When education started, the newcomers did not have an opportunity of having an accommodation or medical treatment, therefore they were supported by the older students.
Nowadays, the spirit of the Selmec traditions are kept alive by students studying in Hungarian universities, particularly in Miskolc, Sopron, Dunaújváros and Székesfehérvár and Szombathely.
The main components of the tradition are the various uniforms, profession evenings, songs and the Salamander, which is a ritual performed by graduating students.
Originally, a profession evening, (in Hungarian: szakestély) was organised to discuss the features of professional issues.
In the course of it, the graduating students participate in a process which traditionally takes place in the city centre; holding torches and lamps while singing songs that are originated from Selmec.