UNILORIN CONVOCATION SCHEDULES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS
UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, ILORIN, NIGERIA
P.M.B. 1515, ILORIN
E-mail: registrar@unilorin.edu.ng
Website: www.unilorin.edu.ng
Tel.: +234 (0)31-74058; 221911
Fax: +234(0)31-222561
33RDCONVOCATION CEREMONIES
INFORMATION TO GRADUANDS
This is to inform the 2016/2017Graduands of the University that the 33rdConvocation Ceremonies of the University for the award of First and Higher Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, and Presentation of Prizes will take place from Friday, 13th to Saturday,21st October, 2017 on the Main Campus of the University.
Details of the activities which will commence on Friday, 13th October, 2017 are as follows:
1. FRIDAY, 13TH OCTOBER, 2017
i) VICE-CHANCELLOR’S PRESS BRIEFING
ii) BOOK PRESENTATION IN HONOUR OF THE OUTGOING
VICE-CHANCELLOR
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10.00 a.m.
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2. TUESDAY, 17TH OCTOBER, 2017
CONVOCATION PLAY
Title: Susan Wenger (Adunni Olorisa) by Kehinde Adedamola Olalusi
Venue: Performing Arts Theatre
Time: Two shows at 4.00 p.m.& 6.00 p.m. (respectively)
3. THURSDAY, 19TH OCTOBER, 2017
a) CONVOCATION LECTURE
Speaker: Professor Chris Imafidon
Chair, Excellence in Education Programme (Oxford, UK), World Renowned Adviser to Presidents, Governments, Monarchs and Corporate Leaders.
Topic: The Genius in You: New Tools, Techniques and Technology for Developing the Individual and Institutional Greatness.
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10.00 a.m.
b) Event: CHANCELLOR’SCOCKTAIL IN HONOUR OF THE
CONVOCATION LECTURER
Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 2.00 p.m.
4. FRIDAY, 20TH OCTOBER, 2017
CONVOCATION DAY 1
AWARD OF PRIZES, FIRST DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS FOR FACULTIES OF ARTS, EDUCATION, LAW, MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10.00 a.m. prompt
5. SATURDAY, 21ST OCTOBER, 2017
CONVOCATION DAY 2
a) AWARD OF PRIZES, FIRST DEGREES FOR FACULTIES OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES, CLINICAL SCIENCES,COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SCIENCES, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, VETERINARY MEDICINE, AND POSTGRADUATE DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS.
Venue: University Auditorium
Time: 10.00 a.m.
b) COMMISSIONING OF PROJECTS
Venue: Project Sites
Time: 1.00 p.m.
c) CONVOCATION LUNCHEON AND MERIT AWARDS
Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 3.00 p.m. prompt
BRIEF FOR GRADUANDS
Graduands are please requested to note the following information:
i) The 2016/2017 academic session statutorily commenced on 7th September, 2016 and ended on 26th September, 2017. All convoking graduands are advised to check their names on the list of graduands displayed on the University Website – www.unilorin.edu.ng
ii) Each graduand shall be allowed a maximum of two (2) guests. Invitation cards to such guests will be issued to graduands when they arrive to collect their academic outfits. Children will not be allowed into the University Auditorium.
iii) It is mandatory for all graduands to pay for the following items, except otherwise indicated, irrespective of whether or not they attend the Convocation Ceremonies:
a) *Purchase of Ph.D. Academic Gown (Mandatory for Ph.D. graduands)-(prevailing cost)
b) *Purchase of Academic Outfits (First or Master’s Degree) (optional) - (prevailing cost)
c) Hire of Academic Outfits (First or Master’s Degrees) - N2,000.00
d)Order of ProceedingsN2,000.00
e) Certificate Folder for PG
N2,500.00
f) Convocation Muffler N1,100.00
g) Student Copy of Transcript (Undergraduate) N5,500.00
Key
*See Procurement of Academic Gowns
iv) Pursuant to (iii) above, the following categories of compulsory charges are available:
(a) Undergraduate:
N
1. Hire of Academic Gown 2,000.00
2. Order of Proceedings 2,000.00
3. Student Copy of Transcript 5,500.00
4. Muffler 1,100.00
5. Convocation VCD 400.00
6. Administrative Charges 1,000.00
TOTAL =N12,000.00
(b) Masters:
N
1. Hire of Academic Gown 2,000.00
2. Order of Proceedings 2,000.00
3. Certificate Folder 2,500.00
4. Convocation VCD 400.00
5. Administrative Charges 2,500.00
TOTAL = N9,400.00
(c) Ph,D.:
N
1. Order of Proceedings 2,000.00
2. Certificate Folder 2,500.00
3. Convocation VCD 400.00
4. Administrative Charges 3,500.00
TOTAL =N8,400.00
v) Order of Proceedings and Certificate Scrolls will be available for collection immediately after the Convocation Lecture on Thursday, 19th October, 2017 in the respectiveFaculties on presentation of evidence of payment of appropriate charges while the Certificates shall be distributed on the Convocation days at the Faculties and the Postgraduate School.
vi) Graduands are expected to attend a rehearsal of the Academic Procession which will hold at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday, 15thOctober, 2017 in the premises of the University Auditorium.
vii) It is compulsory for all graduands who will attend the Convocation Ceremonies to participate in the Academic Procession and wear the approved academic outfits. On the days of Convocation, Academic Gowns are limited and will be distributed on first come first served basis.
viii) All graduands are expected to be formally dressed in full English wear (i.e. suit, shirt and tie for men and skirt suit/skirt and blouse or gown for ladies) OR full national dress.
ix) Graduands hiring Academic Gowns are expected to pay a refundable deposit ofN2,500.00 (Two thousand, five hundred Naira)in cash to their Faculty Officers OR submit to their respective Faculty Officers a Guarantor Form duly completed by a staff member of the University. This payment is outside the non-refundable fee of N2,000.00 in (iii)(c) above, please.
x) All hired gowns should be returned by the graduands to their respective Faculty Officers not later than Wednesday, 25thOctober, 2017. Gowns returned after that date will attract a fine of Fifty Naira (N50.00) per day.
MODE OF PAYMENT
i) Graduands should make their payments with Automated Teller Machine Cards. The (ATM) cards acceptable for use are master and verve cards. Each granduand should ensure that the amount in their account is up to the value of the required convocation charges before login into the Unilorin portal for payment.
a) Based on (iv) (a – c) above, first degree graduands are to pay a total sum of Twelve Thousand Naira (N12,000.00), Higher Degree graduands (excluding Ph.D.) Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Naira (N9,400.00) while Ph.D. graduands, are to pay EightThousand, FourHundredNaira (N8,400.00) only. Candidates would be expected to pay the prevailing bank chargesin addition to these charges.
Payment for the Convocation materials in iii (a – g) above shall commence from
Thursday, 5thOctober, 2017. Graduands are advised to pay early so as to avoid last minute rush.
PROCUREMENT OF ACADEMIC GOWNS
Interested graduands are to note that while the purchase of the University’s academic gown is mandatory for PhD.graduands, it is optional for Masters and First Degree graduands.However, the latter groups are encouraged to acquire the gowns for personal use as a mark of permanent identification with the University of Ilorin.
Graduands wishing to procure academic gowns, are advised to contact Messrs Ola Dandy Tailors & Co., No. 33, Oke-Bola Road, Ibadan, on GSM No. +2348028990229/+2348059202500 and Olu Whales Garments, No. 7, Erinle Street, GaaAkanbi, Ilorin. GSM No. +2348038954927.
OTHER REQUIREMENT
On arrival on the campus, all graduands are required to register as members with the University of Ilorin Alumni Association at the National Alumni Secretariat, University of Ilorin. The University encourages its Alumnito be committed to their alma mater. To this end, release of certificate is dependent on evidence of registration.
Signed
EMMANUEL DADA OBAFEMI
Registrar
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