Future Graduates
Use the information below as a checklist for things you need to know before and during the ceremony.
Parking
Due to renovation work at the Villa Barton, unfortunately no parking is available. Therefore we encourage you and your guests to come by public transport. Bus 1-stop: Sécheron. Trams 13 and 15-stop: Butini.
Access map to reach the Villa Barton
Graduate seating
Access to the tent will be authorised 30 minutes before the beginning of the ceremony. The main entrance is reserved for students.
Students are requested to consult the seating chart which is organised by study programmes and specialisation.
Students are seated in alphabetical order in the rows reserved for their study programmes.
Once students have received their diplomas, they must return to the same seat after having their individual photos taken as quickly as possible by standing in line in the side aisle near the row reserved for the group waiting until they can return to their designated seat.
Students are requested to remain in their seats during the ceremony.
Consult the seating chart by study programme in the tent
Guest seating
Seats reserved for guests are located behind student seating.
The tent’s side entrances will be open 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the ceremony.
Guests are requested to present their tickets at the ceremony.
After the Ceremony
NEW! A stand will be set up in the Villa Barton lobby during and after the ceremony where you graduates can leave your contact details and purchase Graduate Institute apparel including t-shirts and other items.
