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	~~'''~~Graduation''' is a significant milestone in a person's educational journey. It marks the completion of a particular level of education, such as high school, undergraduate, or postgraduate studies. The term can also refer to the ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred upon graduating students.		== Graduation ==

	~~== Overview ==~~		[[File:Suomalaisia_naisylioppilaita_1906.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Graduation ceremony in 1906, Finland]]
	Graduation ~~ceremonies~~, ~~also known as [[commencement ceremonies~~]], typically involve a procession of the academic staff and the graduating students, a speech by the leading authority of the educational institution, and the conferring of degrees. The students may also receive academic regalia, such as caps and gowns, which are worn during the ceremony.

	~~== History ==~~		Graduation is the process of conferring an [[academic degree]] or the completion of a program of study. It is a significant milestone in the educational journey of a student, marking the transition from one stage of education to another or into professional life.
	~~The tradition~~ of ~~graduation ceremonies dates back to~~ the ~~12th century~~, ~~when~~ the ~~first universities were established in Europe. The wearing~~ of ~~academic regalia is believed~~ to ~~have originated at these early universities, where the scholars wore them for warmth in the unheated buildings~~.

	== ~~Graduation in Different Countries~~ ==		== Ceremony ==
	Graduation traditions vary widely between countries. In the United States, for example, graduation ceremonies often include a valedictorian speech, while in the United Kingdom, speeches are more commonly made by faculty members.

	~~=== United States ===~~		Graduation ceremonies, also known as commencement exercises, are formal events where students receive their diplomas or degrees. These ceremonies often include a procession of the academic staff and students, speeches by dignitaries, and the conferring of degrees. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition that celebrates the achievements of students and their transition into the next phase of their lives.
	~~In the [[United States]]~~, ~~graduation~~ ceremonies often include a ~~valedictorian speech~~, ~~which is given~~ by the ~~student with the highest academic ranking in the graduating class~~. The ceremony ~~may also include a commencement speech, which~~ is ~~typically given by~~ a ~~notable figure invited by~~ the ~~institution~~.

	=== ~~United Kingdom~~ ===		=== Academic Dress ===
	In the [[United Kingdom]], graduation ceremonies are typically more formal than in the United States. Speeches are more commonly made by faculty members, and the ceremony includes the presentation of each graduate to the chancellor or vice-chancellor of the university.

	== ~~See Also~~ ==		[[File:Suomalaisia_naisylioppilaita_1906.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Traditional academic dress worn during graduation]]
	* [[Academic ~~regalia~~]]
			During graduation ceremonies, participants typically wear [[academic dress]], which includes a cap and gown. The style and color of the academic dress can vary depending on the institution and the level of degree being conferred. The cap, often a mortarboard, is a symbol of scholarly achievement, while the gown represents the academic tradition.

			== Significance ==

			Graduation is not only a personal achievement but also a communal celebration. It signifies the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. For many, it is a moment of pride and joy shared with family, friends, and educators. It also represents the beginning of a new chapter, whether it be further education or entering the workforce.

			== Related Pages ==

			* [[Academic degree]]
	* [[Commencement speech]]		* [[Commencement speech]]
	* [[~~Valedictorian~~]]		* [[Higher education]]
			* [[Diploma]]
	~~== References ==~~
	~~<references />~~

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	[[Category:Academic ceremonies]]		[[Category:Academic ceremonies]]

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'''Graduation''' is a significant milestone in a person's educational journey. It marks the completion of a particular level of education, such as high school, undergraduate, or postgraduate studies. The term can also refer to the ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred upon graduating students.

== Overview ==
Graduation ceremonies, also known as [[commencement ceremonies]], typically involve a procession of the academic staff and the graduating students, a speech by the leading authority of the educational institution, and the conferring of degrees. The students may also receive academic regalia, such as caps and gowns, which are worn during the ceremony.

== History ==
The tradition of graduation ceremonies dates back to the 12th century, when the first universities were established in Europe. The wearing of academic regalia is believed to have originated at these early universities, where the scholars wore them for warmth in the unheated buildings.

== Graduation in Different Countries ==
Graduation traditions vary widely between countries. In the United States, for example, graduation ceremonies often include a valedictorian speech, while in the United Kingdom, speeches are more commonly made by faculty members.

=== United States ===
In the [[United States]], graduation ceremonies often include a valedictorian speech, which is given by the student with the highest academic ranking in the graduating class. The ceremony may also include a commencement speech, which is typically given by a notable figure invited by the institution.

=== United Kingdom ===
In the [[United Kingdom]], graduation ceremonies are typically more formal than in the United States. Speeches are more commonly made by faculty members, and the ceremony includes the presentation of each graduate to the chancellor or vice-chancellor of the university.

== See Also ==
* [[Academic regalia]]
* [[Commencement speech]]
* [[Valedictorian]]

== References ==
<references />

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