The Sponsio Academica is the oath taken by all students matriculating into the four
ancient Scottish universities. Traditionally the oath was given orally in
Latin
Latin (, or , ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through the power of the ...
but it is now appended to the matriculation form signed by each student. Each student who takes the oath promises that they have put themselves under the authority of the
Senatus Academicus of their particular institution.
At the
University of St Andrews
(Aien aristeuein)
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, mottoeng = Ever to ExcelorEver to be the Best
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, type = Public research university
Ancient university
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the following oath is taken.
At the
University of Glasgow
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, latin_name = Universitas Glasguensis
, motto = la, Via, Veritas, Vita
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the following oath is taken:
At the
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh ( sco, University o Edinburgh, gd, Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann; abbreviated as ''Edin.'' in post-nominals) is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Granted a royal charter by King James VI in 15 ...
the following oath is taken:
References
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Ancient universities of Scotland
Latin words and phrases