{"id":395,"date":"2024-05-13T09:59:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T07:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.absolventenfeier.tf.fau.de\/?page_id=395"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T11:14:25","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.abschlussfeier.tf.fau.de\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who is the celebration for?<\/strong><br>All graduates who have completed their Master of Science degree within the past year are invited. Also invited are Bachelor\u2019s graduates who are leaving the Faculty of Engineering. Bachelor\u2019s degree graduates who are continuing their studies at FAU (e.g., for a master\u2019s degree) may enroll in the course if there are enough spots available and they are willing to be placed on a waiting list. These spots will be assigned after the registration deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration<br><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"rrze-elements accordion style_default\" id=\"accordion-0\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_0\" id=\"collapse_button_0\"> When and where can I register? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_0\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_0\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nRegistration begins shortly before the start of the semester and is possible here on the website until approximately two months before the end of the lecture period.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_1\" id=\"collapse_button_1\"> Can I take part without registration? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_1\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_1\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nNo. Firstly the places are limited and secondly can&#8217;t we print your congratulatory letter without registration.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_2\" id=\"collapse_button_2\"> Can I register after the registration period? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_2\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_2\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nIf all places have already been allocated or the congratulatory letters have already been printed, it is not possible to register at a later date. Otherwise the <a href=\"mailto:franziska.kranz@fau.de\">Student Lifecycle Management<\/a> will decide.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_3\" id=\"collapse_button_3\"> Are the places limited? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_3\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_3\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nYes, due to the space available, we have to limit the number of participants for capacity reasons. The rule &#8220;first come, first serve&#8221; applies to registration.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_4\" id=\"collapse_button_4\"> Can I deregister? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_4\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_4\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nOf course this is possible and even wished for. If you are unable to attend, please send an email to the <a href=\"mailto:franziska.kranz@fau.de\">Student Lifecycle Management<\/a> in good time so that your places can be made available for those wishing to move up. If you are unable to attend at short notice, please let us know by email so that we can put your letter of congratulations aside and guarantee that the award ceremony runs smoothly.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_5\" id=\"collapse_button_5\"> Can I participate in a wheelchair? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_5\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_5\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nOf course. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:franziska.kranz@fau.de\">Student Lifecycle Management<\/a> in advance so that your seat can be planned accordingly.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participation requirements<br><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"rrze-elements accordion style_default\" id=\"accordion-1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_6\" id=\"collapse_button_6\"> I am still writing my thesis. Can I register anyway? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_6\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_6\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nPlease only register if you have passed all examinations, including your thesis, by the date of the graduation ceremony. This means that the thesis must be submitted and any required final presentations must have been given. Of course you should make sure, that your thesis is graded with a pass mark.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_7\" id=\"collapse_button_7\"> My certificate is not ready yet. Can I register anyway? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_7\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_7\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nYou do not need a certificate to participate. As long as you have passed all examinations, including the final thesis, by the date of the ceremony, you can take part.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_8\" id=\"collapse_button_8\"> I already got my certificate. Can I still take part? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_8\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_8\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nYes, only congratulatory letters are presented at the ceremony, not official certificates.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_9\" id=\"collapse_button_9\"> I finished my studies several semesters ago. Can I still take part? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_9\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_9\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nYou can take part in the ceremony once if you have graduated within one year before the date of the ceremony. Exceptions can only be permitted if justified. Please contact the <a href=\"mailto:franziska.kranz@fau.de\">Student Lifecycle Management<\/a> in that case.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accompaniment<br><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"rrze-elements accordion style_default\" id=\"accordion-2\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_10\" id=\"collapse_button_10\"> How many persons can accompany me? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_10\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_10\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nFor capacity reasons, a maximum of 2 accompanying persons are possible. Subject to available capacity the <a href=\"mailto:franziska.kranz@fau.de\">Student Lifecycle Management<\/a> may approve one additional accompanying person. A decision will be maide no earlier than one moth prior to the event. Additional places will be allocated in the order in which requests are received.<br \/>\nOnly registered companions are allowed.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_11\" id=\"collapse_button_11\"> Can I change the number of accompanying persons after registration? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_11\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_11\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nIf you wish to change the number of accompanying persons after registration, please send an email to the <a href=\"mailto:franziska.kranz@fau.de\">Student Lifecycle Management<\/a>. Please note that it is only possible to increase the number of accompanying persons if places are available and that you can bring a maximum of 2 people. Please also let us know if an accompanying person is unable to attend, as this can free up places.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_12\" id=\"collapse_button_12\"> Can I bring my pet? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_12\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_12\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nNo, this is impossible.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_13\" id=\"collapse_button_13\"> Can I bring my child? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_13\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_13\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nIf you have any questions about possible retreats or similar, please contact <a href=\"mailto:franziska.kranz@fau.de\">Student Lifecycle Management<\/a> in advance or the information desk on site.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_14\" id=\"collapse_button_14\"> Can my campanion participate in a wheelchair? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_14\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_14\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nOf course. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:franziska.kranz@fau.de\">Student Lifecycle Management<\/a> in advance so that the seating can be planned accordingly.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_15\" id=\"collapse_button_15\"> Can I sit with my companions? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_15\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_15\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nUnfortunately, this is not possible for organizational reasons. The graduates sit in the seats marked with their degree courses at the front. Accompanying persons sit in the remaining seats. Seats are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. There will be one seat for each registered person, contiguous seats cannot be guaranteed or reserved. Please only bring people you have specified when registering!\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ceremony and champagne reception<br><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"rrze-elements accordion style_default\" id=\"accordion-3\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_16\" id=\"collapse_button_16\"> Please note! <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_16\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_16\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nPlease refrain from throwing confetti or similar items in the building or on the forecourt. The wind will scatter them across the entire faculty grounds!\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_17\" id=\"collapse_button_17\"> What do a get during the ceremony? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_17\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_17\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nYou will receive a letter of congratulations during the ceremony. You will receive the official graduation documents from the Examinations Office.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_18\" id=\"collapse_button_18\"> Is there a dress code? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_18\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_18\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nPlease dress according to the occasion. We would be particularly pleased if you would take the opportunity to borrow a gown from <a href=\"https:\/\/registrierung.robe-academicus.com\/en\/\">Robe Academicus<\/a> with the code erlangen.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_19\" id=\"collapse_button_19\"> Are there photos taken at the ceremony? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_19\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_19\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nA photo will be taken of you when the letter of congratulations is handed over. This will be made available to you free of charge afterwards. You also have the opportunity to have your photo taken with family and friends during the reception by registering in the FAU Community. This service is organized by FAU Alumni Management.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_20\" id=\"collapse_button_20\"> Will there be non-alcoholic drins? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_20\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_20\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nThere will be non-alcoholic sparkling wine as well as other non-alcoholic drinks.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_21\" id=\"collapse_button_21\"> Will there be food at the reception? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_21\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_21\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nThere will be no food. The time of the event has been specially chosen so that you can go to dinner with your companions afterwards. Please remember to reserve a table!\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_22\" id=\"collapse_button_22\"> Will there be tickets? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_22\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_22\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nNo. Once you have received the confirmation email, you are registered for the event. You do not need to bring it with you on the day of the event or register on site.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<h2 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"  href=\"#collapse_23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_23\" id=\"collapse_button_23\"> Do I have to pay anything? <\/button><\/h2>\n<div id=\"collapse_23\" class=\"accordion-body\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse_button_23\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\nNo. Both the ceremony and the reception are free of charge for you and your companions. Costs are only incurred for borrowing a gown.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who is the celebration for?All graduates who have completed their Master of Science degree within the past year are invited. Also invited are Bachelor\u2019s graduates who are leaving the Faculty of Engineering. 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