The solemn commencement of the academic year for new students of the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw — held in the University's largest hall, featuring an inaugural lecture by a distinguished guest.
Date
2 October 2026
Venue
Auditorium Maximum UW
University Authorities
October
02
2026
Auditorium Maximum
Inaugural Lecture
About the event
The first day of the academic journey.
The matriculation of the academic year at the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw, marks the symbolic commencement of studies for the Faculty's new students. The ceremony is held in Auditorium Maximum — the University of Warsaw’s largest hall — in the presence of the University authorities, the Dean, professors, guests of honour, and the entire academic community. The highlight of the event is the matriculation and the inaugural lecture delivered each year by a distinguished guest — a prominent lawyer, scholar, or public figure.
Programme of the ceremony
Tradition, matriculation, and inaugural lecture
Matriculation of new students
The formal oath and admission into the student body of the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw — a symbolic beginning of the new cohort's academic journey.
Speeches by Faculty and University authorities
Speeches by the Dean of the Faculty and representatives of the University of Warsaw authorities — welcoming new students and opening the 2026/27 academic year.
Inaugural lecture
A lecture delivered by a distinguished guest — an authority in the world of law, science, or public life. A tradition that opens each new academic year at the Faculty.
Meeting of the Faculty community
The ceremony gathers new students, their loved ones, faculty members, alumni, and friends of the Faculty in the University’s largest hall — Auditorium Maximum.
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