Matriculation and Graduation Code of CU ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Under section 36 (2) of Act No. 111/1998 Sb., to regulate higher education institutions an amend other laws (the Higher Education Act), the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports r Disciplinary Code for Students of Charles University under ref. n. MSMT-38084/2016 on 14 D                                                                                        ………                                                                                         Mg Gondková                                                                        Director of the Hig Department ****************************************************************************************** * Matriculation and Graduation Code of Charles University of 14 December 2016 ****************************************************************************************** Under sections 9 (1) (b) and 17 (1) (k) of Act No. 111/1998 Sb., to regulate higher educat and to change and amend other laws (“the Higher Education Act”), as amended, and under Art the Constitution of Charles University the Academic Senate of Charles University has adopt Matriculation and Graduation Code of Charles University, as an internal regulation of the ****************************************************************************************** * Article 1 Introductory Provisions ****************************************************************************************** This Code governs the procedures of matriculation and graduation ceremonies at Charles Uni University”).* ****************************************************************************************** * Article 2 Procedure for the Matriculation Ceremony ****************************************************************************************** 1.Matriculated students in formal dress are seated in their places before the ceremony beg 2.Ceremonial procession, to the sound of music, in the following order: a.the academic staff of the relevant faculty in academic gowns; b.the vice-dean in his academic gown carrying academic insignia; c.the Beadle of the faculty in Beadle’s robe carrying academic insignia; d.the Dean in academic gown carrying academic insignia; e.the Rector’s Beadle in Beadle’s robe carrying academic insignia; and f.the Rector in academic gown carrying academic insignia. 3.National anthem. 4.The Rector opens the assembly, addresses the audience, and invites the Dean to address t 5.The Dean’s address: "Your Magnificence, ... It is among the traditions of this Universit beginning of their study the students take an academic oath. I would like to ask everybo to stand up and you, Your Honour, (Honorabilis) Vice-Dean, to read the oath." 6.The Vice-Dean reads the text of the oath: “I promise to properly exercise the rights and duties of a member of the academic community of Charles University. I promise to respect humanistic and democratic tradition of Charles University, to heed its good reputation, that my activity brings universal benefit.” 7.The students take the oath by raising their hand towards the head of the sceptre, shakin Dean, and saying “I promise”. 8.The Rector: "You have taken the academic oath and Charles University admits you into its community. Remember this moment, remember what you have promised, and remember your pers of these days. I believe that your resolution is good and honest. I wish you for all you come true. Quod bonum, felix, faustum fortunatumque eveniat". 9.Music – Old Czech hymn Jezu Kriste, štědrý kněže (Jesus Christ, generous Prince). 10Departure from the hall under paragraph (2) in reverse order, to the sound of student an igitur. ****************************************************************************************** * Article 3 Procedure for the Bachelor’s Graduation Ceremony ****************************************************************************************** Ceremonial procession to the representative hall of the House for the Professed (Profesn Malostranské náměstí square in Prague in the following order: a.the graduates to be awarded academic degrees in formal dress; b.two members of the academic staff of the relevant faculty in academic gowns; c.the degree awarding official (the Promotor) in academic gown with academic insignia; d.the dean in academic gown with academic insignia; and e.the Rector in academic gown with academic insignia. National anthem. 2. The Dean gives the opening speech and introduces the graduates, stating their first name name, maiden name if relevant, place of birth, thecompleted programme of study, and if c distinction where relevant. Then he requests the Rector’s assent to the graduation cerem The Rector’s assent to the graduation ceremony. The Promotor delivers the Latin formula and the text of the oath set in the Constitution faculty. The graduates take the oath by shaking hands with the Promotor and saying “I promise”. The Promotor hands the graduates their diplomas. One of the graduates gives the valedictorian speech. Music – Old Czech hymn Jezu Kriste, štědrý kněže (Jesus Christ, generous Prince) or Svat vévodo české země (Saint Wenceslas, Duke of the Czech Land). Representatives of the academic community offer their congratulations to the graduates. Departure from the hall under paragraph (1) in reverse order, to the sound of student an igitur. ****************************************************************************************** * Article 4 Procedure for the Master’s Graduation Ceremony ****************************************************************************************** Ceremonial procession to the Large Hall of the Carolinum, to the sound of music, in the a.the graduates to be awarded academic degrees in formal dress; b.the academic staff of the relevant faculty in academic gowns; c.the Promotor in academic gown with academic insignia; d.the Beadle of the faculty in Beadle’s robe with academic insignia; e.the dean in academic gown with academic insignia; f.the Rector’s Beadle in Beadle’s robe with academic insignia; and g.the Rector in academic gown with academic insignia. National anthem. 2. The Dean gives the opening speech and introduces the graduates, stating their first name name, maiden name if relevant, place of birth, the completed programme of study and if c distinction where relevant. Then he requests the Rector’s assent to the graduation cerem The Rector’s assent to the graduation ceremony. The Promotor delivers the Latin formula and the text of the oath set in the Constitution faculty. The graduates take the oath by raising their hand towards the head of the sceptreand say polliceor”. The Promotor finishes reading the graduation oath. The Promotor hands the graduates their diplomas. One of the graduates gives the valedictorian speech. Music – Old Czech hymn Jezu Kriste, štědrý kněže (Jesus Christ, generous Prince) or Svat vévodo české země (Saint Wenceslas, Duke of the Czech Land). Representatives of the academic community offer their congratulations to the graduates. Departure from the hall under paragraph (1) in reverse order, to the sound of student an igitur. ****************************************************************************************** * Article 5 Procedure for the Doctoral Graduation Ceremony ****************************************************************************************** 1.Ceremonial procession to the Large Hall of the Carolinum, to the sound of music, in the a.the graduates to be awarded academic degrees in formal dress; b.the academic staff of the relevant faculty in academic gowns; c.the Promotor in academic gown with academic insignia; d.the Beadle of the faculty in Beadle’s robe with academic insignia; e.the dean in academic gown with academic insignia; f.the Rector’s Beadle in Beadle’s robe with academic insignia; and g.the Rector in academic gown with academic insignia. 2.National anthem. 3.The Dean gives the opening speech and introduces the graduates, stating their first name name, maiden name if relevant, place of birth, the completed programme of study, and the dissertation. Then he requests the Rector’s assent to the graduation ceremony (in Latin) 4.The Rector’s assent to the graduation ceremony (in Latin). 5.The Promotor delivers the Latin formula and the text of the oath set in the Constitution faculty. 6.Graduates take the oath by raising their hand towards the head of the sceptreand saying polliceor”. 7.The Promotor finishes reading the graduation oath. 8.The Promotor hands the graduates their diplomas. 9.One of the graduates gives the valedictorian speech. 10Music – Old Czech hymn Jezu Kriste, štědrý kněže (Jesus Christ, generous Prince) or Svat vévodo české země (Saint Wenceslas, Duke of the Czech Land). 11Representatives of the academic community offer their congratulations to the graduates. 12Departure from the hall under paragraph (1) in reverse order, to the sound of student an igitur. ****************************************************************************************** * Article 6 Procedure for the Rigorosum Graduation ****************************************************************************************** Ceremonial procession to the Large Hall of Carolinum, to the sound of music, in the foll a.the graduates to be awarded academic degrees in formal dresses; b.the academic staff of the relevant faculty in academic gowns; c.the Promotor in academic gown with academic insignia; d.the Beadle of the faculty in Beadle’s robe with academic insignia; e.the dean in academic gown with academic insignia; f.the Rector’s Beadle in Beadle’s robe with academic insignia; and g.the Rector in academic gown with academic insignia. National anthem. 2. The Dean gives the opening speech and introduces the graduates, stating their first name maiden name if relevant, and place of birth. Then he requests the Rector’s assent to the ceremony (in Latin). The Rector’s assent to the graduation ceremony (in Latin). The graduation ceremony itself: 5. The Promotor: Doctorandi clarissimi, examinibus, quae ad eorum, qui doctoris nomen et honores consequi doctrinam explorandam lege constituta sunt, cum laude superatis, nos adistis desiderante honore in hoc sollemni consessu ornaremus. Prius autem fides est danda, vos tales semper futuros, quales vos esse iubebit dignitas, obtinueritis, et nos vos fore speramus. Spondebitis igitur (The Promotor and others stand up) Primum; vos huius Universitatis, in qua doctoris in ........ disciplinis gradum ascender perpetuo memoriam habituros, eiusque res ac rationes, quoad poteritis, adiuturos; Dein;  honorem eum, quem in vos collaturus sum, integrum incolumemque servaturos; Postremo;  studia.... impigro labore culturos et provecturos non sordidi lucri causa, ne captandam gloriam, sed ut veritas propagetur et lux eius, qua salus generis humani conti effulgeat; Haec vos ex animi vestri sententia spondebitis ac pollicebimini? (The graduates take the oath by raising their hand towards the head of the sceptre and s ac polliceor”. The Promotor follows them with his eyes.) The Promotor: Itaque iam nihil impedit, quominus honores, quos obtinere cupitis, vobis impertiamus.Erg rite constitutus vos ex decreto ordinis mei doctores creo, creatos renuntio omniaque doc privilegia in vos confero. In cuius rei fidem haec diplomata Universitatis Carolinae sig vobis in manus trado. The Promotor hands the graduates their diplomas. One of the graduates gives the valedictorian speech. Music – Old Czech hymn Jezu Kriste, štědrý kněže (Jesus Christ, generous Prince) or Svat vévodo české země (Saint Wenceslas, Duke of the Czech Land). Representatives of the academic community offer their congratulations to the graduates. Departure from the hall under paragraph (1) in reverse order, to the sound of student an igitur. ****************************************************************************************** * Article 7 Procedure for Associate Professor’s Graduation ****************************************************************************************** 1.The associated professors being appointed are seated in their places before the ceremony 2.Ceremonial procession to the Large Hall of the Carolinum, to the sound of music, in the a.the beadles of the faculties in Beadles’ robes with academic insignia; b.the deans of the faculties in academic gowns with academic insignia; c.the Chief Financial Officer of the University in academic gown; d.the vice-rectors in academic gowns with academic insignia; e.the Promotor in academic gown with academic insignia; f.the Beadle of the Dean of the faculty from which the majority of associate professors robe with academic insignia; g.the Dean of the faculty from which the majority associate professors are, in academic academic insignia; h.the Rector’s Beadle in Beadle’s robe with academic insignia; and i.the Rector in academic gown with academic insignia. 3.National anthem. 4.The Promotor welcomes all present persons and initiates the handing of letters of appoin invites the Rector to give his speech. 5.The Rector’s speech. 6.The Rector steps down to the table and gives associate professors their letters of appoi by the Chief Financial Officer. Simultaneously, the Promotor introduces the associated p appointed, stating their first name, family name, their field of study, and the faculty distributing all the letters of appointment, the Rector returns to the Rector’s seat. 7.The Promotor invites one from among the associate professors appointed to give the valed 8.An associate professor gives the valedictorian speech. 9.The Promotor thanks for the address, offers congratulations to the associate professors closes the graduation ceremony. 10Music - Old Czech hymn Jezu Kriste, štědrý kněže (Jesus Christ, generous Prince) or Svat vévodo české země (Saint Wenceslas, Duke of the Czech Land). 11Departure from the hall to the sound of music under paragraph (2) in reverse order . ****************************************************************************************** * Article 8 Procedure for Honorary Doctor’s Graduation Ceremony ****************************************************************************************** 1.Ceremonial procession to the Large Hall of the Carolinum, to the sound of music, in the a.beadles of the faculties in Beadles’ robes with academic insignia; b.the rectors of other higher education institutions and academic staff in academic gown c.the beadles of the faculties in Beadles’ robes with academic insignia; d.the deans in academic gowns with academic insignia; e.the Chief Financial Officer of the University in academic gown; f.the vice-rectors in academic gowns with academic insignia, the candidate in academic g Promotor in academic gown with insignia, g.the Beadle of the faculty proposing the candidate in Beadles’ robes with academic insi h.the Dean of the same faculty in academic gown with insignia; i.the Rector’s Beadle in Beadle’s robe with academic insignia; and j.the Rector in academic gown with academic insignia. 2.National anthem. If the candidate is a citizen of a foreign state, the national anthem o state follows. 3.The presiding vice-rector opens the assembly by welcoming the candidate and other person 4.Music. 5.The presiding vice-rector asks the Dean of the faculty proposing the candidate to introd 6.Introduction of the candidate. 7.The Rector’s assent to the graduation ceremony. 8.The graduation ceremony itself: The Promotor delivers the formula of graduation and the text of the oath: Consilium Facultatis ………. Universitatis Carolinae non ignorans, vir/femina illustrissime te et doctrina tua, quam in ……… (the branch of science of the candidate) quaestiones per impendisti, et vitae tuae operibus necnon actibus, quibus patriae tuae atque totius mund scientiam generi humano maxime proficuam amplificavistiEQ \O(), de saluteEQ \O()universi prae ceteris optime meritum/meritam esse communi omnium applausu decrevit, ut in doctorum ……… (the branch of science) honoris cau recipereris. Quod ordinis nostril consultum cum a consilio generali Universitatis Carolinae confirmat \O()teEQ \O(), vir/femina illustrissime/illustrissima, petiimus, ut illum unum et summum tibi EQ \O()Universitas nostra impertire posset, in hoc sollemni consessu acciperes. Prius autem sponsio sollemnis tibi suscipienda est. Spondebis igitur: Primum te huius Universitatis, in qua hunc summum viriEQ \O()/feminae doctiEQ \O()/docta ascenderis, piam perpetuo memoriam habiturum/habituram eique auctoritate, auxilioEQ \O() numquam defuturum/defuturam, dein studia utilissima, sicut adhuc facere semper consuevistiEQ \O(), provehere non desi ut veritas salutem generis humani continens propagetur et lux eius terrarum orbem illust Haec tu ex animi tuiEQ \O() sententia EQ \O()spondebis ac polliceberis? The candidate makes the oath: “Spondeo ac polliceor”. The Promotor: Itaque iam nihil impedit, quominus honores, quibus te ordo noster ornare c impertiamus. Ergo ego, promotor rite constitutus, ex decreto consilii Facultatis ………… teEQ \O(), …………(scientific degree, name) virum/feminam doctissimum/doctissimam, qui/quae ……… (grounds for granting the degree of ………(the branch of science) doctorem honoris causa creo, creatum/creatam renuntio, omnia ……… doctoris privilegia in te confero in eiusque rei fidem hoc diplomaEQ \O() Univ Carolinae sigillo maiore EQ \O()insignitum tibi in manus trado.EQ \O() (The Promotor han to the doctor.) Decoreris etiam catena deaurataEQ \O(), qua EQ \O()vinculum tuum cumEQ \O() Universitate per omnes annos duraturum aperte ac symbolice significetur. (The Promotor decorates the chain.) Quod bonum, felix, faustum fortunatumque eveniat! 9.Music – Old Czech hymn Jezu Kriste, štědrý kněže (Jesus Christ, generous Prince) or Svat vévodo české země (Saint Wenceslas, Duke of the Czech Land). 10The Honorary Doctor gives a speech. 11The presiding vice-rector thanks for the speech, offers congratulations to the doctor, a graduation ceremony. 12Departure from the hall under paragraph (1) in reverse order, to the sound of student an igitur. ****************************************************************************************** * Article 9 Common Provisions ****************************************************************************************** 1.Matriculations take place in the Large Hall of the Carolinum. Faculties whose seat is no organise matriculations in places determined by the dean. 2.Matriculation ceremonies in master’s programmes of study following the bachelor’s progra and doctoral programmes of study are organised only if the dean decides so in his direct contrary case, the matriculation ceremony is replaced by the student’s signature of the oath at the faculty. 3.Bachelor’s graduation ceremonies may be organised for graduates from more than one facul related by their orientation. The position of the dean and Promotor is held by the dean of the faculty with the highest number of graduates, unless the relevant faculties agree member of academic staff of each of the faculties is present. 4.Master’s, doctor’s and rigorosum graduation ceremonies may be organised for graduates fr one faculty, usually related by their orientation. The position of the dean is held by t the faculty with the highest number of graduates, the formula and the text of oaths is d the Promotor of the faculty with the highest number of graduates, unless the relevant fa otherwise. The academic staff of all faculties is present. 5.As a matter of principle, academic ceremonies are performed in Czech with the exception delivered in Latin. In cases where the academic ceremony is performed for students or gr programmes of study accredited in a foreign language, it is possible to replace the Czec the relevant foreign language. 6.Taking into consideration the orientation of the Faculty, with the Rector’s consent the determine that another act is added to the procedure for the matriculation or graduation act, however, may not interfere with the overall nature of the ceremony. 7.A vice-rector determined by the Rector may substitute for the Rector during matriculatio ceremonies. 8.A vice-dean determined by the dean may substitute for the Dean during matriculation and ceremonies. 9.The role of the Promotor may be performed by a full professor or an associate professor, case of a doctor’s graduation, only by a full professor. ****************************************************************************************** * Article 10 Final Provisions ****************************************************************************************** 1.The Matriculation and Graduation Code of Charles University, registered by the Ministry Youth and Sports on 13 March 2000, as amended, is hereby repealed. 2.The Code was approved by the Academic Senate of the University on November 25, 2016. 3.The Code comes into force on the date of registration by the Ministry of Education, Yout 4.The Code becomes effective on the first day of the calendar month following the date of force. PhDr. Tomáš Nigrin, Ph.D.                                            Prof. MUDr. Tomáš Zim President of the Academic Senate                                                           * Translator’s note: Words importing the masculine include the feminine, and unless the co requires, words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the sin S. 36 of the Higher Education Act. The registration was completed on December 14, 2016.