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"Studenten" is the common name for the Swedish Gymnasium (gymnasieskola) graduation and its associated traditions. Studenten marks the entry into adult life,[1] as graduates are free to pursue further education or a full time employment.[2]
Traditions
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Student caps
[edit]Main article: Student cap#Sweden
During studenten, graduates traditionally wear a black and white cap with a yellow and blue cockade at the front. It is common for schools to have a ceremony called "mösspåtagning" (literally "putting on a cap") where soon-to-be graduates put on their caps.[3] Nowadays, Swedish student caps can be customised extensively to the student's liking, and can thus become very expensive,[4] often costing thousands of kronor.[5] This has led to certain schools offering free caps[4][6] and some students sewing their own caps.[7][8]
Studentbal
[edit]See also: Prom#Sweden
Studentbalen (the student bal) is the Swedish equivalent of the prom, and is usually organised by the graduates a few weeks before graduation. Much like the prom, students usually go to studentbalen with a partner.[9]
Champagne breakfast
[edit]See also: Champagne breakfast
A champagne breakfast (champagnefrukost) is commonly organised by the students on the morning of the graduation.[10]
Utspringet
[edit]Utspringet (literally "running out") is when the graduates run out of the school at the end of the graduation ceremony, to a crowd of relatives often holding a large poster of their own baby picture.[1]
Studentflak
[edit]It is common for graduates to celebrate on a trailer travelling through town. This is referred to as "studentflak" (student trailer).[1]
Studentmottagning
[edit]After celebrating at school, individual graduates usually celebrate at home with their relatives.[11] This is known as studentmottagning (literally "student reception").
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
[edit]During the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations were severely altered. In April, 2020, Swedish Minister for Education Anna Ekstöm announced that larger ceremonies wouldn't be allowed. Additionally, the exception which allowed for "studentflak" would be revoked.[12] These restrictions affected those graduating in 2020 and 2021.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Connolly, Paul (2025-06-12). "White hat fever – a guide to Sweden's wildest student tradition". www.norran.se. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Nästan 200 elever tog på sig välförtjänta studentmössor i Sollefteå". Allehanda.se (in Swedish). 2016-06-07. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Studentmössan - Uppsala universitet". www.uu.se (in Swedish). 2023-04-24. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ a b Radio, Sveriges (2025-06-13). "Trots gratis studentmössa – eleverna köpte egna för flera tusen - P4 Gävleborg". www.sverigesradio.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Klintberg, Tilde af (2025-05-27). "Studenterna om höga priserna: "Vissa lägger 4 000 på mössan"". www.helagotland.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "[2025-02-19] Gratis studentmössor till alla Botkyrka-elever". www.botkyrka.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Sydde unika mössan själv – sparade tusenlappar". www.vk.se (in Swedish). 2025-06-10. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Nyheter, S. V. T. (2025-05-28). "Nora, 19, syr sin egen studentmössa – kostat runt hundralappen". SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Connolly, Paul (2025-06-04). "See Skellefteå's students parade the red carpet at Sara". www.norran.se. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Nyheter, S. V. T. (2024-06-12). "Champagnefrukosten allt populärare – experten: "Fin gammal måltid"". SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Broman, Maria K. (2018-03-06). "Student 2018! Här är ALLT du måste veta inför det stora firandet". Leva & bo (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Nyheter, S. V. T. (2020-04-28). "Ministerns besked: "Festen är inställd – inga stora baler, studentskivor eller studentflak"". SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ Persson, Filip (2021-04-27). "Folkhälsomyndighetens besked om studentfirandet". Göteborgs-Posten (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-06-30.