Graduation Ceremony

The graduation ceremonies for our Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in Nutrition, Biology, Food Science and Biotechnology will once again take place at Hohenheim Palace in early July of this year.

Bachelor's and Master's Programs in Food Chemistry and Bachelor's Program in Food Science

Who?

All graduates from the Bachelor's programs in food science and biotechnology as well as all graduates from the  Bachelor's and Master's Programs in Food Chemistry who have or will have completed their studies by the end of the winter semester 2024/25 or summer semester 2025.

When?

July 7th, 2025, from 5 p.m.

Where?

Balcony Room in the Palace

Program from 5 p.m.:

  • Welcome from the Fachschaft and degree program directors | Balcony Room
  • Academic presentations | Balcony Room
  • Awarding of the degree certificates and group photos | Balcony Room
  • Awards, raffle, end of the official ceremony | Balcony Room
  • Champagne reception | Meadow on the south side of the Palace until 8:00 p.m.

If the weather is bad, the champagne reception will take place in the Palace Large Foyer.

Organizer: Natural sciences student body 

If you have any further questions about the graduation ceremony, please contact the Natural sciences student body.

Bachelor's and Master's Programs in Biology as well as Master's Program in Earth and Climate System Science

Who?

All graduates of Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in biology who have or will have completed their studies by the end of the winter semester 2024/25 or summer semester 2025.

When?

July 8th, 2025, from 5.00 p.m.

Where?

Balcony Room in the Palace

Program from 5.00 p.m.:

  • Welcome from the Fachschaft and degree program directors | Balcony Room
  • Academic presentations | Balcony Room
  • Awarding of the degree certificates and group photos  | Balcony Room
  • Awards, raffle, end of the official ceremony | Balcony Room
  • Champagne reception | Meadow on the south side of the Palace until 7:00 p.m

If the weather is bad, the champagne reception will take place in the Palace Large Foyer.

Organizer: Natural sciences student body

If you have any further questions about the graduation ceremony, please contact the Natural sciences student body.

Bachelor's and Master's Programs in Nutritional Science

Who?

All graduates of Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in nutrition who have or will have completed their studies by the end of the winter semester 2024/25 or summer semester 2025.

When?

July 8th, 2025, from 7.30 p.m.

Wo?

Where?

Balcony Room in the Palace

Program fom 7:30 p.m:

  • Welcome from the Fachschaft and degree program directors | Balcony Room
  • Academic presentations | Balcony Room
  • Awarding of the degree certificates and group photos | Balcony Room
  • Awards, raffle, end of the official ceremony | Balcony Room
  • Champagne reception | Meadow on the south side of the Palace

If the weather is bad, the champagne reception will take place in the Palace Large Foyer.

Organizer: Natural sciences student body

If you have any further questions about the graduation ceremony, please contact the Natural sciences student body.

Master's Programs in Food Science

The Master's graduation ceremony at the Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology will take place on 11 July 2024 at 4 p.m. in the Balcony Room and Palace and the Mensa.

Organizer: Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology (ILB) in cooperation with the Association for the Promotion of Research and Teaching in Food Science and Biotechnology (Förderverein ILB e.V.).

The programme and further information on the graduation ceremony of the Master's graduates at the Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology (ILB) can be found here.

Questions and Answers

How can I register for the graduation ceremony?

Registration takes place via a registration form at https://fs-natur.uni-hohenheim.de/absolventenfeier.

In addition, an official invitation will be sent soon by email via ILIAS.

The registration deadline is June 29, 2025

 

 

Is it still possible to register after the registration deadline?

If you register after the registration deadline, participation cannot be guaranteed.

How many accompanying persons can I bring to the ceremony?

The number of accompanying persons is initially limited to 2. If the number of registrations is low, additional persons may be able to attend.

What does it cost to participate?

The event is free of charge. Donations for the organisation of the champagne reception are welcome.

 

 

What will I receive at the ceremony?

Certificates from the Fachschaft Natur and, if applicable, presents from the degree program directors

I have submitted my final thesis, but it hasn't been graded yet. Can I participate in the ceremony?

Yes, you can participate in the ceremony even if you don't have your certificate yet.

I have taken all my exams, but all the grades haven't been submitted yet. Can I still participate in the graduation ceremony?

Yes, the ceremony is for everyone who already has their Bachelor's or Master's degree or will soon be finished.

I have already picked up my degree certificate from the Examinations Office. Can I still participate in the ceremony?

Yes. The certificates we issue are from the Fachschaft.

Can I cancel the registration for participants / guests if I have already registered them?

Of course, please do so as soon as possible so that other people can take the spots.

In the event of deregistration, please contact here.

What is the dress code?

Please wear festive clothing.