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Graduation Party 2024: Best of the celebration

The Graduation Party on 12 June celebrated students' graduation and lifelong membership in the Aalto University alumni community. We put together the best moments and good vibes of the Graduation Party.
Happy graduates dancing at Aalto University Graduation Party 2024
In Otaniemi, graduates were celebrated under the sun. Photo: Katri Heinämäki

The new graduates from all the six schools graduated between 1 May 2023 and 30 April 2024 with bachelor's, master's, or licentiate's degrees celebrated in Alvar Aalto Park on Aalto University's campus. Warm congratulations to all! 

The new alumni gathered in large numbers at the sunny Otaniemi to Graduation Party festivities with family and friends. 

Aalto Graduation Party 2024
Otaniemi campus was filled with joyful party-people. Photo: Katri Heinämäki
Aalto Graduation Party 2024
Guests gathered to hear Provost Kristiina Niemelä's congratulatory speech and Ossi Leikola's alumni speech. Photo: Katri Heinämäki

The evening began with speeches encouraging the graduates to continue their journey full of courage to act as visionaries for a sustainable future. Provost Kristiina Niemelä led the traditional princess ceremony, in which the graduates place the graduation pin to their garment. 

Earning a degree isn’t just about learning facts or new skills, it gives you the chance to learn about yourself and what you can accomplish when you set your mind to it.

Provost Kristiina Mäkelä
A happy graduate will receive an Aalto University alumni pin on their chest.
Graduation pin designed by our alumni Inni Pärnänen is attached during the pin ceremony. Photo: Katri Heinämäki
Happy graduates at Aalto University Graduation Party
Rakas Alumni! Dear Alumni! Welcome to the Aalto Alumni Community. Photo: Katri Heinämäki

As the evening progressed, the dance floor came alive to the music. The festivities continued into the beautiful summer evening, with music provided by A!Top and the Boston Promenade big band. 

A!Top kicked off the Graduation Party at Otaniemi!
A!Top kicked off the party on the dance floor. Photo: Katri Heinämäki
Happy Graduates dancing at the Aalto University Graduation Party.
Boston Promenade big band kept the party going late into the night. Photo: Katri Heinämäki

With the completion of their studies, recent graduates become part of a vibrant community of more than 100 000 Aalto alumni. 

New doors will open when you stay curious, and when curiosity opens new doors, community is what makes if all more fun and meaningful.

Alum Ossi Leikola
A happy graduate dances at the Aalto University Graduation Party.
The dance floor reflected the joy and triumph of the graduates. Photo: Katri Heinämäki
Aalto Graduation Party 2024
Congratulations! Photo: Katri Heinämäki

The Aalto Graduation Party is one of many community gatherings and celebrations. Aalto University organises hundreds of events to which alumni and all Aalto-minded are welcome. 

Let's stay connected and develop together!

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