Conferment of new doctors
The Academic Ceremony includes the conferment of new doctors.
We welcome those who have completed their doctoral education at Dalarna University between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2026 to attend the March 2027 Academic Ceremony.
The university also recognises those who have completed their doctoral education at other institutions: Doctors - Other Universities
The following applies if you have stated you will attend the ceremony:
- Read the information and respect the deadlines.
- Submit text for the ceremonial publication "Högtidsskriften".
- Attend a general rehearsal of ceremony proceedings.
- Attend the ceremony and banquet.
You will receive updates (a newsletter) from hogtid@du.se to your university email address. This will keep you updated on ceremony planning and important deadlines.
Important dates
Schedules will be updated in autumn 2026.
October/November 2026 – information meetings
We invite you to attend one or both of our information meetings to find out about the Academic Ceremony at Dalarna University and your role in this event. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
10 November 2026 – order a doctoral hat / ring (optional)
At Dalarna University, doctors receive a laurel wreath. You can, however, also purchase a doctoral hat and ring (see information further down on this webpage).
- Place your hat order at your own expense: franzenshattmakeri.se
- Place your ring order at your own expense: goldfinger.nu
- See November 2026 deadline below to order a laurel wreath.
November 2026 – deadline to submit text/laurel wreath
You must state your intention to attend the Academic Ceremony by (date will be updated later) November 2026. Do this by submitting the electronic form on this webpage and submitting your text for the ceremony booklet (Högtidsskriften). Also, add your measurements for the laurel wreath:
Materialinlämning doktorer (Swedish webpage)
February 2027 – register your attendance
Please register your attendance at the Academic Ceremony by (date will be updated later) February 2027.
18 March 2027 – general rehearsal, Borlänge
The schedule will be updated in autumn 2026.March 19 2027 – day of the Academic Ceremony, Borlänge
- Procession – all who are being honoured should gather in their designated places in Galaxen, Borlänge. Other guests must have taken their seats.
- Academic Ceremony.
- Welcome drink and banquet
- Banquet ends
Registration: ceremony and banquet
The Academic Ceremony and banquet will be held at Galaxen in Borlänge. Everyone who will be honoured needs to register themself and all their accompanying guests to the banquet.- The University invites new doctors to attend the banquet with one guest at no cost.
- You may invite two additional guests to attend the banquet at a subsidised cost.
- We recommend that guests be at least 15 years old.
Register at: Anmälan till akademisk högtid