Ceremony Dates
31 July 2026: Bachelor in Business Administration
Group picture: 1:15 p.m., graduation ceremony: 2 p.m.
1 August 2026: Mannheim Master in Management & Doctorate
Group picture: 10:15 a.m., graduation ceremony: 11 a.m.
1 August 2026: Bachelor and Master in Economic and Business Education
Group picture: 2:45 p.m., graduation ceremony: 3:30 p.m.
The invitations to the graduation ceremonies will be sent via email in May 2026.
Please ensure that we have your valid email address at that time. If you are not re-enrolling for the spring/
FAQ
When will the invitations be sent out?
The invitations to the graduation ceremonies will be sent in May. All students who are still enrolled at that time will receive the invitation via their university email address.
If you are not re-enrolling for the spring semester 2026 and do not have a university email address in May, you may provide your personal email address here. If we are unable to deliver the invitation via email, we will send a postal invitation to the home address we have on file.
Where will the invitations be sent?
All students who are still enrolled at that time will receive the invitation via their university email address.
If you are not re-enrolling for the spring semester 2026 and do not have a university email address in May, you may provide your personal email address here. If we are unable to deliver the invitation via email, we will send a postal invitation to the home address we have on file.
What should I do if I have not received an invitation by the beginning of June?
If you have not received an invitation, please contact (stating your matriculation number): abschlussfeier.bwluni-mannheim.de. We will then send you an invitation.
I have not yet completed my studies at the time of the ceremony. Can I still attend?
Anyone who has received an invitation and registered by the deadline may participate.
I have received an invitation, but I am not graduating yet – can I take part next year?
If you are going to graduate after this year's ceremony, you will automatically be invited to the ceremony next year.
How long does the celebration last?
The ceremony in the Aula lasts about 2.5 hours, the subsequent champagne reception about 1 hour.
What is the ceremony schedule?
First there will be a group photo.
The ceremony takes place for all graduates in the Aula of the Schloss. Relatives of the graduates can follow a livestream of the ceremony in the lecture halls of the East Wing. The link to this livestream will be sent to all registered graduates by e-mail the day before the ceremony, so that relatives can also follow the ceremony from home.
Afterwards, graduates and family members will meet in the East Wing for a champagne reception with canapés.
Please refer to the invitation and the e-mail you will receive in the week before the celebration for the schedule of the ceremony.
Note regarding the Business Education graduation ceremony:
Depending on the total number of registrations, the capacity of the Aula will be sufficient for all graduates and their guests. In this case, the lecture halls in the Ostflügel will not be used, and no livestream will be provided.Where does the celebration take place?
The ceremony will take place in the Aula for graduates. All relatives can follow it via stream in the lecture halls in the East Wing. Afterwards, there will be a joint champagne reception in the East Wing.
Note regarding the Business Education graduation ceremony:
Depending on the total number of registrations, the capacity of the Aula will be sufficient for all graduates and their guests. In this case, the lecture halls in the Ostflügel will not be used, and no livestream will be provided.
Will the ceremony be held in German or English?
The ceremony for Bachelor in Business Administration and the Wipäd ceremony will be held in German.
The MMM ceremony will be held in English.
How many tickets can I order?
There is no ticket limit.
How much does a ticket cost?
The graduation ceremonies mark the festive culmination of your studies. We make every effort to provide you and your family with a memorable celebration while keeping costs reasonable for both participants and the Business School.
Despite the general increase in prices, we are pleased to maintain the ticket price for graduates at 25 euros per person. The ticket price for accompanying guests also remains unchanged at 35 euros per person.
For ticket orders submitted after the registration deadline, an additional processing fee of 25 euros per graduate will be charged. This is due to adjustments to existing contracts with our service providers (e.g. catering), which incour additional costs. We kindly ask for your understanding.
Children up to 6 years of age can attend free of charge. Children between the ages of 7 and 12 can attend at a reduced price of 15 euroes. For ticket reservations, please contact abschlussfeier.bwluni-mannheim.de.
How are the costs structured?
The internal total cost of the celebration amounts to just over 35 euros per person. The Business School would like to extend its sincere thanks to the association Partner der Mannheimer Betriebswirtschaftslehre e. V., whose generous donation makes it possible to offer tickets to graduates at reduced rates.
The total costs of the celebrations are made up as follows:
Will I receive my certificate at the ceremony?
Bachelor Business Administration: You will receive your graduation documents at the ceremony if you have regularly completed the last exams in the 6th semester on the regular examination date and the grades have been regularly recorded. If individual grades are still outstanding or you already have your certificate, you will only receive a transcript of records.
MMM: You will receive a decorative certificate at the ceremony.
Bachelor Economic and Business Education: You will receive your graduation documents at the ceremony if you have regularly completed the last exams in the 6th semester on the regular examination date and the grades have been regularly recorded. If individual grades are still outstanding or you already have your certificate, you will only receive a transcript of records.
Master Economic and Business Education: You will receive a decorative certificate at the ceremony.
How will I receive my certificate if I do not attend the ceremony?
The certificate can be picked up from the Student Services or sent by mail. Please contact the staff members at the Student Services (bachelor-bwluni-mannheim.de resp. master-bwluni-mannheim.de resp. studienbuero-wipaeduni-mannheim.de).
How does the caps and gown rental work? Do I need to rent them?
You can find the link for gown rental in your invitation letter.
Renting gowns is voluntary.
Can I take photos at the celebration?
There will be a group photo before the start of the ceremony.
During the ceremony, a photographer will take photos of each individual certificate handover, which will be made available to all participants via a cloud after the ceremony.
The Rittersaal in the central building of the Schloss will also be opened up as a photo backdrop.
Personalized Wine Bottles for Graduates
Traditionally, as part of the graduation ceremony for the Bachelor of Science program in Business Administration and for the MMM program, the Business Schools offers a vintage wine that can be purchased on the day of the event following the formal proceedings. The wine is exclusively bottled and labeled for each graduating class. Names will be included on the label in accordance with the procedures for sending invitations to the graduation ceremony. The cut-off principle applies: You must have registered for the graduation ceremony by registration deadline (mid-June, 2026), to be listed on the label of the vintage wine. Unfortunately, card payment is not possible on the day of the event due to technical reasons. Please remember to bring cash.