The Bagistrale is a ceremony organized at the section level with the aim of celebrating, in an informal and convivial atmosphere, the awarding of Bachelor’s diplomas to the students of a given Section. This type of event is organized by the student association of the respective Section, often in collaboration with or with the support of the Section’s academic leadership.
Guests typically include the students receiving their Bachelor’s degrees, the academic representatives of the Section, and, if deemed appropriate by the student association or the Section, members of the EPFL management. Depending on the capacity of the venue, the relatives of the graduating students may also be invited.
The format generally consists of a first part including speeches and the diploma awarding ceremony, followed by an apéritif (with or without music depending on the venue and other conditions).
| Entities concerned | Community of an EPFL Section, open to invited guests depending on the organizers’ choice and the venue capacity |
| Required authorizations | None |
| Schedule | – 22:00 – Subject to other events taking place the same day or during the same week |
| Maximum number of people | Depending on the venue |
| Documents required | Planned set-up Specification regarding the type of support provided by the Section |
| Required specific training | Mandatory depending on the concept: basic food hygiene / electrical safety awareness |
| Reservation form | Through Mediacom Événements via “le Formulaire Event” |
| Deadline | 10 working days |
| Music | Subject to approval |
| Alcohol sale and consumption | Alcohol consumption allowed as part of an apéritif following an institutional-type event. No alcohol sales permitted |
| Suitable venues | Auditorium |
| Technical support | Use of the room in “lecture mode” with support from a student assistant upon request and subject to availability |
| Remarks | – Cannot take place on the same day as a Major Event (GE) – Cannot take place on the same day as a Major Event (EM) – Not permitted during revision periods and exams |