On this page you will find additional information about the Graduation Ceremony. Please check regularly for updates.
Watch the Ceremony Live!
If you are unable to travel to Rotterdam, you can still enjoy watching the Ceremony through this first ever livelink, courtesy of RSM!
On Saturday 4 December over 430 CEMS-MIM Graduands will receive their diploma in the New Luxor Theatre in Rotterdam. By clicking on the link below you will be directed to a livestream of the Ceremony from 15.45 onwards. Don’t miss this Ceremony of Ceremonies!
The Venue: the New Luxor Theatre
This year’s Graduation Ceremony will take place in the New Luxor Theatre in Rotterdam. The New Luxor is called the ‘most beautiful theatre’ in the Netherlands. Anyone who enters the building can expect many surprises. The huge entrance hall, the imposing, broad, noble lazy staircase that leads from ground level to the Rhine Foyer, diagonal columns, the beautiful vistas and the two biggest foyers that are connected with each other.
Preliminary Programme Graduation Ceremony
| 13.00 hours | Arrival Graduands for briefing & photo’s |
| 15.00 hours | Opening doors to guests |
| 16.00 hours | Welcome & Keynote speakers |
| 17.00 hours | Graduation & Global Values Statement |
| 18.30 hours | End Graduation Ceremony |
Information for the Graduands
Registration
Your home CEMS Coordinator must validate your graduation. You must confirm with him/her before proceeding to the online registration.
Briefing session Graduation Ceremony
Before the start of the Graduation Ceremony a rehearsal will take place in the New Luxor Theatre. This rehearsal is compulsory and starts at 13.00h.
It is imperative that you attend. With over 500 graduands a smooth process is essential, only to be achieved by rehearsing.
Late Arrivals
The organisation of the Graduation Ceremony is complex. Late arrivals may not be allowed to join the graduation class, so make sure you are on time, so as not to be disappointed.
Number of guests
During the Graduation Ceremony you will receive your CEMS diploma. Of course you want to share this special moment with family and/or friends.
As graduand you can bring two guests. Additional guests may join the Graduation Events IF places are still available upon registration closure (November 15th, noon CET).
If you want to bring more guests please send an e-mail to cems2010@rsm.nl with the names of additional guests, and to which events you would like them to attend.
We will then get back to you after the registration closure and let you know whether your request is granted.
Caps & Gowns
Graduands 2010 will be provided with an academic gown & cap, courtesy of RSM. The Cap & Gown, adorned with the CEMS logo, constitutes a wonderful souvenir. You are provided with the opportunity to purchase your Cap & Gown after the event at the substantially reduced rate of €15,- (caps and gowns are not sold separately). You may indicate your wish to purchase the Cap & Gown in the registration database. Alternatively you may purchase the Cap & Gown after the graduation ceremony. No more worries about future fancy dress parties…
Global Values Statement
With the goal of raising the awareness of the values at the heart of the CEMS community the CEMS Global Values Statement has been introduced by our students and will be integrated into this year’s CEMS graduation ceremony.
The aim is to give students the opportunity to formally commit to uphold these values on the day of their graduation. This act strengthens these values that we see as guiding principles for everyday decision making both as a student and as a professional.
Text of The Global Values Statement:
- The pursuit of excellence with the highest ethical standards, integrity, and humility.
- Professional responsibility and accountability in relation to society and the environment
- Drawing upon the value of cultural diversity with respect and empathy
The statement will be read out once during the Graduation Ceremony. After receiving their diploma on stage, each graduand will have the option to sign the Global Values Statement book. Since signing of the statement is not compulsory, students also have a choice of crossing out their name or leaving a blank.
Information for Guests
As guest of a Graduand you are most welcome during the Graduations Events. Below you can already find some information in the build-up to these Events.
You can enter the venue at 15.00 hours. The doors of the theatre itself will open at 15.30 hours and guests are requested to take their seats by 15.50 hours at the latest.
Guests are requested to:
- Ensure that all mobile phones are switched off during the ceremony
- Remain in their seats during the ceremony to ensure a clear path for the graduands going on stage. Photographs may be taken, but only from seats while the ceremony is in progress.
Dress code
The dress code for the Graduation Events is Smart Casual (as festive and elegant as you like).
