The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has fixed its 41st Convocation Ceremonies for graduands of the 2025/2026 academic session, with activities scheduled from Friday, 16 October to Sunday, 25 October 2026 on the university's Main Campus.
The ceremonies will cover the award of first and higher degrees, diplomas and certificates, as well as the presentation of prizes. Graduands will also need to check their graduation status, pay the applicable charges, collect convocation materials and comply with the stated academic procession and dress requirements.
UNILORIN 41st Convocation Programme of Events
The convocation programme begins with a Special Juma'at Service on Friday, 16 October and ends with a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Friday, 16 October 2026
Event: Special Juma'at Service
Venue: UNILORIN Central Mosque
Time: 1:30 p.m. prompt
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Event: Interdenominational Service
Venue: Chapel of the Light
Time: 9:00 a.m. prompt
Monday, 19 October 2026
The Vice-Chancellor's Press Briefing and Media Chat will be held at the University Auditorium at 10:00 a.m.
A logistics rehearsal involving Principal Officers and other stakeholders will follow at the same venue at 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Event: Convocation Play
Title: The Death of the King's Horseman, written by Abdulmalik A. Amali
Venue: Performing and Film Arts Theatre
Times: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Convocation Day I
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Convocation Day I will begin at 9:00 a.m. prompt at the University Auditorium.
The day covers graduands from:
- Faculty of Education
- Agriculture, Home Economics
- Clinical Sciences, Nursing
- Communication and Information Sciences
- Environmental Sciences, Architecture
- Social Sciences
- Institute of Education
Convocation Day II
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Convocation Day II will begin at 9:00 a.m. prompt at the University Auditorium.
The day covers graduands from:
- Faculty of Arts
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Management Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Convocation Day III and Convocation Lecture
Friday, 23 October 2026
The Convocation Lecture is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. prompt at the University Auditorium.
Lecture Title: From Lecture Hall to Cabinet Room: The Journey from Academia to Public Leadership
Lecturer: Hon. Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie
Honourable Minister, Ministry of Technical and Higher Education of Sierra Leone
Graduands are expected to attend the lecture and be seated by 8:45 a.m.
Convocation Day III also covers graduands from:
- Agriculture
- Basic Clinical Sciences, Physiotherapy and MLS
- Clinical Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Environmental Sciences
- Life Sciences, Optometry
- Law
- Pharmacy
- Veterinary Medicine
- Postgraduate Degrees
The venue is the University Auditorium and the stated time is 9:00 a.m. prompt.
Other Events on 23 October
A cocktail for the Convocation Lecturer will be held at the Auditorium Basement at 12:00 noon.
A Special Juma'at Service will follow at UNILORIN Central Mosque at 2:00 p.m.
Commissioning of projects by the Visitor is scheduled for various project sites at 2:30 p.m.
The Convocation Luncheon and Staff Merit Awards will be held at the Multipurpose Hall at 4:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, 25 October 2026
Event: Thanksgiving Service
Venue: St. Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy
Time: 9:00 a.m. prompt
Graduation Status for 2025/2026 Graduands
The 2025/2026 academic session began on Monday, 29 September 2025 and ended on Friday, 18 September 2026.
Graduands whose records fall within these dates are advised to check their names and graduation status on the University of Ilorin website.
UNILORIN Convocation Charges
Payment for the stated convocation items is mandatory for graduands whether or not they attend the ceremonies, except where otherwise indicated.
Undergraduate Degree Charges
The stated charges are:
- Student's Copy of Transcript: ₦10,000
- Certificate: ₦10,000
- Total stated amount: ₦20,000
Other listed items are the hiring of an academic gown, Order of Proceedings, muffler, Student ID Card for NYSC, lapel pin, certificate holder and service charge.
The amounts for these asterisk-marked items are not stated in the supplied schedule and they will be coordinated by UNILORIN Holdings Limited.
Master's and Other Postgraduate Degree Charges
The stated charges are:
- Student's Copy of Transcript: ₦10,000
- Certificate: ₦10,000
- Total stated amount: ₦20,000
Other listed items are academic gown hire, Order of Proceedings, muffler, lapel pin, certificate holder and service charge.
UNILORIN Holdings Limited will coordinate the asterisk-marked items.
PhD Degree Charges
The stated certificate charge for PhD graduands is ₦10,000.
Other listed items are a muffler, lapel pin, Order of Proceedings, certificate holder and service charge.
Purchase of the university academic gown is compulsory for PhD graduands.
Diploma Charges
Diploma graduands have the following stated charges:
- Certificate: ₦10,000
- Student's Copy of Transcript: ₦10,000
- Total stated amount: ₦20,000
Other listed items are academic gown hire, Order of Proceedings, certificate holder and service charge.
Collection of Academic Gowns and Convocation Materials
Order of Proceedings, academic gowns and other convocation materials will be available from Monday, 19 October 2026.
Graduands will collect the materials from their respective faculties or the Postgraduate School after presenting evidence of payment of the applicable charges.
Certificates will be distributed from the relevant Convocation Day, subject to the return of academic gowns at the faculties or Postgraduate School.
Academic Procession Rehearsal
Graduands are expected to attend the Academic Procession rehearsal at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, 19 October 2026.
The rehearsal will be held at the University Auditorium after the Vice-Chancellor's Press Briefing.
Graduands who attend the Convocation Ceremony must participate in the Academic Procession and wear the approved academic outfits.
Dress Code for UNILORIN Graduands
Graduands are expected to appear in formal English wear or full national dress.
For men, the stated English dress is a suit, shirt and tie.
For women, the stated options are a skirt suit, skirt and blouse or gown.
Approved academic outfits must also be worn during the Academic Procession.
Academic Gown Return Deadline
Hired academic gowns must be returned to the respective Faculty Officers no later than Monday, 26 October 2026.
A gown returned after that date will attract a fine of ₦5,000 per day.
Graduands using hired gowns should therefore return them within the stated period to avoid the daily charge.
UNILORIN Convocation Payment Method
Graduands are to make their convocation payments with ATM cards through the UNILORIN Convocation Portal.
The acceptable cards are:
- Master cards
- Visa cards
Each graduand should have enough money in the account to cover the applicable convocation charges and prevailing bank charges before making payment.
Academic Gowns for PhD Graduands
Purchase of the university academic gown is compulsory for PhD graduands.
PhD graduands are expected to contact:
Technical Entrepreneurship Centre (TEC), University of Ilorin
+2348065476637
The contact is provided for the purchase of academic gowns.
UNILORIN Alumni Association Requirement
All graduands are expected to download the University of Ilorin Alumni Association Google Form from the university website.
The form should be completed and evidence of the completed form should be saved on the graduand's phone as proof of compliance.
UNILORIN Convocation Troubleshooter
| Issue | What to Check | Required Action |
|---|---|---|
| 🎓 Graduation status unclear | Name and status on the university website | Confirm that the graduation record appears before the ceremony |
| 👘 Gown not collected | Payment evidence and collection date | Collect from the faculty or Postgraduate School from 19 October |
| 📅 Convocation day unclear | Faculty or programme grouping | Match the programme with Convocation Day I, II or III |
| 💳 Payment problem | Card type and account balance | Use a Master or Visa card and allow for bank charges |
| 👔 Dress concern | Approved formal wear | Wear full English wear or full national dress with the approved academic outfit |
| ⏰ Gown return delayed | 26 October deadline | Return the hired gown on time to avoid the ₦5,000 daily fine |
