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INSEAD MBA Class of July 2023 Graduation Ceremony

Programme

Opening Adresses

Guest Speaker

Faculty Awards

Presented by the Academic Reps.

23J Student Council Address

To be announced closer to the ceremony.

Class Speaker

Henry Ford Prize

Presented to the student with the highest academic performance.

Award of Diplomas

Closing Ceremony

Cocktails

Ceremony Booklet

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Official photos of the Graduation Ceremony & Gowning​

Access the Marston Events booking portal:

Access booking (Available Soon) 

Booking Your Academic Dress

You will need to tell us the gender, height, chest size, and estimated hat size of the student to complete this section. You will also be able to provide details here of any additional information regarding the student such as sensory or mobility issues which you think would be helpful to the ceremony organisers.

Access the FAQ for more information.

Salamander Pin

You will receive a Salamander pin, a gift from INSEAD, to be fastened to the hood of your graduation gown. This Salamander pin is a reminder that you are now part of a global network of INSEAD Alumni.

Collecting and Returning Academic Dress ​

Collection will be clearly sign posted on the day.

The Academic Dress to be returned on the day, the location will be clearly sign posted if different from the collection point. All gowns are tagged with your name and this is used as proof of return; all hired items must be returned and are chargeable at retail price if lost or damaged.

Access the FAQ for more information.

Official Graduation Ceremony Photographs & Studio Sessions​

Success Photography, gowns & photograph supplier, will install photo-booths to immortalize your graduation day.

Pre-order your graduation portrait photography and make your special day that bit easier. There is a wide range of packs available to suit all pockets and great value add-ons too.
Photography usually takes place before and after the ceremony in our studio area, this is clearly sign posted on the day of your event!

Access the FAQ for more information.

Technical Support ​

If you have any questions you can contact the customer care team by filling in the form, or via chat or phone at this link: [email protected]

Practical Information

With a lot of events taking place in the Fontainebleau area in the next few months, especially in June & July, it is crucial to book your accommodation ASAP. ​

Below is a list of hotels including INSEAD residences:

Hôtel Mercure Royal ****
41 rue Royale
77300 Fontainebleau
Tel: +33 1 64 69 34 34

Contact this hotel

Hôtel Aigle Noir ****
27 Place Napoléon Bonaparte
77300 Fontainebleau
Tel: +33 1 60 74 60 00

Contact this hotel

Hotel La Demeure du Parc
36 rue Paul Seramy
77300 Fontainebleau
Tel: +33 1 60 70 20 00

Contact this hotel

Hotel Victoria
122 rue de France
77300 Fontainebleau
Tel: +33 1 60 74 90 00

Contact this hotel

Hotel Ibis***
18, rue de Ferrare
77300 Fontainebleau
Tel: +33 1 64 23 45 25

Contact this hotel

Hotel Campanile ***
7 - 19 Boulevard Magenta,
77300 Fontainebleau
Tel: +33 1 73 21 98 88

Contact this hotel

Hotels located in Fontainebleau:

Hotel Novotel
Fontainebleau Ury ****

Route Nationale 152
77760 Ury
Tel: +33 1 60 71 24 24

Contact this hotel

Les Pleiades****
21 rue Grande
77630 Barbizon
Tel : +33 1 60 66 40 25

Contact this hotel

Le Bas-Breau****
22 rue Grande
77630 Barbizon
Tel : +33 1 60 66 40 05

Contact this hotel

Hotels located outside of Fontainebleau:
Other accommodation options

Practical information

How to get to INSEAD?

Need a refresher on how to get to INSEAD. Here are some directions to the campus.

Taxi reservations can be made directly through:

GTS
​Tel : +33 6 43 74 85 90
[email protected]
Contact: Corinne Ducruet

Resa Taxis Pro
Tel : +33 6 78 781 781
[email protected]
Contact: Corinne Ducruet

Taxis Fontainebleau Avon
Tel : +33 9 80 08 21 64
[email protected]
Contact: Annie Reichert

Luxury Car Service
Tel : +33 6 67 60 28 31
[email protected]
Contact: Guillaume Lafoy

Visa for graduates and their guests

In the frame of your INSEAD Graduation ceremony taking place at Fontainebleau this summer, we want to share the following immigration and visa information with you:

*non-exhaustive list and timing, additional required documents can differ according to French consulate and place of application, we recommend you consult and follow official France visa platform to get to know the exact list and timing.

  1. Check if you and/or your guest(s) will need a visa to enter France and to assist to your ceremony:
    https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/visa-wizard
  2. If you and/or your guests do not need a visa to enter France, please follow carefully the “your arrival in France” France visas’ recommendations:
    https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/your-arrival-in-france and skip to point 7 of this page: Covid19 health requirements.
  3. If you and/or your guests need a visa, INSEAD – Student Life will provide for you and the registered guests the ceremony invitation letter justifying your coming, this letter will mention your names+ guests’ names, confirmed place and confirmed time of the ceremony.
    A short stay visa (type C) also called Schengen visa would be the fitted visa for entering France and attending the Graduation ceremony.
  4. INSEAD – Student Life won’t be able to facilitate/fast tracking or fast processing your visa application. We recommend you to not wait for the last minute to apply for the required French visa. Summer is a high touristic season in France.
    General timing: from 2 weeks to 5 weeks*

    Final decision always belongs to the French authorities, evaluated, and based on the pieces of evidence you’ll provide and compliance with the requirements.

  5. It will be up to applicants (you+ guests) to provide evidence on:
    1. Flight booking/ tickets*
    2. Accommodation*
    3. Travel insurance*
    4. Sufficient means*

      *non-exhaustive list and timing, additional required documents can differ according to French consulate and place of application, we recommend you consult and follow official France visa platform to get to know the exact list and timing.
       

  6. Ceremony invitation letter for you and/or guests will be sent to you within 3 working days after you complete and submit the form for which the link will be provided soon.

    The letter will only take back the information you submit, therefore please pay attention to details you enter. After receiving the letter, if you find a mistake, we’ll invite you to complete again the form with information corrected. The letter will be issued under French visa application purpose and can *not* be used as a seat confirmation for your guests during the ceremony.

  7. COVID19 and Health requirements:
    It will be under you and your guests’ responsibility to check on COVID19 and health requirements to enter the French territory at the time of your departure for France. ​
    https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/covid-19-international-travel
    https://www.traveldoc.aero

FAQs

How to get to INSEAD?

Click here to get directions to the campus. 

Taxi reservations can be made directly through: 
TFA  
Email : [email protected]

Mobile : +33 677 941 006 

http://www.taxi-resa.com/reservation.html

Dress code

The dress code for guest is business attire / smart casual.  

We remind you that graduates must wear either the ceremonial gown, or formal regional dress during the ceremony. As such, we kindly invite you to book your gown on the Success Photography website as soon as possible once the option is made available to you.

Children at Graduation

You are welcome to share the graduation with your children 

Children ages up to 6 do not need electronic tickets to join the ceremony.  

If you would like your older children to join the graduation with you, please make sure to register them to get an electronic ticket.  

How do I get my electronic tickets?

More information will be shared with you closer to the ceremony.

Do my guests need an electronic ticket to enter the Château?

For the health and safety of all attendees, only registered attendees will be allowed to access the Château during the Graduation. As such, you must have registered your partner, children and other accompanying family members/friends and they must have their own electronic ticket.  

Without ticket, access to the chateau will be denied.   

What if I cannot make it in the end?

Please contact [email protected]

When will the class photo be available?

A digital version of the class photo will be available after the graduation on the Marston Events website.  

Seating plan for graduates and their guests

To ensure a smooth award of diplomas, graduates will be seated by alphabetical order. The seating plan will be shared closer to the date by email.  

There won’t be any seating plan for guests, it is on a first come first served basis.  

Gowns collection & return

More information on gowns collection (date, time, location) will be shared closer to the date. However, kindly note that gowns will have to be returned at the Château after the Ceremony.  

Is there a way for my family members and friends who are not coming, to be part of the ceremony?

The event will be livestreamed, allowing those who cannot make it to be an integral part of the ceremony. As such, do not hesitate to invite your family and friends to connect and experience this important milestone together. We will share the link closer to the date.  

Is there any available parking in the area?

  • Campus: Swimming pool parking (behind campus) 
  • Chateau/Fontainebleau : Public parking “Chateau” and “République” 

Should I book for a lunch/diner at the restaurant after the Ceremony?

The Ceremony will be followed by a cocktail reception included food and beverages.   

Is there a wheelchair access to the Chateau?

If one of your guests needs a wheelchair access, please contact [email protected]

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