Countdown to graduation: tips for a successful final spurt and an unforgettable graduation ceremony

Checklist for graduation

Final thesis

• Decide on your topic and find a supervisor.
• Create a timetable for completion, including time for research, writing and proofreading.
• Plan regular meetings with your supervisor to discuss progress and any unanswered questions.
• Make sure that you submit your thesis on time.

Examinations and certificates of achievement

• Check that you have completed all required courses and exams.
• Keep an eye on the deadlines for final exams and submissions.
• Register for re-examinations if necessary.

Final documents

• If necessary, submit an application for a degree certificate.
• Check that all necessary documents are complete and correct.

Career planning

• Update your CV and prepare application documents with a current application photo.
• Search for suitable job vacancies or prepare your applications for further study programmes. On talendo.ch you will find a large selection of job offers in all possible areas.
• Use networks. These include career fairs such as those organised by talendo, universities or universities of applied sciences and alumni associations.

Financial matters

• Get an overview of any student debt and check repayment plans.
• Plan a budget for the time after your studies.

Leaving the university

• Clarify the formalities for de-registration.
• If necessary, return library cards and other university IDs.

After all the effort, learning and challenges of studying, the moment that all students have been working towards arrives: the graduation ceremony. It symbolises not only the end of an important stage in your life, but also the beginning of a new chapter. Here's how to prepare for it.

Checklist for the graduation ceremony

Invitations

• Find out the date, time and location of the graduation ceremony.
• Create a guest list that includes family, friends and important people.
• Send out invitations in good time so that your guests can plan ahead.

Styling

• Allow enough time for your personal preparation on the day of the ceremony, for example for your hairstyle and outfit.
• Choose a suitable outfit. Bear in mind the dress code, if one is specified.
• Choose an outfit that is both stylish and comfortable. You should feel comfortable on this special day.

After the ceremony

• Think about how you would like to end the day, for example with a meal in a restaurant or a (small) party.
• Make appropriate reservations or preparations.
• Thank the people who have supported you during your studies.

Graduation is not just an end, but also a new beginning. It is a transition to new adventures and challenges. Enjoy this last period of your studies, look to the future with confidence and if you need help, visit talendo.ch – your partner for studies, career entry and careers.