Gaudeamus igitur (Let Us Rejoice therefore) is a popular academic hymn most often performed at High School or University graduation ceremonies. It is thought to have originated in the 13th century. The tune has been quoted by Brahms (Academic Festival Overture), Romberg (The Student Prince), and Berlioz (The Damnation of Faust).

Text

Gaudeamus igitur
Iuvenes dum sumus.
Post iucundam iuventutem
Post molestam senectutem
Nos habebit humus.

Vivat academia!
Vivant professores!
Vivat membrum quodlibet;
Vivant membra quaelibet;
Semper sint in flores.

Alma Mater floreat,
Quae nos educavit;
Caros et commilitones,
Dissitas in regiones
Sparsos, congregavit

Translation

Let us rejoice, therefore,
While we are young.
After a pleasant youth
After a troubling old age
The earth will have us.

Long live the academy!
Long live the professors!
Long live each student;
Long live all students;
May they always flourish!

Our Alma Mater flourishes,
Which educated us;
Dear ones and comrades
In remote regions
Scattered, gathered together.