CLOTHING
The doctoral candidates and their assistants shall wear a dress suit or other clothing appropriate for the occasion. Appropriate clothing may also be understood to mean traditional clothing of the doctoral candidate's country. The doctoral candidate conforms to the judgement of the beadle as to whether certain clothing is appropriate to the occasion.
PARANYMPHS
During the degree ceremony, the candidate will be assisted by two paranymphs. Colleagues, friends or family members aged 18 and over are eligible for this ceremonial role.
SWEATING ROOM
At least half an hour before the ceremony, the host(ess) expects the doctoral candidate and the assistants to be received in the "Sweating Room", room 1C-21 in the Main Building. Here the candidate and his/her assistants can change clothes and prepare for the ceremony.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Taking photographs during the degree ceremony is allowed. During the defence, flash photography is not allowed.
CHILDREN
Given the official nature of the ceremony, children under the age of 8 are not allowed.