Summer graduation time for 2023 graduates will begin at LBTU
June is graduation month, when students at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), who have passed their exams and defended their final thesis, meet in the LBTU Hall and receive diplomas certifying their education. In the summer, 555 graduates from eight university faculties will receive diplomas of higher education. In addition to that, nine graduates will also receive honors or "red" diplomas, which prove the students' determination, being able to show particularly high study results.
As the first of the series of summer releases on June 16 at Graduates of the Faculty of Economics and Social Development will open at 14.00. Diplomas will be awarded in the undergraduate programs "Economics", "Sociology of Organizations and Public Administration", "Commercial Activity and Company Management" and in the higher-level study programs "Sociology of Organizations and Public Administration", "Economics", "Business Management" and "Project Management". Two students of the faculties - Anete Kalniņa and Normunds Stanka - will receive diplomas with distinction.
On June 19, it will be held for graduates of two faculties: at At the 11.00 graduation, graduates of the Faculty of Information Technologies who studied in the undergraduate programs "Computer Management and Computer Science", "Information Technologies for Sustainable Development" and the higher level study program "Information Technologies" will be welcomed. In this faculty, diplomas of excellence will be presented to two graduates - Paula Kalniņa and Diana Bobriševa - Gončaruka.
Also, on June 19 at At 15.00, diplomas will be received by graduates of the Faculty of Environment and Civil Engineering who studied in the undergraduate programs "Construction", "Construction (short cycle)", "Land Surveying", "Environment and Water Management" and in the higher-level study programs "Construction" and "Environment, Water and earth engineering". The winners of the diploma of excellence - Solvita Šņori and Mārtiņa Pētersonas will also be specially congratulated at the graduation of this faculty.
Also on June 20, the family of university graduates will be joined by young industry specialists from two faculties: at At 11:00 a.m. graduates of the Faculty of Engineering who studied in the undergraduate programs "Agricultural Engineering", "Applied Energy", "Machine Design and Production", "Design and Craft" and in the higher level study programs "Agricultural Engineering", "Career Consultant" and "Pedagogy" will receive their diplomas. " (admission for the 2023/2024 academic year is not implemented). In this graduation, diplomas of excellence will be presented to five graduates - Dace Dubkeviča, Aija Kaleja, Viktorija Pavliva, Ina Viršiča and Amanda Jaunzema.
On the other hand, on June 20 at 15.00 graduation of the Forest Faculty will be held for graduates who have studied in the undergraduate programs "Forestry", "Forestry Engineer" and "Woodworking", as well as in the higher level study program "Forestry".
on June 21 at At 11.00, diplomas will be received by graduates of the Faculty of Food Technology who studied in the undergraduate programs "Food Quality and Innovations", "Food Product Technology", "Catering and Hotel Business" and in the higher-level study programs "Food Science" and "Nutrition Science". Graduates of "Nutrition Science" will be presented with diplomas separately.
However, on June 22 at At 13.00, the graduates of the Faculty of Agriculture who have studied the basic study programs "Agriculture" in one of the four specialization directions and the higher level study program "Agriculture" will be welcomed. One of the graduates - Daiga Birzleja - will receive a diploma of excellence.
Series of releases on June 30 at At 14.00, graduates of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine who studied in the study program "Veterinary Medicine" will conclude.
In LBTU Jelgava, graduations take place twice a year, after each study semester, but the summer graduations, when the study year ends, are the most crowded. Graduations differ in the special traditions of each faculty, about which students are informed in their faculty, and graduations are usually attended not only by graduates and university teaching staff, but also by families and friends of graduates, who have the opportunity to welcome the young specialists during the festive event and enjoy its progress. Usually, the solemn ceremony lasts from one to two hours, which is followed by a photo session in the historic courtyard of Jelgava Palace.
Traditionally, students of all LBTU faculties, who have obtained a bachelor's or master's degree, wear robes and caps at graduations, while graduates of higher level studies (masters) use scarves matching the colours of the faculty. Graduates of first-level study programs do not have a uniform academic dress and use formal, ceremonial clothing.
Useful information for prom guests:
For the convenience of guests, a large free parking lot is available behind Jelgava Palace. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that the city of Jelgava has started large-scale renovation works, which are expected to clean up the degraded areas on Pilssalas Street in 2023. Pedestrians and motorists should take into account that during the repair works, difficult conditions may occur when moving along Jelgava Palace.
LBTU Hall, where all graduations take place, is located on the 2nd floor of the South wing of the palace. To get there, please follow the signs in the palace courtyard. On the other hand, there is an elevator for guests with mobility impairments, which is accessible from the yard (the detailed location is indicated by the diagrams near the building). With its help, it is possible to get to the foyer of the Hall by pressing the button on the 2nd floor.
Welcoming graduates during graduation is organized in groups, when diplomas have been issued to several graduates. Graduation guests are invited to greet their graduates after the invitation of the graduation leader.
Although there are more than 400 seats in the LBTU Hall, the graduations of some faculties, which have more than 100 graduates, do not have enough seats for all the guests. However, in front of the Hall there is a spacious foyer that can be used for relaxation and waiting and where the graduation will be played. It is especially useful for parents with small children, for whom the prom is too long and want to get out and about.