UNILORIN Notice to Graduands on 34th Convocation Ceremony

This is to inform the 2017/2018 Graduands of the University that the 34th Convocation Ceremonies will commence with a Jumat Service on Friday, 12th October 2018 and end on Sunday, 28th October, 2018 with a Special Thanksgiving Service at St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy.

Read Also: UNILORIN 34th Convocation Ceremonies Schedule of Events.

BRIEF FOR GRADUANDS

Graduands are kindly requested to note the following important information:

i. The 2017/2018 academic session commenced on 7th September, 2017 and ended on 20th September, All convoking graduands who fall within the above dates 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 will be issued to graduands when they arrive to collect their academic Children will not be allowed into the Convocation Arena.

iii. It is mandatory for all graduands to pay for the following items irrespective of whether or not they attend the Convocation Ceremonies, except otherwise indicated:

1. * Purchase of Ph.D. Academic Outfits (Mandatory for Ph.D. graduands) – (prevailing cost)
2. *Purchase of Academic Outfits (First or Master Degree) (optional) – (prevailing cost)
3. Hire of Academic Outfits (First and Master Degrees) – N2,000.00
4. Order of Proceedings – N2,000.00
5. Certificate Folder – N2,500.00
6. Convocation Muffler – N1,400.00
7. 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 applicable to:

(a) Undergraduate:

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	1,400.00
5.	Certificate Folder	2,500.00
6.	Convocation VCD	400.00
7.	Certificate	5,000.00
8.	Administrative Charges	2,000.00
	TOTAL	N20,800.00
(b) Master and other Postgraduate Degrees:
1.	Hire of Academic Gown	2,000.00
2.	Order of Proceedings	2,000.00
3.	Student Copy of Transcript	5,500.00
4.	Certificate Folder	2,500.00
5.	Convocation VCD	400.00
6.	Muffler	1,400.00
7.	Certificate	5,000.00
8.	Administrative Charges	2.500.00
	TOTAL	N21,300.00

(c) Ph.D.:

1. Certificate Folder	2,500.00
2. Convocation VCD	400.00
3. Muffler	1,400.00
4. Certificate	5,000.00
5. Order of Proceedings	2,000.00
6. Administrative Charges	3,500.00
TOTAL	N14,800.00

v. Order of Proceedings, Certificate Scrolls, Certificate Folders and Convocation gowns will be available for collection immediately after the Convocation Lecture on Monday, 22nd October, 2018 in the respective Faculties, on presentation of evidence of payment of appropriate charges, while Certificates shall be distributed on the Convocation day at the various Faculties and the Postgraduate School. It is beneficial for graduands to note that academic gowns are limited and will be on first come, first served basis, please.

vi. Graduands are expected to attend a rehearsal of the Academic Procession which will hold at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday, 21stOctober, 2018 at the University Stadium.