University of Lagos - the University community, general public, parents, guardians and in particular the 2016/2017 graduating students are hereby informed that the 2016/2017 Academic Session Convocation Ceremonies have been scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, 2nd May, 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
Tuesday, 8th May, 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 FAS, 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, FAS, NNOM, OFR
- 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: Wednesday, 9th May, 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: Thursday, 10th May, 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: Friday, 11th May, 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: Luncheon with the Doyen
- Venue: Senate Lounge 1st Floor Senate
- Time: 3.00 p.m
Event C: 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.
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:
- 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, 15th June, 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
- ECOBANK Plc A/C: 1962000847
- GTBANK Plc A/C: 0019787148
- WEMA Bank Plc A/C: 0121188199
- ACCESS Bank Plc A/C: 0043655942
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. Graduants should attend the convocation at the time allotted to them.
- The Vice Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS on behalf of the entire University, congratulates all graduating students. Please be 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