University of Ilorin 33rd Convocation Ceremonies 2017

1.) Friday, 13th October, 2017

• Vice Chancellor’s press briefing.
• Book Presentation in Honor of Outgoing Vice Chancellor
• Venue: University Auditorium.
• Time: 10am prompt

2.) Tuesday 17th October 2017

• Event: Convocation Play
• Title: Susan Wenger (Adunni Olorisa), By Kehinde Adedamola Olalusi
• Venue: Performing Arts Theatre
• Time: Two shows at 4 and 6pm

3.) Thursday 19th October 2017

a.) Convocation Lecture:

• Lecturer: 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: 10am Prompt

b.) Chancellor’s Cocktail in Honor of Convocation Lecturer:

• Venue: Multipurpose Hall.
• Time: 2pm

4.) Friday 20th October 2017

a.) Convocation Day 1:

• Award of Prizes, First Degrees and Diplomas for Faculties of Arts, Education,
• Law, Management Sciences and Social Sciences
• Venue: University Auditorium
• Time: 10am Prompt

5.) Saturday 21st October 2017

a.) Convocation Day 2:

• Award of Prizes, First Degrees for Faculties of Agriculture, Engineering & Tech, 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: 10am Prompt

 b.) Commissioning of Projects:

• Venue: Project Sites
• Time: 1.00 pm

c.) Convocation Luncheon and Merit Awards:

• Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall
• Time: 3pm

Brief for Graduants
Graduands are please requested to note the following information:

i.) The 2016/2017 academic session statutorily commenced on 7th September, 2016 and ended 66th 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 Ceremony:

• Purchase of Ph.D. Academic Gown (Mandatory for Ph.D. graduands) - (Prevailing cost)
• Purchase of Academic Outfits (First or Master’s Degree) (optional) - (Prevailing cost)
• Hire of Academic Outfits (First or Master’s Degrees) - N2,000.00
• Order of Proceedings - N2,000:00
• Certificate Folder for PG - N2,500.00
• Convocation Muffler - N1,100.00
• 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

• Hire of Academic Gown - N2,000:00
• Order of Proceedings - N2,000:00
• Student copy of transcript - N5,500.00
• Muffler N1,100.00
• Convocation VCD - 400.00
• Administrative Charges - N1,000:00

Total: N12,000:00

b.) Masters

• Hire of Academic Gown - N2,000:00
• Order of Proceedings N2,000:00
• Certificate Folder N2,500:00
• Convocation VCD - 400.00
• Administrative Charges N 2,500:00

Total: N9,400:00

c.) Ph.D

• Order of Proceedings N2,000:00
• Certificate Folder N2,500:00
• Convocation VCD - 400.00
• Administrative Charges N3,500:00

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 respective faculties on presentation of evidence of payment of appropriate charges while the Certificates shall be distributed on the Convocation days at the Faculty and Postgraduate School.
 
vi.) Graduands are expected to attend a rehearsal of the Academic Procession which will hold at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday, 15th October, 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 distribued 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 of N2,500.00 (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 25th October, 2017. Gowns returned after that date will attract a fine of Fifty Naira (N50.00) per day.

Mode of Payment

• Graduands should make their payment with Automated Teller Machine. The (ATM) cards acceptable for use are master and verve cards. Each graduand 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.
• Based on (iv) (a - c) above, first degree graduands are to pay a total sum of Twelve Thousand Naira only (N12,000.00), Higher Degree graduands (excluding Ph.D.) Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Naira (N9,400.00) while Ph.D. graduands, are to pay the sum of Eight Thousand , Four Hundred Naira (N8,400.00) only. Candidates would be expected to pay the prevailing bank charges in addition to these charges.
• Payment for the Convocation materials in iii (a - g) above shall commence from Monday 5th October, 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 Ph.D. graduands, it is optional for Master 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., 33, Oke-Bola Road, Ibadan the gown on +2348028990229/ +2348059202500 and Olu Whales Garments, No. 7 Erinle Street, Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin. GSM +2348038954927

Other Requirements

• 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 Alumni to be committed to their alma mater. To this end, release of certificate is dependent on evidence of registration.