2016/2017 UNILAG CONVOCATION PROGRAMME FOR UNDERGRADUATE, DLI AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

The long awaited University of Lagos Convocation event is here. Students can check the order of event here to know their day below: 

Wednesday, 14th February, 2018 - Pre-Convocation Press Conference Addressed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe

Time: 10.00 a.m.

Venue: Senate Chamber, 2nd Floor, Senate House, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos

Monday, 19th February, 2018
Event A: Opening of Exhibition:
Venue: Senate Building Car Park
Time: 12.00 p.m.

Event B: Investiture of the Vice-Chancellor: Investiture of Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, as the 12th Vice Chancellor of the University and Convoaction Lecture:
Guest Lecturer: His Excellency Akinwunmi Ambode Executive Governor of Lagos State

Lecture Title: “INCLUSION: The Path to a New Nation”

Chairman: Professor Anya O. Anya

Venue: J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium

Time: 1.00 p.m.

Event C: Chancellor's Reception:
Time: 7.00 p.m.
Venue: Chancellor's Lodge, University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos
Convocation Day One - Date: Tuesday, 20th February, 2018
Event A: Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and the Announcement of Prize winners for graduating students of Faculties of:

Education, Social Sciences (Morning Session):

Time: 9.00 a.m.

Venue: J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos
Environmental Sciences, Science, Arts (Afternoon Session):
Time: 1.00 p.m.

Venue: J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos
Event B: Unilag Alumni Association Edutainment
Time: 6.00 p.m.

Venue: Open Field Sport Centre, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
Convocation Day Two - Date: Wednesday, 21st February, 2018

Event A: Congregation for the Award of First Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and the announcement of Prize winners for graduating students of Faculties & Institute:

Engineering, Law, Management Sciences:
Time: 9.00 a.m.

Venue: J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos
Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Pharmacy, Distance Learning Institute (DLI):

Time: 1.00 p.m.

Venue: J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos

Event B: Alumni Reception

Time: 6.00 p.m.

Venue: Tolu Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka

Convocation Day Three - Date: Thursday, 22nd February, 2018

Event A: Congregation for the Award of Higher Degrees of the School of Postgraduate Studies, as well as Best Researcher Award and Conferment of the title of Distinguished Professors & Emeritus Professors:

Time: 10.00 a.m.

Venue: J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium
Event B: Convocation Play

Title: Akinwumi Isola’s Efunsetan Aniwura, directed by, Dr. Lekan Balogun
Time: 6.00 p.m.

Venue: J. F. Ade-Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Main Campus, Akoka, Lagos
General Information
Payment by ALL graduating students, Complete Academic Outfit (Gown, Hood & Cap), Certificate Folder and Convocation Brochure.

Each graduating student is expected to pay as follows:

Convocation fees payable either in attendance or not:

First Degree - 10,000
Masters Degree, PGD, M.Phil - 15,000
Doctorate Degree - N/A
Hiring of Academic Outfit :
First Degree - 5,000
Masters Degree, PGD, M.Phil - 5,000
Doctorate Degree - N/A
Refundable fees on Hired of Academic Outfit:
First Degree - 2,500
Masters Degree, PGD, M.Phil - 2,500
Doctorate Degree - N/A
Outright Purchase of Academic Outfit plus Brochure and Certificate:
First Degree - 15,000
Masters Degree, PGD, M.Phil - 20,000.00
Doctorate Degree - 40,000.00

Academic outfit should be returned on or before Friday, 16th, March, 2018. All graduants are expected to collect their certificates within three months after convocation. Failure to, coflect will attract a demurrage of N50 per day. Academic outfit will be available at the College, School of Postgraduate Studies, Faculties, and the Distance Learning Institute.

Procedure for payment and refund

Graduating Students are to pay for academic outfit, brochures and certificates by accessing the University website (www.unilag.edu.ng), complete the form under Unilag payment portal (student category).

Thereafter, students are to proceed to any bank of their choice with the RRR generated, for payment as appropriate. Copies of bank teller and payment advice bearing bank confirmation should be taken to the faculty for gown collection.

Account Name - University of Lagos TSA
Platform - Through Remita

Alumni Registration Fee to be paid into UNILAG Alumni Association:
United Bank for Africa (UBA) A/C: 1000034082
WEMA Bank Plc A/C: 0121188199
ECOBANK Plc A/C: 1962000847
ACCESS Bank Plc A/C: 0043655942
GTBANK Plc A/C: 0019787148
First Degree (N2,000.00); Postgraduate (N2,500.00)

Invitation Cards for Graduating Students

Each graduating student is entitled to two invitation cards. The invitation cards and complete set of academic outfit made up of gown, hood, cap and scroll would be available for collection on presentation of receipt/teller for payment at the College/School/Faculty/Institute as appropriate, Convocation Brochure and Academic outfit are to be collected at the various locations earlier mentioned.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS on behalf of the entire University, congratulates all graduating students. The students are hereby assured that certificates will be ready for collection immediately after each ceremony upon the presentation of ALL necessary clearance.

Wishing you all blissful ceremonies.

Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo F. Ipaye, FNIM
Registrar & Secretary to Council

Wishing you all wonderful and great ceremonies

UAC Team.