Finally, it is almost done – the Bachelor's degree is within reach, and a major milestone is to be celebrated!

Dear graduates,

we cordially invite you to the graduation ceremony of the THWS Business School! Look forward to an unforgettable evening full of festivity and joy.

As keynote speakers, we are honored to welcome the President of the University, Professor Dr. Jean Meyer, the Dean of the THWS Business School, Professor Dr. Axel Bialek, and your program director to this festive occasion.

We look forward to toasting with you and your loved ones on this evening!

Event Details:

Location: Novum Conference & Events, Schweinfurter Str. 11, 97080 Würzburg
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – approx. 9:30 PM

Event Program:

5:30 PM  
Arrival & Welcome Reception with Sparkling Wine

6:00 PM  
Graduation Ceremony  
Overture
  
Cantilena (Rainer Schwander)  
Welcome Address: Prof. Dr. Robert Butscher, Program Director, Bachelor Business Analytics  
Greeting: Prof. Dr. Achim Förster, Vice President of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt  
Festive Speech: Prof. Dr. Axel Bialek, Dean of THWS Business School  
Intermezzo  
La Spagnola (Vincenzo di Chiara, 1864-1937)  
Presentation of Bachelor Certificates by Prof. Dr. Axel Bialek, Dean of THWS Business School, and the respective Program Directors  
Finale  
On the Jordan (Naomi Shemer, 1930-2004)  
Mazel Tov (loosely translated as “Good Luck!”, trad.)  
Farewell Address: Prof. Dr. Axel Bialek, Dean of THWS Business School

7:30 PM  
Conclusion
  
Group Photo/Individual Photos  
Get Together with Finger Food, Wine, and Soft Drinks

Important Registration Information:

Registration is open to all students who have completed or will complete their Bachelor's degree at the Business School in the winter semester 2025/26 or summer semester 2026. Participation requires a binding registration and cannot be canceled!

Registration period for graduates: 01.04.26 – 15.04.26
Registration period for accompanying persons: 20.04.26 – 30.04.26
Cost per person: €27

Further details:
The distribution and return of the gowns will take place on the following dates in room S.3.16:

Distribution:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
Tuesday, June 9, 2026: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM 
Thursday, June 11, 2026: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Return: 
Tuesday, June 16, 2026: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 
Tuesday, June 23, 2026: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 
Please note that you do not need to collect or return the gown in person. You can also authorize another person to do so on your behalf. We look forward to a smooth gown distribution and thank you for your cooperation!

Questions?
Feel free to contact us at event.business[at]thws.de.