Official Ceremony Marking the Beginning of the Academic Year RENOVATIO STUDIORUM

Name: Official Ceremony Marking the Beginning of the Academic Year RENOVATIO STUDIORUM
Start: 2026-09-01T12:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-01T13:30:00.000Z
Location: Vilnius University

On the first day of autumn, the start of the new academic year is traditionally celebrated by the large community of Vilnius University.

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On the first day of autumn, the start of the new academic year is traditionally celebrated by the large community of Vilnius University.

Festive events at VU take place from morning until evening. The start of the new academic year is marked by traditions – students, lecturers, and administrative staff can watch the ceremonial raising of the Vilnius University flag and take part in a procession along Gediminas Avenue to the old Vilnius University building. The start of the academic year is also celebrated in each faculty of the university, and the celebrations culminate in the traditional Renovatio Studiorium ceremony, which takes place in the Great Courtyard of Vilnius University.