A Postgraduate Commencement and Degree Conferment Ceremony was held on Zijingang Campus for the Class of 2019 postgraduates on June 29. More than 3700 postgraduate students, including 247 international students gathered in the Stadium of Zijingang Campus to celebrate their big day.

2458 postgraduate student were awarded master's degrees. 1058 postgraduate students were awarded doctoral degrees.

Academician WU Zhaohui, president of ZJU gave the farewell speech. He inspired the graduates to be life-long learners who adapt to the digitalized learning network, future leaders who cross the disciplinary boundaries, innovators who venture into the unknown frontiers, active doers who address the national needs, and brave pioneers who embrace changes. WU also underscored that the young generation are bound to "forge forward for their dreams in the global arena.

Academician WU Zhaohui, president of ZJU congratulated all the graduates on behalf of Zhejiang University and made a speech entitled "Let Youth Blossom in a Century of Change". He said that during their study at Zhejiang University, students felt the excellent educational atmosphere, experienced innovative academic training, met sincere teachers and classmates, and shared a common cultural gene. As a president and a fellow student graduated many years before, he is very happy to witness the important moments of their life. He expressed his congratulations and wishes to all the students.