After graduationAfter years of dedication and lots of studying, you are graduating. What will that be like? Perhaps you have made a plan but don't know where to start. Or maybe you have no idea what the future will bring? This overview will help you on your way.
After graduation
After years of dedication and lots of studying, you are graduating. What will that be like? Perhaps you have made a plan but don't know where to start. Or maybe you have no idea what the future will bring? This overview will help you on your way.
Graduating in 2022
Results and feedback
As per usual, you can check your exam results through Oasis, at the end of the exam period.
Putting on your gown and cap is a unique milestone in your life to celebrate with your fellow alumni and family. The bulk of the graduation ceremonies will take place from September until November, usually in the weekend or on weeknights.
Your Faculty will send you an invitation with the practical info
Diploma
You will receive both a hard and soft copy of your diploma. You will receive the hard copy on your proclamation ceremony and a soft copy by e-mail. This is why your contact details have to be up-to-date in Oasis.
Is your personal information up-to-date in Oasis? Your UGent mailbox will be closed shortly after graduation, so be sure to provide your personal email address!This way you can receive your diploma and graduation invitation.
Getting a job
Preparing for the labour market
What starting a career will be like? How to take your first steps on the job market? The Student Career Hub offers information, tips and tools to get you started.
Do you want to know which companies are looking for graduating Ghent University Talent? Discover a wide range of company profiles, vacancies and career events in the Ghent University Career Center.
Note: change your Ghent University mail address to your personal mail address after registration (via 'account settings' in the user menu). This way, you'll maintain easy access to the Ghent Career Center after graduation.
Entrepreneurship
Would you rather be your own boss and is there an entrepreneur in you? DO! is the contact point for entrepreneurship at Ghent University.
Do you want to keep your head buried in your books for a while longer? Are you on the look-out for a suitable way to continue your education?
Master and postgraduate degrees
Find out which master’s, master after master’s or postgraduate programmes you are qualified for based on the diploma you obtained. This is the perfect way to broaden or deepen the knowledge you acquired!
Dare to think, your whole life long! Stay close to your alma mater Ghent University and fellow alumni, meet exciting new people, participate in alumni activities and discover our full range of offerings for former students.
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