FAQ
About the registration
How do I register?
The registration will be open from June 2019 and will close in October for academic members. Registration will close in November 2019 for students and alumni.
If you are a community member you will need your login and password. In the event that you have lost your login and/or password, please retrieve it here. If you do not yet possess a login and/or password, you can obtain them at annualevents@cems.org.
Graduates and community members must register their guest(s) as part of their own registration. Note that you may not have access to all events, some of them being restricted to specific community stakeholder groups. You will only have access to events for which you are eligible
What happens if I cancel my participation or my guest(s) participation in the events?
Cancellations must be confirmed in writing by email to annualevents@cems.org before October 23rd, 2019 (for Academics & Corporate Partners) and November 13th, 2019 (for Students, Graduates & Alumni) midnight CET. Minus a handling fee of EUR €12. After this date no refund is possible. In cases of no-shows, no refund will be made.
Can students (not graduating this year) attend the graduation ceremony?
Yes, CEMS students can of course join the ceremony as an official guest, registered in the system, as well as attend the Graduation party. The registration is open until October for Academic Members and Alumni. Registration will close on November for Students.
If you are a community member, you will need your login and password. In the event that you have lost your login and/or password, please retrieve your password. If you do not yet possess a login and/or password, you can obtain them at annualevents@cems.org. Graduates and community members must register their guest(s) as part of their own registration. Note that you may not have access to all events, some of them being restricted to specific community stakeholder groups. You will only have access to events for which you are eligible.
How many guests can I bring?
Each graduand can bring two (2) guests. Under no condition can graduands not attending the Graduation add guests for other students.
Why must I pay at the time of registration?
Due to the number of NON-VALIDATED registrations, the organizing committee must request payment at the time of registration. If you would like to register but need more time for payment, send us an email at annualevents@cems.org
About the CEMS Events
Is there a dress code?
Graduation ceremony and activities: Smart Formal - tuxedo, national costume, or a formal dark suit and tie/long dress, smart suit, or a formal cocktail-length dress. For other attendees there is no formal dress code, although elegance is preferred.
Other events: You are advised to wear what is appropriate for the event you are attending. For example, business attire at formal meetings and events.
Who can attend the CEMS annual events?
Everyone in the CEMS Community can attend the CEMS Annual Events.
Meetings: Several governance meetings are opened only to respective stakeholders (Executive Board, Alumni Association Board and Local Committees, Communication Directors, Program Managers, LBCG and MCB Committees, Student Board).
Graduation Ceremony: The Graduation Ceremony is on a first registered, first seated basis for graduates and their guests and for the academic community.
Why is the graduation dinner less expensive for the graduates, than for the guests?
We would like to keep the cost down for the graduands.
I would like to attend the graduation dinner, but not the following graduation party. Can I receive a reduced price?
The party is part of the dinner, so it's not possible to deduct cost if you (or your guests) don’t wish to attend the party. As the events lead from one into another, it would be too tricky logistically to divide the guests after the dinner.
What is included in the Graduation Ceremony, Dinner and Party?
The CEMS MIM Graduation is a very special moment for CEMS MIM Graduands and their guests. The ceremony will include inspirational speeches and entertainment – and most importantly, the moments where the graduands receive their diploma.
After the ceremony, graduates and guests will meet and greet over a drink, followed by a dinner and the party.
The size of the event requires a special venue and organization, and the cost for the hosting academic member is enormous. Guests at the Graduation ceremony and evening activities participate to this organization with a small fee. Therefore, the cost of the dinner does not only include food and drinks, but a participative contribution to the overall organization. The entrance fee to the party does not include drinks.
About your trip
Do I need a visa to travel to Vienna?
If you are a citizen of a non-EU country, you may need a visa. Please visit the Austrian Migration Agency to see if you need a visa and to find instructions on how to apply. Make sure to check well in advance! If you need a letter of invitation, please contact us.
How can I travel to Vienna?
Book your flights to the “CEMS Annual Events 2019” online at www.austrian.com and save 15% on all applicable fares!
To do so, simply enter the following code in the eVoucher field on the Austrian homepage booking engine:
Code: CEMS19
Conditions:
Booking period: now until December 1st, 2019
Valid for flights to Vienna and return as of November 20th, 2019 until December 8th, 2019 (final date for return flight) on scheduled flights operated by Austrian Airlines
Book your flights here!
How to get from the airport to the city centre?
Vienna Airport is located to the southeast of the city and can be reached easily, conveniently, and affordably by public transport, taxi, or Uber.
City Airport Train (click here for more information)
ÖBB Railjet (click here for more information)
S-Bahn (click here for more information)
Weather forecast
The average temperatures in Vienna in November range from 5°C to 9°C, and rain or snow are likely. For more detailed information about the weather in Vienna, check here.