Recognised as doctor
If you completed your doctoral education at another university and are to be recognised at the ceremony, you must have defended your thesis, applied for your degree, and had it approved between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2026 .
The following applies if you have stated that 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
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.
November 2026 – deadline to submit text
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):
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
Schedules will be updated in autumn 2026.
General rehearsal at Galaxen in Borlänge: attendees receive information about the procedures for the ceremony. Everyone who will be honoured at the ceremony needs to attend the rehearsal.
19 March 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, 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.
Registration opens in late 2026.
Register at: Anmälan till akademisk högtid (form in Swedish)
Dress code: ceremony and banquet
For doctors (other university), the dress code is dark suit. The same dress code applies to accompanying guests. Read more about the dress code in the FAQ.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you plan to attend the Academic Ceremony, please be aware that the inaugural lectures and the ceremony will be both photographed and filmed. If you do not want to appear in the photographs or film, please contact hogtid@du.se.