The ceremonial commencement of the academic year for new students of WPiA UW – held in the largest hall of the University of Warsaw, with an inaugural lecture by a distinguished guest.
Date
29 September 2026
Venue
Auditorium Maximum UW
September
29
2026
About the event
The first day of the academic journey
The inauguration of the WPiA UW academic year marks a symbolic beginning of studies for the Faculty's new students. The ceremony takes place in Auditorium Maximum – the largest hall of the University of Warsaw – in the presence of the University authorities, the Dean, professors, honorary guests, and the entire academic community. The culmination points are the matriculation and the inaugural lecture delivered annually by a distinguished guest – an eminent lawyer, scholar, or public figure.
Programme of the day
Tradition, matriculation, and inaugural lecture
Matriculation of new students
The solemn oath and admission to the student body of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warsaw – a symbolic beginning of the academic journey for the new cohort.
Addresses by Faculty and University authorities
Speeches by the Dean of WPiA UW 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 annually opens the new academic year at WPiA UW.
Meeting of the WPiA UW community
The ceremony gathers new students, their relatives, lecturers, alumni, and friends of the Faculty in the largest hall of the University – Auditorium Maximum.
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