Information on how to write your final paper, on your final grade on what to do on graduation day
The final examination consists in writing a short-lenght paper on a subject relevant to your studies, developed in an original way (with or without the guidance of a teacher) and to its public presentation to a Degree Board.
Please refer to the documents in the attachment box "Guidelines for drafting your final paper" and "Cover page sample" for guidance on how to write your final project and for a sample of the layout.
The final paper will be discussed publicly during a specific final examination session in front of the Graduation Board. The Board may ask you in-depth questions on methods, results and any developments of your work. The Board will assess your overal academic records, the quality of your work and discussion of it in determining your final grade.
If you wish, you can use slides (such as PowerPoint) in support of your presentation, which typically lasts 7-10 minutes.
While exam grades are on a 18-30 scale, the final grade is on a 66-110 scale. Such final grade is the result of the starting grade + the bonuses (see below). The starting grade is the mathematical average of all of your exam marks weighted on the corresponding credit point values, converted into a mark in the 66-110 scale. The file in the attachment may help you calculate your starting and final grade, however, this is not to be intended as an official tool: it is the Registrar’s Office and the Ufficio Presidenza who can provide official and complete information.
A number of bonus points may be added to your starting grade, according to how your final paper and presentaion are evaluated, and your chosen graduation session.
Final paper and presentation:
0 to 3 points
Graduation session:
From the July 2025 session:
1st session (July): 4 points
2nd and 3rd (September and October): 3 points
4th (March): 2 points
All sessions before July 2025:
1st session (July): 5 points
2nd and 3rd (September and October): 4 points
4th (March): 2 points
Graduands and their guests are requested to respect the following rules of behaviour on graduation day:
Your guests may attend your graduation from a distance. To do so click on the button “Ospiti” available on the Studenti Online page related to your graduation procedure. You'll then receive an email with the credentials that should be used to log in to Teams and access the graduation virtual room. These credentials can be used by multiple people at the same time. Only after, share the Teams link included in the invitation.
Guidelines for drafting your final paper
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Calculating your final grade (informally)
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The office provides information about the organization of graduation sessions. Please specify your Degree Programme in the email’s subject, e.g. "Graduation + Degree Programme name". For information about students records and applying for graduation please contact the Student Administration Office.
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