, laurel wreath and ring
When do I get my diploma and what is its significance?
The diploma is only proof that you have been conferred, it is not a formal document. Those who do not participate in the ceremony will not receive a diploma. The degree certificate from Ladok is the formal document confirming your degree.
As a new doctor, must I wear something on my head for the ceremony?
How much do a doctor's hat and wreath cost?
A doctor’s hat costs SEK 6.400 and a wreath SEK 650. (2025)
As a new doctor, should I wear a hat or a wreath?
How do I go about buying a wreath?
When ordering a wreath, I am to specify my head measurement. How do I measure this correctly?
I need to get a doctor's hat. How do I go about this?
If I purchase a hat from the hatter, where will it be delivered to?
If I buy a hat from the hatter/order a wreath and it is delivered directly to the venue, will I be able to try it on before the ceremony?
What do I do if my doctor's hat/wreath does not fit?
As a new doctor, if I borrow or hire a doctor's hat, should I bring it to the rehearsal, or do I hand it in?
A hired or borrowed hat should be delivered to Post och husservice at Campus Valla on 7-8 May between 9.30am and 2 pm. The Master of Ceremonies ensures that it is transported to the venue.
Can I have a friend drop off a borrowed doctor's hat to the Master of Ceremonies, or do I have to bring it in myself, at the times specified?
Do I wear the doctor's hat only during the ceremony, or do I also wear it at other times, later in the evening?
At the ceremony, doctor's rings are not presented to new doctors. Can I still buy one, and wear it during the ceremony?
The Academic Ceremony and rehearsal
Is it mandatory to attend the combined meeting and rehearsal taking place the same day as the ceremony?
Should my guest join me at the rehearsal?
No.
What is meant by 'white tie'? (In Swedish 'högtidsdräkt')
This means tails, white waistcoat or cummerbund, white bow tie, black socks and black (patent) shoes or a long formal evening dress in any colour. There may be other types of formal attire – please contact the Master of Ceremonies beforehand to find out more. If you intend to wear an off the shoulder dress, please remember to wear a shawl or elbow length gloves for the ceremony.
Accompanying guests wear formal attire at the banquet. Children and young people generally wear a white shirt with a tie, dark trousers and black shoes or a dress.
Can children attend the ceremony?
What are the rules for taking photos and filming the ceremony?
How long is the ceremony?
Can anyone attend the ceremony?
Yes, it is open to everyone and free of charge, but you have to register if you are coming. Register here: Spectators for the spring academic ceremony on May 24.
The audience may sit where they like apart from in reserved seats at the front. Seats should be taken at 16.00.
What is the academic procession?
Can my guest, who has defended their thesis, join the academic procession?
A friend of mine who uses a wheelchair would like to attend the ceremony. Can a special place be arranged?
Yes. Contact promotion@liu.se.
Are there dedicated parking spaces at Louis De Geer Konsert & Kongress?
Will return bus transport be arranged between Norrköping and Linköping?
The Banquet
At the banquet, what will the seating arrangements be?
Can I bring my children to the banquet?
Can I bring a child in a pram?
Do my dinner guests have to wear formal dress?
Can I bring more guests to the banquet than are on the invitation, if I pay for them?
As a new doctor I may invite three guests. Do I pay for any of them and how do I make the payment?
Does my husband/wife/significant other count as one of the three guests I may invite?
I have friends who are to be promoted at the same ceremony. Can we be seated close to each other at the banquet?
Can I order a vegetarian meal?
Will there be alcohol-free drinks?
I have more than one supervisor that I want to invite to the ceremony. How do I do this?
If my principal supervisor is not able to attend, can I specify my secondary supervisor upon registration instead?
Yes.