The University's unions use stands and are part of the flag castle at university academic ceremonies. A standard bearer represents both his/her union and the student community at large, and is thus a symbolically important element of the various academic ceremonies. The standard bearers are organised together with the standard bearers in the standard bearers' convention. At the convention's meetings, which take place about 3-4 times per semester, information is provided on upcoming assignments and other issues concerning standard bearers. In essence, standard bearers participate in the same ceremonies as marshals.

Recurring ceremonies include doctoral promotions, professor installations, recentior receptions and Gustav II Adolf celebrations. On-duty standard bearers always appear in academic ceremonial dress. Before taking up the role of standard bearer, one should be aware that the standard is very heavy and one is expected to carry it for long distances at times.

Academic ceremonial dress means the following:

Coat: Black coat. Black tailcoat waistcoat (low cut, not suit waistcoat). White dress shirt with discreet breast and cuff buttons . White bow tie ('bow tie') . White thin gloves (wrist-length) Black socks Black well-polished low shoes (must not be rough or casual, patent leather shoes are acceptable).

Dress: Black long dress of simple and sober model, without décolletage and without slits. If the dress does not have sleeves or shoulder straps at least 5 cm wide, the shoulders should be covered with a black bolero or equivalent. White thin long gloves (elbow-length). Black socks. Black shoes with covered toe and heel (not too high and narrow heel).

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